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2 Weeks in Morocco with Kids: Marrakech to Fes

Children love Morocco when the drives are short and every day has a highlight. This route takes its time, with two-night stops and something for every age.

See the day-by-day route
14 days / 13 nightsStarts in MarrakechEnds in FesPrivate tour
Marrakech→Agafay→Imlil→Aït Benhaddou→Skoura→Dades Valley→Todra Gorge→Merzouga→Midelt→Ifrane→Fes

About this 2 weeks in Morocco with kids

Our 2 weeks in Morocco with kids route keeps the drives short and the days exciting. Most stages are under four hours, with two nights in several places.

First, the family explores Marrakech and flies in a hot air balloon at sunrise. Then you ride camels and quads in the Agafay desert and sleep in a camp. After that, mules carry the children to a Berber village near Imlil. Next, you explore the towers of Aït Benhaddou and cycle in the Skoura palm grove. In Merzouga, you ride camels at sunset and try sandboarding on the dunes. Finally, you look for monkeys in the cedar forest and discover Fes with a family guide. As a result, 2 weeks in Morocco with kids feels like an adventure, not a road trip.

Highlights of this 2 weeks in Morocco with kids

  • Hot air balloon at sunrise
  • Camel ride & quad in Agafay
  • Mule ride in the Atlas
  • Exploring Aït Benhaddou
  • Bike ride in Skoura
  • Camels & sandboarding in Erg Chebbi
  • Barbary macaques
  • Fes for families

2 weeks in Morocco with kids: day by day

  1. 1day
    Day 1

    Arrival in Marrakech

    Transfer to your riad, a swim in the pool and an easy evening.

    On the road: about 30 minStay: Riad in Marrakech
  2. 2day
    Day 2

    Marrakech for families

    The Majorelle Garden, the souks and the storytellers and musicians of Jemaa el-Fna.

    Stay: Riad in Marrakech
  3. 3day
    Day 3

    Balloon & the Agafay desert

    Fly in a hot air balloon at sunrise, then ride camels and quads in Agafay and sleep in a camp.

    On the road: about 45 minStay: Desert camp in Agafay
  4. 4day
    Day 4

    Up to the mountains

    Drive to Imlil and ride mules to a Berber village for tea.

    On the road: about 1.5 hStay: Guesthouse in Imlil
  5. 5day
    Day 5

    An easy Atlas walk

    A family walk by the river and the terraces, with lunch in a Berber home.

    Stay: Guesthouse in Imlil
  6. 6day
    Day 6

    To Aït Benhaddou

    Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass and explore the lanes and towers of the ksar.

    On the road: about 4–4.5 h with stopsStay: Riad in Aït Benhaddou
  7. 7day
    Day 7

    Skoura & the Dades

    A short bike ride in the Skoura palm grove, then on to the Dades Valley.

    On the road: about 3 h with stopsStay: Riad in Dades Valley
  8. 8day
    Day 8

    Todra Gorge to Merzouga

    Paddle in the river at the Todra Gorge, then drive to the edge of the dunes.

    On the road: about 4–5 h with stopsStay: Riad in Merzouga
  9. 9day
    Day 9

    Camels at sunset

    A lazy morning by the pool, then camels at sunset to the desert camp.

    Stay: Desert camp
  10. 10day
    Day 10

    Sandboarding & music

    Sandboarding on the dunes, a nomad family and Gnawa music in Khamlia.

    Stay: Riad in Merzouga
  11. 11day
    Day 11

    Ziz Valley to Midelt

    Drive north through the palm groves of the Ziz Valley, with stops for photos.

    On the road: about 4–5 h with stopsStay: Guesthouse in Midelt
  12. 12day
    Day 12

    Monkeys & cedars

    Look for Barbary macaques in the cedar forest near Ifrane, then reach Fes.

    On the road: about 3.5–4 h with stopsStay: Riad in Fes
  13. 13day
    Day 13

    Fes for families

    A family guide shows you the medina, the tanneries from a terrace and a pottery workshop.

    Stay: Riad in Fes
  14. 14day
    Day 14

    Departure from Fes

    Transfer to Fes airport.

    On the road: about 30 min

What’s included in this 2 weeks in Morocco with kids

Included

  • 13 nights of accommodation as listed (riads, guesthouses and a desert camp)
  • Breakfast every morning
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Pick-up in Marrakech and drop-off in Fes (hotel, riad, airport)
  • Camel ride as described in the programme
  • Mountain guide and mule for the luggage

Not included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums
  • Optional activities (for example quad, buggy or balloon) unless listed
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for drivers and guides

Draft based on this programme – our team confirms the exact list with your quote.

