Morocco Family Multisport
Biking & Walking from Marrakech to the High Atlas & Essaouira
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.
Trip Planning Links
- Pedal through an exotic landscape more accustomed to camels than cyclists
- Marrakech’s D’jemaa el Fna, a wonderland of snake charmers, soothsayers, herbalists and musicians
- Hike to a remote Berber village in the Atlas Mountains and get a peek at traditional life
- Enjoy a twilight camel ride on the Essaouira beach
- Luxuriate at Heure Bleue Palais with spectacular ocean views
The Day-to-Day Itinerary
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.
- Premiere Inns: These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.
- Casual Inns: These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the area with such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.
- Deluxe Family Camping: We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.
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Morocco Family Multisport
EXOTIC RETREATS: Premiere Inns
Domaine de la Roseraie
Ouirgane (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
Essaouira (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
Marrakech (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.
Morocco Family Multisport
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insider Trips | Explore at a leisurely pace—on village walks, market strolls, art history excursions, hands-on cooking classes and more. | ||
| 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
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 8 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.