Morocco captivates children and adults alike. This family itinerary is carefully paced with experiences that delight all ages — riding camels in the Sahara, exploring ancient kasbahs, tasting street food in the medina, and learning traditional crafts from Berber artisans.
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Trip at a Glance
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Starts
Marrakech
Ends
Fes
Where you stay
Marrakech · Dades Valley · Merzouga Hotel · Fes
Why You'll Love This Tour
Marrakech Family Activities
Atlas Mountain Mule Ride
Desert Camel Trek
Hammam for Kids
Snake Charmers & Storytellers
Why choose this itinerary
Built for families: manageable driving days, varied activities and family-friendly stays.
Includes the desert night with the camel trek that works for almost every age.
Private vehicle and driver-guide throughout.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech — First Taste of the Red City
Day 2: Marrakech Family Day — Squares, Crafts & Storytellers
Day 3: High Atlas Crossing & Mountain Mule Ride
Day 4: Aït Ben Haddou & the Dades Valley
Day 5: Todra Gorge & the Road to the Sahara
Day 6: Camel Trek at Sunset over Erg Chebbi
Day 7: Family Day in Merzouga
Day 8: North to Fes Through the Mid-Atlas
Day 9: Morning in Fes & Departure
Practical Information
Best travel season: spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal, with warm days and comfortable nights; summer is hot inland (early starts help), and winter is crisp, clear and quieter.
The private vehicle keeps travel days manageable, balancing active highlights like the camel trek and Atlas mule ride with more relaxed days exploring squares, souks and crafts.
What you will experience
Every item below is a stop on this itinerary — not an extra to buy.
Marrakech — The red city at the foot of the Atlas, and the usual start or finish of the southern routes. Explore Marrakech
Street food tasting — Eat where the queue is local — grills, soup stalls and pastry counters rather than a set menu.
Jemaa el-Fna — The main square of Marrakech, which fills after dark with food stalls, musicians and storytellers.
Souks and craft workshops — Workshops where the pottery, metal and leather sold in the souks is actually made.
High Atlas crossing — The road climbs over the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with time to stop where the view opens out.
Atlas mule ride — A short ride on the mountain tracks above the valley, the way people here have always moved.
Amazigh villages — Earthen villages in the valleys, built from the ground they stand on and still lived in.
Dades Valley — Red rock, palm gardens and earthen villages along the river — the classic overnight between the mountains and the desert. Explore Dades Valley
Aït Ben Haddou — Walk up through the earthen ksar on the far side of the river — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most striking stop on the road south. Explore Aït Ben Haddou
Todra Gorge — Walk into the canyon where the limestone walls close to a few hundred metres apart and rise straight up. Explore Todra Gorge
Erg Chebbi dunes — The tall dune sea outside Merzouga — the Sahara most travellers picture, and the landscape this journey is built around. Explore Erg Chebbi
Merzouga — The village at the edge of the dunes where the desert part of the trip begins, and where Morocco Grand Adventure is based. Explore Merzouga
Sunset camel trek — Ride into Erg Chebbi as the light drops, led on foot by a guide from the desert, and reach camp with the dunes still glowing.
Night at a desert camp — Sleep between the dunes in a tented camp rather than driving back to a town for the night.
Dinner under the stars — Dinner at camp and an evening outside — there is no town light near Erg Chebbi to wash out the sky.
Sunrise over the dunes — Wake early for first light on Erg Chebbi, when the sand changes colour and the ridges throw long shadows.
Sandboarding — Boards are available at the dunes for anyone who wants to try riding down a face of Erg Chebbi.
Amazigh hospitality — Mint tea with the families along the route — the ordinary form that welcome takes in southern Morocco.
Middle Atlas crossing — The greener range between Fes and the desert — upland pasture, lakes and stone towns.
Fes — The oldest of the imperial cities, and the start of the northern route to the desert. Explore Fes
Fes el-Bali medina — The walled old city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the lanes are too narrow for cars.
Optional, at extra cost
These are not part of the quote. We can arrange them on request, and they are paid separately.
Hammam — A traditional steam bath and scrub, which can be booked on a free afternoon.
What's Included
Everything below comes from this itinerary: what the price covers, and what it does not. Nothing is listed that the itinerary does not state.
Send your request: Free. No payment, no card details, no obligation.
We confirm your trip: We check your dates, group size and availability, then send you the itinerary and the final price in writing.
20% deposit: Paid only after you have approved the confirmed trip. It secures your booking.
80% on arrival: The remaining 80% is paid when you arrive in Morocco.
Cancel more than 7 days before the trip and there is no charge. Within 7 days, 50% is charged.
FAQ
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes — this itinerary is designed for families. It uses a private vehicle so you set the pace, keeps travel days manageable, and balances active highlights like the camel trek and Atlas mule ride with relaxed days exploring squares, souks and crafts that appeal to all ages.
Is this a private tour?
Yes — every departure is fully private for your family alone. You travel with your own dedicated English-speaking driver and guide where needed, with no strangers joining your group, so you can stop when the children need a break.
What is the accommodation like?
Handpicked family-friendly hotels and riads with private rooms throughout, plus an unforgettable night near the dunes of Erg Chebbi with real beds. Meals and board are arranged around your family's needs.
What is the best time to travel with a family?
The tour runs year-round. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal, with warm days and comfortable nights. Summer is hot inland, so we start early and plan around the heat; winter is crisp, clear and quieter.
How do I confirm my booking?
Message us on WhatsApp to lock in your dates and we'll tailor the details to your family. Sending the request is free. Once we have confirmed your dates, itinerary and final price, a 20% deposit secures the booking and the remaining 80% is paid on arrival in Morocco.