Where you stay

  1. Night 1Riad in Marrakech
  2. Night 2Riad in Marrakech
  3. Night 3Desert camp in Agafay
  4. Night 4Guesthouse in Imlil
  5. Night 5Guesthouse in Imlil
  6. Night 6Riad in Aït Benhaddou
  7. Night 7Riad in Dades Valley
  8. Night 8Riad in Merzouga
  9. Night 9Desert camp
  10. Night 10Riad in Merzouga
  11. Night 11Guesthouse in Midelt
  12. Night 12Riad in Fes
  13. Night 13Riad in Fes

Comfort level: Standard + – comfortable riads, guesthouses and a traditional desert camp, chosen by our team. Luxury camps and riads are possible on request.

Best time for this trip

Spring, autumn and the Easter and October holidays are the most comfortable for children. July and August are very hot in the south, and winter nights in the desert are cold.

  • JanGood
  • FebGood
  • MarBest
  • AprBest
  • MayGood
  • JunPossible
  • JulAvoid
  • AugAvoid
  • SepGood
  • OctBest
  • NovBest
  • DecGood

What to bring for this trip

  • Warm layers for the balloon and the desert nights
  • Sun hats and children’s sun cream
  • Comfortable shoes for the walks
  • Swimsuits for the riad pools
  • Water shoes for the Todra river
  • Warm pyjamas for the camps
  • A torch for each child
  • Snacks and games for the drives
  • Scarves for dust on the quad ride
  • Refillable water bottles

Booking & payment

How to book
Send your request; we confirm the programme and the price in writing on WhatsApp or by email.
Payment
A deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
Cancellation
Our cancellation conditions are sent with your quote, before you pay anything.
Weather & changes
If the weather stops an activity, we adapt the day or replace the activity.

2 Weeks in Morocco with Kids: your questions

Are the drives short on 2 weeks in Morocco with kids?

Yes – most days are under four hours, with stops. The longest is about five hours, from Aït Benhaddou or the Dades to Merzouga, split by the gorges.

What age suits 2 weeks in Morocco with kids?

The trip suits children from about five or six. With younger children we add rest days and shorter walks, and choose riads with pools.

Can children ride camels and quads?

Children can ride camels with a guide walking beside them. For quads there is a minimum age, so tell us your children’s ages and we confirm what is possible or plan another activity.

What is the best time for 2 weeks in Morocco with kids?

Spring, autumn and the Easter and October holidays are ideal. In July and August the south is very hot, so we keep the mornings active and the afternoons calm.

Do you have family rooms?

Yes – we choose riads and camps with family rooms or connecting rooms, and tents for the whole family in the desert.

Local team in MoroccoYour trip is planned and run by our own team on the ground.
Private, on your datesOnly you and your travel companions, starting when you want.
Every day can changeAdd a night, an activity or a slower pace – the plan adapts to you.
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Activities on this trip

Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.

Quad & buggy ridesQuad & buggy ridesDay 3 – Balloon & the Agafay desertDetails →Camel & horseback treksCamel & horseback treksDay 3 – Balloon & the Agafay desertDetails →Desert camping & stargazingDesert camping & stargazingDay 9 – Camels at sunsetDetails →Hot air balloon rideHot air balloon rideDay 3 – Balloon & the Agafay desertDetails →Cycling & mountain bikingCycling & mountain bikingDay 7 – Skoura & the DadesDetails →Hiking & trekking adventuresHiking & trekking adventuresDay 5 – An easy Atlas walkDetails →

Optional activities

Add one or more of these to your 14-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.

4x4 & off-road safarisOptional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →Authentic culinary experiencesOptional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesFood tour or cooking classSee the activity →A family in front of the golden doors of the Royal Palace in FesOptional · extraCultural explorationExtra guided visit with a local guideSee the activity →Wellness and relaxationOptional · extraWellness and relaxationTraditional hammam and spa timeSee the activity →Atlas zipline adventureOptional · extraAtlas zipline adventureZipline in the Atlas foothillsSee the activity →Faith & spiritual journeysOptional · extraFaith & spiritual journeysSpiritual and heritage visitSee the activity →
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Quad & buggy rides
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Quad & buggy rides

On this trip: Day 3 – Balloon & the Agafay desert

Quad biking Marrakech style means leaving the city noise behind in minutes: dusty palm grove tracks, Berber villages and the rocky hills of the Agafay desert, with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. Our guides ride in front, set the pace to the slowest rider and stop for photos and mint tea. You do not need any experience – we show you the controls and do a short practice loop before we leave.

