Itinerary
- Day 1
Fes
You'll arrive in Morocco and get transferred from the airport to Fes. Once you're settled in your accommodation, the medina is right there to explore on your own terms. The narrow streets and local shops give you plenty to wander through at your own pace. If your family wants something different, the Diamant Vert resort and waterpark is nearby and good for a day of water activities.
Optional Activities
- Explore Fes medina independently
- Visit Diamant Vert resort and waterpark
Landmarks Fes Medina Diamant Vert resort and waterpark - Day 2
Fes
A guided walking tour takes you through the Fes medina where you'll navigate narrow alleyways, climb up to rooftops, and check out a Koranic school. The famous colorful tanneries are part of the route too. By afternoon you'll head to Jnan Sbil Park which has walking trails, fountains, and some interesting old features. Before heading back, grab mint tea at a local café to wind down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes medina with visit to madrasa Koranic school
- Visit to city tanneries
- Afternoon at Jnan Sbil Park
Landmarks Fes Medina Jnan Sbil Park - Day 3
Fes
You'll get hands-on in a traditional Moroccan slipper workshop with local craftsmen who'll teach you how they make babouches. After that, there's an artistic workshop where you learn henna application techniques. Come evening, you'll have dinner with a local family who'll walk you through traditional Moroccan cooking, including how they make tajine and baghrir.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local Moroccan family, including traditional dishes such as tajine, zaalouk, and baghrir)
Included Activities
- Traditional Moroccan slipper (babouche) workshop
- Traditional henna workshop
- Dinner with local Moroccan family
- Day 4
Fes to Bin El Ouidane
The drive from Fes to Bin El Ouidane takes about six hours and you'll pass through villages and mountain scenery. Along the way, stop in Ifrane (they call it Moroccan Switzerland) and check out Park La Prairie. You'll also stop at Ain Asserdoun Castel for views over Beni Mellal before settling into accommodation near the lake. If you want, fishing is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Park La Prairie in Ifrane
- Stop at Ain Asserdoun Castel
Optional Activities
- Fishing at Lake Bin El Ouidane (catch and release)
Landmarks Ifrane Park La Prairie Ain Asserdoun Castel Lake Bin El Ouidane - Day 5
Bin El Ouidane
Lake Bin El Ouidane offers a full menu of water activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, banana boat rides, water skiing, and jet skiing. If fishing interests you, that's available too. For those wanting more adventure, whitewater rafting on the Ahansal River or mountain biking and ATV tours are options. Families with younger kids can just relax with a picnic by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Camel ride
Optional Activities
- Kayaking at Lake Bin El Ouidane
- Paddleboarding at Lake Bin El Ouidane
- Small boat rides
- Banana boat rides
- Water skiing
- Jet skiing
- Fishing with guide at Lake Bin El Ouidane
- Whitewater rafting on Ahansal River
- Mountain biking around lake trails
- ATV tours into nearby mountains
- Picnic by the lake
Landmarks Lake Bin El Ouidane Ahansal River - Day 6
Bin El Ouidane to Marrakesh
You'll drive about 3.5 hours to Marrakesh with a stop at Ouzoud Waterfalls where the cascades drop 360 feet into the El-Abid River Gorge. An easy guided route takes you through olive groves and greenery where you might spot local monkeys and learn about the region's history. Once in Marrakesh, explore the Koutoubia Mosque gardens and the energetic Jemaa el-Fna square filled with street performers and food stalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Ouzoud Waterfalls
- Visit to Koutoubia Mosque gardens
Optional Activities
- Explore Jemaa el-Fna square and food stalls
Landmarks Ouzoud Waterfalls El-Abid River Gorge Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa el-Fna - Day 7
Marrakesh
You'll experience Marrakesh on a guided tour with family activities like games and treasure hunts. Check out old palaces, walk through open-air souks, try local treats, and tour the colorful medina. Another option is a bike tour ending at Majorelle Botanical Gardens which has over 300 plant species and the famous blue and yellow house museum. Later you can explore the souks or grab dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Personalized family-friendly guided tour of Marrakesh highlights
Optional Activities
- Bike tour through medina to Majorelle Botanical Gardens
- Visit to Majorelle Botanical Gardens and museum
- Explore Jemaa el-Fna and souks
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Marrakesh Medina Majorelle Botanical Gardens Jemaa el-Fna - Day 8
Marrakesh
Wake up before dawn for a hot air balloon ride over the Marrakesh desert landscape. You'll watch the sunrise from above, seeing arid hills, villages, and the Atlas mountains in the distance. While airborne you'll have Moroccan pastries and breakfast. Later, head to the Amal Center nonprofit for a family cooking workshop where you'll learn about Moroccan spices and prepare traditional chicken tajine, then eat lunch with fresh bread.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Moroccan pastries breakfast in hot air balloon), Lunch (Lunch after cooking workshop with fresh bread), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Marrakesh desert
- Family cooking workshop at Amal Center
Landmarks Amal Center - Day 9
Marrakesh to Agafay Desert
You'll transfer by private Jeep through countryside with olive groves and orange orchards heading to Agafay Desert accommodation. Pass through Ait Imour village and go off-road into barren plateaus and Bedouin villages. Stop at Lake Takerkoust oasis, then enjoy a family camel ride at sunset across the dunes. You'll camp under the stars where Bedouin guides share stories and serve a delicious meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious meal at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Family camel ride across desert dunes at sunset
Landmarks Lake Takerkoust Agafay Desert Ait Imour - Day 10
Agafay Desert to Marrakesh
You'll leave the Agafay Desert accommodation and transfer to Marrakesh airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
