Marrakech with Kids

Oh yes Marrakech is very much a family oriented destination! The attractiveness of the city is based first of all on the richness of history, friendly people and numerous things to do with children.

Even though the souks and streets were filled with the activity, there are many areas to explore and enjoy, for example, large green areas, and even more, family-friendly courtyards.

Children will enjoy the freedom to visit historical places, and parents will also enjoy the opportunities to make their children discover new cultures and tastes.

Moreover, most of the hotels in Marrakech are family-oriented due to the large space, special entertainment clubs and kids-friendly services.

The Moroccan people are friendly especially to children so your children will be well taken care of during your visit.

The best time to visit Marrakech with kids is during Spring, from March to May and during autumn, from September to November.

These are the best time for travelling since the temperatures range from 18°C to 28°C ( 64°F to 82°F) which is good for travelling, visiting souks, and visiting places like gardens.

It is not to hot as in summer, people are not as pushing as in summer, so it is more comfortable for children and parents, I think June to August are usually hot, sometimes exceeding 40 ° C or 104 ° F which can be very unforgiving for the young ones.

But if you do make a summer trip, it’s best to combine your explorations with outdoor exercise in the morning or evening then spend your midday indoors or at the hotel swimming pool.

The best time to visit is during winter season when it is December, January and February because the climate is cold though, the early morning and in the evening it is very cold.

It is off season and that might just give you the best time to go around admiring the places of interest.

Four Seasons Marrakech

The Four Seasons Marrakech is one of the most comfortable and safe hotels for families with children. This hotel has large rooms and various family rooms and a children’s club that provides arts and crafts, cooking lessons etc. An outdoor swimming pool is spacious enough for families, but the hotel does not have special grounds for children; however, gardens are lovely for relaxation after a day in the city.

Mandarin Oriental Marrakech

This hotel is a very comfortable and luxurious for families who wish to relax in luxury. Families may arrange for private villas with their own pools, and magnificent views of the Atlas Mountains. Here the kids club at Mandarin Oriental that provides many games starting from cooking to hunting for treasures basically for the young kids. Due to the quiet environment, it is ideal for any family to relax after having a tour of the city.

Les Deux Tours

Les Deux Tours is a hotel for all ages with beautiful Moroccan structures and vast available plantations. It has family rooms and suites and also has an art centre for children and also structures games for kids. Outdoor swimming pool is still available and the lobby area is family friendly while the atmosphere of the hotel will offer the guests a good chance to escape from the Marrekesh frenzy.

Jnane Tamsna

If you are interested in a more intimate hotel then Jnane Tamsna is a quiet hotel surrounding by gardens, outdoor swimming pools and spacious family rooms. There is a kid’s club where children are taken through Moroccan arts and crafts and other related activities like cooking and gardening are also provided for children as well as their parents.

Beldi Country Club

It is a family club a little outside of the city, and the name of the club is Beldi Country Club. There are both large areas of lawn and play space, a playground, a farm complete with animals, and an enormous swimming pool, which will mean that the children are never bored.

The hotel is appropriate for families and the children can engage in such activities as cooking and taking a walk through the well landscined gardens of the hotel.

Selman Hotel

Being a luxury hotel, Selman Hotel is nevertheless family friendly and warmly welcoming. It is equipped with big family rooms, kids club, horse riding facility where children can ride on horses. Among its offering, it has a swimming pool that is good for family and the location of the hotel, that is, it has views of the Atlas Mountain, give any stay a magical feel.

Most of Marrakech’s luxury resorts have kids’ clubs whose aim is to entertain the little ones. Here are some top choices:

• Children’s Program at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

The Four Seasons Marrakech has a very impressive kids’ club to entertain all ages and types of children. Such activities as arts and Crafts, Moroccan cooking Club, and treasure Hunts among others are provided in the club. It also has a special play corner for kids with toys and games that are specific for children of that age.

• Kids’ Club at Club Med Palmeraie

Special mention is worthy of the kids club at Club Med Palmeraie, which is famous for the availability of numerous diversions. /For those children of 4 to 17 years of age there are many activities including physical sports and games and cultural activities such as workshops. And since there is an open space from the floor above exclusively for kids, it is a perfect center for children to make new friends while the parents either calm down or continue browsing.

• Mandarin Oriental Marrakech Kids’ Club

The Mandarin Oriental has a great kids club with treasure hunts, learning how to cook Moroccan cuisine and arts and crafts. It is an enjoyable and productive club, which helps children to learn more about the local culture interactively.

Here are the main things that you should visit in Marrakech: Some attractions will be attractive for adults, and some for children. Here are some of the best:

• Medrassa Ben Youssef:

This is one of the oldest Islamic schools which children would benefit from when learning about Moroccan history and traditions. The building structure such as the tiles and carvings canons are interesting to the children.

• Bahia Palace:

This is a large palace with exquisite gardens, courtyards and fountains; it is absolutely worth a visit. It has large spaces that kids will love exploring and learning about rich history of the place.

• Majorelle Garden:

This beautiful and complex vibrantly blue garden was designed by the French painter Jacques Majorelle. It’s a quiet area for people to take a family and spend time.

• Yves Saint Laurent Museum YSL:

Affiliated to older children, this museum is a good place to learn about the life and career of the famous designer focusing on fashion and art.

• Souks:

Marrakech souks (markets) are really quite overwhelming if you take your family to go shopping there. Kids will appreciate the high energy atmosphere, the colorful offers and the opportunity to select the gifts.

• Jemaa el-Fnaa Square:

Historical Moroccan city is packed with entertainments: children could watch snake charmers, acrobats and musicians in the central square of Marrakech.

First of all, Marrakech is a rather big city, and it may turn rather challenging to navigate around the city with kids.

Transportation can be made comfortable through hiring of private driver services that will ease out this activity.

Most luxurious hotels have their cars and drivers, or you can arrange a private chauffeur-driven car to explore the city as well as nearby points of interest.