Where
Marrakech palm grove (Palmeraie), Agafay desert, Merzouga dunes
Duration
1 hour to 6 days
Level
Beginner friendly, no experience needed
Minimum age
Drivers usually 16+; younger children ride as buggy passengers
  • Desert right next to the city
  • Quad or buggy, your choice
  • Real landscapes, not a track
See the full activity page
 Camel & horseback treks
Land adventure

Camel & horseback treks

On this trip: Day 3 – Balloon & the Agafay desert

Camel trekking Morocco’s Sahara is the slow, quiet way into the desert: a line of camels led by a guide on foot, swaying over the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga as the light turns soft. Most of our guests ride at sunset to a camp in the dunes and come back at sunrise. It is calm, not sporty – anyone who can sit on a saddle for an hour can do it.

Where
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Agafay desert, Marrakech palm grove
Duration
1 hour to 6 days
Level
Easy, no experience needed for camels
Minimum age
Children ride with an adult; ask us for small kids
  • The classic Sahara moment
  • Local camel men
  • Slow travel
See the full activity page
 Desert camping & stargazing
Land adventure

Desert camping & stargazing

On this trip: Day 9 – Camels at sunset

Sahara desert camping in Morocco is about one evening you will not forget: arriving at a camp hidden between the dunes of Erg Chebbi, climbing a ridge for sunset, eating tagine by the fire while drums play, then lying on a rug under more stars than you thought possible. Our camps near Merzouga range from simple nomad-style tents to comfortable tents with real beds and private bathrooms.

Where
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes), Agafay desert near Marrakech
Duration
1 to 3 nights
Level
Easy, for all ages
Camp types
Nomad-style, standard and luxury tents
  • Real dunes
  • A sky full of stars
  • Choose your comfort
See the full activity page
 Hot air balloon ride
Air adventure

Hot air balloon ride

On this trip: Day 3 – Balloon & the Agafay desert

A hot air balloon Marrakech flight is the quietest way to see Morocco wake up. You leave the city in the dark, watch the burners light up the envelope, and lift off just as the sun climbs over the Atlas Mountains. Below you, red-earth villages, olive groves and dry riverbeds turn gold, and on clear winter mornings the snow on the High Atlas shines on the horizon.

Where
Countryside outside Marrakech (launch site set by the pilot each morning)
Duration
About 1 hour in the air, 4-5 hours door to door
Start time
Very early pick-up, before sunrise
Level
No experience needed
  • Sunrise over the Atlas
  • Silent, slow flying
  • Rural Morocco from above
See the full activity page
 Cycling & mountain biking
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Cycling & mountain biking

On this trip: Day 7 – Skoura & the Dades

Mountain biking Morocco’s High Atlas means riding mule paths between Berber villages, rolling down terraced valleys and stopping for tea where the trail meets a walnut grove. Our guides know the tracks around Marrakech, the Ourika and Imlil valleys and the Agafay hills, and pick routes that fit your level – from easy dirt roads to longer climbs and technical descents.

Where
Agafay desert, Ourika and Imlil valleys (High Atlas), Dades and Todra gorges
Duration
Half day to multi-day tours
Level
Easy to challenging – routes chosen for you
Bikes
Mountain bikes and e-bikes, helmet included
  • Mountains near the city
  • Village trails, not empty parks
  • Huge variety
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 Hiking & trekking adventures
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Hiking & trekking adventures

On this trip: Day 5 – An easy Atlas walk

Hiking Morocco’s High Atlas is a walk through a lived-in landscape: terraced fields, walnut trees, flat-roofed Berber villages built from the same red earth as the mountains, and mule paths that people still use every day. Our local mountain guides grew up around these valleys. They choose the route, set a steady pace and arrange lunch or a night in a village house.

Where
High Atlas (Imlil, Ourika, Toubkal), Dades & Todra gorges, Merzouga dunes
Duration
Day hikes to 5-day treks
Level
Easy valley walks to challenging summit treks
Minimum age
Valley walks for families; Toubkal for fit teens and adults
  • Real mountains near Marrakech
  • Toubkal, the big one
  • Village life on the trail
See the full activity page
 4x4 & off-road safaris
Land adventure

4x4 & off-road safaris

Optional extra: 4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad families

A 4x4 tour Morocco style takes you where normal cars cannot go: around the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, across the black stone plains near Merzouga, up rough mountain tracks in the Atlas and down into dry riverbeds where nomads still water their flocks. You sit back with an experienced local driver who knows the pistes, the weather and the best places to stop.

