Morocco is a family-centric, peaceful country with genuine warmth and love for children of all ages. It's home to cultures where large families are standard – a family of five to six children, and multi-generational homes are considered the norm. It's not unusual for people you've just met to offer kisses, hugs, and cadeaus (gifts) for your kids. Traveling with kids to Morocco can open doors to unique experiences, connecting you deeper to its people and your own family.
The Moroccan culture reveres pregnant women. Breastfeeding in public is acceptable, but take a shawl for privacy. In case of any medical requirements, pharmacies are available in most neighborhoods, and while state-run hospitals are basic, the private clinics are affordable and professionally run.
While it is a country modernizing at speed, some places lack infrastructure – expect uneven roads, basic public facilities, and hit-and-miss health and safety protocols. That said, public amenities in the new parts of cities and major airports are clean, modern, and user-friendly. King Mohammed VI recently granted large budgets for improving public gardens and children's play areas, so most neighborhoods and autoroute service stations have green spaces for your little ones to run off energy.
Traditional Moroccan cuisine is home-cooked, prepared from local seasonal ingredients and rarely spicy unless you see red harissa or chili peppers on a dish. Moroccans usually share meals from one plate or a tagine. While locals eat with their right hand, cutlery is always available. You will rarely find a kid's menu, but most restaurants have staple kid's foods such as pasta, pizza, and burgers as standard. Restaurants are child friendly and it's common for children of all ages to join for meals, including late-night dinners with their parents.
Traveling to Marrakech with kids? Bear in mind some riads in the Medina are more geared toward aesthetic and tranquility than a kid's club. It is advisable to research hotels in the Hivernage, Palmeraie and suburbs, where you will find spacious gardens and large swimming pools. These hotels are also much easier for parking and taxi drop-offs than those in the narrow streets of the Medina.
From the treasure-lined souk alleys of ancient medinas in Marrakech, Fes, Essaouira, and Rabat, to the crumbling historic kasbahs of the movie set fame in Ouarzazate, there is plenty to bring your children's imagination to life. Sand lovers will delight in the Sahara desert dunes and never-ending beaches of the Atlantic coastline. Adventurous families will enjoy mountain hikes, water sports galore, and wildlife experiences in the country's national parks. Luxury resort hotels and former palaces provide extensive kids club programs
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