Places for Adventure in Morocco

1. Dip in Ouzoud Waterfalls

The Ouzoud Waterfalls are a natural marvel of Morocco near Marrakech. Take an air-conditioned bus across the Atlas Mountains to see the 360-foot (110-meter) waterfalls. You’ll see old olive trees and Berber villages during the three-hour trip to Tanaghmeilt.
When you climb to the Ouzoud cascades oasis, watch for Barbary apes or Macaque monkeys as the water roars over the red granite cliffs.
Enjoy the world’s beauty or swim in the pure water at the pools. Return to Marrakech by evening.

2. Saharan safari

Safari in Morocco’s renowned countryside. The High Atlas Mountains and Erg Chebbi dunes are included in this 3-day itinerary from Marrakech to Merzouga. Take the backroads through the Dades Canyons after entering Ouarzazate, the “Gate of the Sahara,” to see rock formations and fortified Kasbahs.
On your way to Merzouga, you pass through the red granite Todgha Gorges. You’ll leave all settlements behind as you camel through the changing Erg Chebbi dunes. In your Bedouin encampment, enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal beneath the stars as the sand darkens. After watching the sunrise over the dunes, you’ll ride your camel back to Merzouga.

3. Hike under Africa’s second-tallest peak.

Southwest Morocco’s High Atlas range has Toubkal park. This excursion explores Imil’s craggy crags and huge gorges.
Hike across the lush Toubal Massif with your guide to lunch at the summit. Mount Toubkal is Africa’s second-highest mountain at 12,700 feet (4,167 meters).

Essaouira’s Hang 10

Visit Essaouira to relax from the Marrakesh medina. This Atlantic port city is great for a surf instruction and a swim. An expert guide will teach you to surf in two hours.
Following lunch, your guide will take you into the medina via Scala’s fishing dock. You’ll see the city’s old town’s artisan craft businesses, including the thuya wood workshops, where local craftsmen have carved Tetraclinis tree wood for centuries.

5. Rotate around Palmeraie.

The Palmeraie, an oasis of hundreds of palm trees near Marrakesh, is where mythology says Arab soldiers created the world from date seeds.

A guided bike trip is one of the best ways to see this desert.

While you bike beneath the palms, your guide will share local legends and agricultural practices.
Following two hours of riding on dirt roads, you’ll stop for mint tea, a Moroccan delicacy, before returning to Marrakesh.

6. Ride across the Atlas Mountains.

Horseback tours provide spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains and valleys.

At Terre d’Amanar Accro Park, near to Toubkal Park, a guide will show you juniper, oak, and pine trees. As you ascend the Atlas Mountains, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Asni Valley, Moulay Brahim, and the Al Haouz plains.
Backtrack the mountain trail to Imil for lunch before returning to Marrakech.

7. Wakeboard securely.

Marrakech heatwaves need water. Morocco’s first cable park, Waky Marrakech, is the coolest spot to unwind. The synthetic lake, created for waterskiing and wakeboarding, is a great place to try out a new aquatics activity. The park’s instructors may help you glide over the water or perform daring acrobatics.
A café, infinity pool, and beach make cable park days relaxing.

8. Rev your desert engines

Quad bikes replace camels on this trip outside Marrakech. Following a safety instruction, put on your helmet and ride the dunes. Rush through the stunning Palmeraie foothills desert. Before returning to Marrakesh, stop for mint tea in a Berber settlement.

9. Swim Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley day trips guarantee stunning vistas.

After leaving Agadir in the morning, you’ll traverse traditional villages and visit an Argan farm where Berber women extract oil. Your guide will next take you to Paradise Valley, a riverside stroll with gorgeous waterfalls. As your tagine cooks, swim in the crystal-clear rock pools.

10. escape the Atlas Mountains

Hot air balloon tours above the Atlas Mountains at daybreak are tranquil. When you fly above the desert sands, you’ll witness the deep canyon gorges, towering mountain peaks, and vibrant orange Sahara. Glide through vivid morning sky and watch the world awaken and come to life. After a Berber breakfast, you’ll ride camels across the Palmeraie desert.

11. Paddleboard in Lalla Takerkoust Lake (from 81.41 USD)

French irrigation workers built Lalla Takerkoust Lake in the 1920s. Nowadays, the lake is a lovely spot to spend a day away from Marrakesh’s bustle. Stand-up paddleboarding on the lake with desert vistas is relaxing. An professional guide will provide you equipment and global historical facts.

12. Put on hiking boots.

Traditional Berber life exists in Atlas Mountain canyons and outcrops.

You’ll start your 2-day walk into the Atlas Mountains with your local guide to see these settlements and learn about Berber culture. You’ll cross pine and juniper woods, babbling mountain streams, and red-tinged valleys on the trek to Tizi n’ Tamatert. At 10,498 feet (3,200 meters), Jebel Oukaimeden offers a breathtaking view of a plateau before you descend to your overnight destination.
Next day, travel through the magnificent Imnane Valley’s Berber settlements to Aguersioual for lunch before returning to your accommodation.

13. Rappel down Nomads’ Todra Gorge path.

Todra Gorge may be geologically significant. The canyon’s ochre walls and tawny rock formations are stunning. Dark orange limestone divides into a 900-foot ravine, stunning the eye and stomach.
Hiking across the gorge’s color-changing, overhanging cliffs is a fantastic way to explore. A mountaineering instructor will help you scale the steep rock wall and rappel down the stunning rocky terrain.

Ourika Valley walk

Hike through lush vegetation to see stunning waterfalls and streams.

Along the winding walk in Ourika Valley, observe stunning landscapes and rare species.

You may swim in one of the waterfalls’ rejuvenating pools or trek for more stunning vistas.

15. Fly in Essaouira.

Essaouira’s wind has brought it fame, not its kilometers of golden beaches.

The historic city is now a top kitesurfing destination. Watersport fans flock to the “Wind City of Africa” annually for the trade winds’ stunning waves and surges.
You’ll plunge into the Atlantic with a professional instructor. After class, you may explore and enjoy this seaside city. Before returning to Marrakesh, visit the fishing port and medina, which is full of local crafts.