Morocco Outdoors/Trip Itinerary
9 Day Outdoors Itinerary
Morocco is a fantastic place to go hiking, surfing, rock climbing, bird viewing, riding horses, and other outdoor sports. You will have the chance to discover the local culture and get to know the welcoming inhabitants in addition to taking in Morocco’s natural beauty.
A guide who knows the regional customs and traditions can help with many of these activities. Overall, Morocco is a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers, and it is worth considering for your next trip.
Let’s find out what this wonderful outdoors Morocco tour can do for you nature and culture lovers!
Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech | Jemma El Fenna Tour
Welcome to Marrakech! Our trip begins from here! In the afternoon, we will start exploring this wonderful city by visiting Jemma El Fenna. Large public space Jemaa El Fna is situated in the center of Marrakech, Morocco. It is a well-liked tourist destination and the busiest and most well-known square in the city.
The square is famous for its lively ambiance and street performers and is flanked by a variety of cafes, restaurants, and stores. Other performers you could encounter during the day include henna painters, snake charmers, and monkey trainers. The area is transformed into a vibrant outdoor market as dusk falls, complete with food stalls offering authentic Moroccan fare, musicians performing local music, and storytellers narrating tales from Moroccan history and mythology.
Along with the street performers and market stalls, Jemaa El Fna is home to several important historical and cultural sites, such as the Koutoubia Mosque, one of Marrakech’s largest mosques, and the souks, where you can purchase anything from jewelry and spices to textiles and pottery.
Day 2: Half-Day Medina With Side Car | Outdoors Morocco
We’ll start the day off with breakfast the following morning. This half-day tour of Marrakech’s Medina will take you through its narrow alleys and lanes with a private English-speaking guide. Some of the most well-known sights in the city, such as the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Koutoubia Mosque, will be shown to you by your guide.
You are welcome to explore the vibrant souks, which are home to a variety of items such as jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and spices. Take a sidecar tour; it’s a fun way to explore the outskirts of Marrakech. You’ll go with an experienced local tour guide aboard a vintage sidecar. Depending on what interests you, you can choose from a variety of routes.
Day 3: Morning Quad Biking Experience
If you’re looking for an exciting and entertaining way to start your day in Marrakech, a morning quad bike trip is a great choice. Most quad bike tours in Marrakech start with a pickup from your accommodation (hotel or riad) and a transfer to the starting point of the activity.
When you arrive, you will be given a safety briefing and lessons on how to ride the quad bike. After that, you’ll travel off-road through the neighboring countryside, seeing small towns and scenic views. Along the trip, there will be opportunities for you to stop and take pictures, and your guide will tell you about the local history and culture. The rest of the day is at leisure and here are some recommendations of what to do:
*Explore the souks
*Book a Hammam
*Try some Moroccan cuisine
Day 4: Zip Lining at Tahnaout Village | Outdoors villages
Depart Marrakech to the village of Tahnaout, where you’ll participate in zip-lining. The zip-line course often takes you through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains’ sceneries, giving you a breathtaking view of the region. The course is fascinating and an amazing experience for people of all ages and skill levels.
Continue to the settlement of Imlil, which is situated in the Atlas Mountains, after your zip-lining experience. This is a fantastic location to explore traditional Berber culture and take in the outstanding natural surroundings. Imlil offers a wide variety of sights and activities. You can let the scenery mesmerize you, go on a guided trip in the Atlas Mountains, check out a traditional Berber market, or visit a Berber home style.
Day 5: Head to the Summit of Toubkal
A fantastic opportunity to explore the breathtaking grandeur of the Atlas Mountains and the local Berber culture is to climb Toubkal and stay the night in the first base. At a height of 3,207 meters, you may find Toubkal Base Camp.
You will pass through picturesque valleys, authentic Berber towns, and breathtaking mountain scenery on the 6-7-hour hike. Depending on your preferences, you will spend the night at the Toubkal Base Camp in either a camp or a private room.
Day 6: Continue to the Summit and then Return to Imlil
With an elevation of 4,167 meters, Toubkal is the tallest peak in North Africa. Today, we’ll get up very early and start our ascent to its Summit. The ascent takes about 4-5 hours, and the rough, steep terrain calls for a high level of physical fitness. You will be rewarded with beautiful vistas of the neighboring mountain ranges, so the effort is worthwhile.
Before starting your descent back to the Toubkal Base Camp, you’ll take some time to take pictures and take in the vista after you’ve reached the Summit. After that, you’ll continue the roughly three- to four-hour descent back to Imlil.
Day 7: Electric Biking Experience | Outdoors bike tour
There are many things to do in Imlil on a leisurely morning to experience the natural beauty and unique culture of this Berber community in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Here are a few recommendations: Take a walk. Imlil is surrounded by beautiful scenery, so use your spare time to explore it on foot. Visit a Berber family in your area. Berber culture is rich and distinct, and visiting a local family is one of the greatest ways to experience it.
Imlil features a weekly souk (market) where residents sell their items ranging from fresh food and spices to handmade textiles and pottery.
Relax in a classic Moroccan Hammam: A Hammam is a traditional Moroccan bathhouse, and Imlil has various possibilities. Take a culinary lesson: Moroccan cuisine is fantastic, and a cooking class can teach you how to make classic dishes like tagine and couscous.
In the afternoon, an eco-friendly and enjoyable way to explore the lovely landscape surrounding Imlil is via electric bike. You will get your mountain bike and go off on an adventure with your guide! Cycle across several breathtaking views in the center of Imlil village or off-road! Explore Morocco’s various scenery on a half-day, full-day, or multi-day tour. This adventure will pump up your adrenaline while also introducing you to Morocco in a new light. Electric bikes are also an alternative for beginners who want to tour the Berber settlements on paved roads. After that, we will overnight in Imlil.
Day 8: Return to Marrakech for your Last Overnight
A terrific way to wrap out your trip to Morocco is to head back to Marrakech for your final night. You can unwind at your Marrakech hotel or ride after your bicycle adventure.
Enjoy some downtime by taking a cool shower, relaxing in the courtyard, or on the rooftop terrace. You can savor a delectable dinner in one of Marrakech’s many restaurants on your final night in Morocco.
There are many options available, whether you’re craving traditional Moroccan food or flavors from around the world. Marrakech boasts a thriving nightlife culture with bars, clubs, and live music venues to satisfy all preferences if you’re up for it. Enjoy a night out on the town and take in this energetic city’s vibe.
Day 9: Depart or choose to Extend your Stay
Depending on your trip objectives and interests, you can decide whether to leave Morocco on your final day or stay another day (or days!). Morocco Travel Organizer can organize a transfer for your departure.
There are lots of opportunities to explore in and around Marrakech if you decide to extend your stay. This is where we’d want to let you know that this schedule is intended for outdoor enthusiasts who like to be active, though we can always adjust it so you may go at your own pace. All we need is advance notice.
Morocco Travel Organizer also arranges a variety of other outdoor activities, including skydiving in Taroudante or Beni Mellal, camel riding in the Agafay Desert, which is 45 minutes from Marrakech, paragliding in the High Atlas Mountains, scuba diving, and water sports like kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing, white water rafting, sailing, and deep-sea fishing.
