Morocco Travel Guide for Families with Kids – Best Tips, Tours & Destinations

Planning a family trip to Morocco? You’re in for a special experience! Morocco is a safe and exciting destination for families, offering everything from camel rides and desert adventures to ancient cities and colorful markets. Whether you’re traveling with young kids or teens, Morocco has something fun and educational for everyone.

In this Morocco family travel guide, we’ll cover:

• Why Morocco is great for families

• The best family-friendly tours on our site

• Kid-friendly destinations in Morocco

• Tips for traveling with children

Morocco is perfect for families who want to explore a different culture while feeling safe and welcome. The people are friendly, the food is tasty and healthy, and the sights are fun and educational for kids. From riding camels in the Sahara Desert to walking through the blue streets of Chefchaouen or watching storytellers in Marrakech — Morocco offers memories that will last forever.

At Marrakech Expeditions, we offer private tours designed for comfort, flexibility, and safety — ideal for families with kids. Here are the best tours from our site that families love:

A short and simple trip that’s great for younger kids. They’ll enjoy a camel ride, desert sunset, and night under the stars in a Berber camp — all in just two days.

• 2 Days Desert Tour From Zagora

A perfect balance of driving and activities for families. Enjoy visits to Ait Benhaddou, Dades Valley, camel trekking in Merzouga, and a peaceful desert night.

• 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech

See the beauty of the south and end in the cultural city of Fes. This tour includes desert fun, mountain scenery, and family-friendly sightseeing.

• 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes

This tour gives your family time to relax, explore, and enjoy the trip. Your children will love the sand dunes and music at the desert camp.

Great for families who want a full week to enjoy Morocco. The tour is slow-paced, with visits to Kasbahs, oases, and Berber villages.

See both cities and the Sahara Desert in one trip. Enjoy Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, desert camp in Merzouga, and then relax in Casablanca.

Many of our longer tours start in different cities and include the desert, Atlas Mountains, and family-friendly cities like Chefchaouen and Essaouira. These are perfect for families flying into Casablanca, Tangier, or Rabat.

You can explore all our Casablanca, Fes, Tangier, Rabat, Essaouira, Marrakech, Errachidia, Errachidia and Ouarzazate desert tours on our website.

Here are the top child-friendly destinations you should consider:

🧕 Marrakech

• Take a carriage ride through the medina

• Visit Majorelle Garden or Menara Garden

• See acrobats and snake charmers in Jemaa el-Fna square

• Take a fun day trip to the Agafay Desert or Ouzoud Waterfalls

🐫 Merzouga Sahara Desert

• Camel ride at sunset

• Sandboarding in the dunes

• Night in a desert camp with music and storytelling

🏞️ Dades & Todra Gorges

• Scenic landscapes and peaceful villages

• Great places for easy walks and photo stops

💙 Chefchaouen (Blue City)

• Kids love the colorful streets and mountain views

• Safe and peaceful for walking

🌊 Essaouira

• Beautiful beach town

• Fresh seafood and relaxed atmosphere

• Perfect for families who love the ocean

🎬 Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate

• Visit movie studios and ancient kasbahs

• Easy to explore and very photogenic

• Book private tours for flexibility and comfort

• Bring sunscreen, hats, and layers (days can be hot, nights cooler)

• Keep snacks and water with you during long drives

• Choose family-friendly riads or hotels with spacious rooms

• Don’t rush — give your kids time to enjoy the journey

• Teach your kids a few words like Salam (hello) and Shukran (thank you)

• Book private tours for flexibility and comfort

• Bring sunscreen, hats, and layers (days can be hot, nights cooler)

• Keep snacks and water with you during long drives

• Choose family-friendly riads or hotels with spacious rooms

• Don’t rush — give your kids time to enjoy the journey

• Teach your kids a few words like Salam (hello) and Shukran (thank you)