Camping & Glampingin Morocco

Bivouac (Wild Camping)

Setting up your own tent or sleeping under the stars in an undeveloped location. You carry your own gear and supplies, choose your own spot, and are fully self-sufficient.

Established Campsite

Organized camping grounds with marked pitches, basic facilities, and often a guardian or manager. Morocco has a network of municipal and private campsites, particularly along the major tourist routes.

• Choose established campsites or organized glamping over wild camping for safety, facilities, and social interaction for children.
• The Agafay Desert near Marrakech is ideal for a family introduction to desert camping, as it is close to medical facilities and not as extreme as the Sahara.
• Terres d'Amanar in the Atlas foothills combines glamping with a full adventure park (zip-lines, rope courses, pony rides) and is only one hour from Marrakech.
• Pack familiar snacks and foods for children. Moroccan cuisine is generally mild but tagines may be too spicy for young palates. Most camps can prepare plain options if asked.
• Carry a dedicated first aid kit for children including fever medication, oral rehydration salts, antihistamine cream for insect bites, and sun protection.
• Avoid desert camping with children under 5 during winter (too cold at night) or summer (dangerously hot). Spring and autumn are the safest seasons.
• Beach camping at places like Essaouira or Mirleft offers the easiest family camping: warm weather, swimming, and nearby town amenities.
• Pre-book glamping accommodations with real beds for younger children who may not sleep well in tents on the ground.

• Share your detailed itinerary with someone at home and check in regularly when you have cell coverage.
• Morocco is generally safe for solo camping, but avoid extremely remote areas without telling someone your plans.
• Join organized group treks for Atlas Mountain camping. The Bureau des Guides in Imlil, Marrakech, and Ouarzazate can connect you with licensed guides and other trekkers.
• For solo desert camping, always go with an organized camp or guide. The Sahara is genuinely dangerous if you get lost, as landmarks shift with the sand.
• Hostels in Marrakech, Fes, and Merzouga often organize group camping trips that are perfect for solo travelers seeking company.
• As a solo female camper, organized camps and established campsites are recommended over wild camping. Morocco is generally safe but solo women may attract unwanted attention in very remote areas.
• Carry a personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger (Garmin inReach) if camping solo in remote mountain or desert areas without cell coverage.
• Learn basic Arabic or French greetings. Even a few words dramatically change how local people interact with you and can open doors to invitations and assistance.