25 Days in Morocco with Kids
We built these 25 days in Morocco with kids around short drives, swimming pools and long stays: three or four nights in most places, and a big but easy adventure every day.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 25 days in Morocco with kids
Our 25 days in Morocco with kids trip has one big adventure a day and long stays. Most places get three or four nights, and many riads have a pool.
First, the family flies in a balloon over Marrakech and walks to the Ourika waterfalls. Then you cross the High Atlas to Aït Benhaddou and the Dades Valley. After that, you spend three nights at the dunes of Merzouga, with camels and sandboarding. Next, you cycle in Skoura and sleep in the Agafay desert. Finally, you ride horses on the beach near Essaouira and take surf lessons in Taghazout. In short, these 25 days in Morocco with kids are private and planned around your children.
Highlights of this 25 days in Morocco with kids
- Hot air balloon at sunrise
- Ourika waterfalls
- Aït Benhaddou
- Easy Dades walk
- Three nights at the dunes
- Camels & sandboarding
- Skoura oasis by bike
- Night in the Agafay desert
- Beach horse ride
- Kids’ surf lessons
25 days in Morocco with kids: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Marrakech
We meet you at the airport and take you to a family riad with a pool.
- 2dayDay 2
Marrakech for families
The Majorelle Garden, the souks and the storytellers and musicians of Jemaa el-Fna.
- 3dayDay 3
Hot air balloon
Fly over the palm grove at sunrise, breakfast with a Berber family, and a lazy afternoon by the pool.
- 4dayDay 4
Ourika Valley
An easy walk to the first Ourika waterfalls and a picnic by the river.
- 5dayDay 5
Over the Atlas to Aït Benhaddou
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass with plenty of stops and explore the ksar of Aït Benhaddou.
- 6dayDay 6
Film studios & the Dades
See the film studios of Ouarzazate, then the road of the kasbahs to the Dades Valley.
- 7dayDay 7
Easy Dades walk
A gentle walk with a local guide among the rock formations, and a free afternoon.
- 8dayDay 8
Todra Gorge to Merzouga
A short walk in the Todra Gorge, then the road to the dunes and a swim in the riad pool.
- 9dayDay 9
Camels & a night in the dunes
Meet a nomad family, then ride camels at sunset to the desert camp.
- 10dayDay 10
Sandboarding & Gnawa music
Sunrise on the dunes, sandboarding, and drums and dancing in Khamlia.
- 11dayDay 11
Free day at the dunes
A slow morning by the pool and a family quad or buggy ride before sunset.
- 12dayDay 12
To Skoura
Drive west through Tinghir to a kasbah in the Skoura oasis.
- 13dayDay 13
Skoura oasis by bike
Ride easy shady paths between the palm trees, gardens and kasbahs.
- 14dayDay 14
To the Agafay desert
Cross the High Atlas back towards Marrakech and spend the night in a camp in the Agafay desert.
- 15dayDay 15
Agafay to Essaouira
A camel ride at sunrise in Agafay, then the road to the ocean at Essaouira.
- 16dayDay 16
Essaouira medina & port
Walk the ramparts and watch the fishing boats come in.
- 17dayDay 17
Horse ride on the beach
A horse or camel ride on the wide beach of Sidi Kaouki.
- 18dayDay 18
Free day in Essaouira
Sandcastles, the beach and long lunches.
- 19dayDay 19
To Taghazout
The coast road past Imsouane to a family apartment in Taghazout.
- 20dayDay 20
Kids’ surf lesson
A surf lesson for children and parents on a gentle beginners’ beach.
- 21dayDay 21
Paradise Valley
Walk and swim in the natural pools of Paradise Valley.
- 22dayDay 22
Sandboarding & beach
Sandboarding on the dunes near Tamraght and an afternoon on the beach.
- 23dayDay 23
Taroudant day trip
A calèche ride around the ramparts of Taroudant and its souks, back to the coast.
- 24dayDay 24
Back to Marrakech
Drive to Marrakech and cook a tagine together in a family cooking class.
- 25dayDay 25
Departure
A last swim in the riad pool and your transfer to the airport.
What’s included in this 25 days in Morocco with kids
Included
- 24 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 Marrakech (hotel, riad, airport)
- Camel ride as described in the programme
- Local guide for the guided visits
- Surf lessons with board and wetsuit
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
- Night 1Riad in Marrakech
- Night 2Riad in Marrakech
- Night 3Riad in Marrakech
- Night 4Riad in Marrakech
- Night 5Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 6Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 7Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 8Riad in Merzouga
- Night 9Desert camp
- Night 10Riad in Merzouga
- Night 11Riad in Merzouga
- Night 12Kasbah in Skoura
- Night 13Kasbah in Skoura
- Night 14Desert camp in Agafay
- Night 15Riad in Essaouira
- Night 16Riad in Essaouira
- Night 17Riad in Essaouira
- Night 18Riad in Essaouira
- Night 19Apartment in Taghazout
- Night 20Apartment in Taghazout
- Night 21Apartment in Taghazout
- Night 22Apartment in Taghazout
- Night 23Apartment in Taghazout
- Night 24Riad in Marrakech
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 winter holidays are the most comfortable for children. In July and August the south is very hot.
- 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
- Swimsuits for pools and beaches
- Comfortable shoes for the walks
- Warm pyjamas for the camps
- A torch for each child
- Snacks for the drives
- Small games or books for rest days
- Scarf 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.
25 Days in Morocco with Kids: your questions
What age is best for 25 days in Morocco with kids?
The trip suits most children from about five or six. With younger children we shorten the walks and keep more pool time.
Are the drives long on 25 days in Morocco with kids?
The longest days are from Aït Benhaddou to the Dades and from the Dades to Merzouga, with many stops. Most days have short drives or none at all.
Can young children do the balloon and the surf lesson?
Balloon operators and surf schools set a minimum age, so tell us your children’s ages and we confirm or plan another activity.
Is this 25 days in Morocco with kids trip private?
Yes – a private trip with your own driver on your dates. We book family rooms and riads with pools where we can.
When is the best time for 25 days in Morocco with kids?
Spring, autumn and the Christmas or February holidays. In July and August the south is very hot, so we would plan a shorter desert part.
What our travellers say
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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 ridesDay 11 – Free day at the dunesDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 9 – Camels & a night in the dunesDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 9 – Camels & a night in the dunesDetails →
Hot air balloon rideDay 3 – Hot air balloonDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 13 – Skoura oasis by bikeDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 4 – Ourika ValleyDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 25-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.
Optional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →
Optional · extraSurf & kitesurf experienceSurf lesson on the AtlanticSee the activity →Optional · extraKite surfing lift-offKitesurf lesson in windy EssaouiraSee the activity →Optional · extraJet ski adventure on the coastJet ski on the bay of AgadirSee the activity →Optional · extraBoat cruise along the coastBoat trip along the coastSee the activity →
Optional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesCooking class or food walk in the medinaSee the activity →Request this 25-day trip
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