9-Nights Morocco for Families - Family Vacations, Private Guided Experiences from $3,747

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Upon arrival in Marrakech, please proceed through customs and immigration formalities. Collect your baggage and

proceed outside of the Arrival Terminal where our representative will be waiting for you holding a sign under your name.

Drive to The Bennounas Farm for dinner and overnight. The Bennounas Farm is a charming modern guest house located

in the stunning Valley of Ourika. With its olive grove, field of citrus and fruit trees and vegetable garden, the property is

perfect for all the family as there is plenty of space to enjoy. The family-owned property has three beautifully appointed

rooms with bathrooms, and one cottage available for families to stay in, a splendid hammam, a massage room, a gym, a

meditation room, a large swimming pool, a basketball net, and a ping pong table. Dinner and Overnight at the Farm.

Approx. drive time: 35 min.

Hotel: The Bennounas Farm (4 Star Rating)

The Bennounas Farm is a charming modern guest house located in the stunning Valley of Ourika, Marrakech. With its olive grove, field of citrus and fruit trees and vegetable garden, the atmosphere is inspiring and serene compared to the intense and noisy activity of Marrakech. The property offers a unique experience for travelers interested in immersing themselves in Moroccan culture, cuisine, nature, and convivial hospitality while enjoying some hard-earned rest and recuperation.

Meal(s): Dinner

After breakfast at 9AM, drive towards the High Atlas Mountains. Traditional Berber villages, and picturesque valleys await

you. Arrive in Imlil, a small Berber village located in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. Meet your local mountain

guide and start your trekking adventure. Begin your trek through the surrounding Mountains and explore the traditional

Berber villages along the way. Your guide will tell you about the local culture and history of the area. Arrive at a scenic

spot and enjoy a traditional Berber lunch with a local family. The meal will include salad, tagine or couscous, and fresh

bread, all made with locally sourced ingredients. Continue your trek through the waterfalls and Mountains and take in

the stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. Your guide will point out the local flora and fauna along the way.

Return to Imlil and say goodbye to your guide. Meet your driver and begin your journey back to Marrakech, where you

will be dropped off at the Farm for dinner and overnight. Approx. drive time: 1.5 hours.

Hotel: The Bennounas Farm (4 Star Rating)

The Bennounas Farm is a charming modern guest house located in the stunning Valley of Ourika, Marrakech. With its olive grove, field of citrus and fruit trees and vegetable garden, the atmosphere is inspiring and serene compared to the intense and noisy activity of Marrakech. The property offers a unique experience for travelers interested in immersing themselves in Moroccan culture, cuisine, nature, and convivial hospitality while enjoying some hard-earned rest and recuperation.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast, at 10AM enjoy a short Mules/Donkey ride to discover the surroundings of the farm. Once back at the

farm, take advantage of the facilities provided by the host. The package for the parents includes a 20-min. guided

meditation under the tent or in the meditation room (yoga class optional upon request on your own expenses), a

hammam and a 30-min. massage. Light lunch will be served. Swimming pool is available for use (if season permits) with

fresh drinks at your disposal (extra charge for alcohol drinks and wine), or embark on a breathtaking walk in the

surroundings. We will start to prepare for the cooking class at 4PM. First, we’ll pick up vegetables from the garden if

season permits, then bring them to the kitchen to begin an immersed experience with the New York Times 3-stars

Executive Chef. You will dine on the food you cooked. After dinner, witness the sunset on the terrace of the villa.

Moroccan tea or coffee will be served. Overnight at the Farm. Approx. drive time: 35 min.

Hotel: The Bennounas Farm (4 Star Rating)

The Bennounas Farm is a charming modern guest house located in the stunning Valley of Ourika, Marrakech. With its olive grove, field of citrus and fruit trees and vegetable garden, the atmosphere is inspiring and serene compared to the intense and noisy activity of Marrakech. The property offers a unique experience for travelers interested in immersing themselves in Moroccan culture, cuisine, nature, and convivial hospitality while enjoying some hard-earned rest and recuperation.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

As you leave Marrakech at 9AM, the distant haze begins to resolve itself into a jagged mountain range, the High Atlas

Mountains, jutting abruptly from the plain. Our route follows the same route that caravans used centuries ago, to bring

into Marrakech gold and precious wood from the other side of the Sahara. Beautiful scenery and small villages built in

tiers succeed among oak trees, walnut groves, and snow patches before arriving at the Tizi n Tichka pass, 2,260m high.

