We ate our last breakfast at the riad and started the day off early. We wanted to see Jardin Majorelle before leaving Marrakech. Since we were heading back to Casablanca later in the day, we bought our tickets first at the train station so we had first class seats. Then headed over to Jardin Majorelle.
Because it was raining that morning we got lucky with a shorter line with a 15 minute wait. Apparently it’s also faster if you head to YSL museum first and buy the combined ticket, and you can avoid the long line. When we first arrived it wasn’t to crowded, but that quickly changed as the rain stopped. The garden was so peaceful and colorful, we definitely recommend to see at least once. The crowds made it hard to get nice shots, so going super early might be better. After strolling the gardens we ate at the cafe there which had decent food.
We also took a brief look at the Berber Museum and YSL Museums, included in the combined ticket cost. If you’re into history, these might be worth it, but overall they weren’t that interesting.
Before picking up our luggage at the riad we took one last stroll through the souks on our own to buy a few last minute souvenirs. We went back to that leather bag shop owner and grabbed a few bags for family members. Then it was time to big farewell to our riad and head to Casablanca. We truly enjoyed seeing all the best of Morocco in one trip.
After spending most of the day in Marrakech we took an early evening train back to Casablanca where we would stay the night. The trip took around 3.5 hours total. We bought first class tickets in the morning ahead of time.
Optional Extra Day Trips
If you have an extra night in Marrakech, consider taking a day trip to Ourika Valley to see the waterfalls, or a trek in the High Atlas Mountains for a nature experience.
With convenience being the highest priority, I booked the night at Al Walid hotel, located right across from the Casa Voyageurs station. You can get to the airport by train from there, but because our flight was early we arranged for a transfer through the hotel. This hotel is not fancy by any means, but is good enough to spend the night before you head back.
Depending on when your flight leaves you may be able to spend more time in Casablanca. Ours left in the morning so this day was merely traveling home.
In conclusion, we hope you enjoyed our itinerary for a taste of the best of Morocco. As you can see, traveling to Morocco with kids is an amazing experience and one they will always remember! This post will hopefully inspire you to bring your kids along no matter where your adventures take you!
Useful Tips Before You Go
1. For all train travel, buy first class tickets a few hours before departure
2. BMCE/BMCI bank ATM’s did not have extra fees
3. Always haggle down prices in the souks, start out by offering 1/4 of what they ask
4. Drink and brush teeth with bottled water that has been sealed
5. Pack a health kit in case of stomach issues (Activated charcoal worked well!)
6. Eat where the locals are eating
7. Work out a price with taxis before getting in
8. Use petit taxis for travel within a city, and grand taxis for long distance
9. If you’re traveling with kids we recommend hiring private drivers for long drives
10. Be respectful when taking photos, always ask before taking closeups
11. ATMs only allow you to withdraw 2,000 dirhams at a time, so you’ll need to repeat transactions for more.
12. For the ladies: dressing conservatively is highly recommended out of respect.
13. Consider hiring a guide for the souks of Marrakech
Have you been to Morocco with your kids? If so what did you do?
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This itinerary sounds perfect. I've saved it to use when we eventually go there. So many amazing experiences to look forward to.
Thanks Wendy! It was one of our most memorable trips yet. Such a gorgeous country and perfect for families :)
Hi! Great details - Thanks for sharing! Traveling to Morocco in February 2021. Our son will be a few weeks shy of 4 years old. How old was your daughter on this trip? How did she do on the camel? Did she keep her turban on? What did you do about protecting her during sand storms? Thanks for your help :)
Thanks for stopping by :) Our daughter was only 3 when we went, and she had a blast. She was fine on the camel, she rode in front of one of us, although didn't keep on the turban. We used the turban like a scarf mask to cover her face and mouth during the storm. But she handled it like a champ. It was so much more of a family-friendly country than we expected, you'll love it! Hope you have an awesome time!
Wonderful! And thank you for the response. I have been in contact with Brahim from http://www.Marrakech-Camel-trips.com via email about our trip. Two questions - Did you wire/PayPal a deposit of 100 Euros to book? I have only seen one other review online that required the same deposit, so I'm just checking for my own safety :) Also, which hotel did you stay at/leave your luggage in Merzouga? Brahim offered "Riad nezha or *riad Madou or similar". We are going to stay an extra night before our departure to the desert and an extra night returning from the desert, so I wanted to check which accommodation you preferred.
Hi Stephanie! Yes we did pay a deposit of 100 Euros through Paypal, so that's legit. Then we paid the rest in cash in person. We had a wonderful experience with Brahim and our tour through them. And this post isn't sponsored or anything, just pure honesty :) We didn't stay overnight in Merzouga. We actually did the 3 day tour from Fez to Marrakech with a stop overnight in the desert. So I can't say much about hotels there. But I will say we enjoyed all the hotels we stayed at through this tour, so I think you'd be fine with any of their recommendations. We are dying to go back to Morocco again soon, hope you have a wonderful time. And feel free to ask any additional questions :)
Morocco is a great place for a family trip.
Yes it definitely was! Can't wait to go back :)