From CAD $1,195
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Discover a land where bustling medinas, rugged mountains and windswept coastlines come together in one unforgettable family adventure. On this seven-day round-trip from Marrakech, learn to surf in the charming coastal city of Essaouira, ride camels across the Agafay Desert and spend a memorable night camping under a sky full of stars. Experience a slice of local life during a homestay in the Atlas Mountains and savour the delightful flavours of Moroccan cuisine with a home-cooked dinner. Blending hands-on experiences, meaningful cultural connections and plenty of active fun, this family-friendly journey offers the perfect introduction to Morocco for travellers of all ages.
Highlights
- Venture into the Atlas Mountains, full of lush valleys and towering peaks. Head to the village of Aroumd on foot (or on the back of a mule!) and get a taste of the local culture.
- Stay in a family-run gite (guesthouse) for an insight into traditional Moroccan life. Spend time with a local family and share a delicious home-cooked dinner together.
- Learn to surf in Essaouira – with gentle waters and a relaxed atmosphere, this is an excellent spot for surfers of all ages and experience levels.
- Spend a night under the stars at your Bedouin camp in the Agafay Desert. The kids will love the camel ride at sunset, with great views of the Atlas Mountains.
- Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and flavours of Marrakech as you explore the busy Djemaa El Fna and weave through the city's bustling souqs.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3035
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Minivan
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, Budget
Supplier Code: XMFE
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Finishes: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (6), Lunch (1), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Hotel (4 nights), Gite (1 night), Desert Camp (1 night)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1195 (CAD $171 /day)
Itinerary
Salaam alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins in Marrakech – a feast for the senses and a world of spice markets, Amazigh music, carpets, acrobats and perfumed gardens. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 5 pm to meet your leader and the other families. If you have an arrival transfer booked, please look for a representative when you arrive at the airport. Your hotel is located just outside the city walls around the old medina, about a 30-minute walk to the main square, Djemaa El Fna – the largest public square in the world. It's also near lots of local shops and restaurants, so there’s plenty to do if you arrive early. After your meeting, why not head out to dinner with the group and get to know each other.
Accommodation:
- Hotel Gomassine or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Today's adventure begins with a drive over the High Atlas Mountains to the village of Imlil – the largest village in the Mizane Valley. You’ll store your main luggage here, before continuing on foot to the traditional mountain village of Aroumd with your daypack. If you don't feel comfortable with the walk, your leader can arrange a mule for you to ride instead (the kids will surely love the mule ride!). Perched on a rocky outcrop, the remote village of Aroumd offers views across the High Atlas Mountains and a unique opportunity to experience traditional Amazigh culture. Spend tonight in a family-run mountain home (gite) in Aroumd. Surrounded by the smell of woodstoves and bread, you’ll meet the host family, watch a bread-making demonstration and enjoy some traditional food together.
Included Activities:
- Armed - Bread cooking demonstration
- Aroumd - Home cooked dinner
Accommodation:
- Dar Tajine or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, you'll travel up the coast to Essaouira – a city where the medina brushes up against the Atlantic Ocean. This town with a thriving art scene was formerly a Portuguese trading colony and was once home to sizeable British and Jewish populations. The town sits opposite the rocky Mogador Island and is fringed by sandy beaches and dunes. It remains a busy fishing port with its iconic harbour filled with colourful fishing boats. You’ll arrive in the early afternoon, then the rest of the day is free for you to start exploring. Maybe wander the market stalls and narrow streets filled with the finest local produce and artisanal wares or ask your leader for the best local spots for you and the kids to try Essaouira’s renowned seafood.
Accommodation:
- Hotel Miramar or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Head to Essaouira Beach this morning – it’s time to catch some waves! Spend this morning testing out your skills during a surfing lesson. The gentle waves and relaxed atmosphere make this beach a great surfing spot for all skill levels, including first-time surfers and families. After your lesson, the rest of the day is free for you and your family to discover more of Essaouira. You could wander along the harbour, browse the fish markets, go for a leisurely stroll along the beach or visit the boutiques and art galleries in the medina. Essaouira is very walkable, so take your time and soak up the laidback coastal atmosphere.
Included Activities:
- Essaouira - Surf lesson
Accommodation:
- Hotel Miramar (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
Say goodbye to Essaouira and travel inland to reach the rocky desert landscapes of Agafay. When you arrive, take some time to settle into your desert camp. Later this afternoon, you’ll go on a camel ride at sunset – this is an excellent vantage point to take in the wide-open scenery and views of the Atlas Mountains as the desert changes colours and night falls. Look to the skies to take in the beautiful display of stars above you, maybe pointing out a constellation or two. Enjoy an evening at your camp, surrounded by the vast desert landscape.
Included Activities:
- Agafay - Camel ride
Accommodation:
- Emeraude Camp (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
Leaving Agafay behind, journey back to Marrakech. Join your leader for an afternoon walking tour of the city centre, taking in the main sights on your way to the sprawling Djemaa El Fna main square and souq. As is usual in a souq, individual trades and crafts are concentrated in one street or area, so the shoemakers are all next to each other, as are the jewellers, potters and weavers. This is the best place in Morocco to sharpen your bargaining skills, and it’s almost certain you’ll be tempted by some of the merchandise on display – maybe a pair of traditional Moroccan slippers or some spices. The kids will love the variety of fortune tellers and jugglers moving about the crowd. For dinner this evening, consider returning to the souq, where delicious smells waft by as food stalls and restaurants cook up local delicacies.
