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This family adventure holiday is designed to give a taste of the variety and colour of Morocco. Travelling from vibrant Marrakech, across the spectacular Atlas mountains, to the old red-walled city of Taroudant and the delightful fishing port of Essaouira, you’ll experience the very best of this beautiful and friendly country.

  • Visit the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
  • Haggle in the souks of Marrakech
  • Easy walks around mountain villages
  • Meet the friendly Berber community
  • Learn to cook a tagine stew
  • Play and surf at the beach

Travelling by minibus, you'll head across the Atlas Mountains, stopping to visit the spectacular Ait Benhaddou kasbah made famous in the film Gladiator. Learn about the life of the friendly and hospitable Berber people as you stay in their simple mountain villages.

Relax at the fishing port of Essaouira and ride camels along the beach, before exploring the lively and colourful souks of Marrakech, watching the Djemaa el-Fna come to life with acrobats and jugglers.

Accommodation is in local-style, comfortable hotels or riads; a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an interior garden.

Typical Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Fly to Marrakech

    Arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport and meet at the group hotel in Marrakech. Relax or explore the surrounding area of Old Marrakech.

  2. Day 2: Marrakech tour, drive to Ait Benhaddou

    Enjoy a tour of Marrakech, visiting Palais Bahia, a magnificent 19th century palace, and the city's renowned souks and markets. Then drive to Ait Benhaddou, stopping for a picnic lunch en route. Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the set of several films including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and The Mummy.

  3. Day 3: Drive along edge of Anti Atlas Mountains

    Explore Ait Benhaddou before driving to Tazenakht and the high plateau of Taliouine at the foot of the Djebel Siroua Mountains. Reach the Souss Valley amidst a landscape of argan trees and stay in Riad Arganier d’Or, a traditional riad on a real working farm, where you can learn how people live in this very traditional area.

  4. Day 4: Easy mountain walks to villages

    Enjoy a guided day walk around the surrounding area, passing through several small villages and fields in the shade of the walnut and argan trees. Visit a local villager’s house and learn how to cook a traditional Moroccan tagine. Spend time relaxing and enjoying the peace of the mountains, with views of Jebel Awlim and Tinerqwet, before continuing back to Ifergane.

  5. Day 5: Drive via Taroudant to Essaouira

    Drive to Taroudant and stop to visit this impressive Berber market town. Continue along the coastal road to Essaouira, a former pirates’ lair which is now an active fishing port and attractive resort. After arriving, you’ll have time to relax or explore the town.

  6. Day 6: Visit old port, optional camel ride

    Enjoy a free day – Essaouira has wide sandy beaches where you can hire camels, go for long walks or even try kite-surfing. Explore the town with its great fish restaurants and bazaars or eat at a stall on the quayside.

  7. Day 7: To Marrakech, explore Djemaa el Fna

    Enjoy the morning at your leisure before transferring to your hotel in Marrakech, allowing time for final souvenir shopping and a look at the activities in the Djemaa El Fna.

  8. Day 8: Fly back to the UK

  9. Days 8-10 : OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Sahara Desert

    For those families wanting to extend their time in Morocco, we highly recommend taking a trip into the Sahara Desert, here you can take a camel trek through the dunes, meet the nomadic people of the desert and enjoy the warm hospitality of the Bedouins in a traditional desert camp. Please enquire to find out more.

Duration and Guide Prices

Excluding international flights 8 days from £665 per adult, £545 per child
Including flights from/to UK 8 days from £1,045 per adult, £925 per child
Child prices are dependent on age - contact us for details. Flight prices are a guideline only and are subject to change.
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged

When To Go

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  • Feb
  • Easter
  • May
  • Oct

What’s Included

All prices are per person and include:
  • Activities

    • City tour
    • Cookery class
    • Hiking
  • Accommodation

    Hotels x 5 nights, riads x 2 nights
  • Meals

    7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners

Tailored for You

A private departure or tailor-made holiday can also be arranged to suit your requirements. Contact our experts today.

Next Steps

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Departures

Choose your preferred departure date from the 12 options below, then make a no obligation booking request, or enquire if you would like to ask us a question.

Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.

Itinerary Dates Prices Per Person From (Exc. Flights)
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* Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details.
2024 30 Mar 6 Apr £695 £575 On Request** or Enquire
2024 6 Apr 13 Apr £695 £575 On Request** or Enquire
2024 25 May 1 Jun £695 £575 Guaranteed* Book or Enquire
2024 19 Oct 26 Oct £695 £575 Available Book or Enquire
2024 26 Oct 2 Nov £695 £575 Guaranteed* Book or Enquire
2025 15 Feb 22 Feb £745 £625 Available Book or Enquire
2025 22 Feb 1 Mar £745 £625 Available Book or Enquire
2025 29 Mar 5 Apr £745 £625 Available Book or Enquire
2025 5 Apr 12 Apr £745 £625 Available Book or Enquire
2025 12 Apr 19 Apr £745 £625 Available Book or Enquire
2025 24 May 31 May £745 £625 Available Book or Enquire
2025 25 Oct 1 Nov £745 £625 Available Book or Enquire

If you can’t see the holiday or departure date that you are looking for please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.