Morocco Family Multisport
Travel with your family on a magical journey through exotic Morocco. On our six-day adventure, we make it easy for you and your kids to experience this fascinating country in comfort and style - with plenty of fun-filled activities for everyone. Explore vibrant Marrakech, travel to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and take in the windswept Atlantic coastline. See snake charmers and street performers amid the bustle of the medina, ride camels across the beach and stroll along the whitewashed walls of sun-bleached coastal towns. Come evening, settle into the region's most luxurious hotels, featuring sparkling swimming pools and hospitality as warm as the Moroccan sun.
Days 1-2 Ouirgane
Meet in Marrakech 
Adults shuttle to the small village of Tamesloht, home to a zaouia (holy site) Meanwhile kids engage in some friendly competition during a game of donkey polo 
After a lunch of regional specialties, ride through rolling countryside to Ouirgane in the High Atlas Mountains Hike to a remote village with a local guide, where we visit a Berber family's home for mint tea, fresh-baked bread and olive oil Feast on delicious Moroccan cuisine and enjoy a poolside music performance.
Days 3-4 Essaouira
Bike toward the coast, past sun-splashed olive and argan trees and wonder at the goats who climb them In the fortified whitewashed port town of Essaouira, explore the winding streets with our local guide Pedal to the sleepy windsurfing town of Moulay-Bouzerktoun, where dramatic hills tumble down to the coast Take a twilight camel ride along the beach Wash away your cares in a hammam (traditional bathhouse) Shuttle just outside of Marrakech to Kasbah Agafay, a grand renovated hilltop hotel with stunning desert and mountain views.
Days 5-6 Marrakech
Hike to a spring-fed oasis Spin through the outskirts of Marrakech Enjoy a guided tour of the medina, where colorful carpets, pottery, leather and brass goods mix with spices and perfume Visit the D'jemaa el Fna and its carnival of snake charmers, storytellers and food merchants.
EXOTIC RETREATS: Premiere Inns
Domaine de la Roseraie (2 nights): Tucked away in the Atlas Mountains, this gorgeous retreat is an oasis of rose gardens and citrus groves, with beautifully appointed guest rooms, a spa, swimming pools and tennis courts.
L'Heure Bleue Palais (2 nights): A traditional Moroccan riad, this Relais & Châteux member in the heart of Essaouira is outfitted in colonial-African décor, with a rooftop pool that's perfect for taking in ocean sunsets.
Kasbah Agafay (1 night): This Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is a haven of luxury, tranquility and beauty with a spa, swimming pool and elegantly appointed guest rooms.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
- Walking Tour 1.5 hours (Adults)
- Donkey Polo 1.5 hours (Kids)
- Biking 11, 15, 27 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
- Walking 4, 8 miles
- 1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 17, 36 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
- Walking Tour 1.5 hours
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 13, 28 miles
- 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
- Beach Walk or Camel Ride 1.5 hours
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
- Hiking 5 miles
- Biking 17 miles
- 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Walking Tour 2.5 hours
On this Family Trip, liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Biking Average | Walking Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 mile | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
Recommended Kids Ages
Minimum Ages:
Recommended minimum age for the trip: 9 years
Minimum age restriction to ride own bike: 9 years
No burleys or piccolos available on this trip
General Info on Minimum Ages:
We strongly encourage families to join our Family Trips, designed with kid- and adult-friendly features. Please note that we have a minimum age requirement of 1 year for all Inn trips and 2 years for all Camping trips. Other than that, we do not restrict trips to a minimum age except in the rare case of a hotel age restriction. We do, however, recommend minimum ages based on the following criteria:
- 12+ cultural appreciation, difficulty/restrictions of activities and route
- 9+ several long adult dinners; difficulty/restrictions of activities and route
- 6+ several long adult dinners; parent may not be able to pull a Burley and/or there may be multiple activity restrictions
Guest Trip Reviews
It was a wonderful adventure - the trip of a lifetime. The culture, the people and the scenery were amazing.- Atlanta, GA
We LOVE Backroads and got a kick out of sitting in the Land Rovers on this trip swapping stories of other trips taken by our new friends with Backroads. We have already found the other trips that we want to take and look forward to the connection with this fine company going forward, and heck yes--we will recommend you to all of our friends!!! It does take special folks to truly appreciate the amount of research you do to make the trips outstanding and the exceptionally high quality you offer. Consider yourselves hugged for making this one of the best spring breaks we have ever had!!! Cheers to all staff and a leader with an incredible vision!- Boulder, CO
FANTASTIC!- Eugene, OR