Colourful souks, the aroma of exotic spices and hand-woven carpets are some of the things that spring to mind when dreaming of Morocco. We’ve picked our favourite hotels and resorts in Morocco to ensure a holiday that your family will never forget.
1/9 Targa Club Aquapark
Location
Situated in the residential area of Targa on the outskirts of Marrakech, the Targa Club Aquapark is set in five acres of gardens and olive groves.
Food and facilities
Enjoy live entertainment each evening at the Cosy Bar, grab a snack at the poolside bar in between dips and settle down for relaxed family dinners at L’Orangerie buffet restaurant. A children’s playground and water-park with several slides make this an ideal place to stay with young children.
Rooms
Calming neutral colour palettes create suites that are perfect for unwinding after the hustle and bustle of the souks or a hectic day at the water-park. Interconnecting Rooms are available with balconies and satellite televisions as standard.
Why it’s great for families
What could children love more than their very own waterpark in their back garden? With several waterslides, splash toboggans and a huge pool, parents don’t need to worry about entertaining little ones. There is also a stunning spa for adults so while the kids play, mum or dad can sneak away!
Rooms are available from £48 per night. Book now at Hotels Altlas
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2/9 Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences
Location
Conveniently attached to the cosmopolitan Tanger City Mall, the Hilton Tanger is just 15 kilometres from the airport and within walking distance from the sandy Tanger Playa with its restaurants and cafes.
Food and facilities
There are four dining options for guests, from the laid-back Kasbar lounge to the La Terrasse rooftop pool bar as well as a gourmet restaurant with panoramic city views. The swimming pool offers stunning views high above the city and there is a fitness centre for the more active traveller.
Rooms
Guest Rooms feature a 40-inch HDTV, air conditioning and a sumptuous Serenity king bed. Wifi is included in each room and bathrooms have a walk-in shower and bathtub. Upgrades include access to the Executive Lounge and rollaway beds for extra guests.
Why it’s great for families
The Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel and Residences offer extra touches to make staying with children a convenient and comfortable experience. High chairs and cribs will be put up for you on arrival, babysitting can be arranged and children’s menus are found in the dining areas.
Rooms are available from £116. Book now at Hilton
3/9 Iberostar Club Palmeraie Marrakech
Location
With the Atlas mountain range as a backdrop, the Iberostar Club Palmeraie Marrakech is just 15 minutes away from the city centre and under half an hour’s drive from the airport.
Food and facilities
A family friendly buffet, a traditional Moroccan restaurant and an American diner-style food truck are some of the dining options available to guests. With round-the-clock meals and snacks, food is at the heart of the holiday at the Iberostar. An Arab style hammam spa, top quality golf courses and a swimming pool with children’s splash park are some of the entertainment options on offer.
Rooms
Decorated in contemporary Moroccan style, every guest room features a private terrace or balcony, perfect for a sundowner. Interconnecting family Rooms have two balconies, air conditioning and free Wifi as well as a satellite TV and minibar.
Why it’s great for families
The Iberostar’s mini-club is fantastic fun for children aged four to twelve and teenagers can hang out in their very own Teenclub. Younger guests can enjoy themed arts and crafts, comedic children’s shows, and water games, while older kids can try their hand at circus skills or play in the games room.
Rooms are available from £130. Book now at Iberostar
4/9 Best Western Odyssee Park Hotel
Location
The Best Western Odyssee Park Hotel is nestled in Agadir, a city in the foothills of the Atlas mountains. The hotel is located on the beachfront and just 100 metres from the city centre.
Food and facilities
Freshly made Moroccan pancakes and omelettes are on offer in the complimentary breakfast at the Best Western; as well as the main restaurant there is also an outdoor terrace for al fresco dining. Guests can play a game of tennis, enjoy the swimming pool or take a traditional treatment at the spa – that is, if they can drag themselves away from the nearby sun-loungers on the beach!
Rooms
The simple and comfortable Rooms feature a subtle Moroccan colour palette and a balcony or terrace. The Rooms overlook an open atrium in traditional Moroccan style and all have tea and coffee making facilities and beach towels for guests’ convenience.
Why it’s great for families
The proximity to the coast and the complimentary beach towels take the hassle out of a trip to the beach, which is just a few minutes’ walk away. This hotel is also budget-friendly, so families can worry less about their wallets and say yes to more ice cream!
Rooms are available from £44. Book now at Best Western
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5/9 Four Seasons Casablanca
Location
The Four Seasons Casablanca is situated on the beachfront in Agadir, Morocco’s largest city, a quick ten minute drive from the centre and business district.
Food and facilities
Guests are spoilt with five dining options at the Four Seasons. Choose from afternoon tea and Moroccan pastries at the Lobby Lounge, tuck into an al fresco lunch at the poolside terrace or enjoy a leisurely dinner at Bleu brasserie. Visitors can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a sun deck with private cabanas, a state-of-the-art gym or yoga classes.
