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5 Days in Morocco with Kids

Made for children and parents: every day has one big adventure and no long drive. The Agafay desert and the Ourika Valley are both about an hour from Marrakech.

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5 days / 4 nightsStarts in MarrakechEnds in MarrakechPrivate tour
Marrakech→Agafay→Ourika Valley→Agafay→Marrakech

About this 5 days in Morocco with kids

Our 5 days in Morocco with kids trip has one big adventure every day and no long drive. Every place is about an hour or less from Marrakech.

First, the family explores the Majorelle Garden, the souks and the storytellers of Jemaa el-Fna. Then you fly in a hot air balloon at sunrise and have breakfast with a Berber family. After that, an easy walk leads to the Ourika waterfalls and a picnic by the river. Next, you ride camels and quads in the Agafay desert and sleep in a camp. Finally, you cook a tagine together before leaving. In short, these 5 days in Morocco with kids are private and planned around your children’s ages.

Highlights of this 5 days in Morocco with kids

  • Hot air balloon at sunrise
  • Camel ride & quad in Agafay
  • Ourika waterfalls
  • Night in a desert camp
  • Family cooking class

5 days in Morocco with kids: day by day

  1. 1day
    Day 1

    Marrakech for families

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

    Stay: Riad in Marrakech
  2. 2day
    Day 2

    Hot air balloon

    Fly over the palm grove at sunrise, then breakfast with a Berber family.

    On the road: about 30 min each wayStay: Riad in Marrakech
  3. 3day
    Day 3

    Ourika Valley

    An easy walk to the waterfalls and a picnic by the river.

    On the road: about 1 h each wayStay: Riad in Marrakech
  4. 4day
    Day 4

    Agafay desert

    Camel ride and quad in the stone desert, then a night in a desert camp under the stars.

    On the road: about 45 minStay: Desert camp in Agafay
  5. 5day
    Day 5

    Cooking class & departure

    Cook a tagine together before leaving.

    On the road: about 45 min

What’s included in this 5 days in Morocco with kids

Included

  • 4 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

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 3Riad in Marrakech
  4. Night 4Desert camp in Agafay

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 Marrakech is very hot, so we plan the activities early in the morning.

  • JanGood
  • FebGood
  • MarBest
  • AprBest
  • MayGood
  • JunPossible
  • JulPossible
  • AugPossible
  • SepGood
  • OctBest
  • NovBest
  • DecGood

What to bring for this trip

  • Warm layers for the balloon at sunrise
  • Sun hats and children’s sun cream
  • Comfortable shoes for the Ourika walk
  • Swimsuits for the riad pool
  • Warm pyjamas for the desert camp
  • Torch for each child at the camp
  • Small snacks for the drives
  • 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.

5 Days in Morocco with Kids: your questions

Are the drives short on this 5 days in Morocco with kids trip?

Yes – every place is about an hour or less from Marrakech.

Can young children do the hot air balloon?

Balloon operators set a minimum age, so tell us your children’s ages and we confirm it or plan another activity.

Where do we sleep in the Agafay desert?

In a desert camp in tents with beds; ask us about family tents.

What age is best for 5 days in Morocco with kids?

The trip suits most children from about five or six, as each day has one big activity and a short drive. With younger children we adapt the plan, for example a shorter walk in the Ourika Valley.

Can we do this trip with kids in summer?

Yes, but Marrakech is very hot in July and August, so we plan activities early in the morning and keep the afternoons calm. Spring, autumn and the winter holidays are the most comfortable.

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.
Answers on WhatsAppAsk us anything before you book: +212 600 643 098.

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 ridesQuad & buggy ridesDay 4 – Agafay desertDetails →Camel & horseback treksCamel & horseback treksDay 4 – Agafay desertDetails →Desert camping & stargazingDesert camping & stargazingDay 4 – Agafay desertDetails →Hot air balloon rideHot air balloon rideDay 2 – Hot air balloonDetails →Hiking & trekking adventuresHiking & trekking adventuresDay 3 – Ourika ValleyDetails →Authentic culinary experiencesAuthentic culinary experiencesDay 5 – Cooking class & departureDetails →

Optional activities

Add one or more of these to your 5-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.

Cycling & mountain bikingOptional · extraCycling & mountain bikingMountain biking on Atlas trailsSee 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 →Bab Bou Jeloud gate and the old medina of FesOptional · extraHelicopter tourScenic flight over Marrakech and the AtlasSee the activity →
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  • Private tour on your dates
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Quad & buggy rides
Land adventure

Quad & buggy rides

On this trip: Day 4 – 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 4 – 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 4 – Agafay desert

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 2 – Hot air balloon

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
 Hiking & trekking adventures
Land adventure

Hiking & trekking adventures

On this trip: Day 3 – Ourika Valley

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
 Authentic culinary experiences
Moroccan experience

Authentic culinary experiences

On this trip: Day 5 – Cooking class & departure

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
 Cycling & mountain biking
Land adventure

Cycling & mountain biking

Optional extra: Mountain biking on Atlas trails

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
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
 Bab Bou Jeloud gate and the old medina of Fes
Air adventure

Helicopter tour

Optional extra: Scenic flight over Marrakech and the Atlas

A helicopter tour Marrakech flight shows you in minutes what takes days to see on the ground: the red walls and palm groves of the city, the stony plateau of the Agafay desert and the deep valleys of the High Atlas. Unlike a balloon, a helicopter follows a planned route, so you can ask for the scenery that matters most to you, from snowy peaks to quiet Berber villages.

Where
From the Marrakech area, routes agreed with the operator
Duration
Short scenic flights to longer tours and transfers
Level
No experience needed
Passengers
Small groups – seats depend on the helicopter
  • Three landscapes in one flight
  • A route that fits you
  • Big views, little time
See the full activity page
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