Once over the pass a totally different scenery is unveiled: the lunar landscape of the Anti-Atlas. Later, skirt past

Ouarzazate and stop for a lunch (own expense). Past Ouarzazate, our trip tour reaches another lush area, nested

between the deserted crest and the desolate plateaus: Skoura Palm Grove. Then, we reach Kelaa des Mgouna, famous

for the nearby Valley of Roses and its Rose Festival, where at the end of a 3-day celebration usually held in May, a local

girl is crowned Rose Queen. The most looked after product is eau-de-rose and two factories in the area distil and export

the product. The process uses approximately three thousand kilograms of rose petals to extract a liter of rose oil. Further

on, Boumalne Dades follows, the starting point to explore the spectacular Gorges of Dades, a luxuriant carpet set against

the massive rocks. Possibility to do a hike with mules (own expenses). Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Approx. drive

time: 5.5 hours.

Hotel: Hotel Xaluca Dades (4 Star Rating)

Hotel Xaluca Dades is a charming hotel nestled in the heart of the Dades Valley in Morocco, offering a unique blend of traditional Berber architecture and modern comfort. Surrounded by dramatic red rock formations and lush palm groves, the hotel features spacious, warmly decorated rooms, a relaxing spa, outdoor pool, and panoramic terraces with breathtaking views of the valley. Ideal for travelers exploring the Atlas Mountains and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, Hotel Xaluca Dades provides a welcoming and authentic Moroccan experience.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

At 9AM, back on the road! Our first stop is Tinghir, with its extensive palm grove, ksour (fortified village) built into the

rocky hills above and its mysterious decaying Jewish quarter. Tinghir has been for generations a stop for nomadic Berber

tribes travelling from the northern mountains towards the desert. A rather inconspicuous hidden gem is the 19th century

adobe mosque nested within the old crumbling ksour, a heaven for photography enthusiasts. The Gorges of Todra, lie

only 15km from Tinghir, presenting a capturing scene with its crystal-clear river emerging from it, its huge walls changing

color walls, a magical effect as the day unfolds. Its 300m high walls are home to more than 150 bolted routes and at any

time of day you can catch a glimpse of someone rock climbing his way up the gigantic walls. Before reaching Merzouga

where the tarmac ends, we pass Erfoud and Rissani. In Erfoud we may stop for a visit at Musée des Oasis if time allows.

Rissani used to serve as the last stop on the great caravan southern route. Gold and slave auctions were taking place

there in the 1800s. Prior 1800, the caravan trade and the most important city in Morocco was Sijilmassa, the ruins of which

lie opposite Rissani. From its gates, Ibn Battuta and Leo Africanus left Morocco to embark on their illustrious journeys

across the Sahara into African countries. Soon after we reach Merzouga and in the distance you glimpse the first

leviathans of sand forming the Sahara: the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Surf the sandy sea on a powerful 4WD Land Rover to the

desert camp. Enjoy a sunset camel ride along the golden sand dunes in Merzouga . Dinner and overnight under a Berber

tent at the desert camp. Approx. drive time: 4 hours.

Hotel: Madu Luxury Camp (4 Star Rating)

Madu Luxury Camp offers an unforgettable stay amid the spectacular dunes of the Sahara near Merzouga. The camp features traditionally styled luxury tents, each comfortably furnished with a private bathroom, heating and its own terrace. Moroccan rugs, lanterns and thoughtful touches create an atmospheric desert setting, while evenings bring traditional music and the opportunity to relax beneath the vast Saharan sky. A restaurant at the camp serves meals, completing this memorable desert experience.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast at 8h30AM, enjoy 1-hour Quad ride at the camp, discovering the best dunes and Berber villages lifestyle,

the route offers stunning and unique view of dunes and some lakes that will take your breath away. Then departure by

4x4 vehicle that allow a smooth to navigate in the sand. Continue to Zagora via the Amazigh (Berber) villages of Alnif and

Tazarine. The road to Tazzarine sees almost no traffic, providing a scenic link between Tafilalet and Draa Valley. Aside

from the landscape, fossils and prehistoric rock carvings are this region’s main attraction. The scenery grows wilder as

you approach Tazzarine, set in a grassy oasis surrounded by bare mountains. Continue to Zagora. Famous for its palms

valley that is the largest in Morocco. Enjoy the tour of Zagora including the oldest villages of Morocco. Stop at Tamgroute

to visit the Tamgroute Library and Koranic Learning Center which houses ancient Koranic scripts dating back to the 12th

century. Visit the pottery quarter of Tamgroute famous for its one-of-a-kind pottery' workshops, which have been

passed down over generations. Its exquisite pottery's secret lies in its enamel and green colors. Dinner and overnight

at the Kasbah. Approx. drive time: 4 hours.

