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Best Tours & activities in Marrakech (2026)

A guided experience can make Marrakech easier to understand and more enjoyable, especially on a first visit. Food tours are a good start: Marrakech Food Tours runs evening street food walks beyond Jemaa el-Fnaa, along with artisan tours and day trips to the High Atlas and Essaouira, and the confidence you gain helps when ordering at stalls on your own later. For hands-on cooking, the Amal Targa Center runs daily classes whose fees support the training of disadvantaged women.

For a different perspective, Pikala Bikes offers guided bike tours led by young local people trained through its social enterprise, a safer way to ride than tackling the traffic alone. At dawn, hot-air balloon operators such as Ciel d'Afrique and Marrakech by Air fly over the countryside outside the city, with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon on clear mornings. Balloon flights depend on the weather, so book early in your stay to leave room for a second attempt. Always book directly with licensed operators, check what is included, and agree meeting points in advance.

5 places · Updated October 23, 2026

Our top 3 tours & activities in Marrakech

  1. Marrakech Food Tours Food tour, MedinaA Marrakech food tour company offering evening street food walks beyond Jemaa el-Fnaa, artisan and snack tours, Ramadan iftars and food-focused day trips.
  2. Ciel d’Afrique Hot-air balloon flights, GuélizA hot-air balloon company operating flights over the Marrakech area since 1990, with classic, VIP and private options and a booking office in Guéliz.
  3. Marrakech by Air Hot-air balloon flights, Guéliz (Victor Hugo)A licensed hot-air balloon operator based in Marrakech, flying over the foothills of the High Atlas, Berber villages and valleys near the city.

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2. Ciel d’Afrique

Hot-air balloon flightsGuéliz

A hot-air balloon company operating flights over the Marrakech area since 1990, with classic, VIP and private options and a booking office in Guéliz.

View details — Ciel d’Afrique

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3. Marrakech by Air

Hot-air balloon flightsGuéliz (Victor Hugo)

A licensed hot-air balloon operator based in Marrakech, flying over the foothills of the High Atlas, Berber villages and valleys near the city.

View details — Marrakech by Air

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4. Pikala Bikes

Bike tours, social enterpriseMedina (Riad Laarous)

A cycling social enterprise in the medina that trains young Marrakchis as guides and mechanics, offering guided bike tours of the city and a repair workshop.

View details — Pikala Bikes