A family riding a line of camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes

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Morocco with Kids

Short drives, big adventures: camels, mules, waterfalls and the beach, built around children's energy and nap times.

Duration5 days
DrivingMax ~3 h a day
Best timeAll year
RouteMarrakesh → Marrakesh

Travelling with children changes everything: shorter drives, more breaks and activities that keep everyone smiling. This route uses Marrakesh as a comfortable base, with day adventures and one night by the sea, so nobody spends long hours in the car.

Child seats, flexible start times and stops whenever someone needs one come as standard. Just tell us your children's ages.

Marrakesh → Marrakesh · the route at a glance (schematic map, not to scale)

Day by day

  1. Day1

    Camels in the desert

    Marrakesh → Agafay Desert~45 min driving

    A gentle start, then out to the Agafay stone desert for a camel ride and sunset. Stay for dinner at a camp or head back to your riad.

  2. Day2

    Mountain villages

    Marrakesh → Ourika Valley or Imlil~1–1.5 h driving

    Riverside lunch, a short walk or mule ride, and the cool mountain air of the Atlas foothills.

  3. Day3

    Waterfalls and monkeys

    Marrakesh → Ouzoud Waterfalls~2.5–3 h driving

    A small boat ride close to the falls and the Barbary macaques that live in the gorge, one of children's favourite days.

  4. Day4

    To the seaside

    Marrakesh → Essaouira~2.5–3 h driving

    Through argan country to Essaouira: beach, ramparts and the busy fishing harbour. Night by the sea.

  5. Day5

    Beach morning

    Essaouira → Marrakesh~2.5–3 h driving

    Kite-watching on the beach or a horse ride along the sand, then back to Marrakesh.

Make it yours

This route is a starting point, not a package. Every day can change. Here are a few ideas:

  • Pool riadsWe recommend family-friendly riads and hotels with pools.
  • Add the SaharaOlder kids? Add 3 days to sleep in the real dunes of Merzouga.
  • Quad bikingFor teens, arranged with a safe local operator in Agafay.
  • A cooking classKids love making their own tagine and bread.

What we can arrange for you

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver for the whole route
  • Riads, kasbahs and hotels to match your style and budget
  • Desert camps, from simple to luxury
  • Licensed local guides for medinas and monuments
  • Activities: camel rides, cooking classes, hammams, hikes
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

Prefer to book your own accommodation? No problem. We'll simply drive the route around your bookings.

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