Where
Merzouga & Erg Chebbi, High Atlas tracks, Dades & Todra gorges, Agafay
Duration
Half day to multi-day private tours
Level
Easy – you are a passenger, no driving needed
Group
Private vehicle for your family or group
  • Reach the hidden places
  • Drivers who know the pistes
  • Private and flexible
See the full activity page
 Authentic culinary experiences
Moroccan experience

Authentic culinary experiences

Optional extra: Food tour or cooking class

A Morocco food tour is the quickest way into the country’s heart. With one of our local guides you taste fresh msemen pancakes at breakfast, follow the smell of cumin through the spice souk, try harira and grilled meat at the stalls of Jemaa el-Fna, and learn why a tagine needs time. We take you where locals actually eat, not where the menus are in five languages.

Where
Marrakech, Fes, Essaouira, Atlas villages, Merzouga
Duration
3-hour food walk to full-day class
Level
Easy – come hungry
Diets
Vegetarian options on request
  • Street food you would not find alone
  • Markets as a lesson
  • Cooking with real cooks
See the full activity page
 A family in front of the golden doors of the Royal Palace in Fes
Moroccan experience

Cultural exploration

Optional extra: Extra guided visit with a local guide

Our Morocco cultural tours are built around people, not just monuments. You walk the medinas of Fes and Marrakech with a guide who grew up there, drink mint tea in a Berber village in the Atlas, watch craftsmen cut zellige tiles or dye leather, and share a meal with a family. The aim is simple: to understand how Moroccans live today, and where those traditions come from.

Where
Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Chefchaouen, Atlas villages, Merzouga
Duration
Half-day city walk to 10+ day tours
Level
Easy – mostly walking
Group
Private or small group
  • Living medinas
  • Amazigh heritage
  • Crafts you can watch being made
See the full activity page
 Wellness and relaxation
Moroccan experience

Wellness and relaxation

Optional extra: Traditional hammam and spa time

A Morocco wellness retreat with us is built around your rhythm, not a fixed timetable. Start with a traditional hammam in Marrakech, rest in a riad courtyard with only the fountain for company, stretch on a yoga mat facing the Atlantic, and end with a night in the Merzouga desert where the silence is almost total. We plan the logistics so you can simply let go.

Where
Marrakech, Agafay, Atlas valleys, Essaouira, Taghazout, Merzouga
Duration
Half-day hammam to 7+ day retreat
Level
Easy – all fitness levels
Group
Solo, couples, friends or private groups
  • The hammam ritual
  • Riads made for rest
  • Yoga with a view
See the full activity page
 Atlas zipline adventure
Air adventure

Atlas zipline adventure

Optional extra: Zipline in the Atlas foothills

A zipline Marrakech day takes you out of the hot, busy city and into the cool air of the Atlas foothills, where adventure parks stretch long cables across valleys and over trees. You clip in, step off the platform and fly above the red earth, olive terraces and small Berber villages, with the High Atlas peaks behind you. It is one of the easiest ways to feel the mountains without a long trek.

Where
Adventure parks in the Atlas foothills, about an hour from Marrakech
Duration
Half day or full day with transfers
Level
Beginner friendly – no climbing skills needed
Minimum age
Set by each park, often with a minimum height for children
  • Escape the city heat
  • Atlas views from the air
  • More than one ride
See the full activity page
 Faith & spiritual journeys
Moroccan experience

Faith & spiritual journeys

Optional extra: Spiritual and heritage visit

A Morocco spiritual tour follows the faiths that shaped this country over centuries. Muslim scholars studied in the medersas of Fes, Sufi brotherhoods still gather in their zawiyas to chant and pray, and Jewish families lived in the mellahs of Marrakech, Fes and Essaouira for generations. Our local guides tell these stories with knowledge and respect, whatever your own beliefs.

Where
Fes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Essaouira, Meknes, Merzouga
Duration
1 day to 10+ days
Level
Easy – walking and visits
Group
Private, family or faith groups
  • Islamic heritage you can enter
  • Sufi music and zawiyas
  • Jewish heritage of Morocco
See the full activity page
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