Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
You'll land at Casablanca airport and get transferred to your hotel. Once you're settled in, take a walk along the palm-lined Corniche or head to a nearby beach club for a swim if you feel like it. Have an early dinner and get some rest before the days ahead pick up.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Corniche de Casablanca
- Swim at nearby beach clubs
Landmarks Corniche de Casablanca - Day 2
Casablanca
A guided family tour takes you through Casablanca starting in the old souk where you'll grab pastries and mint tea. Walk over to Ain Diab beach, then check out the New Medina's Art Deco buildings and Mohamed V Square. You'll visit Rick's Café and Notre Dame Church before the afternoon guided tour of Hassan II Mosque, Morocco's largest. The afternoon focuses on seeing this second-largest mosque in the world, which welcomes non-Muslim visitors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Casablanca with visits to old souk, Ain Diab beach, New Medina, Mohamed V Square, Rick's Café, and Notre Dame Church
- Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque
Optional Activities
- Pastry and mint tea on terrace
Landmarks Old Souk of Casablanca Ain Diab Beach New Medina (Quartier Habous) Mohamed V Square Rick's Café Notre Dame Church Hassan II Mosque - Day 3
Casablanca to Essaouira
You'll drive southwest along the coast toward Essaouira, about four hours total. After checking into your hotel, a local guide walks you through the medina, sharing stories about the city's multicultural past. Wander the bright wide streets and souks, see the Portuguese Castelo Real of Mogador and Borj El Barmil Tower, then finish at Skala de la Kasbah. End your day at the long sandy beach where the kids can play and grab ice cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Essaouira medina
- Visit to Portuguese Castelo Real of Mogador
- Visit to Borj El Barmil Tower and Skala de la Kasbah
Optional Activities
- Watch fishermen making boats and mending nets at the harbor
- Ice cream at the beach
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Mulay El-Hassan Square Castelo Real of Mogador Borj El Barmil Tower Skala de la Kasbah Essaouira Beach - Day 4
Essaouira
The morning brings a family treasure hunt through Essaouira's medina using parchment riddles, a map, and logbook exploring pirate history. This takes about two to three hours at your pace. After lunch, head to the quieter beaches at Cap Sim or Diabat for a calmer afternoon. Your driver provides a picnic and can arrange an optional camel ride at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Family treasure hunt through Essaouira medina
- Camel ride at sunset (included)
Optional Activities
- Picnic lunch on the beach at Cap Sim or Diabat
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Cap Sim Beach Diabat Beach - Day 5
Essaouira
You've got the morning free to sleep in, relax at the hotel, or explore Essaouira on your own. In the afternoon, a guide takes you on a gentle horseback riding trip along the golden beaches. You'll learn basics and get matched with a horse for your age and ability. After riding along the sand with ocean breezes, watch the sunset then enjoy a relaxed family dinner at a waterfront restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horseback riding excursion along Essaouira beaches
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Essaouira
Landmarks Essaouira Beach - Day 6
Essaouira to Marrakesh
Travel inland to Marrakesh, roughly three hours away. During the drive, watch for goats climbing argan trees across the rolling plains. Once there, settle into your accommodation and stroll through the medina and souks. This evening you'll have dinner at a local family's home, learning about Moroccan dishes, their history, and traditional cooking techniques while connecting with your hosts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local family home)
Included Activities
- Guided stroll through Marrakesh medina and souks
- Family home dinner experience with local family
Optional Activities
- Spot goats in argan trees during the drive
Landmarks Marrakesh Medina Marrakesh Souks - Day 7
Marrakesh
Join a guided family tour of Marrakesh with games, treasure hunts, and interactive outdoor activities. You'll learn local traditions and see the Ben Youssef Madrasa and old palaces. Walk through an open-air souk sampling local treats and drinks. If your older kids have energy, an optional afternoon cycle tour heads to Jardin Majorelle with its colorful architecture and peaceful grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Family-friendly guided tour of Marrakesh with games and treasure hunt
- Visit to Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Walk through open-air souk
Optional Activities
- Afternoon cycle tour of Marrakesh and surroundings
- Visit to Jardin Majorelle
- Local treats and drinks
Landmarks Ben Youssef Madrasa Marrakesh Souks Jardin Majorelle - Day 8
Marrakesh
Start with a Moroccan cooking class at a local nonprofit center learning authentic techniques and flavors. Kids identify ingredients blindfolded while you prepare a traditional chicken tajine and fresh flatbread. After eating what your family cooked, you'll travel about 18 miles southwest to Anima Garden in the afternoon. This artistic botanical oasis blends art and nature across lush landscaped grounds for a peaceful afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Moroccan meal prepared during cooking class), Dinner
Included Activities
- Moroccan cooking class with traditional chicken tajine preparation
- Visit to Anima Garden
Landmarks Anima Garden - Day 9
Marrakesh to Agafay Desert
Drive south toward the Agafay Desert beneath the High Atlas mountains, about 90 minutes from Marrakesh. You'll stop at an argan oil cooperative in Tahnaout and explore the weekly Berber souk at Asni. After mint tea, hike to Armed village in the Imlil Valley and spend time with a Berber family over a traditional meal at their guesthouse. Later you'll reach the desert camp for camel rides at sunset, dinner under the stars, and a bonfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Moroccan meal with Berber family), Dinner (Dinner at desert camp beside bonfire)
Included Activities
- Visit to argan oil cooperative at Tahnaout
- Exploration of Berber souk at Asni
- Hiking to Armed village in Imlil Valley
- Time with Berber family at guesthouse
- Traditional Moroccan meal with Berber family
- Camel ride at sunset
- Overnight stay at authentic desert camp
Landmarks Tahnaout Asni Berber Souk Armed Village Ait Souka Village Imlil Valley Agafay Desert - Day 10
Agafay Desert to Marrakesh
Head back to Marrakesh in time for your departure. If your flight's later, do a final shopping trip through the souks for souvenirs. Then transfer to the airport for your ride out and goodbye to Morocco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping excursion in Marrakesh souks for souvenirs
Landmarks Marrakesh Souks
