It's not unusual for families to think about taking their summer vacations, perhaps because although Morocco is a tourist spot, it is more of a backpacker's and fashion haven, but there are many things to see and do in Morocco for families, and whether looking to explore, relax, or immerse yourself in culture, there are things to do for all types of families.
Top Family Activities to Try in Morocco
1- Walking on the Big Sand Dunes in Merzouga
Merzouga has some amazing sand dunes, which are also famous for their sunset views. It takes a long time to get to the top, but after sunset you have to go down again quickly, because within half an hour the place is covered in complete darkness. You can also camp in the Sahara Desert. The Sahara in Morocco is a magical place to spend a few nights. The most popular area to explore is the stunning desert scenery in a small place called Merzouga, south of Erfoud.
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The most famous dunes are located about 750 miles from Marrakech. There is a small airport 80 miles from Erfoud, with twice-weekly flights from Casablanca. The best way to get around and explore is by camel. You can choose a Bedouin tent in the dunes, or a luxury tent at Auberge Kasbah Tombouctou. Visiting is recommended in spring, when flamingos can be seen in a large seasonal lake near Merzouga.
2 - Visit the Todgha Gorges
The Todgha Gorges are a series of limestone river canyons, or wadis, in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, near the city of Tinerhir. Both the Todgha and the neighbouring Dades rivers are responsible for carving out these deep, cliff-side canyons for the last 40 km (25 mi) through the mountains. The height of the canyon walls can vary, but in some places they can reach 400 metres (1,312 ft) high. The last 600 metres (1,969 ft) of the Todgha Gorges are the most spectacular. Here the canyon narrows into a flat stone path, in places no more than 10 metres (33 ft) wide, with smooth, sheer rock walls up to 160 metres (525 ft) high on each side. During the dry season, the canyon floor is mostly dry, and at most there will be a small stream of water. During this time, travellers can easily traverse the canyon floor. During the rainy season .
3- Visit Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque or Hassan II Grand Mosque, is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in Morocco, the second largest mosque in Africa, and the fifth largest mosque in the world. Its minaret is the tallest minaret in the world at 210 meters (689 feet). It was completed in 1993. It was designed by Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues. The minaret is 60 stories high with a laser above it, which is a light directed towards Mecca. Worshipers can pray above the sea, but there is no glass floor overlooking the sea. The walls are made of hand-crafted marble and the roof is retractable. A maximum of 105,000 people can gather together for prayer, 25,000 inside the mosque hall and another 80,000 outside the hall.
4- Visit the Majorelle Gardens
The Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech are filled with rare plants and bright colors. The botanical gardens are located northwest of Marrakech, about a 30-minute walk away. It is recommended to stop at the wholesale market on the way to see the mountains of dates, nuts and grains. The Majorelle Gardens were designed by the French painter Jacques Majorelle, who settled in Marrakech in 1919. In 1980, Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent bought and restored the gardens. The Majorelle workshop is now a small museum dedicated to Islamic art. Yves Saint Laurent died in June 2008.
The park covers an area of one and a half acres, and includes a cubist villa designed by the French architect Paul Sinoir in 1930. The park and villa complex is open to the public, and the villa includes the Museum of Islamic Art in Marrakech, the Berber Museum, and the recently opened Yves Saint Laurent Museum.