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Play a little dress-up with your kids in a Moroccan souk
Map of 1 Week in Morocco - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Morocco - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

With a week in Morocco, you can visit two to three destinations. Consider a blend of urban and rural on the Marrakesh, Imlil, and Agafay trip, perfect for first-timers, or those looking for beach time combined with a tour of Marrakesh will love the Souks & Sand itinerary. Families with younger children will find a variety of kid-friendly activities, including a donkey ride in Tiout, on the Discovery Tour, while older children and art lovers might opt for a hike in the Rif Mountains and a mosaic workshop in Fes on the Northern Morocco trip.

Take the family to Morocco and Ibn Youssef Islamic madrasa
Map of 10 Days in Morocco - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Morocco - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

With 10 days in Morocco, you can embark on a family-friendly highlights tour, ticking off Casablanca, Essaouira, and Marrakesh, or opt for a culture-focused trip where children of all ages will delight in learning henna and mosaics. Families with younger children can opt for a Fes to Marrakesh itinerary, complete with a camel ride, while those who want to keep on the move will love discovering the culture, landscapes, and culinary delights of Morocco on a Marrakesh to Casablanca trip.

Discover the Blue City of Chefchaouen with the whole family
Map of 2 Weeks in Morocco - 3 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Morocco - 3 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

In two weeks in Morocco, you can spend multiple days in four to five destinations and sample each region's highlights. Help the kids spot monkeys in Ilfrane National Park, join in a fossil hunt in Midelt, and surf the dunes in Erg Chebbi on a classic tour. Alternatively, watch snakes being charmed in Tangier, wander the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, and pile into the basket of a hot-air balloon for a ride over Marrakesh, or let the kids play pirates in Essaouira, count flamingoes in Souss Massa National Park, and ride donkeys in Berber village Tiout.

Explore Morocco with the Entire Family
Top Family Experiences in Morocco

Morocco is an exciting destination for families, with endless excursions in nature, days at the beach, cultural activities, and more! Kids and parents alike love wandering the bustling medinas, searching for spice towers and wooden keepsakes, or spending the day walking through the Atlas Mountains and chatting with local families. Embrace experiences for all ages by riding horses or camels through the desert, discovering waterfalls and natural pools, and tasting delicious Moroccan cuisine.

Morocco family-friendly itineraries

Ride camels in the Sahara Desert with your family
Map of Morocco for Families: Fes, Marrakech & Essaouira - 15 Days
Morocco for Families: Fes, Marrakech & Essaouira - 15 Days

This 15-day itinerary offers a blend of fun activities and relaxation, perfect for families. Take photos in the "blue city" of Chefchaouen, taste traditional food with a cooking workshop in Fes, see Barbary apes in the Atlas Mountains, and ride camels in the Sahara Desert. Go shopping in the bustling markets of Marrakech and relax in a traditional hammam before hanging out with the kids on the beaches near Essaouira.

Kids riding camels in Agadir
Map of Family Discovery Tour of Morocco: Agadir & Marrakesh  - 7 Days
Family Discovery Tour of Morocco: Agadir & Marrakesh - 7 Days

With outdoor activities, ancient culture, and exciting excursions, this week-long Moroccan adventure will delight the whole family. The vibrant cities of Agadir and Marrakesh are your starting point as you explore the surrounding desert and mountain landscapes, sample local food, and learn more about Moroccan culture. Kids will love playing in a real desert oasis, riding a donkey, navigating colorful souks and medinas, and being immersed in nature and creativity along the way.

Explore the blue streets of Chefchaouen
Map of Northern Morocco for Families: Tangier, Chefchaouen & Fes - 7 Days
Northern Morocco for Families: Tangier, Chefchaouen & Fes - 7 Days

This family-friendly tour of northern Morocco packs plenty of rich and rewarding activities into a week. Start in Tangier, a coastal city whose bustling souks and medinas are a perfect introduction to Moroccan culture. Continue to Chefchaouen, considered one of the country's most beautiful cities and a great place for kids to explore, thanks to its traffic-free lanes. End with a few days in beautiful Fes, where little ones can try their hand at making the traditional crafts you'll see at every turn in the old city.

Ride across the desert dunes by camel
Map of Family Trip to Morocco: Marrakesh, Imlil & Agafay - 7 Days
Family Trip to Morocco: Marrakesh, Imlil & Agafay - 7 Days

Discover the best of Morocco on this family-friendly highlights tour that whisks you from dazzling Marrakesh to the peaks of the Atlas mountains and an unforgettable night beneath the stars in the Agafay Desert. Along the way, you'll cook Moroccan cuisine with the family, create your own mosaics, and take a hot air balloon ride over Marrakesh. As you and the kids ride camels across the desert sands and experience Berber hospitality firsthand, you'll come away with memories to last a lifetime.

Explore Morocco with the kids
Map of Morocco Family Adventure from Fes to Marrakesh via the Desert - 12 Days
Morocco Family Adventure from Fes to Marrakesh via the Desert - 12 Days

For a trip that allows your family a genuine chance to connect with another culture, this 12-day Moroccan trip is ideal. Starting in Fes, you'll ride, cook, camp, and soar through cities, villages, and deserts, journeying over the Atlas mountains and through the Sahara to Marrakesh. The kid-friendly activities and pace ensure this will be a trip to remember for even the littlest family members.

