Traveling in Morocco with kids
Camping and caravanning takes on a whole new meaning in Morocco. Join a caravan of camels with the Berbers, and camp in the desert under the stars.![]()
Morocco feels as if it should be a ‘grown up’ place to go on vacation: an adventure on camel back or a lovers’ tryst in a kasbah. But the minute you walk into the madness of the medina in Marrakech and its circus-like ambience, you will realise that Morocco with kids is one of the best ways to see it. Because Morocco, not just the medinas but all of it, is fun. It’s cheeky. It doesn’t take itself too seriously. Moroccans like to take the proverbial a bit, especially when it comes to bartering and banter, and us grown-ups set in our ways can be intimidated by that.
But the children will get the cheeky chappy side of it straight away, giggling and going along for the ride. Which is just what you need to do in Morocco: chill and find the child within.
But the children will get the cheeky chappy side of it straight away, giggling and going along for the ride. Which is just what you need to do in Morocco: chill and find the child within.
Our Morocco family Vacations
Luxury trekking vacation in the Atlas Mountains
Stay at the Kasbah and trek in style
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€957
6 days
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Morocco family vacation, camels & kasbahs
Family adventure vacation, culture, pools & Sahara desert.
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£699 to £749
9 days
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Morocco family vacation with teenagers
Exciting Moroccan adventure for teenagers and parents
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£595 to £649
8 days
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Morocco family adventure vacation
Kasbahs & bustling cities to mountains & oases
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US $950 to US $1050
8 days
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Exciting family vacation in Morocco
A fabulous family vacation including the best of Morocco
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£2000 to £2500
16 days
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Family adventure vacation in Morocco
An 8 day family adventure tour of Morocco
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US $740 to US $780
8 days
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Activities for families in Morocco
Child in a sweet shop
The jewellery, shoes, handbags, lamps, cushions and henna are all-round retail candy. In fact, you will feel like a child in a sweet shop whatever your age. The best way to get your head around the haggling and hassle is to bring a local, licensed guide with you. It also means you won’t get lost in the labyrinth of souks.
Sandboarding
Sandboarding in the Sahara is a TikToker's dream... except the children won’t have a hope in hell of getting Wi-Fi in the desert, so they will just have to enjoy it for what it is: one of those exhilarating once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
The best time to go sandboarding is in the evening, when temperatures have dipped and twilight shadows cast their magic over the dunes.
The best time to go sandboarding is in the evening, when temperatures have dipped and twilight shadows cast their magic over the dunes.
Camping & caravanning
Join a caravan of camels guided by camelteers across the Sahara Desert and stop for tea, Berber storytelling and music in the dunes. Spend a night in a Berber camp too if you can, to watch the sun setting over the desert landscape. There will be enough shooting stars for a lifetime’s worth of wishing.
Our top Morocco family Vacation
Luxury trekking vacation in the Atlas Mountains
Stay at the Kasbah and trek in style
From
€957
6 days
ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
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Traveling in Morocco with kids
Anthony Horrobin, from our adventure specialists Encounters Travel, says:
“Plan your trip carefully. A lot of the cities have vast distances between them, with seven-, eight- or nine-hour drives some days. So if you are given an itinerary, look at it carefully. Not just at the highlights, but make sure you are not driving all day to get from one place to another. Also, if you are taking kids, try to do something like eat with a local family or visit a local school. We do those sorts of things on our tours and get great testimonials from our guests. Morocco is definitely one of our most family-friendly destinations, and people don’t realise that before they go, really.”
“Plan your trip carefully. A lot of the cities have vast distances between them, with seven-, eight- or nine-hour drives some days. So if you are given an itinerary, look at it carefully. Not just at the highlights, but make sure you are not driving all day to get from one place to another. Also, if you are taking kids, try to do something like eat with a local family or visit a local school. We do those sorts of things on our tours and get great testimonials from our guests. Morocco is definitely one of our most family-friendly destinations, and people don’t realise that before they go, really.”
Simon Clifford is a Morocco expert at our small group vacation specialists, Exodus Travels. He says: “Morocco is great for families. It’s close to the UK and on the same time zone, which is always good. And it also gives them a taste of somewhere completely different, without being too overwhelming. Wet wipes and hand gel are really useful; it’s hot, dusty and you do get dirty just wandering around.”
More about Morocco
With the Atlas Mountains, Sahara and Atlantic Ocean, working out the best time to visit Morocco isn’t always easy. Our guide is here to help.
Our Morocco travel guide whisks you into a rainbow of raucous colours and enlightening Islamic culture, where every town has a medina or souk.
We’ve given you a few of our highlights to help you get your head around where to go in Morocco. It’s a big country, so take your time deciding.
Chill at a kasbah, shop souks, surf the sea or Sahara, hike mountains, and travel between ancient cities – we recommend things to do in Morocco.
From the souks of Marrakech to the port of Tangier, discover Moroccan cities that are eclectic and exquisite, and mountainous and magical.
Hiking the Atlas Mountains in Morocco is eye-opening. Discover the highest peak in North Africa, plus ranges that separate Sahara from sea.
Read about where a cycling vacation in Morocco can take you, from inclines and idyllic spots to gorges and gorging on Moroccan food.
Vacations in the Moroccan Sahara unveil epic dune landscapes and camel rides, as well as camping beneath vast starlit skies. Read more here.
LGBT vacations in Morocco are about discovering the culture, landscapes and ancient cities. We help you understand local attitudes and laws.
Our Morocco travel advice reveals which cities to visit, which mountain regions to hike, how to handle the Sahara, and where to surf safely.
We highlight some of the Morocco responsible tourism issues and suggest how your vacation can help at both grassroots and government levels.
