Family Escape: Ouarzazate
5 - Day Itinerary
Start: Ouarzazate | End: Marrakech, Fes, Ouarzazate, Tangier, Essaouira or Rabat
Day 1
Arrive in Ouarzazate, where your driver-guide welcomes you to southern Morocco. Visit the impressive Taourirt Kasbah (kids love the maze-like rooms!) and the Cinema Museum, showcasing props from movies filmed in the area. After checking into your family-friendly riad, head to a relaxed dinner with mountain views.
Overnight in Ouarzazate
Included: Dinner
Day 2
Today you’ll explore the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a real-life desert fortress and UNESCO site. Cross the shallow river on foot or mule, then climb to the top for panoramic views. Learn about mud-brick architecture, then enjoy a gentle camel ride nearby. After lunch with a local family, return to Ouarzazate for downtime or pool time.
Overnight in Ouarzazate
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3
Drive to the beautiful Skoura Oasis, where palm groves stretch for miles. Visit the family-run Kasbah Amridil, then take a walk through gardens and small farms, learning how families here live off the land. Kids can try making flatbreador squeezing fresh orange juice. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the trees before returning.
Overnight in Ouarzazate or Skoura
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Optional Add-On: Date or pomegranate tasting (seasonal)
Day 4
Travel through the Valley of Roses and stop for souvenirs or rosewater treats. Continue to the Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs surround a gentle river. Take an easy walk and enjoy lunch with a mountain view. Arrive in Merzouga, where camels are ready to lead you into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset, then gather around the fire for music, stars, and stories.
Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp (private family tent)
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Optional Add-On: Sandboarding or stargazing talk
Day 5
After breakfast in the dunes, visit Khamlia village to hear live Gnawa music and sip tea with local musicians. Explore the Rissani market — a fascinating place for kids to see spices, dates, and even donkeys for sale! Families can choose to return to Ouarzazate, continue toward Fes, or stay another night in the area.
Drop-off in Ouarzazate
Included: Breakfast
Price Includes
Price Excludes
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Private modern vehicle with A/C and experienced, family-aware driver
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Pick-up and drop-off at Ouarzazate airport or accommodation (flexible return option)
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4 nights accommodation in family-friendly riads, kasbah lodges, and a luxury desert camp
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All breakfasts and 3 dinners (vegetarian/child-friendly options available)
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Entry to Taourirt Kasbah, Ait Ben Haddou, and Kasbah Amridil
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Gentle camel ride into the dunes (1 camel per person)
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4x4 transfer from and to the desert camp (optional if not using camels)
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Desert music evening and cultural activities in Merzouga
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Skoura oasis walk and picnic lunch experience
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Local guide at Ait Ben Haddou and on oasis/farm visits
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Bottled water in the vehicle, flexible scenic and comfort stops throughout the journey
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Lunches
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Drinks
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Tipping (Optional)
5 Day Trip Highlights
Step inside the maze-like halls of Taourirt Kasbah and explore the magical world of Moroccan history where kids can imagine life as kasbah royalty
Explore the legendary Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO mud-brick village and filming location for Aladdin and Gladiator
Ride camels together into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, then stargaze by the fire at a family-style luxury desert camp
Hear live Gnawa music in a desert village and meet a nomadic family to learn how they live simply and beautifully in the Sahara
Picnic under palm trees in the lush Skoura Oasis, where little ones can help knead dough or pick fruit straight from the farm
Visit the colorful Rissani market, tasting fresh dates and local bread while learning about Morocco’s caravan trading past
6 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 6
Travel through the scenic Draa Valley and enjoy a stop in Agdz for a short oasis walk or a pottery workshop. Then continue toward Agadir (overnight optional), where families can visit the popular Crocoparc — a beautifully landscaped crocodile and botanical park that’s a big hit with kids.
Overnight in Agadir or nearby - Departure
Included: Breakfast
7 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 7
Take a slower return journey with a stop in Boumalne Dades. Families can hike to monkey-finger rock formations or enjoy a cozy tagine lunch by the river. Optional visit to a carpet cooperative to see how local women weave magic with wool.
Overnight in Dades Valley or Ouarzazate - Departure
🍽️ Included: Breakfast
