
What to do in Marrakech
Activities and excursions in Marrakech
What to do in Marrakech? Agafay desert, Ourika valley, hot-air balloon, quad, golf, medina, Essaouira and Jewish heritage. Private excursions with kosher meals, organised by JKECH.
Marrakech with the family means the desert 40 minutes away, the Atlas an hour away, the ocean two hours away. J Marrakech helps you build a kosher programme, privately, without losing a day.
The classic excursions
The Agafay desert, 40 minutes away: camels, quad, sunset and kosher dinner in a private tent. The Ourika valley: waterfalls, Berber villages, lunch by the river. The Ouzoud falls for a full day. Essaouira: the ocean, the medina, and Jewish heritage (Haim Pinto synagogue, Bayt Dakira).

- Agafay desert: quad, camel, kosher dinner in a tent
- Ourika valley: waterfalls and Atlas villages
- Ouzoud falls: full day
- Essaouira: ocean, medina, Haim Pinto synagogue and Bayt Dakira
Thrills and golf
Sunrise hot-air balloon over the Palm Grove, quad and buggy in Agafay or the Palm Grove, karting, skydiving. For golf: Amelkis, Royal Golf, Al Maaden, Argan, Assoufid, 15 minutes from the villas. Some of our villas sit directly on a golf course.

Culture, medina and Jewish heritage
With a private guide: Jemaa el-Fna square, the souks, the Bahia palace, the Saadian tombs, the Majorelle garden and the YSL museum. And Jewish Marrakech: the mellah, the Slat Al-Azama (Lazama) synagogue, the Miaara cemetery, Beth El in Guéliz. Timings set around services and meals.

Wellness and family at the villa
Massages and hammam at home, hairdressing and beauty treatments at the villa, kosher Moroccan cooking class, activity leader for children, private oriental evening. For families: camels in the Palm Grove, Oasiria water park, tree-top adventure, horse riding.

- Massages, hammam and treatments at the villa
- Private oriental evening with kosher dinner
- Nanny and children’s activity leader
- Water park, tree-top adventure, horses, camels
Frequently asked questions
Are the excursions private?
Yes: private vehicle with driver, private guide, timings chosen by you. No mixed groups.
How do we eat kosher on an excursion?
Kosher packed lunch prepared by our kitchen, or kosher dinner served in a private tent in Agafay. On return, dinner awaits at the villa.
What can we do with young children?
Camels in the Palm Grove, Oasiria, tree-top adventure, horse riding, Ourika (easy), and the villa pool. A nanny can come along.
Is Essaouira doable in a day?
Yes: 2h30 each way, early start, medina, port, Haim Pinto synagogue and Bayt Dakira, back for dinner. Also possible with an overnight stay.


