Family Travel in Morocco

If you have children, chances are you would like to be well educated, not only books but also experiences. Traveling with your children is a way for them to become upstanding citizens of the world. Visiting new places, eating new foods, learning new cultures and meeting new people allow their children to develop in a way that would not otherwise in a classroom.

However, as anyone with a family knows the journey is not always easy with children. However, it is a rewarding experience, so do not let that small inconvenience Morocco from enjoying holidays with family.

Morocco is very kid-friendly, like most Arab cultures. Arab countries attach great value to their children and appreciate the value of other cultures in children. In fact, family travelers in Morocco often notice that are covered mostly by Moroccans and treated well when they bring their children.

If you want to explore Morocco with your family, here are some tips to help you along the way:

1. Plan your route based on the ages of your children and what they like. Hiking, climbing, rafting, camel rides and 4x4 are available in Morocco, but not all are suitable for children of different ages. Discuss ages and preferences of your child with your guide to creating the best trip for the whole family.

2. No matter where in the world you are traveling, safety is always a concern. In Morocco, children should not be left to roam the streets without adult supervision, regardless of age. Young children should be in a stroller or holding hands at all times. Cities can be very busy, and it is possible that you could be separated from their children in busy cities like Marrakech and Fez. Make sure your child has a card in a pocket or put your clothes indicating who they are, where they are staying and how they can be contacted.

3. As your children grow up and enter their teenage years, may file a complaint with the prospect of spending time with Mom and Dad on vacation. Morocco is probably unlike anything your teenager is used to at home, and she may lack the enthusiasm he hoped to promote. If your children are less excited about a trip to Morocco, to engage in planning these suggestions:

Find a recipe for a common local Moroccan food like couscous. Let your child help you prepare before leaving home.

Learn more about the country next to read about local history and people. Some titles that explore the culture includes Racism explained to my daughter Tahar Ben Jelloun and Tales of a Harem Girlhood by Fatima Mernissi.

Search Search movies with a passion for the landscape, the food and the people who gather in Morocco to their children. One that is particularly good is a documentary and an interactive overview created by PBS on the Middle East and North Africa. See website for PBS in Global Connections for more information.