Hotel: Kasbah Hnini (4 Star Rating)

Kasbah Hnini is an ancient restored kasbah that has been converted into a hotel and is set deep in the south of Morocco in the beautiful Draa River valley. From its prominent position, you can enjoy the fabulous infinity pool whilst gazing across the picturesque date palm oasis to the majestic mountains beyond. Come and stay in one of our eleven stunning rooms and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this magical region. Kasbah Hnini is also ideally positioned as a stopover for those making their way to and from the desert; it is a great place to relax and enjoy a spot of lunch en route.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy 1 hour bike with a guide bike tour in Draa Oasis, you will discover the lush palm tree forest and

learn about the invaluable cultural heritage of the Draa communities. Transfer to Ouarzazate along the Draa valley. It is

possible to stop for lunch at Agdez (own expense), then continue to Ouarzazate, a city originally built as a French garrison

in the 1920s. Today, the city is a regional trade center, known for its pottery and carpets. Visit the Taourirt Kasbah, which

now consists of simple clay houses and crenellated towers that are beautifully decorated with geometric motifs. Continue

to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Approx. drive time: 2.5 hours.

Hotel: Dar Chamaa (4 Star Rating)

Dar Chamaa is situated in the Ouarzazate Palm Grove with views of the Atlas Mountains. It has an outdoor swimming pool with a terrace area that is surrounded by sun loungers and palm trees. The hotel is 15 minutes from Ouarzazate Airport and 3 km to the city center. For guests arriving by car, free private parking is available on site.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, Drive to ksar Ait Ben Haddou, listed as UNESCO World Heritage, and home of the region's most exotic

Kasbahs, where all structures defy the laws of gravity as they perch upon a steep slope. Some of these buildings have

been featured in films, including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones among others. Then you journey over

the High Atlas Mountains, observing everyday life in remote rural towns, to the fascinating city of Marrakech. Dinner and

overnight at the hotel. Approx drive time: 4 hours.

Hotel: Kenzi Club Agdal (5 Star Rating)

Overlooking the Atlas Mountains, the Kenzi Club Agdal Medina is set on a 10-hectare estate, in the shade of century-old olive trees. It combines a full range of activities with the best of contemporary design by Imaad Rahmouni. This high-end club offers modernity and discovery, to share with family or friends in an all-inclusive concept, even happiness.

Staying at the Kenzi Club Agdal Medina is a discovery in itself. Its varied attractions ranging from the lagoon to the slides, its large heated swimming pool without forgetting its sumptuous O-SPA By Kenzi; its lovingly managed vegetable garden and its small farmhouse that is worth a visit are at your disposal to make your stay an unforgettable moment.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy the city tour of Marrakesh, the “Red City”, a majestic place filled with palaces, gardens, markets,

and mosques. Upon arrival, you will first stand by the Koutoubia Mosque with its 282 ft minaret, an architectural landmark

dating back to the late 12th century. You will continue to the 19th century stunning Bahia Palace and discover the intricate

work done by the local artisans to decorate this splendid home built by a powerful Vizir for his harem. The building

includes one hundred and fifty rooms, countless courtyards and interior gardens, a veritable labyrinth of corridors, a

Koranic school, hammams, a harem, stables. From there we will start exploring artisan quarters and the colorful souks to

interact with the real life of Marrakech people. Continue to Dar El Bacha Museum of Confluences, built in 1910 and was

the residence of Thami El Glaoui, named Pasha of Marrakech by Sultan Moulay Youssef in 1912. It is one of the medina's

finest examples of Riad architecture, dripping with Moroccan Zellige (colorful geometric tilework), intricate white

plasterwork and heavy carved cedar-wood lintels. Before sunset we will be strolling in the square of which the city is so famed, Jemaa El Fna. Located at the entrance of the Medina, this triangular square is surrounded by restaurants, stands

and public buildings, and provides everyday commercial activities and various forms of entertainment. It is a magical

circus where fortune tellers, henna artists, fire eaters, snake charmers, dancing wild costumed monkeys, story tellers,

hypnotic medicine-men, cross dressers, tooth pullers, musicians including real Gnaoua, and acrobats gather in a

cacophonic feast. After the tour, head to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Hotel: Kenzi Club Agdal (5 Star Rating)

Overlooking the Atlas Mountains, the Kenzi Club Agdal Medina is set on a 10-hectare estate, in the shade of century-old olive trees. It combines a full range of activities with the best of contemporary design by Imaad Rahmouni. This high-end club offers modernity and discovery, to share with family or friends in an all-inclusive concept, even happiness.

Staying at the Kenzi Club Agdal Medina is a discovery in itself. Its varied attractions ranging from the lagoon to the slides, its large heated swimming pool without forgetting its sumptuous O-SPA By Kenzi; its lovingly managed vegetable garden and its small farmhouse that is worth a visit are at your disposal to make your stay an unforgettable moment.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we will assist you to Marrakech airport for your return flight.

Meal(s): Breakfast