Morocco with
Your Family
Camel rides through golden dunes, treasure hunts in ancient medinas, stargazing in the Sahara. A comprehensive guide to the family adventure of a lifetime.
An Exceptional Destination
for Families
A Culture That Adores Children
Moroccans celebrate children as honoured guests. Expect warm smiles, offered sweets, and genuine hospitality at every riad, restaurant, and souk you visit.
Adventure Meets Culture
From Sahara camel treks to ancient medina treasure hunts, Morocco compresses extraordinary variety into a single, compact destination your whole family will love.
Manageable Distances
Key destinations sit within a few hours of each other. Private transfers with child car seats keep travel comfortable, and strategic overnight stops break longer journeys.
Top Family
Experiences
Each chosen for the lasting impression it leaves on families travelling with children of all ages.
Camel Trekking in the Sahara
Ride gentle camels through golden dunes at sunset, then sleep in a luxury desert camp with real beds, private bathrooms, and a Milky Way sky no screen can replicate.
Marrakech Medina Scavenger Hunt
A guided treasure hunt transforms the labyrinthine souks from overwhelming to thrilling. Children collect stamps, decode clues, and discover hidden riads and fountains.
Argan Oil Cooperative Visit
Watch Berber women crack argan nuts by hand and press oil using centuries-old techniques. Children can try cracking nuts themselves and taste fresh argan with bread and honey.
Atlas Mountains Berber Village Day Trip
Drive into the High Atlas for Berber village visits, donkey rides, and a home-cooked lunch. Children meet local families and discover a way of life that makes history textbooks real.
Essaouira Beach and Fortifications
This walled Atlantic port combines a manageable UNESCO medina with long sandy beaches, fresh seafood grills, and wind sports for teenagers. The ramparts at sunset are unforgettable.
Fes Pottery and Craft Workshops
Children sit at the potter's wheel in artisan cooperatives, shaping bowls and cups that are fired and shipped home. A tangible, handmade souvenir of their Moroccan adventure.
Ouzoud Waterfalls
Morocco's most spectacular waterfalls cascade 110 metres into rainbow-misted pools. Barbary macaques swing through the olive trees, and boat rides take you to the base of the falls.
Horse-Riding in the Countryside
Guided horseback rides through palm groves or along Atlantic beaches. Stables provide ponies for younger children and experienced horses for confident teenage riders.
Family-Friendly
Accommodation
Family Riads
Traditional courtyard houses with plunge pools, rooftop terraces, and staff who treat your children like their own. Book connecting rooms or family suites.
- Private pools for afternoon downtime
- Home-cooked Moroccan breakfasts
- Central medina locations
- Flexible meal times for families
Luxury Desert Camps
Glamping at its finest in the Sahara. Real beds in spacious tents, private bathrooms, campfire dinners, and stargazing sessions that leave children speechless.
- En-suite bathrooms in every tent
- All meals and activities included
- Sunset and sunrise camel rides
- Berber music and drumming
Coastal Family Resorts
Western-style beach resorts in Agadir and Essaouira with kids clubs, multiple pools, waterslides, and direct beach access.
- Children's clubs and entertainment
- Multiple dining options
- Safe swimming and surf lessons
- All-inclusive packages available
Planning by
Age Group
Toddlers (0-4)
What to Focus On
- Riads with pools and shaded courtyards
- Short camel rides with a parent
- Beach days in Agadir with calm waters
- Cooking demonstrations (bread and cookies)
- Gardens: Majorelle, Menara, Anima
What to Avoid
- --Long medina walks in the heat
- --Overnight desert camps (day visits fine)
- --Multi-hour drives without breaks
Young Children (5-10)
What to Focus On
- Desert camping under the Milky Way
- Medina scavenger hunts and treasure trails
- Pottery workshops and bread baking
- Ouzoud Waterfalls and Atlas day trips
- Hot air balloon over Marrakech
What to Avoid
- --Full-day museum visits without activity breaks
- --Aggressive bargaining in busy souks
- --Expecting adult attention spans
Tweens and Teens (11-16)
What to Focus On
- Surfing at Taghazout and Essaouira
- Quad biking in the Agafay Desert
- Photography walks through Chefchaouen
- Independent souk exploration (agreed boundaries)
- Cooking classes that build real skills
What to Avoid
- --Over-scheduling every hour of the day
- --Treating them as passive passengers
- --Ignoring their input on the itinerary
Keeping Your Family
Safe and Healthy
Food Safety
Stick to freshly cooked, hot food. Moroccan bread, tagines, and fresh orange juice are universally safe. Avoid raw salads washed in tap water. Bottled water always. Plain pasta, rice, and chicken available for cautious eaters.
Sun and Heat
Summer temperatures inland exceed 40C. Visit spring (March-May) or autumn (September-November) for comfortable family travel. Always carry water, apply SPF 50+, and schedule outdoor activities for mornings and evenings.
Medical Facilities
Marrakech, Casablanca, Agadir, and Fes have well-equipped private hospitals with paediatric services. Travel insurance with medical evacuation is essential. Pack children's paracetamol, oral rehydration salts, and insect repellent.
Vaccinations
No special vaccinations are required for Morocco. Ensure routine childhood vaccinations are current. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended by some physicians for extra precaution. Consult your family doctor 6-8 weeks before departure.
Packing for
Children
- Wide-brim sun hats and SPF 50+ sunscreen
- Baby carrier or sling (strollers are impractical in medinas)
- Lightweight layers for cool desert evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes (cobblestones everywhere)
- Swimwear for riad pools and beach days
- Reusable water bottles for each family member
- Basic first-aid kit with children's medications
- Light scarf for visiting mosques and cultural sites
- Entertainment for longer car journeys
- Favourite snacks from home for picky eaters
Family Itineraries
Ready to Customise
7-Day Classic Family Morocco
Marrakech (3 nights)
Jemaa el-Fnaa evening, Majorelle Garden, bread-baking class, Atlas Mountains day trip to Ourika Valley
Sahara Desert (2 nights)
Scenic drive via Ait Benhaddou, sunset camel trek, luxury desert camp, Milky Way stargazing, sandboarding
Marrakech (2 nights)
Medina treasure hunt, cooking class, final souk shopping, farewell dinner on riad rooftop
10-Day Adventure Family Grand Tour
Marrakech (2 nights)
Souks, Majorelle Garden, Jemaa el-Fnaa evening, horse-drawn carriage ride
Fes (2 nights)
Pottery workshop, tanneries viewpoint, medina treasure hunt, Roman ruins of Volubilis day trip
Sahara Desert (2 nights)
Camel trek, luxury desert camp, sunrise dune climb, sandboarding, Berber drumming
Essaouira (2 nights)
Beach days, ramparts walk, fresh seafood, optional surf lessons at Taghazout
Marrakech (2 nights)
Hot air balloon sunrise, Atlas day trip, cooking class, farewell dinner
Best Seasons
for Families
Spring (March-May)
IdealWildflowers in the Atlas, comfortable 20-28C temperatures, pleasant desert conditions. The best overall season for families.
Autumn (Sept-Nov)
IdealWarm days, cool evenings, perfect desert camping weather. October half-term is increasingly popular with families.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
GoodMild daytime temperatures. Desert nights are cold but manageable with luxury camps. Fewer crowds. Snow-capped Atlas views.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Coastal OnlyInland cities exceed 40C. Agadir and Essaouira remain comfortable thanks to Atlantic breezes. Ideal for beach-focused holidays.
Design YourCustom Family Tour
Tell us your children's ages, your family's pace, and the experiences that excite you most. We will build an itinerary crafted exclusively for your family.