Things to do in Marrakech: 9 activities to try in 2026

A very early start, but it's worth it. Maroc Montgolfière takes off at sunrise and flies over the Marrakech region: palm groves, villages, desert, with the Atlas as a backdrop. Transfer from your hotel or riad is included, as is tea or coffee while the balloon is inflated.

The classic flight costs 2,200 dirhams per person (200 euros). The basket is divided into compartments. On landing, a flight certificate and breakfast in a Berber tent. Prefer to be alone on board, for a proposal for example? There's a private option, on quotation, and another for groups of six or more.

The pilot, Michel Ries, claims more than 33 years in the job. The company says it is approved by the DGAC (civil aviation authority) for public passenger transport. On Google, 5/5 from 460 reviews noted in September 2026.

On rue Mouassine, a stone's throw from the souks, one door and suddenly the noise is gone. Le Jardin Secret occupies the grounds of a former palace whose history goes back to the Saadian era. The site was restored with private funds and has been open to the public every day since 2016. English landscape designer Tom Stuart-Smith designed the two gardens: a highly geometric Islamic garden and an exotic garden.

Entry is 100 dirhams, 50 for Moroccans, free for under-12s. The tower costs extra (40 dirhams) and gives a view over the city and the Atlas. It's closed to under-6s. Two cafés on site, including one with a terrace near the tower.

Open every day from 9:30 am until 6 pm or 6:30 pm depending on the season. With 12,804 Google reviews (4.2/5 in September 2026). For more peace and quiet, aim for opening time.

Want wide open spaces without hours on the road? In the Agafay desert, Agafay Quad Marrakech offers three ways to ride. By quad, by buggy, or at a gentler pace on a camel.

The agency also has a restaurant on site and sells combined packages. The transfer is included, so you don't have to find your way. Prices aren't shown on the website: ask for them on WhatsApp before booking, and say if you want the sunset outing.

It's one of the best-rated addresses in this selection: 4.9/5 from 1,019 Google reviews noted in September 2026. A good pick with friends, or with family and teenagers who want thrills.

Your children have never seen a cow up close? At Bled Ouladi, an educational farm in the commune of Souihla, they feed the animals, watch the milking and take a cart ride. There are workshops too: pottery painting, handmade bracelets.

It's a day visit, by reservation only. In summer, the Day Pass gives access to the large pool, with a small pool for children, and the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Allow 350 dirhams per adult and 220 per child aged 2 to 11. From December to the end of March, there's no pool, and the day drops to 220 and 120 dirhams. Drinks are extra.

Open every day from 11 am to 6 pm. The farm programme starts at 3:30 pm. On Google, 4.9/5 from 341 Google reviews in September 2026.

60 dirhams to step inside a palace. Dar El Bacha was built in 1910 as the residence of Thami El Glaoui, Pasha of Marrakech. Restored, it reopened in 2017 and now houses the Musée des Confluences.

Here, the setting matters as much as the display cases. Zellige from floor to ceiling, carved wood, stucco, a planted patio: take your time and look up. The listing's photos also show costume pieces on display.

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30 am to 6 pm. It's closed on Mondays, worth remembering before you cross the medina for nothing. Children under 12 pay 30 dirhams, Moroccan residents 20 dirhams, and entry is free for residents on Fridays. Google rating of 4.6/5 from 2,981 reviews in September 2026.

A kart gliding on water. That's the curiosity at N.A.R, on the route de Casablanca: the complex bills its pool as the first water karting circuit. And that's only part of the programme.

On site, you can rent a quad, a buggy, a motocross bike or a regular kart. There's also paintball, a shooting range, and for big budgets, sports cars to drive. The website advertises more than 90 vehicles.

Big advantage: it's open 7 days a week, from 9 am to 10 pm, with no booking needed. Handy when the urge strikes at the end of the day, once the heat has dropped. Prices aren't shown on the home page, so call ahead. With 3,206 reviews at 4.8/5 in September 2026, it's the most-reviewed address in this selection after Le Jardin Secret.

It starts at the market. With chef Hassan, you choose vegetables, herbs and spices, then it's mint tea before getting your hands dirty: tajine, couscous, salads, clay-pot cooking. And at the end, you eat what you've cooked.

Allow about four hours. The meeting point is in front of the Bab Doukkala pharmacy. Prices start at 30 euros per person, with ingredients, tea and recipes to take home. Extra drinks and transfers aren't included. Vegetarian and vegan options available, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Not suitable for under-6s or pushchairs. For a couple or a curious group of friends, it's a really good idea, and the 350 Google reviews at 5/5 (September 2026) agree.

Surfing in Marrakech, hours from the ocean? Gravity Park, on boulevard de Casablanca, has installed an artificial wave. A session costs 300 dirhams. The rest is more affordable and will appeal to children and teenagers alike.

The Jump Park, a big area for jumping, costs 90 dirhams an hour. Laser tag starts at 70 dirhams, paintball in the Bunker Zone, covering more than 800 m², at 80 dirhams. Virtual reality starts at 40 dirhams a session. There's also a food court to catch your breath between activities.

The website gives no opening hours or minimum age per activity. Give them a call before you come, especially for a birthday. 783 Google reviews at 4.5/5 in September 2026.

No need to be a golfer. Prime Golf, open to the public since 16 May 2026 on the route de Fès, is a driving range where each bay tracks your ball on screen, with games to turn the session into a challenge between friends. The website highlights TrackMan technology.

Online booking starts at 199 dirhams per person. Coming as a group? One package reserves two bays side by side. Beginners aged 18 to 50 have a dedicated programme, with several lesson packs.

You can eat there too: a business lunch is offered at 350 dirhams. The whole site is artificial turf, a choice made to save water. Allow about 30 minutes from the centre, 15 from the Palmeraie, according to the local press. 4.7/5 from 140 Google reviews in September 2026.