Best of Morocco Family Holiday

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Grab the kids and experience the best of Morocco's many highlights on this 12-day adventure packed with activities for the whole family. Take part in a fun pottery class in bustling Fes, wander the streets and colourful medinas of Marrakech and see one of the best sunsets of your life from a camel’s back in the Sahara! From the backs of camels and donkeys, yo...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Watch the sunset from the unique perspective of a camel’s back, then spend an evening camping in the Sahara, surrounded by red dunes under thousands of stars.
    • Explore the famous cities of Fes and Marrakech during guided tours where your local leader will give you a unique insight into the area – then, enjoy plenty of free time as a family to explore.
    • Adventure into the Atlas Mountains and stay with a traditional Amazigh family for an insight into authentic Moroccan life and culture and a homecooked meal of local favourites.
    • Lead the kids through the mystical alleyways of medieval Ait Benhaddou – can you spot which movies were filmed here?
    • Take part in a pottery class from a local craftsman in Fes’ bustling medina and get your hands dirty as you make your own clay ceramic, all the while supporting the local artisans.

What's this trip about?

    Grab the kids and experience the best of Morocco's many highlights on this 12-day adventure packed with activities for the whole family. Take part in a fun pottery class in bustling Fes, wander the streets and colourful medinas of Marrakech and see one of the best sunsets of your life from a camel’s back in the Sahara! From the backs of camels and donkeys, you’ll walk through quiet villages in the High Atlas Mountains and experience traditional Amazigh hospitality during a homestay in Imlil. Explore the seaside village of Essaouira, then end it all in Marrakech where you can dine on tasty street food from the bazaar and watch street performers from the famed Djemaa el-Fna square.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range5 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCasablanca
End CityMarrakech

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Destinations

Attractions

  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Casablanca
  • Essaouira
  • Fes
  • Marrakech
  • Midelt

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • Dinner in Jemaa El Fna AMM
    • Fes - Medina walking tour
    • Fes - Pottery making class with a local artisan
    • Midelt - walking tour Berrem village
    • Sahara Desert - Camel ride
    • Ait Benhaddou - Kasbah visit
    • Ait Benhaddou - Panoramic painting lesson
    • Aroumd - Mule Ride from Imlil to Aroumd
    • Essaouira - Leader-led orientation walk
    • Armed - Bread cooking demonstration

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Travel Map

Day 1 Marrakech

Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure will begin in thriving Marrakech with a welcome meeting at 5 pm. After, join your leader and fellow travellers to visit Djemaa el-Fnaa in the Old City as the sun descends for a local street food experience. This is th...

Day 2 Fes

Today, travel by train to the city of Fes. When you arrive, check in to your hotel and enjoy some time to relax. This is the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco – vibrant, noisy and a feast for the senses. With a huge, well-preserved Old Town that's the mother of ...

Day 3 Fes

After breakfast, take a guided walking tour of the Old City, known locally as Fes el Bali. Step back into the Middle Ages as you explore the medina's labyrinth, which buzzes with craftspeople, markets, tanneries and mosques. After passing donkeys navigating the car-fr...

Day 4 Midelt

Today it's time to leave the city behind and head for the beauty of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Take a private transfer through fertile valleys, pine forests and barren, rocky landscapes. Tell the kids to look out for wandering nomadic shepherds as they tend to their ...

Day 5 Sahara Desert

This morning after breakfast, take a private transfer to the mighty Sahara, stopping to take in the views of kasbahs and palmeries (lush valleys with date palms, fields and orchards) along the way. As you pass through Erfoud and Rissani, you'll see the scenery change ...

Day 6 Ait Benhaddou

If you’re game, rise and shine early enough to catch sunrise over the dunes. This morning, take a scenic drive past ancient kasbahs, former military outposts, mountains, valleys and fields that will take you to Ait Benhaddou. For lunch, stop at Ouarzazate. Does it loo...

Day 7 Ait Benhaddou

Today is all about enjoying the moment and taking in the incredible scenery. This morning, you’ll join a local artist to create your very own masterpiece using tea leaves and other natural materials – another activity for the kids to get creative! Then, the rest of th...

Day 8 Imlil

Make your way to the High Atlas Mountains, passing Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260 m above sea level) and Toubkal National Park. Along the way, snow-capped mountains and valleys in full flower will fly by your window – don’t worry, you’ll make a couple of stops for photos! W...

Day 9 Essaouira

Bread has always been an important element in Amazigh cuisine and today, you’ll have the opportunity to watch a bread-making demonstration for breakfast. Watch how it’s prepared and cooked by your hosts and then, if the kids feel up to it, maybe take an early morning ...

Day 10 Essaouira

After breakfast, join your leader on a walk around the town. The remainder of today is free for you to explore Essaouira as a family. Everything in the small centre is within walking distance, and the coast is perfect for a beach day. Why not wander the harbour and it...

Day 11 Marrakech

Leaving Essaouira behind, make the journey back to Marrakech. When you arrive this afternoon, head out for a tour of the bustling medina, trying some local Moroccan sweets and fresh orange juice on the way. Then, you’ll have free time to explore the sights or purchase...

Day 12 Marrakech

Your family adventure comes to an end this morning. There are no activities today you’re free to depart the accommodation at any time. If you’d like to extend your family holiday, just get in touch with your booking agent head of time.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$101
Last Updated: 6/4/2024
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hotel (9 nights),Gite (1 night),Desert Camp tent (1 night)

Transportation & Flights

Private vehicle,Train,

Transportation & flights

Private vehicle,Train
Guides
All Intrepid Family trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to assist your family to take the hassle out of your travels and help you have the best trip possible. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for fun things to do and see - for both kids and parents, recommend great local eating venues that will even get the kids trying new things, and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. Our leaders are not babysitters on this trip - we leave that to you (the experts), but they will make sure that group members of all ages are able to explore their destination safely and with as much fun as possible. Our group leaders are not responsible for looking after children at any time and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times throughout this itinerary.
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PASSPORT You’ll need a valid passport to travel internationally and most countries require your passport to have a minimum of 6 months validity, so remember to check the expiry date. We need your passport information to get everything ready for your trip so it’s important that the information on your booking matches your passport exactly. Please take care to provide the correct details. We recommend carrying a copy of the photo page of your passport while travelling and leaving a copy at home with family or friends. VISAS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your trip and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend you check your visa requirements as soon as you have booked your trip. This will ensure you have time to prepare your documents and for your visa application to be processed. You can check the entry requirements for your nationality on your government's foreign travel advisories, consular websites or on our page here:  www.intrepidtravel.com/visa-entry-requirements
Age Requirements
5 years and up
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