Included Activities:
- Marrakech - Medina walking tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel Gomassine or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
There are no further activities planned and your adventure comes to an end this morning. If you have arranged a departure transfer, you’ll be advised of the pick-up time. If you’d like to extend your stay in Marrakech, and it’s highly recommended you do, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.
Optional Activities:
- Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage (750 MAD)
- Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure (605 MAD)
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Deborah - Traveled, February 2024
This was our first Intrepid adventure but won’t be our last. As a family with children aged 20, 17 and 12 it can be difficult to find a trip or activities that suits everyone but we found it in our Morocco holiday. Every day was full of excitement and new experiences. We had great fun with our fellow travelers and an excellent leader in Ibrahim. From our mountain stay, donkey and camel rides, to the different environments of Marrakech and Essaouira, we had an amazing time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/22/2024
Chris - Traveled, February 2024
Unbelievable family trip, highly recommend, perfect balance of activities and culture. Ismail the tour guide was amazing, he is a credit to intrepid and an amazing ambassador for Morocco he made the trip for us
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/18/2024
Rudy - Traveled, February 2024
Great trip for a family looking to adventure a bit in Morroco with loads of fun activities for everyone and you are sure to be taken care of.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/18/2024
Mikayla - Traveled, December 2023
Intrepid travel and our local guide made our family trip to Morocco the adventure of a lifetime! We were able to relax ,connect with local people, and enjoy the well-planned itinerary. We are already dreaming about our next trip with Intrepid!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/25/2023
Sean - Traveled, December 2023
HUGE thanks to our guide, Mohamed Inti, for making our family trip around Morocco so absolutely magical. We learned so much about the history, culture, and language during our trip. Mohamed took such amazing and tireless care of us, working around our son's severe food allergies and breaking through our daughter's usual shyness.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023
Atticus - Traveled, December 2023
We had a great time! Our tour guide, Mohamed Inti, was so kind and approachable. Every day, we got to do something fun and interesting. I also learned a lot of Arabic and about Moroccan culture. Overall, a great experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023
Emma - Traveled, October 2023
Amazing trip. Our guide Hassan was excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Emellia - Traveled, October 2023
A fabulous group trip that meant we made the most of the week we had available and saw some incredible sights and had some unforgettable experiences with a lovely bunch of like minded people. Worth enquiring to see what the age range of other children in the group already booked are - we were lucky that most of ours were similar age but with the age range 5-18 it could have been harder if they were further apart in age.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2023
Tim - Traveled, August 2023
Our Canadian family of 6 had the pleasure of doing an Intrepid tour through Marrakesh, Taroudant, Agar, and Essaouira. We absolutely loved it. Our guide Mohamed was genuine and knowledgeable and we enjoyed our group and of course the variety in scenery and culture. The Atlas Mountains provided us a real personal touch as we stayed with local families. Our hearts go out to them as we've heard of the earthquake.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
Leigh - Traveled, August 2023
We had a great time on our Family Morocco trip in August. We enjoyed the whole experience, saw some great sights and made some lasting memories of a wonderful welcoming country.Our guide, Hassan, was excellent
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/18/2023
Lorraine - Traveled, February 2024
If you are on the fence about Morocco being suitable for young kids, don’t be. It’s wonderful, safe and fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/22/2024
Brandon - Traveled, July 2023
Intrepid worked out well for our trip to Morocco, our group leader was well informed and was able to answer and assist on all aspects of our trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/08/2023
Russell - Traveled, July 2023
Cannot rate this trip highly enough. Said is a first class guide and our family had a memorable time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2023
Karen - Traveled, July 2023
This is a great trip to experience the colours, sounds and traditions of Morocco, from Souks to mountain villages to bustling seaside towns. Our guide, Tariq, was excellent and the itinerary full and exciting. Delicious food and spectacular scenery. We highly recommend this family holiday.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2023
Sarah - Traveled, May 2023
Really great trip, the entire family enjoyed it. Siad was a great leader and very knowledgeable, as well as environmentally conscious.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2023
Kelly - Traveled, May 2023
What a trip was worried about going in an adventure such as this with 3 boys 14, 8, 5 the are very fussy eaters and one with ASD. The group leader Saïd was simply the best played with the children and was cheerful and enthusiastic about everything the the positivity brushed off on everyone. Would definitely book again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/03/2023
Eric - Traveled, May 2023
I would highly recommend a trip with Intrepid, everything was well organised, interesting and fulfilling, accommodation was excellent and the food was very good, if a little challenging for children. We would go again ??
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2023
Richard - Traveled, April 2023
A perfect trip for young families to immerse themselves in a different culture so close to Europe . Lots of adventure in the desert, mountain and beach, while being completely in safe hands with Hicham, our wonderful guide, and our driver.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/14/2023
Kayte - Traveled, April 2023
Excellent tour that really showed a range of what life is like across Morocco. Everywhere we visited was unique and breathtaking.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/15/2023
Simon - Traveled, April 2023
This was a great trip with a fantastic group of families and the perfect tour guide in Hicham
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2023
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