Morocco probably isn’t the first place you think of when it comes to surfing but there are loads of places to get your feet wet and try surfing the waves of the Atlantic coastline. With 1835 kilometers of coast, there are surf waves for everyone here, and even better, lots of perfect waves for kids. Here is our guide to surfing in Morocco with kids. From Essaouira to Taghazout to Mirleft, you will find surf spots throughout the length on Morocco. Our favourite was surfing in Mirleft, with the empty beaches and kid friendly waves. Getting to the surf spots The coastline of Morocco is fantastic ..read more

I think for the majority of families, one of the major concerns when travelling somewhere ‘different’ is thinking what you will feed the kids. We have one kid who loves pretty much all the food (except avocado), and gets real pleasure from trying new, exotic flavours. And then we have Beau, who is a big fan of chips, and crisps, and generally brown things (although broccoli is always a hit). She is also one of those kids that isn’t hungry until she is starving, just to add a little challenge to our food tour of Morocco, we threw in Ramadan! Let me take you on a tour of Moroccan food for famili ..read more

We have both travelled to Morocco before, pre kids and had quite different experiences. Whilst Jak loved everything about Morocco, especially Essaouira, I had quite mixed feelings about Visiting Essaouira with kids. After hearing lots of positive reviews and feedback from families about Morocco, plus needing to leave the Schengen zone for 90 days, we decided to head to Morocco and give it another chance, as a family. From busy medinas, the High Atlas Mountains to sand dunes and beaches, Morocco has it all. Top tips for a family trip to Essaouira Essaouira is also known as the windy city. Just ..read more

Visiting the Atlas Mountains in 2024 Just a stone’s throw away from Marrakech, The Atlas Mountains offer trails for all levels of hikers. From the snow-capped Toubkal (Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa; standing at an impressive 4,167m tall) to a village tour, there is something for all levels and abilities. The drive would usually take around 1h 30min drive from Marrakech, however the earthquake in Morocco 2023 caused significant damage to the mountain roads which are still undergoing repairs. Trekking in Imlil with kids is a great way to escape the madness of the medinas of M ..read more

Although Morocco’s capital is often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbour Casablanca or it’s more boisterous cousin Marrakech, Rabat has charmed us. Admittedly, we chose Rabat because it was the cheapest flight from Spain but we reckon we can convince you to visit Rabat with kids as it makes for a fantastic stop on any Moroccan itinerary. This city surprised us! It has a very European feel to it and is surprisingly calm and quiet, a huge bonus when visiting the medina. Another bonus is the access to the beach! Why is Rabat worth visiting? Rabat, Morocco’s capital, offers a refreshi ..read more

Travel in Morocco with kids Most travellers to Morocco experience no problems whatsoever. If you’ve travelled a fair bit as a family to Asia or Africa, you won’t find travelling Morocco with kids a problem at all. If travelling is new, starting with the cities of Rabat and Casablanca will be a gentle introduction to international travel with kids. Moroccans are very welcoming and their hospitality is very famous. We have met some incredible people and kindness seems to be the norm! Street Safety in Morocco Crime Some tourists report being hassled by touts and there have been pick poc ..read more

Have you heard of The Valley of the Kings? If not, you must have heard of Tutankhamun! Probably the most famous Egyptian Pharoah.  The Valley of the Kings is one if not the most famous archaeological sites. It is one of the most significant and well-known burial grounds in ancient Egyptian history. The site served as the final resting place for many pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom period, which lasted from around 1550 BCE to 1077 BCE.  The Valley of the Kings was chosen as a burial site for its strategic location, hidden within the cliffs of the Valley of the Kings, p ..read more

Yes the temples and historical wonders are amazing, but if you are visiting Luxor with kids you are going to want to have some alternative activities in your itinerary to keep everyone happy. Welcome to Luxor! Luxor, almost 700kms from Cairo sits in upper Egypt (this confused us for a while but think of up river!). It’s a city straddling the banks of the Nile River and is possibly your best chance to living out any Indiana Jones fantasy’s you may have. This open-air museum is teeming with ancient wonders and at times it can feel like you are going to trip over some undiscovered. Once known as ..read more

We all know about the pyramids of Egypt, but when our kids decide to ask us all questions, we thought we would give you a head start with all the answers to your kids questions in our Great Pyramids of Egypt Facts. But there is so much more to Egypt than just the pyramids. Check out our guide to Cairo here. How To Deal With The sellers At The Pyramids As we passed the Great Pyramid Complex ticket office, we experienced for the first time the relentless vendors stationed at many of the key historic sites within the country. Egyptian salespeople are notorious for their aggressive and bold tactic ..read more

Welcome to Luxor, Egypt – where history isn’t just studied, it’s lived and breathed. With the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, all within arm’s reach; Luxor isn’t just a city, it’s an open-air museum. When my family and I visited Luxor, we were blown away by the sheer magnitude of ancient wonders. With every step, we felt like time travelers/Indiana Jones (I genuinely thought I probably would discover something new), immersing ourselves in the stories etched in stone.  Luxor surprised us.  We knew the history was going to be amazing but we were surprised with how muc ..read more