Best 9-Day Morocco Family Tour & Itinerary 2026
Nine-day family tour of Morocco with hands-on workshops, a drum-making class in Fez, Barbary macaques in Ifrane and a tagine cooking lesson.
- Duration
- 9 days
- Departure
- Casablanca
- From
- €2,450
- Group
- Up to 40
- Booking
- Instant
- Full refund until
- 72 h before
How it works
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Choose your option and date
Pick a date and pay in the booking window on this page. Your place is confirmed straight away.
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We confirm pickup
Send your flight number and arrival time. Your driver or tour manager meets you at Casablanca arrivals with a name board.
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Our vehicle, our driver
A Barbaro vehicle, a driver we employ, and the same team from the first pickup to drop-off. Full refund if you cancel more than 72 hours before.
Highlights
What the nine days are made of
Families get a nine-day route built around hands-on stops as well as Morocco's history. You'll make a drum in Fez with a master artisan, cook a tagine together, and look for wild Barbary macaques in the cedar forests of Ifrane. Younger travellers stay involved without the days becoming a city checklist.
- Duration
- 9 days
- Route
- Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Ifrane, Fez, Marrakech
- Group Size
- Up to 40 people, private tours available
- Guide
- English-speaking resident tour manager and local guides throughout
Options and prices
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On the road
Itinerary
Day by day on the family tour
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Days 1-2: Casablanca and Rabat
The tour begins with airport reception in Casablanca and a family-friendly introduction to the Hassan II Mosque before continuing to Rabat.
You explore the capital's royal and historic sites together before settling in for the night.
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Days 3-4: Meknes, Volubilis and Ifrane
The route continues to Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, bringing 2,000-year-old history to life for younger travellers among the mosaics and columns.
A stop in Ifrane National Park offers the chance to spot wild Barbary macaques in the cedar forests.
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Days 5-6: Fez workshops and exploration
In Fez, the family takes part in a drum-making workshop with a local artisan and explores the medina's narrow lanes and traditional nougat vendors.
A family cooking class follows, learning to bake bread and prepare a traditional tagine with a local chef.
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Days 7-8: Travel to Marrakech
The journey continues towards Marrakech, with a cultural stop with a local Berber family for mint tea and conversation along the way.
You arrive in Marrakech ready to explore the city over the following days.
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Day 9: Marrakech and departure
The final day is spent in Marrakech's medina and souks, finishing with the fire-eaters, snake charmers and performers of Jemaa el-Fna square.
The tour concludes with airport transfer arranged as part of the package.
Included
- English-speaking resident tour manager and local guides
- Airport reception and welcome in Casablanca
- Private transport throughout the trip
- Selected family-friendly accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Drum-making workshop and cooking class
- Entrance fees to sites visited
Not included
- International flights
- Lunch, unless stated in the itinerary
- Tips for the resident tour manager
- Room service and personal expenses
- Transport to and from the meeting point
Essential information
- Duration: 9 days, from airport reception in Casablanca to final drop-off in Marrakech.
- Route: Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Ifrane, Fez, Marrakech.
- Group size: Up to 40 people, private tours available.
- Guides: An English-speaking resident tour manager plus local guides throughout the trip.
- Included: Private transport, family-friendly riads and hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, workshops, entrance fees.
Getting there · pickup
Airport reception in Casablanca
You are met at Casablanca airport arrivals by your driver or resident tour manager holding a name board, with reception timed around your flight landing. Share your flight number, arrival time and the ages of any children travelling when you enquire so pickup and vehicles can be planned accordingly.
The tour concludes in Marrakech, where a departure transfer is arranged to the airport or your onward accommodation. Share your departure flight details in good time so the final transfer can be booked for the whole family.
Questions
Asked before booking the family tour
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour begins with airport reception in Casablanca and finishes in Marrakech, with departure transfer included as part of the package.
Share your flight details when you enquire so pickup and drop-off can be planned around your arrival and departure.
What age range is this tour suitable for?
The itinerary is designed to suit families with children of a range of ages, with hands-on workshops and wildlife encounters that appeal to younger travellers.
Share your children's ages when you enquire so the team can advise on suitability and any adjustments to pace.
What is the drum-making workshop like?
The whole family works alongside a master artisan in Fez to build a traditional Moroccan drum, taking it home as a hands-on souvenir of the trip.
It is a genuinely interactive stop rather than a passive demonstration.
Will we definitely see the Barbary macaques?
Barbary macaques are commonly spotted in the cedar forests of Ifrane National Park, though sightings cannot be guaranteed as they are wild animals.
Guides know the areas where sightings are most likely and will do their best to find them.
Is the cooking class suitable for children?
Yes, the tagine and bread-making class is designed to be hands-on and accessible for children as well as adults, with local chefs guiding the group throughout.
It is a popular highlight for families wanting to bring a taste of Morocco home with them.
Are meals included?
Daily breakfast and dinner are included throughout the tour, along with the cooking class meal. Lunch is generally not included otherwise.
Dietary requirements and children's preferences can usually be accommodated with advance notice.
How much walking is involved?
Exploring the medinas of Fez and Marrakech, along with Volubilis, involves a fair amount of walking, though the pace is kept manageable for families.
Comfortable shoes are recommended throughout, and breaks are built into the itinerary.
What should we wear at religious and cultural sites?
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is appreciated at mosques and other religious or cultural sites visited during the tour.
Your guide will advise the family on specific expectations at each stop.
Is airport transfer included?
Yes, airport reception on arrival in Casablanca and departure transfer at the end of the tour are both included.
Share your flight details when you enquire so these can be arranged around your schedule.
Can this tour be customised for our family?
Private departures can often be adjusted to suit specific family interests or ages, subject to availability, whether that is more workshop time or a slower medina pace.
Mention any requests and your children's ages when you enquire so the team can advise on what is possible.
Reviews
What guests said
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Tripadvisor · Barbaro Tours Morocco
4.9 / 5 · 152 reviews
“Everything is well organized, beautiful guides, great service!… As well as transfer to Casablanca airport. Full range of services at adequate prices!”
Anna B · October 2025 · all reviews
