Our holiday in Morocco is designed to allow guests to experience the local culture and traditions of the country in a responsible way as well as participating in some excellent activities.

Throughout the holiday clients will meet with local people and experience their way of life as well as their traditions and food. Guests will eat with local families, visit a Berber village supported by our partners in Morocco and stay in a remote and family run guesthouse.

Clients are always encouraged to learn some basics in the local language and to interact with the local people.

We only ever employ local guides and this holiday is no exception. We feel that the money earned from tourism must stay in areas in which it takes place and that local people provide clients with a much better insight into a country and much deeper experience.

We want our holidays to benefit as many people in a destination as possible and feel that by using local suppliers and guides with a strong environmental conscience we can provide holidays which are socially beneficial, economically beneficial and that leave no trace in a destination.

The holiday is based initially in the hotel Tichka Salam which admittedly is a large hotel. It is however part of a Moroccan owned hotel group and was chosen primarily for its location and the services which it offers. The hotel is a large employer in the area and employs local management and staff throughout.

The hotel provides a mixed menu offering some traditional Moroccan food as well as international cuisine.

The hotel has a strict energy saving lighting system in place throughout with timing switches in place in the corridors and key card activation in rooms. 

Next guests stay at a very small and remote guesthouse situated in a small Berber village, near a tourist hot spot but often bypassed by tour groups. Guests will get to experience excellent hospitality and traditional Moroccan life in the Atlas Mountains as well as supporting an enterprise in an area in which the economic benefits will be keenly felt.

Terres d'Amanar is situated in the foothills of the Atlas and has been designed with the local people and environment in mind. The centre employs are great number of local people in all areas including activity instructors and has spent a great deal of money on training (with instructors being flown in from Europe to qualify guides). Terres d'Amanar supports a number of projects locally through funding as well as through selling local products in their on site shop.

All of the accommodation features local handicrafts and the food served in the restaurant is traditional Moroccan cuisine and sourced locally where ever possible. Some of the vegetables and meat is supplied by the on site gardens.

The activities at Terres d'Amanar are designed to have minimum impact of the surroundings. Mountain biking follows trails and the high ropes courses are hidden within forests.

Terres d'Amanar has created a wealth of employment opportunities in an area of Morocco which is widely overlooked by tourists.

Saturday: Flights, arrivals and transfers
On arrival at Marrakech Airport we will be greeted by our local guide and transferred the short distance to our hotel. There will be a welcome dinner this evening.

Sunday: Mystical Marrakech exploration
Today we get to go right under the surface of this vibrant and fascinating city. We will explore the Medina (old city) and have lunch with a local family.

In the afternoon we explore the maze of souks taking in the sights, sounds and smells before heading to the legendary Jmaa el Fna square. The entertainers, snake charmers and musicians create a truly mystical atmosphere. This evening is free for you to sample the culinary delights of Marrakech on your own.

Monday: Tallatast Berber village
Today we all visit a real Berber village. We will head to the village of Tallatast in the Atlas Mountains, meet the locals and experience family life in rural Morocco. Everyone can get involved with activities in the village, whether it be making mint tea or having a game of football with the local school children.

Tuesday and Wednesday: High Atlas hiking
Today we swap Marrakech for the mountains and head up into the High Atlas to the village of Lmlil for our own Atlas adventure. We will set off on a soft hike under the shadow of Mount Toubkal (Morocco's highest peak and arrive at the remote village of Armed. Our luggage will be carried by some very obliging mules! We will spend tonight in a simple guesthouse in a spectacular location, a real mountain experience for the whole family.

The next morning our Atlas adventure enters day two as we hike back towards Lmlil where our transfer will be waiting to take us to Terres d'Amanar, our delightful base for the remainder of the holiday. Dinner will be served upon arrival.

Thursday: Mountain biking
Set in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Terres d'Amanar is a real gem and totally unique in Morocco. There are many activities available here and we have picked out some of the highlights. Today we can take part in our two hour mountain biking tour. Full instruction on how to handle our bikes will be given before we head off with our guide around the trails and hills that surround Terres d'Amanar.

You can however pick and choose whether or not you wish to participate as some may choose the relaxing activity of admiring the view from the pool!

Friday: High ropes adventure
Today we can choose to participate in the first high ropes course in North Africa. In the shade of large pine trees we can spend time zipping across ravines, swinging between trees and climbing obstacles in the tree tops. It is an ideal activity for all as there are many levels of challenge. Guides will select the most appropriate routes for us. For those over 12 there is also the option to try the zip wires and bridges that are suspended high across the valley - a head for heights is a must. After the activities a farewell dinner will be served.

Saturday: Depart or extend your stay
This morning we will be transferred back to Marrakech for our return flights. Alternatively you could take advantage of one of our extensions in Morocco. There are so many things to see and do in this beautiful country that we thought we'd better give you some extra choices.

We have a desert adventure which takes you through magnificent ancient cities and then on to the Sahara desert for an overnight camp before arriving in the vibrant city of Fez.

As a second alternative you can head to the coast and the laid back town of Essaouira. The whitewashed buildings are delightful but it is the consistent trade winds that blow in that draw in the acivity enthusiasts. We can arrange a great hotel, as well as wind surfing and kite surfing lessons.

Morocco offers a huge amount for families; a fabulous cultural experience, some gorgeous scenery, some truly memorable activities and a short haul flight.  You won't want to leave so we have designed some great extensions too.

When you get off the plane in Marrakech you could be a million miles from the UK, rather than just a 3.5 hour flight away.  This North African gem has all the components for a fantastic family adventure - beautiful scenery, great culture and some fantastic activities.

We start in the mystical city of Marrakech and we guarantee wide eyes when you enter the jmaa el Fna Square in the city's heart and see snake charmers and souks, there is nowhere else quite like it.

We want you to meet the people of Morocco and understand the varied culture so you will meet and eat with the locals on many occasions to give you a real insight.  Moroccans are truly welcoming people.

The Atlas Mountains provide our main activity playground.  An overnight hike in the shadow of Morroco's highest mountain, Mount Toubkal, is a truly unforgettable experience for the whole family.  The foothills also provide some great activities which are unique in Morocco.

For those families who want to experience more of this fantastic country we have two exciting extensions.

Families with children aged 10 years and over.