6 DAYS FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOUR FROM MARRAKECH

• Start / End: Marrakech
• Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
• Theme: Nature, culture & light adventure suited for families (with children)
• Accommodation: Comfortable riads / mountain lodges / family camps
• Transport: Private van / 4×4 with air conditioning

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech & City Introduction

• Morning
  • Arrive in Marrakech; transfer to the riad.
  • Rest, light lunch.
• Afternoon
  • Guided walking tour of the Medina: visit Djemaa el-Fna square, explore souks (spice, textiles, pottery).
  • Stop at the Bahia Palace; nice open courtyards good for kids to explore.
• Evening
  • Dinner at a traditional restaurant.
  • Optional: a cultural performance (e.g. storyteller, music) in the square.

Day 2: Atlas Mountains / Imlil Valley

• Morning
  • Depart Marrakech heading into the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass.
  • Stop at scenic viewpoints, small Berber villages along the way.
• Afternoon
  • Arrival in Imlil (or similar mountain village).
  • Lunch in a local with local family.
  • Short family-friendly hike with local guide: gentle trails through terraces, streams, small waterfalls.
  • Visit a Berber family, learn about local life.
• Evening
  • Overnight in Imlil in comfortable lodge.
  • Dinner and storytelling around the hearth or garden.

Day 3: Imlil → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate

• Morning
  • After breakfast, depart for Ait Ben Haddou via mountain roads.
  • Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou — explore the ancient fortified village, its architecture, and great photo spots.
• Afternoon
  • Continue to Ouarzazate. Optionally visit the Taourirt Kasbah, or the movie studios (Atlas Studios) for kids interested in films.
• Evening
  • Stay in a riad or hotel in Ouarzazate with dinner.
  • Optional early evening stroll to see the local market or palm groves nearby.

Day 4: Ouarzazate → Sahara Desert (Merzouga or Erg Chebbi)

• Morning
  • Depart early to cross varied landscapes: desert plateaus, palm oases.
  • Stop in towns like Rissani (markets), if time allows.
• Afternoon
  • Camel ride into the dunes. Let kids experience riding, dune-walking.
  • Arrive at desert camp before sunset.
• Evening
  • Dinner at camp under the stars.
  • Optional activity: sandboarding, short desert walk, stories & music around a fire.
  • Overnight in camp (comfortable tents, bedding, possibly showers).

Day 5: Desert Sunrise / Return toward Marrakech via Valleys

• Early Morning
  • Wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
  • Camel ride back to camp / starting point.
• Mid-morning
  • Breakfast, pack, depart for return journey.
  • Drive through valleys like the Ziz Valley, stopping at oasis views.
• Afternoon
  • Continue toward Marrakech, or overnight en route in a comfortable hotel depending on distance.
• Evening
  • Arrive in Marrakech, check in, dinner, relax.