Line 6 · Mountains & hiking

Morocco with kids

Marrakech & the Sahara

Best timeMar–May, Oct–Nov
Getting thereFly
Good forHistory & culture, Mountains & hiking
DocumentsPassport needed

Marrakech's souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square, a riad with a courtyard pool, Atlas Mountain villages, and a camel trek into the dunes.

The Sahara trip from Marrakech is a long drive. Allow two nights to make it worth it.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$1,750
Mid-range (3★)$2,270
Luxury (5★)$3,840

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanGood
  2. FebGood
  3. MarBest
  4. AprBest
  5. MayBest
  6. JunOff
  7. JulOff
  8. AugOff
  9. SepOff
  10. OctBest
  11. NovBest
  12. DecGood

Top attractions in Marrakech & the Sahara

  1. Jemaa el-FnaaMain square
  2. Marrakech medina souksLanes of crafts
  3. Jardin MajorelleBlue garden
  4. Bahia PalaceTilework
  5. Ben Youssef MadrasaRestored school
  6. Aït BenhaddouMud-brick kasbah
  7. Erg ChebbiSahara dunes
  8. Todra GorgeCanyon
  9. Atlas Mountains & ImlilBerber villages
  10. Ouzoud FallsMonkeys and waterfalls

Where to eat in Marrakech & the Sahara

  1. Café des Épices$Rooftop café
  2. Nomad$$Modern Moroccan
  3. Le Jardin$$Garden courtyard
  4. Dar Yacout$$$Palace dining
  5. Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha$Slow-roasted lamb
  6. Jemaa el-Fnaa food stalls$Evenings
  7. Café Clock$$Camel burgers
  8. La Famille$$Vegetarian garden
  9. Al Fassia$$$Women-run classic

Things to do

  1. Camel trek and desert campErg Chebbi
  2. Moroccan cooking classMarrakech
  3. HammamTraditional bath
  4. Hot-air balloonMarrakech
  5. Quad bikeAgafay Desert
  6. Atlas day hikeBerber lunch
  7. Boat to the base of Ouzoud FallsSmall rafts
  8. HennaIn the souks
  9. Sandboard the dunesMerzouga

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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