Kik Plateau Family Day Hike
A spectacular family day on the Kik Plateau — an open, flower-strewn tableland facing the full Toubkal massif — with gentle ridge walking, shepherd encounters and a picnic lunch, all without a single steep climb. Suitable for children aged 6 and over.
Duration: 1 Day · Difficulty: Easy–Moderate · Max altitude: 2,000 m · Distance: 9 km · Group size: 2–12 · From: €65 per person
Highlights
- Full panorama of the snow-capped Toubkal massif
- Gentle open-plateau walking with no steep climbs
- Spring wildflowers and grazing flocks
- Picnic lunch with a shepherd family
- Optional Asni souk stop on the return
Itinerary
Day 1 — Kik Plateau ridge loop
Depart Marrakech at 8:30 AM and drive via Asni to the quiet edge of the Kik Plateau (1,600 m). Walk the open ridge toward the high point (2,000 m), with the entire Toubkal massif laid out across the valley — children love the sense of space and the grazing flocks. Stop for a picnic lunch with a shepherd family, then complete the loop and return via the Moulay Brahim gorge, reaching Marrakech by 6:30 PM.
Marrakech (466 m) → Marrakech (466 m) · 4–5 hrs walking + 1.5 hrs driving · 9 km · gain +400 m · Meals: Plateau picnic lunch · Sleep: Return to Marrakech by evening
What’s included
- Certified family guide
- Plateau picnic lunch
- Bottled water and mint tea
- Private transfer Marrakech ↔ Kik Plateau
- First aid kit
Why choose this trek
The Kik Plateau is the easiest place near Marrakech to feel completely surrounded by big mountains. The walking is on open ground with constant views — perfect for families who want scenery and space without a hard ascent.
Fitness & preparation
Easy to moderate — 4–5 hours of gentle open-ground walking with one gradual climb. Suitable for ages 6+; the ground is even but high and exposed.
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