Atlas to the Atlantic - Morocco Family Adventure
- A wonderful holiday in family-friendly Morocco
- Story-tellers, jugglers and acrobats of Marrakech
- Easy Atlas trekking with mule support
- Meet the Berbers at their mountain villages
- Camel riding on the beach at Essaouira
Close to home but a world away, Morocco is an alluring country for travellers of all ages and the ideal destination for a family adventure holiday. This established family adventure begins in the 'Arabian Nights' city of Marrakech, with its maze-like souks and world-famous main square, the Djemaa El Fna, a focus each evening for acrobats, musicians and story-tellers. Then, from Oukaimeden on the edge of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, we trek for 3 days through the homeland of the welcoming Berber people. Including leisurely lunches beneath shading walnut trees, this easy walk offers plenty of opportunity for the families to meet the local people and their families. From our comfortable gite in the village of Aroumd, there are spectacular views of Mount Toubkal (4167m /13,668ft), the highest peak in North Africa. Leaving the Atlas mountains behind, we drive westwards to the ancient fortified port of Essaouira. Spending 2 nights in a comfortable and characterful 'medina' hotel, we can explore the bustling harbour with its open-air fish restaurants, take camel rides along the endless Atlantic beaches or watch the kite surfers and wind surfers enjoying the waves. Morocco is an easy to get to destination for a family holiday with a real cultural twist!
Is this holiday for you?
Is it for you? Suitable for children age 5 and up.
This is one of the most accessible of our family adventure holidays, with relatively short flights and just 3 days of trekking (tired youngsters can even ride mules for parts of this short walk). Offering a taste of mountain, sea and exotic Marrakech, this holiday is an excellent choice for a first time family adventure.
You may also be interested in...
Land of the Incas - Peru Family Adventure - Peru, Family 9 days
Sri Lanka - Island Explorer - Sri Lanka, Family 14 days
Les Petits Caravanniers - Family Adventure Trek - Morocco, Family 8 days
