Casablanca ,Morocco

9 Day Morocco Family Tour from Marrakech

9 Days Morocco Family Tour from Marrakech

9 Days / 8 Nights – Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Sahara Desert & Merzouga

Experience Morocco with your loved ones on this 9-day family tour from Marrakech. Explore Marrakech, the High Atlas Mountains, the cinematic city of Ouarzazate, the dramatic Todra Gorges, the fossil town of Erfoud, and the golden dunes of Merzouga Sahara Desert. This Morocco family-friendly tour offers adventure, culture, and relaxation in a warm, immersive setting.

Highlights include camel rides and mule treks, 4×4 desert excursions, cooking classes, and visits to iconic sites such as Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, Atlas Studios, and traditional Berber villages. Perfect for families seeking a safe and unforgettable Moroccan experience.


Morocco Family Tour Itinerary: 9 Days

Day 1: Arrival to Marrakech

Upon arrival in Marrakech, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. Unwind, then enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage (calesh) ride to Djemaa el Fna, the vibrant main square of Marrakech. Experience street performers, storytellers, musicians, and a sensory feast of food stalls selling Moroccan specialties. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.


Day 2: Marrakech City Tour & Moroccan Cooking Class

Start with a guided city tour exploring the medina souks and artisan workshops. Learn about Morocco’s rich history while discovering hidden alleys and treasures. After a short hotel rest, attend a hands-on Moroccan cooking class at La Maison Arabe. Cook your own traditional Moroccan meal and enjoy it with your family. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.


Day 3: Marrakech – Imlil

Drive 1.5 hours to Imlil via Moulay Brahim. The route offers breathtaking views and switchbacks over the rugged High Atlas Mountains. Hike to Kasbah du Toubkal and enjoy panoramic vistas. Dinner & overnight at the Kasbah.


Day 4: Imlil – Tacheddirt

Trek further into the High Atlas Mountains from Imlil. Stop for a picnic lunch in Tacheddirt Berber village. The route offers stunning scenery and fresh mountain air. Return to your Kasbah for dinner & overnight stay.


Day 5: Imlil – Ouarzazate (242 km / 3h30)

Drive to Ouarzazate via the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, stopping at the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, known for films like Gladiator, The Mummy, and Game of Thrones. Explore this mud-brick marvel and continue to Ouarzazate. Dinner & overnight at your riad.


Day 6: Ouarzazate City Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a guided half-day tour of Ouarzazate, visiting Atlas Film Studios and Taourirt Kasbah. Learn about Morocco’s cinematic heritage and local culture. Overnight at your riad Dar Chamaa.


Day 7: Ouarzazate – Todra Gorges – Erfoud (309 km / 4h)

Depart towards Erfoud, stopping in Kelaa Mgouna, known for rose-based cosmetics. Continue through Dades Valley to Tinghir and Todra Gorges, a spectacular canyon with 300-meter cliffs, ideal for climbing and trekking. Arrive in Erfoud for dinner & overnight stay.


Day 8: Erfoud – Merzouga (53 km / 45 min)

Drive to Merzouga with beautiful desert landscapes. Transfer to the desert camp by camel. Enjoy a stunning sunset over the Sahara dunes. Dinner & overnight in a luxury desert camp.


Day 9: Merzouga – Marrakech (555 km / 6h55)

After breakfast, transfer back to Marrakech. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy free time in Marrakech before departure. End of your 9-day Morocco family tour.


Tour Inclusions

  • Private A/C minivan transportation with fuel
  • Professional driver/guide
  • 8 nights accommodation in hotels, riads, or kasbahs
  • 8 dinners & daily breakfasts
  • Camel rides and mule treks in the High Atlas & Sahara
  • Horse-back carriage ride in Marrakech
  • 4×4 desert excursion for sunset experience
  • Hands-on Moroccan cooking class
  • Guided visits of Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Todra Gorges & Erfoud

Not Included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Flights to/from Morocco
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Tour Highlights

  • Family-friendly adventure and cultural experiences
  • Trek into the High Atlas Mountains on muleback
  • Explore Aït Benhaddou Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios
  • Camp in the Sahara Desert with camel rides and 4×4 excursions
  • Horse-back carriage ride and Moroccan cooking class
  • Discover Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and Erfoud fossils
  • Guided city tours of Marrakech and Erfoud
  • Unforgettable memories for the whole family

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