3 of the best holidays for single parents, according to the experts

Click here to download and save as a PDF

 

1. An adventurous holiday in Morocco

 

What’s the brief?

 

A single dad with two teenagers is looking to book an adventurous holiday that will allow them to connect with each other, local people and nature. They are interested in activities such as hiking, cookery classes and watersports, but also want some downtime.

 

 

Joanna Reeve, UK and Ireland general manager at Intrepid Travel, suggests:

 

Morocco is a popular choice for solo parents, many of whom tell us they feel safer and more relaxed travelling around the country with a guide. I’d recommend our Morocco Family Holiday, which is available during the February, May and October half-term breaks – the best times to travel to avoid the summer heat.

 

This trip is great for teenagers, thanks to its varied, hands-on itinerary. They will travel to the remote village of Aroumd [in the High Atlas Mountains] to experience traditional Amazigh culture by spending a night in a family-run mountain home known as a gîte, where they will share a meal with their host family and take part in bread-making.

 

There’s also time in the coastal city of Essaouira, where families can enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach and have the option to take part in waterbased activities. Accommodation-wise, families of three will be placed in a triple room, or a twin and single at no extra charge.

 

For clients interested in our camping trips, families receive two tents, also with no single supplement. What’s more, it’s worth noting to clients that children up to 17 receive a 10% discount on our Family Holiday collection.

 

Book it: Intrepid Travel’s eight-day Morocco Family Holiday starts at £625 for adults and £563 for under-17s, based on twin-share accommodation, departing February 15, 2026.
intrepidtravel.com

 

2. Nature in Tenerife