Line 6 · Mountains & hiking
Morocco with kids
Marrakech & the Sahara
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.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →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 stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $1,750 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,270 |
| Luxury (5★) | $3,840 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanGood
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunOff
- JulOff
- AugOff
- SepOff
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecGood
Top attractions in Marrakech & the Sahara
- Jemaa el-FnaaMain square
- Marrakech medina souksLanes of crafts
- Jardin MajorelleBlue garden
- Bahia PalaceTilework
- Ben Youssef MadrasaRestored school
- Aït BenhaddouMud-brick kasbah
- Erg ChebbiSahara dunes
- Todra GorgeCanyon
- Atlas Mountains & ImlilBerber villages
- Ouzoud FallsMonkeys and waterfalls
Where to eat in Marrakech & the Sahara
- Café des Épices$Rooftop café
- Nomad$$Modern Moroccan
- Le Jardin$$Garden courtyard
- Dar Yacout$$$Palace dining
- Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha$Slow-roasted lamb
- Jemaa el-Fnaa food stalls$Evenings
- Café Clock$$Camel burgers
- La Famille$$Vegetarian garden
- Al Fassia$$$Women-run classic
Things to do
- Camel trek and desert campErg Chebbi
- Moroccan cooking classMarrakech
- HammamTraditional bath
- Hot-air balloonMarrakech
- Quad bikeAgafay Desert
- Atlas day hikeBerber lunch
- Boat to the base of Ouzoud FallsSmall rafts
- HennaIn the souks
- Sandboard the dunesMerzouga
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.