Overview
Nestled just beyond the red-sandstone walls of Marrakech lies the dramatic silhouette of the High Atlas Mountains—where small Berber villages, cascading waterfalls, and hiking trails offer a peaceful escape from the medina’s pulse. Over five days, this itinerary combines immersive city explorations—Jemaa el-Fna, souks, palaces, and Jardin Majorelle—with two days spent exploring mountain valleys, witnessing traditional mountain life, and trekking alpine trails beside local Berber hosts
Marrakech – city, gardens & souks
9:00–11:00: stroll Majorelle Garden and Berber museum – gardens are peaceful and stroller‑friendly
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12:00–14:00: lunch and rest at riad
14:30–17:00: Saadian Tombs & Bahia Palace (some open space to roam)
17:30–19:30: early evening at Jemaa el‑Fna — orange‑juice stalls, storytellers, and calm dining before the square gets too crowded
Evening suggestion: Kids‑friendly cooking‑class (e.g. tagine) or a sunset horse‑cart ride through the Palmeraie
About: A one‑hour drive (≈ 30 km) into the High Atlas foothills
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Why it works for families: Short drive, easy hikes beside streams, lunch by a river, and craft stalls at Setti‑Fatma waterfalls
Itinerary:
9:00: depart your riad in an air‑con van
10:00–12:00: walk up to the lower cascades (easy, well‑marked path), cool off in the stream
12:45–14:30: riverside tagine lunch, feet in the water
15:00–16:00: visit a women’s argan oil cooperative or herb garden; quick chai stop in a Berber village
16:30–17:30: return to Marrakech
Evening: Free to rest or take a family hammam+grotto swim
8:00–10:45: depart Marrakech, scenic roadside stop near Essaouira
11:00–13:00: stroll the medina and harbor, watch fish grilling
13:00–14:00: lunch at waterfront café—seafood or panini for kids
14:15–16:00: beach time or rent kayaks + donkeys (20 min walks)
16:00–17:30: snack at a teahouse on the ramparts, photo stop at Bab Marrakech gate
18:30: return to Marrakech before dinner traffic
10:00–11:00: transfer to Agafay desert camp
11:30–14:00: pool + lounging or family quad‑biking option
14:00–16:00: rest
17:00: camel ride into the dunes, sunset photo ops
18:30–20:30: Berber dinner and music
Stay overnight in a family tent lodge (heated, with shower options)
Palm ride or zip‑lining in the Palmeraie (camel and quad available)
Oasiria Aqua‑Park — Morocco’s biggest water‑park with slides, lazy river (go early to avoid crowds)
Craft at Dar Si‑SaĂ¯d or Potter’s Quarter — kids can do a clay workshop (leather or tile making)
Last‑minute medina browsing/souvenir hunt
Optional prep: Afternoon shuttle to the airport or a last silence moment at a spa before departure
