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Marrakech tours and excursions

Marrakech tours

Horse-drawn tours

Rest your feet and climb in a horse-drawn carriage that takes you around Marrakech's historic sites. Many of these carriages usually wait near Jemaa el-Fna. Fares should be agreed upon in advance.

Walking tours

A guided walking tour through the different souks is often recommended for visitors who are after local insights. Book your tour online or organise it through your hotel.

Marrakech excursions

Imlil, Atlas Mountains

If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day, look no further than Imlil. This Berber village, located 90km (56mi) south of Marrakech, attracts hikers of all abilities.

Anima (André Heller Garden), Ourika

36km (22mi) south of Marrakech, Ourika is home to the captivating Anima (André Heller Garden). Expect an explosion of colours and imaginative sculptures by Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring and other great artists, among tall trees and fragrant shrubs. Anima runs a free shuttle between Marrakech and the garden, which must be reserved in advance.

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Featured Hotels

Riad Dar Aby

Situated just outside the Medina, Riad Dar Aby houses a number of en-suite rooms circled around a bright, tiled courtyard. The daily breakfast of Moroccan pancakes with lashings of jam provides a homely touch, while free Wi-Fi access, optional specialised tours and friendly staff complete the package.

Riad Cherihane

Notable for its vibrant rooftop garden where tortoises laze in sun, the well-priced Riad Chrihane is situated near the northern edge of the Medina, roughly a 15-minute walk from Jemaa el Fna. Though it can be tough to track down, due to its location down a quiet side alley, complimentary Moroccan tea and biscuits greet wearisome guests.

Riad L'Etoile D'Orient

Restored in 2010, this tastefully appointed riad mixes the modern with the traditional, meaning guests can upload snaps of the refined Moroccan decor using the speedy free Wi-Fi service. Just minutes from Jemaa el Fna, rooms here include flatscreen TVs and gorgeous bathrooms. There's also a rooftop terrace to enjoy.

Riad Al Massarah

This riad is the definition of Marrakech cool, with its blend of traditional lofty architecture, handsome custom-made furnishings and ultramodern bathroom fittings by Philippe Starck. Proprietors Michael and Michel are blazing the trail for responsible tourism with clever use of natural light and solar energy, contributions to local charities, and standard-setting wages for staff.

Riyad El Cadi

This elegant guesthouse is a maze of historic riads set around five courtyards and faceted with private balconies, terraces, staircases and light wells. Each of the rooms has its own décor scheme (stay in the cupola-capped Ottoman suite with Turkish tile and latticework harem balcony). It also has a pool with Jacuzzi, subterranean hammam and well-stocked wine cellar.

La Maison Arabe Marrakech

Opened in the 1940s, La Maison Arabe was a popular dining place for the rich and famous (Winston Churchill was a patron). It closed in the 1980s but reopened in 1998 as a hotel with Italian blueblood and African antiques collector Frederic Ruspoli at the helm. His collection is now the centrepiece of the hotel's luxuriously restored suites and rooms.

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