Take the kids on a camel ride on this memorable Moroccan adventure
Map of Morocco Family Adventure: Marrakesh to Casablanca - 10 Days
Morocco Family Adventure: Marrakesh to Casablanca - 10 Days

For an experience that will immerse your family in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Morocco, all at an entertaining, kid-friendly pace, look no further than this 10-day itinerary. While your private guide transports you from Marrakesh to Casablanca via Morocco's most stunning desert stop-offs, you and the kids will see the sights, cook and eat with the locals, shop the souks, and explore the medinas. Take a sunrise hot balloon ride, surf the sands, and make this a trip to remember!

Spending six nights along the Moroccan west coast, there's plenty of time to play on the beach
Map of Family Adventure in Morocco: Mountains, Souks, Kasbahs & Beaches - 14 Days
Family Adventure in Morocco: Mountains, Souks, Kasbahs & Beaches - 14 Days

Two weeks in Morocco gives enough scope to explore the country's highlights while allowing plenty of downtime with the kids. Starting in Casablanca, visit the towering Hassan II Mosque before transferring beachside to the seaside town of Essaouira. Savor sunsets, seafood, and camel rides on the beach, then spend a day in the Souss Massa National Park. Finish in style as you get ready for your close-up in the movie town of Ouarzazate before a whistlestop tour of Marrakesh's treasures.

Take to the Essaouira coast with the kids and have fun riding camels by the ocean
Map of Souks & Sand in Morocco: Family Trip to Marrakesh & Essaouira  - 7 Days
Souks & Sand in Morocco: Family Trip to Marrakesh & Essaouira - 7 Days

This week-long family trip to Morocco takes in the colorful souks of Marrakesh before whisking you beachside to the relaxed, seaside town of Essaouira. Search for giant water lilies in the whimsical Majorelle Gardens, watch the sunset over the rooftops of Jemaa el-Fna square, and sharpen your tastebuds with an exquisite food tour. Finish up riding camels along Essaouira's gorgeous sandy beach and dining on fresh seafood.

Meet Chefcahouen residents as you navigate the blue-hued streets with the kids
Map of  Morocco Family Discovery Tour - 14 Days
Morocco Family Discovery Tour - 14 Days

Discover the wonders of Morocco on this two-week family tour. Your journey begins in the port city of Tangier, where you'll ride camels on the beach and explore the mythical caves of Hercules. Then, it's off to historic Fes for cultural tours and traditional crafts workshops. Kayak on Lake Bin El Ouidane, see playful monkeys at the majestic Ouzoud Waterfalls, and finish your adventure with traditional Moroccan cooking classes and a hot-air balloon ride over Marrakesh.

Explore the winding streets of Fes
Map of Family Fun in Morocco: Fes to Marrakesh via the Atlas Mountains - 10 Days
Family Fun in Morocco: Fes to Marrakesh via the Atlas Mountains - 10 Days

This 10-day guided tour introduces the whole family to Morocco's cities, deserts, and mountains—with plenty of fun, interactive activities along the way. Start in the historic city of Fes, where you'll learn the art of henna and have a traditional dinner with a local family. Then, it's off to Lake Bin El Ouidane for river rafting and kayak adventures. See the wonders of the "Red City" of Marrakesh on foot or by bike, take in the Atlas mountains via hot air balloon, and ride camels across the dunes of the Agafay Desert.

Set out on a treasure hunt through medinas and souks
Map of Family-Friendly Morocco: Tangier to Marrakesh via Fes & Chefchaouen - 10 Days
Family-Friendly Morocco: Tangier to Marrakesh via Fes & Chefchaouen - 10 Days

Get ready for 10 days of family fun exploring Morocco's ancient cities and dramatic landscapes. Start in the coastal city of Tangier and travel to bustling Marrakesh via culture-rich Fes and the blue city of Chefchaouen. Along the way, delight your senses and keep the little ones entertained with plenty of exciting excursions and hands-on workshops—like a flavorful food tour, camel rides on the beach, a hot air balloon trip over the desert, and mosaic and henna-making lessons.

Bring the kids along on this family-forward Moroccan tour
Map of Morocco Grand Tour for Families - 14 Days
Morocco Grand Tour for Families - 14 Days

See the top highlights of Morocco on this immersive 14-day family tour. Start in historic Casablanca to explore the twisting alleys of its medina alongside fresh sea air. Then, it's off to Fes for dinner with a local family, henna parties, and mosaic workshops. Hunt for fossils in Midelt, ride camels across desert landscapes and learn to surf the sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi. Your trip concludes in Marrakesh, where you'll learn about (and taste!) Moroccan cuisine with family cooking classes and a fun foodie tour.

Start your Moroccan adventure visiting the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Map of Morocco City, Coast & Desert Adventure for Families - 10 Days
Morocco City, Coast & Desert Adventure for Families - 10 Days

Adventurous kids will find fun at every turn on this perfectly-planned 10-day Moroccan tour. Set out from Casablanca for coastal Essaouira, where treasure hunts, horseback riding, and plenty of beach time await. Continue to Marrakesh to get lost in winding souks, cycle through lush gardens, and whip up a perfect tajine in a family cooking class. The best is saved for last as you transfer to a desert camp in Agafay for camel rides and dining around a campfire under the stars.