Activities in Morocco
15 authentic experiences to live — from desert to hammam, through the souk
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Things to do in Marrakech and around
Our activities can be booked on their own or added to a tour: a hot air balloon flight at sunrise, a pool day in the Agafay desert, quad biking and buggy rides on the rocky tracks, a camel ride at golden hour, a Moroccan cooking class with a local family, a traditional hammam after a day of walking.
On the cultural side, a medina walking tour of Marrakech with a local guide, an artisan workshop in the souks and a visit to a Berber village in the High Atlas are the favourites. They pair easily with an Ourika Valley day trip or with a 2 to 4-day desert tour.
Travelling to Morocco from the United States
Around a third of the travellers we host now fly in from North America, and their questions are always the same: how to get here, when to come, what it costs and how to fit Morocco into a week off work. Here is what we tell them before they book a Sahara desert tour, a trek in the Atlas Mountains or a tailor-made trip built around their own dates.
Flying in from the US
Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop from New York (JFK) and Washington DC (IAD) to Casablanca, with onward connections to Marrakech in under an hour; Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa and TAP connect every major US hub via Paris, Madrid, Frankfurt or Lisbon. We track your inbound flight and hold your private transfer at no extra cost, whatever the delay.
When to come
March to May and September to November are the sweet spot: mild days in Marrakech, comfortable trekking in the Atlas Mountains, warm nights in the desert. US travellers on a one-week schedule usually pair day trips from Marrakech with a 3-day desert tour; two weeks allows the imperial cities and the coast as well.
Money and payment
You can pay in USD by card or PayPal before departure — deposit of 30%, balance before arrival, no hidden fees. Prices across the site can be switched to US dollars. On the ground the currency is the Moroccan dirham; cards work in cities, cash is king in the mountain souks and small villages.
Peace of mind
US and Canadian passport holders travel to Morocco without a visa for stays up to 90 days — a passport valid at least six months on arrival is all you need. Every trip we run is operated by our own licensed team, not resold to a third party, and reachable on WhatsApp before, during and after your stay.
Morocco travel FAQ for US and Canadian visitors
Do Americans need a visa to travel to Morocco?
No. US citizens can enter Morocco visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, with a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival. Canadian and UK passport holders benefit from the same 90-day exemption. Nothing else is required to join our tours in Morocco or our day trips from Marrakech.
How do I get from the airport to my riad or hotel?
We meet you inside the arrivals hall with a name sign and drive you door to door. Our private transfers cover Marrakech, Casablanca, Agadir and Fes airports, plus long-distance routes to Essaouira, Merzouga or the Atlas villages. Flight tracking is included, so a delayed connection out of JFK or Dulles costs you nothing extra.
How many days do I need in Morocco coming from the United States?
Counting the overnight flight each way, a 7-day trip works well for Marrakech plus a 3-day desert tour to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi. Ten to twelve days lets you add the imperial cities or the Atlantic coast, and two weeks covers a full loop with the Atlas Mountains. Tell us your dates and we build a tailor-made trip around them.
Is Morocco safe for American travellers?
Morocco is one of the most visited countries in Africa and receives millions of foreign travellers a year, including a fast-growing number of Americans. Our guides are local, licensed and English-speaking, our vehicles are inspected quarterly, and you keep a direct WhatsApp line to our Marrakech office throughout your stay.
What does a Morocco tour cost for a US traveller?
A shared day trip from Marrakech starts around $35 to $60 per person; a private 3-day desert tour with a luxury desert camp typically runs $300 to $500 per person depending on group size; longer 8 to 15-day tours are quoted per itinerary. All prices can be displayed in US dollars and include transport, guiding and accommodation as listed — no forced shopping stops, no mandatory tipping.
What is the time difference between the US and Morocco?
Morocco runs on GMT+1 year-round, which puts it 5 hours ahead of New York in winter and 4 hours ahead in summer, 8 and 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles respectively. Our team answers WhatsApp messages within about 15 minutes during Moroccan business hours, and we schedule calls to suit US time zones when you are planning an itinerary.