Easter in Morocco
How to Plan the Perfect Easter in Morocco tour for Your Family
An Easter holiday in Morocco is the perfect way to enjoy spring sunshine, warm hospitality, and breathtaking landscapes without long flights or time-zone changes. Families love Morocco for its safety, friendly atmosphere, and incredible mix of culture, adventure, and relaxation. With pleasant weather and clear skies, Easter in Morocco is an ideal time to explore majestic mountains, ancient kasbahs, and the golden dunes of the Sahara.
Below is a complete guide to planning the perfect Easter getaway, including suggested routes, family-friendly stays, and unforgettable experiences across Morocco.
Start Your Easter Adventure in Marrakech
Marrakech is a wonderful base for families beginning their Easter vacation. This vibrant city blends tradition and modern life, offering endless sights, lively souks, and unique experiences for all ages.
Wandering through the maze-like markets is a highlight. You’ll find handmade carpets, spices, lanterns, woodwork, perfumes, and jewelry. Children love watching artisans weave, carve, dye leather, hammer metal, and create beautiful crafts right in front of you. Outside the souks, climb the fortified city walls, visit ancient palaces and tombs, and explore the enchanting Majorelle Gardens created by French painter Jacques Majorelle.
A horse-drawn carriage (caleche) ride around the city is a fun way to see Marrakech’s main districts while resting little feet.
Explore the Atlas Mountains: A Family-Friendly Escape
Just outside Marrakech, the serene Palmeraie provides a carpet of palm trees, while the snow-topped Atlas Mountains rise majestically in the distance. The mountains are close enough for a day trip, but families often prefer staying overnight to enjoy Berber hospitality, stunning views, and peaceful surroundings.
The famous Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass leads toward Ouarzazate and reveals dramatic gorges, lush valleys, fortified villages, and stretches of ancient caravan routes. This region includes the spectacular Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, a must-see during your Easter holiday.
Two excellent places to spend the night are:
- Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar featured in many films
- Skoura Oasis, a palm-filled haven at the edge of the desert
Both destinations offer charming kasbah hotels, peaceful settings, and unforgettable mountain sunsets.
Easter in Morocco: Experience Camel Trekking in Merzouga
No Easter trip to Morocco is complete without an adventure in the Sahara. Merzouga, known for its towering dunes, offers the perfect setting for families to enjoy camel rides, sandboarding, and desert camps.
Arrive in the afternoon to ride camels through the golden dunes as the sun begins to set. Your camel guides will make stops for photos, allowing you to capture the beauty of the desert from every angle.
At your desert camp, enjoy a warm Moroccan dinner, relax by the fire, and listen to traditional Berber music beneath the stars. Children especially love the drumming sessions and the feeling of being far from the noise of modern life.
The next morning, ride back to the village or return by 4×4 for added comfort.
Suggested 8-Day Easter in Morocco Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Meet your driver at Marrakech airport and transfer to your riad. Enjoy a relaxing first evening. Dinner included.
Day 2: Discover Marrakech
After breakfast, begin a full-day guided tour of Marrakech. Visit the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the Koutoubia Mosque. Enjoy lunch with views over Jemaa el-Fna. Later, explore the Majorelle Gardens and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Dinner and overnight in your riad.
Day 3: Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou before continuing through the Rose Valley to reach the Dades Gorges. Dinner and overnight in a local riad.
Day 4: Dades → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
Travel through the spectacular Todra Gorge, then continue toward Erfoud, known for fossils. Arrive in Merzouga by afternoon. Dinner and overnight in a riad.
Day 5: Explore the Merzouga Desert
Spend the morning exploring Erg Chebbi’s dunes, nomad families, and the Mifiss mines. Visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music and Berber pizza. In the afternoon, ride camels into the dunes and spend the night in a luxury desert camp. Dinner under the stars.
Day 6: Merzouga → Rissani → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
Watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, ride back to Rissani and explore its traditional market. Continue through the palm-filled Draa Valley toward Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in a riad near the Atlas Studios.
Day 7: Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Visit the Taourirt Kasbah before driving back across the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Enjoy a final evening in the city. Dinner included.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Marrakech airport for your flight home. End of your Easter holiday in Morocco.
Why Easter in Morocco Is the Perfect Time to Visit.
- Warm but comfortable temperatures
- Clear skies are ideal for outdoor activities
- No long flights or jet lag
- Family-friendly hotels and attractions
- Desert temperatures are enjoyable
- Spring landscapes are lush and colorful
