Day trips and activities
Ouzoud Waterfalls: day trip from Marrakech
The highest waterfalls in Morocco, about 110 metres in the Middle Atlas: a walk with a local guide, Barbary macaques, a boat under the falls and back in Marrakech the same day.
5 trips available
Family tours
Relaxed-pace routes planned for travelling with children
Day trips and activities
Agafay desert: sunset camel ride and dinner under the stars
Less than an hour from Marrakech: a camel ride through the stony hills of Agafay, sunset with the Atlas behind and a traditional dinner with music by the fire.
Day trips and activities
4x4 tour around Merzouga
What lies around the dunes: Gnawa music in Khamlia, a nomad family, the Rissani market, old mines and the seasonal Merzouga lake, by 4x4 with a driver.
Family tours
Morocco for Families: 7 Days in Marrakech, the Atlas, the Desert and Essaouira
A family week with drives of two and a half hours at most: Marrakech, a village in the Atlas, a night in a tent in the Agafay desert and the beach at Essaouira.
Sahara desert
4-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech, with More Time at Each Stop
Four private days from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi and back, with 4 to 6 hour stages: Aït Ben Haddou, Skoura, the Dades, a night in the Todra and another in camp.
- Vehicle
- Private, Spanish-speaking driver
- Stages
- Short, with stops
- Hotels
- With a pool or room to run around
How we plan a family trip
We break up the long drives, and timings fit around naps and meals, as on all our private tours. A family of four splits the car between four and pays less per person than a couple. The hard part is distance: getting to the desert from Marrakech in fewer than 3 or 4 days means long stages, and we don't recommend it with young children. Tell us the children's ages through the contact page.
Destinations with children
When to travel as a family
- March – MayGood timePleasant temperatures.
- June – AugustMixedWe combine the interior with the cooler Atlantic coast.
- September – NovemberGood timePleasant temperatures.
Tips for travelling with children
Frequently asked questions: Family tours
Is it a good idea to go to the desert with young children?
Yes, as long as the journey is at a relaxed pace. We recommend splitting the trip from Marrakech over at least 3 or 4 days to avoid long stages. The camel ride can be short and superior camps are more comfortable for families.
What documents do children need to travel to Morocco?
They normally need their own valid passport. If they are travelling with only one parent or with other adults, an authorisation may be required. The rules depend on nationality; always check with official sources before you travel.
Is there accommodation with a pool?
Yes. In Marrakech, the Dades Valley, Merzouga and on the coast there are hotels and riads with pools. On family tours we give them priority, especially from April to October.
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