Morocco Family Itinerary: 7 Days with Kids

A 7-day Morocco itinerary with kids works best around two or three bases rather than a new city every night: two to three nights in Marrakech, one night at most on the edge of the desert for a short camel ride, and a slower coastal or wildlife day near Agadir where children can run around and swim instead of sightsee. Cut the driving in half compared to an adult-paced trip and the whole week feels easier for everyone.

Days 1-3: Marrakech at a child's pace

Base yourselves in a riad or hotel with a pool and spend the mornings in the medina before the midday heat, saving afternoons for downtime. A calèche (horse-drawn carriage) ride around the ramparts and an hour in the souks buying a small lantern or leather pouf tend to hold children's attention far better than a long museum circuit. For a fuller rundown of which sights work with kids and which are better left for a later trip, see our Morocco with kids family guide.

Days 4-5: A short desert taste, not a marathon

Skip the full Merzouga round trip with young children — it means two very long driving days for one night of dunes. Instead, a half-day or overnight camel trek at Agafay, just outside Marrakech, delivers the same photo and the same thrill in a fraction of the driving time. If your kids are a little older and can handle a longer day, our camel trekking in the Sahara guide covers what a full desert camel trek actually involves.

Days 6-7: Coast and wildlife time

Close the week with something physical and outdoors rather than another round of sightseeing. A day trip from Marrakech to the Agadir coast combines beach time with wildlife spotting on Mount Oufella and a walk through Agadir's rebuilt seafront, giving kids space to move after several days of medina walking.

Book our private Agadir day trip from Marrakech, which covers the Atlantic coast, local wildlife and Mount Oufella in one manageable day.

What to skip with young kids

• Back-to-back long transfer days — cap driving at around three hours between stops where possible.
• A full overnight in Merzouga on a short trip; Agafay or a one-night desert camp closer to Marrakech is a better trade-off.
• Peak summer heat (June-August) for toddlers and very young children, when midday temperatures make sightseeing genuinely hard.
• Cramming more than one major activity into a single afternoon — build in nap and pool time.

Practical tips for the week

Request a car seat specifically when booking a private driver, since it isn't automatically provided. Pack rehydration sachets, sun hats and a light layer for cooler evenings, and keep snacks on hand for car journeys. Morocco's official tourism portal is a useful source for current family-relevant practical information before you travel. If seven days feels tight once you slow the pace down for kids, our standard 7-day Morocco itinerary shows how the same week looks without children in the mix, useful for comparing what to trim.