3 Weeks in Morocco with Kids: A Slow Family Adventure
Three weeks in Morocco with children, at their pace: one adventure a day, no day longer than five hours on the road, and plenty of time at the pool and on the beach.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 3 weeks in Morocco
3 weeks in Morocco with children is a big adventure, so we built this route at their pace. There is one activity a day and plenty of time to play.
First, you spend three nights in Marrakech, with a balloon flight and a cooking class. Then you sleep in the Agafay desert and walk with a mule in the Atlas. After that, a week by the ocean brings camel rides, surf lessons and the pools of Paradise Valley. Next, you cross to the kasbahs and ride camels to a camp in the dunes. Finally, you meet the monkeys of the cedar forest on the way to Fes. In short, these 3 weeks in Morocco are private and planned around your family.
Highlights of this 3 weeks in Morocco
- Hot air balloon at sunrise
- Family cooking class
- Night in the Agafay desert
- Mule walk in the Atlas
- Camel ride on the beach
- Family surf lesson
- Paradise Valley pools
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Macaques in the cedar forest
3 weeks in Morocco: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Marrakech for families
The Majorelle Garden, the souks and the storytellers of Jemaa el-Fna.
- 2dayDay 2
Hot air balloon
Fly over the palm grove at sunrise, then a lazy afternoon at the riad pool.
- 3dayDay 3
Cooking class
Shop in the souk and cook a tagine together.
- 4dayDay 4
Agafay desert
Camels and a quad in the stone desert, then a night in a desert camp.
- 5dayDay 5
To the mountains
A short drive to Imlil and an easy walk with a mule to carry the little ones.
- 6dayDay 6
Berber villages
A gentle family walk to a waterfall and lunch in a Berber home.
- 7dayDay 7
To Essaouira
Drive to the Atlantic and play on the beach at sunset.
- 8dayDay 8
Camels on the beach
A camel ride along the sand and the fishing port in the afternoon.
- 9dayDay 9
Family surf lesson
A lesson on gentle waves, with boards and wetsuits for every size.
- 10dayDay 10
Down the coast to Taghazout
Follow the coast south past the argan trees to Taghazout.
- 11dayDay 11
Paradise Valley
Walk in the palm canyon and swim in the natural pools.
- 12dayDay 12
Beach day & sandboarding
A free morning on the beach and sandboarding on the dunes near Tamraght.
- 13dayDay 13
Taroudant
A short drive to the walled town of Taroudant and a horse-cart ride around its ramparts.
- 14dayDay 14
Over the hills to Ouarzazate
The saffron country of Taliouine, then the film studios of Ouarzazate.
- 15dayDay 15
Skoura & the Dades
Cycle or walk in the Skoura palm grove, then the Dades Valley.
- 16dayDay 16
Todra Gorge & Merzouga
A short walk in the Todra Gorge and on to the edge of the dunes.
- 17dayDay 17
Camels to the camp
A slow morning by the pool, then a sunset camel ride to the desert camp.
- 18dayDay 18
A day in the Sahara
Sunrise, sandboarding, a buggy ride with a parent, a nomad family and Gnawa music in Khamlia.
- 19dayDay 19
Ziz Valley to Midelt
Follow the palm groves north to Midelt, with stops on the way.
- 20dayDay 20
Monkeys & cedars to Fes
Meet the Barbary macaques in the cedar forest near Azrou, pass Ifrane and arrive in Fes.
- 21dayDay 21
Fes for families
A short guided visit of the medina, the tanneries and a craftsman’s workshop.
- 22dayDay 22
Departure
A free morning, then Fes airport.
What’s included in this 3 weeks in Morocco
Included
- 21 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
- 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 4Desert camp in Agafay
- Night 5Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 6Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 7Riad in Essaouira
- Night 8Riad in Essaouira
- Night 9Riad in Essaouira
- Night 10Guesthouse in Taghazout
- Night 11Guesthouse in Taghazout
- Night 12Guesthouse in Taghazout
- Night 13Riad in Taroudant
- Night 14Riad in Ouarzazate
- Night 15Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 16Riad in Merzouga
- Night 17Desert camp
- Night 18Riad in Merzouga
- Night 19Guesthouse in Midelt
- Night 20Riad in Fes
- Night 21Riad 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 and autumn are the most comfortable for children, including the Easter and October holidays. In July and August the desert is too hot for a family trip.
- JanPossible
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayGood
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovGood
- 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 the pools and the beach
- Comfortable walking shoes for everyone
- Warm pyjamas for the camps
- A torch for each child
- Snacks and games for the drives
- Scarf for dust on the quad
- 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.
3 Weeks in Morocco with Kids: your questions
Is 3 weeks in Morocco too long for children?
Not at this pace: one activity a day, short drives and plenty of time at the pool and on the beach. Children often love the camels, the monkeys and the surf the most.
What is the longest drive on this 3 weeks in Morocco family trip?
Taroudant to Ouarzazate and Dades to Merzouga, about four to five hours each with stops. We plan breaks for snacks and a stretch every hour or two.
From what age can children do the activities?
Camel rides and walks suit most children from about four or five. The balloon, the quad and the surf have minimum ages, so tell us your children’s ages and we adapt.
Do you have family rooms?
We choose riads and guesthouses with family rooms or connecting rooms where possible, and family tents at the desert camp.
When is the best time for 3 weeks in Morocco with kids?
Spring and autumn, including the Easter and October school holidays. In July and August the desert is too hot for children.
What our travellers say
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Booking a trip with Moroccan active adventures gave us the most memorable new years celebration of our lived. Our guide Mouhssin was especially talented at turning down deserted mountain/desert roads and finding beautiful riads…
Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Quad & buggy ridesDay 4 – Agafay desertDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 4 – Agafay desertDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 4 – Agafay desertDetails →
Hot air balloon rideDay 2 – Hot air balloonDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 15 – Skoura & the DadesDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 5 – To the mountainsDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 22-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 →
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