What is the best Morocco tour?

It depends on how long you have. For most first-time visitors a 5–7 day private tour from Marrakech that combines the Sahara, the Atlas Mountains and Ait Benhaddou is the sweet spot. With more time, a grand north-to-south tour from Fes or Tangier down to Marrakech covers the whole country.

How many days do you need to see Morocco?

A minimum of 3 days gets you to the Sahara and back from Marrakech. To see the desert plus cities and mountains without rushing, plan 7–10 days. Read our full guide on how many days you need in Morocco.

How much does a private Morocco tour cost?

The price depends on duration, group size and accommodation standard. Because our tours are private, the per-person cost drops as your group grows. See our honest breakdown of what a Morocco desert tour costs, then request a quote for an exact figure.

What is the best time to visit Morocco?

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable weather for the desert and cities. Summer is hot inland; winter is mild by day but cold in the desert at night. See the best time to visit the Sahara.

Are your Morocco tours private or group tours?

Every tour is private. You travel with your own English-speaking driver-guide and vehicle, set your own departure time and pace, and choose where to stop. No strangers, no fixed coach schedule.

Which city should I start my Morocco tour from?

Most travellers start from Marrakech, which is closest to the Sahara. You can also start from Fes (great for a north-to-south route), Casablanca (main international airport) or Tangier (arriving from Spain). We run private tours from all of them.

Do you arrange hotels and desert camps?

Yes. We handle riads, hotels and desert camps end to end, in standard or luxury categories, and pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation. Just tell us your preferred comfort level when booking.

Is Morocco safe for tourists?

Morocco is one of the safest countries in North Africa for travellers, and touring privately with a licensed local guide adds an extra layer of comfort — your guide handles navigation, translation and local logistics throughout.

Morocco Family Tours | Private Trips for Families with Kids

Morocco is an easy country to travel with children — the constraint is driving distance, not culture. Marrakech to Merzouga is around nine hours, so our family itineraries either split it over two days or use the closer Zagora and Agafay deserts. Aim for spring or autumn; child seats are provided free.

What actually works with children

Morocco is an easy country to travel with kids — children are genuinely welcome everywhere, and restaurants will happily improvise something plain. The hard part is distance. The drive from Marrakech to Merzouga is around nine hours, which is fine for adults and miserable for a six-year-old. Our family itineraries break long drives into two shorter days, or skip the far Sahara entirely in favour of Zagora or the Agafay, which are much closer.

Children riding camels on a family Morocco tour in the Sahara

Sahara with kids

Camel rides, dune sledding and a night under the stars — the part children remember.

Family-friendly coastal day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

Short, easy days

Cooking classes, Essaouira beach and the Ourika valley — half-days that suit small children.

Family walking through Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains

Gentle mountain walks

Berber village walks with mule support, so nobody has to carry a tired five-year-old.

How we set family trips up

Every family tour is private, which matters more with children than with anyone else: you stop when someone needs the bathroom, you leave the museum when they are done, and nobody on a bus is waiting for you. We provide child seats at no cost if you tell us the ages, put families in riads with a pool wherever the budget allows, and pick desert camps with proper beds and private bathrooms rather than the bare-bones option. Drivers who work our Morocco family tours are chosen for patience.

Best age, best season

Children from about five upwards get the most out of Morocco — old enough for a camel ride and a night in the desert, young enough to find it magical. Under-fives travel fine, but plan shorter days. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the seasons to aim for; July and August in the desert reach 45°C and are genuinely unsuitable for young children.

Common questions

Is Morocco good for a family holiday with kids?

Yes. Morocco is very welcoming to children and easy to travel with as a family. The main thing to plan around is driving distance: long transfers such as Marrakech to Merzouga take around nine hours and are best split over two days or replaced with a closer desert like Zagora or the Agafay.

What is the best age to take children to Morocco?

From around five years old. That is old enough for camel rides, desert camping and the souks to be genuinely exciting. Younger children travel fine too, but itineraries should use shorter driving days.

When is the best time for a family trip to Morocco?

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). Summer temperatures in the desert and in Marrakech regularly exceed 40 degrees Celsius, which is hard on young children.

Do you provide child seats?

Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the ages of your children when you enquire and the correct seats will be in the vehicle when we collect you.

Can children sleep in a desert camp?

Yes. Our Morocco family tours use camps with proper beds, private bathrooms and solid tents rather than basic bivouacs. Most children find the night in the dunes the highlight of the trip.

Morocco Family Tours