Family Tours from Marrakech: Best Private Morocco Itineraries Starting in Marrakech
From Morocco Travel Experts, written by Hamid El Maimouni
Family Tours from Marrakech: Best Private Morocco Itineraries Starting in Marrakech
Written by Hamid El Maimouni, licensed Morocco tour guide and founder of Morocco Travel Experts. Hamid runs private family tours from Marrakech and writes about Morocco travel on his personal blog at travelwithhamid.com.
Marrakech is the most practical starting point for many Morocco family tours. The airport is about 15 minutes from the medina, direct flights are common from European cities, and the city sits close to the Atlas Mountains, Agafay, Essaouira, Ouarzazate, and the Sahara road.
Why Start in Marrakech
- Atlas Mountains are about 1 hour away.
- Agafay Desert is about 45 minutes away.
- Essaouira coast is about 3 hours away.
- Ouarzazate is about 3-4 hours over Tizi n’Tichka.
Recommended Routes
8-Day Marrakech to Sahara
Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou, Dades, Merzouga, and back via Draa Valley. This is the flagship family desert route.
6-Day Marrakech to Casablanca via Desert
A faster route through Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, Sahara, Fes, and Casablanca.
Before the Tour
Use one full day for Jemaa el-Fna at sunset, Jardin Majorelle in the morning, and a guided souk walk. See Marrakech with kids.
For wider planning, read Morocco with kids.