Rooms
The Rooms at the Four Seasons enjoy garden or sea views and the bathRooms are fitted with deep-soak tubs and luxury Vrai by Fragronard amenities. Relax in a thick terry towelling robe and leave your shoes outside for a complimentary shoe-shine. Children can sleep on rollaway beds and parents can take advantage of the hotel’s babysitting service.
Why it’s great for families
The on-site spa offers treatments for families so that adults and children can enjoy relaxing together. The Kids for All Seasons programme ensures that kids aged four to ten will be well entertained each day, and the restaurants each have a special children’s menu.
Rooms are available from £197. Book now at Four Seasons
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6/9 Hotel Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa
Location
A short drive from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech’s souks and medinas, the Hotel Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa is just five minutes from the airport. The famous Jardin de Majorelle is also a short drive away and the hotel is ideally located for visiting the old town and newer parts of the city.
Food and facilities
From French cuisine to Chinese dim sum, the Sofitel caters for international guests as well as offering fine local fare. Enjoy views of the mountains from Le Jardin restaurant or relax with pastries in the pool lounge. There are several swimming pools including a stunning infinity-style pool that is ideal for cooling off after a day in the marketplace.
Rooms
Reflecting the hotel’s location between the old and new towns, there are two styles of Rooms for guests to choose from. The Imperial side channels old-world Moroccan charm while the Palais section houses sleek and contemporary Rooms with ornate silver decor, marble bathRooms and Bose sound systems. Rooms feature balconies or terraces, satellite TV and minibars as well as complimentary Wifi.
Why it’s great for families
The surrounding gardens of the Sofitel and its proximity to the centre of Marrakech make it a great base for families with children. The variety of dining options mean there is something to suit even the fussiest of tastes, and the comfortable Rooms are ideal for days relaxing with a DVD or chilling by the pool.
Rooms are available from £150. Book now at Accorhotels
7/9 Hotel Iberostar Founty Beach
Location
Situated on the seafront in Agadir, the Iberostar Founty Beach is just steps away from a sandy, family-friendly beach and 28 kilometres from the airport.
Food and facilities
Choose from bed and breakfast, half board or all inclusive at the Iberostar. Enjoy a huge variety of hot and cold food and freshly baked pastries at the breakfast buffet; top up at lunch with views of the beach and enjoy Moroccan and international cuisine at dinner, with premium drinks and themed dinners available. Guests can relax in the piano bar, enjoy a treatment in the spa or work out in the fitness centre while kids make new friends in the kids’ club.
Rooms
The spacious, light and airy Rooms have interconnecting doors for maximum space and privacy. Family interconnecting Rooms have two terraces, multiple televisions and an en-suite bathroom with free Wifi.
Why it’s great for families
The Iberostar children’s facilities are second to none. Kids aged four to seventeen have their own dedicated kids’ clubs, with supervised arts and crafts, games and shows. The huge swimming pool and beachfront Location ensure that boredom is not an option during your Agadir holiday!
Rooms are available from £120. Book now at Iberostar
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8/9 Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort
Location
The Sofitel Agadir is situated on a private golden sandy beach around half an hour’s drive from the airport.
Food and facilities
Choose from casual dining with plates of tapas in the La Nasse lounge bar or enjoy contemporary fusion cuisine at the So Good boutique restaurant. An indoor swimming pool offers ocean views, and a Thalasso spa is sure to help you unwind.
Rooms
Dressed in warm hues, the Rooms feature Moroccan designs, handmade decor and carved lamps. Luxury welcome amenities, free Wifi and rollaway children’s beds ensure that guests have a comfortable and convenient stay.
Why it’s great for families
The top quality service and convenient Location of the Sofitel makes for an ideal base for a family holiday. The concierge can help families arrange days out and tailor-make trips to Agadir and beyond.
Rooms are available from £90. Book now at Accorhotels
9/9 Movenpick Hotel & Casino
Location
Situated on a golden beach and overlooking both the city of Tangier and the Detroit of Gibraltar, the Mӧvenpick is ideally located for a relaxing and cultural holiday with children.
Food and facilities
Choose from family friendly buffet food at “Le Paradisier”, dine al fresco on the summer terrace or enjoy a hearty tagine in the Moroccan restaurant of Layali.
Rooms
All Rooms feature a terrace or balcony along with free Wifi, a minibar and safe and air conditioning. Many of the Rooms also have ocean views. Connecting Rooms for families and suites with extra living space are also available.
Why it’s great for families
A large outdoor pool and manicured gardens are ideal for children to enjoy, while the multiple dining options ensure that there will be something to keep everyone happy at mealtimes. The city of Tangier is a fantastic cultural destination for an education holiday with children.