An adventurous holiday for active families, perfect for half term. Trek in the Atlas mountains, and soak up the atmosphere in Marrakech staying in a traditional riad and camp and camel trek in the Agafay Desert.
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Flights are typically an additional $251 per person economy class from London
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL & TRANSFER TO ATLAS MOUNTAINS
You will be picked up from Marrakech airport and transferred to the small town of Imlil in the Atlas Mountains. Your first night is spent in a friendly family run guest house where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner on the roof terrace (weather permitting)
DAY 2: ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Imlil is the trail-head for a number of superb long distance routes up to Toubkal (the highest peak in North Africa) and the surrounding valleys and there are several fantastic day walk options. You will meet with your English speaking guide this morning who will suggest a walking route, based on your requirements and fitness levels. Whether you opt for a gentle amble or aim to climb a mountain pass (the views are worth it!) you’ll get a real sense of mountain life; you'll pass through the Berber hamlets and likely bump into locals going about their daily business on the winding mule tracks. Once you've worked up an appetite, you'll stop for a freshly cooked lunch in a scenic picnic spot. Here you'll be able to take it easy on comfortable Berber mats or play games nearby as lunch is prepared (lunch usually consists of fresh bread, Moroccan Salad and tagine, followed by fresh fruit). After lunch you'll walk on for a while before heading back to your accommodation in the mid - late afternoon. For groups with children aged 4-12, we'll provide an extra mule in case your children need a ride along the way (children aged 4+ can ride the mule, helmets are provided).
DAY 3: ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Today you will enjoy another day walk amidst the beautiful trails surrounding Imlil
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO AGAFAY DESERT & CAMEL TREK
Transfer after lunch to the Agafay Desert, at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains for a stay at a luxury desert camp. There are a variety of activities on offer including buggies, ATVs, horse riding, mountain biking and camel treks. We have included an afternoon camel trek.
DAY 5: TRANSFER TO MARRAKECH
After enjoying your breakfast, it is time to leave the desert and head to Marrakech.
DAY 6: MARRAKECH
Today is a day of leisure in Marrakech and we suggest you set off and explore the medina, or old town. You can spend all afternoon exploring the souks and taking in the atmosphere or you could relax on the roof terrace on one of the sun loungers. In the evening, be sure to head down to the main square where food stalls, acrobats, snake charmers and story tellers congregate creating an unforgettable atmosphere which is compelling for adults and children alike.
DAY 7: MARRAKECH
Today you might want to catch a petit taxi out to the Majorelle Gardens, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. The gardens are beautifully laid out and offer a welcome respite to the chaos of the medina. (There is also a lovely cafe there).
DAY 8: DEPART
You will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight home.
Guide price is based on recommended accommodations. Alternative accommodations and upgrades are available. Please get in touch for alternatives and upgrade options.
Flying from the UK... Marrakech has an international airport (RAK) which is serviced by several airlines flying direct from the UK. The flight time is around 3.5hours. On average it takes around an hour to clear airport security and then around 15 – 20 minutes to drive to the Medina or 1 – 1.5 hours to reach the Atlas Mountains.
From the South East:
Gatwick: Easy Jet, British Airways, Royal Air Maroc &Thomson
Luton: Ryanair
Stansted: Ryanair & Easy Jet
From the South West:
Bristol: Easy Jet
From the Midlands:
Birmingham: Thomson
From the North:
Manchester: Easy Jet and Thomson
From Ireland:
Dublin: Ryanair
All transfers, accommodation in Marrakech on a bed and breakfast basis, full board in the Atlas Mountains, 2 guided walks in the Atlas and 1 guided camel trek in the Agafay Desert
Possible year round, but can be very hot in the summer months.
This family activity holiday is a balance between trekking and culture. It is not a children's holiday, rather it has been designed for parents and children who want to have an active holiday to suit a mixture of tastes and interests.
For the trekking, you all need to be relatively fit. You will walk for about 4-5 hours a day, but as well as being accompanied by a guide and a mule to carry your bags, an additional mule will be provided in case one of the children needs to rest their weary legs.
Tourdust trek grading: Moderate
In Marrakech, we recommend splashing out a little on a nice well located riad, as a calm space where you and your children can relax is an invaluable retreat from the buzz and heat of Marrakech. We can of course also recommend cheaper options if you are on a tight budget.
The time in Marrakech is self-guided and the trekking will be just you. However, there may be other people on the camel trek with you.
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We had a brilliant trip!
An amazing experience for parents, children and grandparents alike.
We are already planning a trip to Vietnam next year
Kate B reviewing Morocco Family Holiday: Desert Camp, Mountains & Souks on 10 January 2024
The highlights for us were the accommodation choices - we loved each place we stayed and for quite different reasons.
We found the food really delicious at all the places. We were really impressed. We ended up eating dinner every night at Dar Housnia, which was really tasty but a bit expensive but we loved the convenience of it and loved everything else about the place.
My 9yr’s favourite place was Douar Samra - he liked the rooms and all the meals. We all like the communal meals there. It was good to get to know other travellers. But my husband and I really loved the Douria Suite at Dar Housnia as it was great to the have space and down time by ourselves there. We spent some hours just lazing on the terrace after walking around Marrakech for hours.
We also thought Kasbah Ellouze was really lovely too. They were super helpful accommodating the kids. They made sure we could celebrate NYE dinner with the kids as they go to bed early. It was really kind of them.
We had a Hussain as our guide for trekking and he went with us on the road trip. We really liked him: friendly & kind, and not too loud & talkative (our family is on the quiet side!). Hussain was great with our two boys. He made them feel comfortable, kept them safe on the treks (ie speed walking ahead with them when they wanted (our 4yr old loved this!) and holding them securely on mules over the rough terrain) and he played football with them too!
We had two different drivers who were both good - helped out when our 9yr old vomited from car sickness and were happy to drive slowly as needed.Also we thought your organisation of everything and choice of accommodation & guides was excellent. We had no complaints. We had a splendid, relaxed and easy holiday - we didn’t have to think of anything & it was all great.
Helen N reviewing Morocco Family Holiday: Desert Camp, Mountains & Souks on 30 January 2018
We had a brilliant holiday in Morocco courtesy of Tourdust this Summer (2015). Despite any anticipated difficulties of travelling to a country with a different culture and language we found everyone involved with our trip really friendly and helpful. The accommodation in all three areas was delightful, all in different ways, the food delicious and all the transfers involved worked very smoothly which really took the stress out of things. Trekking in the extreme heat of August requires a level of fitness which I personally found a struggle, but the guide made it possible to go at a speed that was comfortable. My two teenage sons really enjoyed the trip as well. Tourdust were really helpful before travelling in helping with any last minute issues. I would really recommend this trip.
Hazel B reviewing Morocco Family Holiday: Desert Camp, Mountains & Souks on 02 September 2015
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