Family trip from Marrakech to the desert (page 6 of 10)

I think it’s a beautiful country. And I’ll know more in November. Have a great day.

Hi Daniel! I just revisited your beautiful photos of Morocco with pleasure—looking forward to the ones from your next trip? Enjoy it! Are you going to try the direct route to Ouarzazate? Have a great day!

Nope, Roselyne, not Paris to Ouarzazate for me. I'm leaving from Nantes. It's closer. Have a great day.

And you, Roselyne, have you tried this new route?

Oh no, unfortunately! I just saw that my reply to Daniel didn’t go through. For me, it’d be doable—it’s only 200 km... I really hope to try it one day, but for now, no trips planned :/... and you?

Nothing planned for late 2019 yet. Still nothing decided for 2020 either, but we’ll think about it. Have a great Sunday.

2020!!! We've never been this close...

Hi Trostang, I saw your family trip post and it really interested me. I’m also planning to travel with my kids and grandkids for the 2020 All Saints' holidays, starting around October 17th for about 12 days. I know Morocco a little—I’ve been there 7 or 8 times—and I was thinking of doing a route like Marrakech, Tafraoute, Icht, Zagora, Mhamid, Ait Benhaddou, Telouet, and back to Marrakech. I noticed you chose the Todra Gorge and Merzouga instead... can you tell me why? Does it seem like a better option to you? What do you think of my itinerary? Thanks!

Hi, If I had chosen this itinerary, it’s mainly because the youngest ones wanted to go to the desert. Personally, I prefer Merzouga to Zagora... In Zagora, I feel like you’re harassed way too often... And I’d rather my grandkids didn’t have to deal with that... Otherwise, your route is great too. It really depends on what you’ve already seen in Morocco, each of you.

Actually, it's the grandparents who know Morocco a bit and want to introduce the younger ones to the landscapes, markets, people, desert, and food 😊😊, and I'm looking for the best route over 12 days. That's why I'm asking for advice because I'm torn between my current route and the one toward the gorges and Merzouga... If anyone has already done this with little ones (6 and 4 years old) and adults (35-38 years old), and could maybe inspire me with a route and accommodations, I'd really appreciate it, thanks

The kids really loved the donkey ride in the Skoura palm grove and the pottery experience at the potter's workshop. For the camels, they're still young, so they'll need to ride with mom or dad.

In Morocco, the spectacle is everywhere. The kids won't get bored: the animals, the souks...

Hi there,

Are you going to try the direct route to Ouarzazate? Have a great day

Is the direct route you're talking about the one operated by RAM? Because I just compared a Paris→Marrakech flight (Transavia+TUI) with a Paris→Ouarzazate flight (RAM) for February vacation. The difference is huge, especially for a family of four.

For one person:

Ouarzazate = 308 € Marrakech = 180 €

For four of us, that’s nearly a 500 € difference... What’s the advantage of flying Paris→Ouarzazate?

Beautiful travel journal... it’s so inspiring! !

What’s the advantage of flying Paris→Ouarzazate?

Hi there,

None, really. It’s better to fly Paris–Marrakech, then Marrakech–Ouarzazate, with flights costing around 30 € on RAM.

Also, EasyJet operates flights from Paris CDG at prices well below RAM’s. It’d be worth checking out...

Personally, I’d love to visit Asian countries. But it’s so far away—you’d need to be able to leave for a bit longer.

Hello,

I’m heading to Marrakech at the end of December. I remember taking a bus that dropped me off right in front of Jemaa el-Fna square. Could you tell me where the buses are when you exit the airport and which one to take to get to the square? Thanks so much. Best regards, Davmax

Couldn't be easier... When you leave the airport, cross the area where the taxis are waiting and go a bit further—you’ll spot the bus just a few meters away...

For 30 MAD per ticket, it's worth it. And no hassle with taxis.

That’s exactly how I feel. You’re much more relaxed on the bus.

Another option is to go past the bus stop and head to the roadside to hail a taxi... It's immediately cheaper than at the airport.