Morocco Family Holidays and Breaks

Adventure Holidays in Marrakech 

Ask us about escorted family adventure trips (see tab), many departing from Marrakech. Some take you to out-of-the way places few visitors get to see, such as the remote villages of the Berbers, hidden away in the folds of the Atlas mountains. En route from Marrakech, most adventure itineraries visit the ruined Kasbah of Telouet before moving on to the Atlantic coast to explore the old pirate hideout of Essaouira (see below).

Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

In southern Morocco, cross the mighty Atlas to reach the impressive Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Kids love exploring its maze of red towers and fortifications used as the backdrop for films including Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. From a base in the southern Atlas you can take walks through local villages and gain an insight into the lives of the Berber people.

Camel trips and bivouacking

On any adventure trip, camel rides are a big hit with little ones, and if you’re travelling with older children and teenagers, a night spent bivouacking in the desert is must. See our feature on a desert camp in Morocco.

Marrakech with Kids

Medina's Magical Bazaars

Explore the medina’s magical bazaars filled with exotic spices and treasures and get lost in the many winding derbs (alleyways). See our feature on a Marrakech city break with kids.

Jemaa el Fna

Head to Jemaa el Fna, the medina’s main square, at dusk to soak up the atmosphere and witness snake-charmers, storytellers and acrobats at work. And don't miss the gorgeously hued Majorelle Garden.
 

Morocco Beach Holidays and Watersports

If winter sun is your thing, head to Morocco for a little R&R. Morocco’s most-visited beaches and resorts are on the Atlantic coast not far from the cities. The North East trade wind from March to mid-September makes this the best place for watersports including surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. 

Essaouira 

For atmosphere, discover the old port of Essaouira with its imposing ramparts. Once a pirates’ lair, the town is now a popular stop for adventure itineraries (see tab). The busy fishing port and laidback souk are ideal places to soak up the surroundings, or enjoy the wide expanse of sandy beach with its quad-biking, horse-riding and more. 

Agadir

Check out Agadir for its good beaches, great range of modern family-friendly accommodation, and European-style cafés.

Tétouan 

On Morocco’s Mediterranean coast, discover the Tétouan area with its new hotels and apartment complexes, intimate beaches and traditional fishing villages.