Camels, sunsets and short drives
Children usually love the desert: camels, sand, campfires and stars. The trick is choosing a trip that fits their age and their patience in the car. Here is what works for families travelling from Marrakech.
Short drives, gentle activities and food children usually like.
The gentle version: no quad, just a camel ride timed for sunset, mint tea and a long dinner under the stars with music and a fire show. A good choice for couples, families with younger children and anyone who would rather watch the light than chase it.
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The easy, short camel ride: an hour or two among the palms just north of the city, with tea in a Berber house. No long drive, ideal for a morning or late afternoon.
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A side-by-side buggy instead of a quad: two people per vehicle, a roll cage and more comfort. Popular with couples and anyone nervous about steering a quad.
Check availabilityCamel rides have no strict minimum age; small children ride with an adult. Quad bike operators set a minimum age for driving, usually in the teens, and younger children can sometimes ride as passengers. Balloon flights usually have a minimum age too. Always check the booking page for the exact rules.
The three-day Sahara tour is possible with kids, but two long days in the van are the hard part. Bring snacks, downloads, motion-sickness tablets and a pillow. Private tours let you stop more often. For younger children, the Agafay option is usually the wiser choice.
Yes. Short drive, camel rides, dinner and music, and you are back in Marrakech by bedtime or soon after.
Yes. Little ones ride with a parent, and the camels are led on foot by a handler.
They can ride as passengers on some tours or in a buggy. Driving has a minimum age set by each operator.
For many families yes, because of the long drives. Older children who travel well usually enjoy it.
