Day Trip from Agadir to Marrakech (Red City Highlights)
Leave Agadir early for a full-day escape to Marrakech. Explore iconic palaces, historic tombs, vibrant souks and the lively Jemaa el-Fna square — with a flexible pace and optional local guide.
Top highlights
- Bahia Palace (ticket extra)
- Saadian Tombs (ticket extra)
- Medina souks: spices, textiles, leather & artisans
- Jemaa el-Fna square atmosphere at sunset
- Optional add-ons: Majorelle Garden, Secret Garden, Gueliz
Overview
Travel from Agadir to Marrakech via highway with a comfort stop. Visit the Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs, enjoy lunch in the medina (own expense), then explore the souks and finish in Jemaa el-Fna before returning to Agadir. Timing is flexible depending on traffic and your pace.
Itinerary (Sample)
- 07:00 — Pick-up from your hotel in Agadir
- Highway drive (~3 hours) with coffee stop
- Arrival in Marrakech late morning (approx.)
- Bahia Palace (ticket extra)
- Saadian Tombs (ticket extra)
- Lunch in the medina (own expense) — suggestions available
- Souks walk: herbalists, carpets, textiles & artisan lanes
- Sunset atmosphere at Jemaa el-Fna square
- Return to Agadir in the evening (approx. 20:30–21:00)
Included & details
- Private A/C vehicle with professional driver
- Pick-up and drop-off from your Agadir hotel
- Fuel, tolls, and transport insurance
- Assisted free time in Marrakech
- Lunch, drinks and personal expenses
- Entrance fees (Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, etc.)
- Licensed city guide (optional)
- Tips and extras
- Licensed Marrakech local guide
- Majorelle Garden or Secret Garden (time permitting)
- Rooftop lunch reservation in the medina
It’s a long day — bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and some cash for markets. Entrance fees and queue times vary. The itinerary can be adjusted based on traffic and your preferred pace.
FAQs
About 3 hours each way via the highway, with one or two comfort stops depending on your pace.
They are generally open daily, but hours can change during special events without notice.
Yes — optional stops like Majorelle Garden, Secret Garden, or the modern Gueliz district can be added if timing allows.
Comfortable shoes, modest clothing, sunscreen, hat, camera, and small cash for markets or cafés.
