Things to Do in Marrakech for Young Adults

Adrenaline and the outdoors

The Agafay stone desert and the Atlas foothills are close enough for a half-day, which is why most groups book at least one of these.

• Quad biking or a buggy tour in Agafay or the Palmeraie.
• Paragliding over the plains, weather permitting.
• Ziplining and rope courses in the Atlas foothills.
• Jet ski on the Lalla Takerkoust lake on a hot day.
• A day hike in the Atlas, with lunch in a Berber village.
• A sunrise hot-air balloon if the group wants one splurge.

Evenings and nightlife

Marrakech evenings start late. The square fills after sunset, and the bar and club scene sits mostly outside the medina in Gueliz and Hivernage, where licensed venues serve alcohol. Our nightlife guide covers how it works.

• Eat at the Jemaa el-Fnaa food stalls, or join a street-food night tour to know what to order.
• Watch the sunset from a rooftop, then move on to dinner.
• Spend an evening in Agafay with a camel ride and dinner under the stars.
• Try a Gnawa music workshop for something you can't do at home.

Culture without the lecture

These are hands-on and social, which suits a group better than a long museum day.

• A hammam: public and cheap, or a spa version.
• A cooking class with a market visit.
• A street art walk in Gueliz.
• Haggling in the souks for a lantern, a rug or leather; read how to haggle first.

Going further: desert and coast

With four or more days, a group can leave the city. The Sahara dunes at Merzouga or Zagora need two to three days; the Atlantic town of Essaouira works as a long day trip.

• A Sahara desert tour with a night in a camp.
• A surf lesson or kitesurfing near Essaouira.

Practical points for a younger group

Budget: medina hostels and simple riads, street food and walking keep daily costs low; see Marrakech on a budget. Book the big activities as a group, since private prices are often per vehicle or per group.

Alcohol: legal for visitors in licensed bars, hotels and restaurants, not sold in the souks, and best kept discreet; see alcohol in Marrakech.

Safety and respect: keep to busy streets late at night, use metered taxis, and dress modestly in the medina. Our what not to do list covers the common mistakes.

Booking with us: a 30% deposit confirms your booking; cancellation and refunds follow Serenity Morocco Tours' booking terms.