Quick answer: Morocco is a great family destination: children love camel rides, the desert, snake charmers, colourful souks and swimming pools in riads. Travel slowly, limit drives to 3–5 hours a day, choose family rooms or riads with pools, and plan one night in a comfortable desert camp.
Moroccans adore children, and families are welcomed everywhere – from riads to desert camps. After organising many family trips, here is our practical guide to Morocco with kids.
Why Morocco works for families
- Short flights from Europe and no jet lag.
- Adventure without extreme risks: camels, dunes, mountains, beaches.
- Warm hospitality – kids often get extra attention and treats.
- Mild food that most children like: couscous, kefta, bread, fruit.
Best family activities
- A camel ride in the Marrakech Palm Grove – short and easy.
- A night in a desert camp with sandboarding on the dunes.
- Hot air balloon (for older children) or quad biking (with an adult).
- Ouzoud waterfalls and the Barbary monkeys (Ouzoud guide).
- The beach and horse rides in Essaouira (Essaouira guide).
- Jemaa el-Fna in the early evening: musicians, acrobats, orange juice.
Handling long drives
Distances in Morocco are big. With children, limit driving to 3–5 hours a day, plan breaks every 1.5–2 hours and prefer a private vehicle with child seats (ask in advance). Our 7-day family trip with children to the desert and 6-day family circuit in southern Morocco are designed with this slower rhythm.
Where to stay
Riads with pools or family suites, hotels in the Palmeraie with gardens, and desert camps with family tents and private bathrooms. See riad vs hotel in Marrakech.
Health and safety tips
- Bottled water only, and plenty of sun protection.
- Hand sanitiser for the souks.
- Keep kids close in crowded medinas and watch for motorbikes.
- Travel insurance covering children.
Best time for a family trip
Spring and autumn school holidays are ideal. Avoid the desert in July–August. Read our best time to visit Morocco guide.
Sample 7-day family itinerary
2 nights Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → 1 night Dades → 1 night desert camp → back via Ouarzazate → 2 nights Marrakech with a pool day. Want it tailored? Ask for a tailor-made family tour.
Tours related to this guide
- Family Trip with Children – 7 Days from Marrakech to the Desert
- 6-Day Family Circuit to the South of Morocco – Marrakech, Atlas, and Desert
- Camel Ride Through The Palm Grove Of Marrakech
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Frequently asked questions
Is Morocco safe for families with children?
Yes. Morocco is family-friendly and children are warmly welcomed. Normal precautions apply in crowded medinas and on the road.
What age is best to take kids to Morocco?
Any age works, but children from 5–6 years old enjoy the desert, camels and souks most. Babies are fine with a slower, hotel-based trip.
Can children sleep in a desert camp?
Yes. Many camps have family tents with private bathrooms and real beds. Bring warm clothes for the night.
Are car seats available in Morocco?
Not by default. Ask your tour operator in advance so a child seat can be provided in the private vehicle.
Written by the Todo Marruecos Tours travel team, local tour operators based in Morocco. Last updated: September 2026.