City and desertMarrakech & the Agafay Desert
- 5★ riad and a desert camp
- Flights from London Gatwick, Luton or Stansted
- All transfers, including the camp
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Marrakech Riad Break
Four nights in a riad inside the Marrakech medina, with breakfast each morning, return flights and airport transfers.
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London Gatwick, Luton or Stansted
From
£329
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Four nights in a riad inside the Marrakech medina, the old walled city. Riads are traditional houses built around a courtyard, and most in the medina are a short walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa, the souks and the Koutoubia Mosque.
The package includes return flights from the UK, a 5-star riad with breakfast each morning and return airport transfers. Marrakech Menara Airport is approx. 20 minutes from the medina, so you can be in the souks on your first afternoon.
- Duration
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotel
- 5★ riad in the medina
- Flights
- London Gatwick, Luton or Stansted
- Transfers
- Return, approx. 20 mins
- Good for
- Couples, friends, families
5★ riad in the medina
You stay in a riad inside the medina: a traditional house built around a courtyard, often with a plunge pool and a roof terrace. Riads usually have a handful of rooms, so they are quiet once you close the door. We confirm the riad with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast served daily
- Courtyard and roof terrace
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms at some riads
- Mosques within a short walk
Walking time from the riad area
- Jemaa el-Fnaaapprox. 5–15 mins
- The souksapprox. 5–15 mins
- Koutoubia Mosqueapprox. 10–20 mins
- Bahia Palaceapprox. 15–20 mins
- Jardin Majorelleapprox. 15 mins by taxi
- Marrakech Airportapprox. 20 mins by road
Times are approximate and depend on where your riad is in the medina.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from the UK, with checked baggage
- 4 nights in a 5★ riad in the medina
- Breakfast every morning
- Return airport transfers in Marrakech
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Excursions, guides and entry fees
- Meals and drinks outside your board basis
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes from London to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), then approx. 20 minutes by road to the medina.
Time difference
Morocco is usually 1 hour ahead of the UK in winter and on the same time in summer. Its clocks go back an hour during Ramadan.
Money
The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is a closed currency, so you can’t buy it in the UK. Change money or use a cash machine on arrival, and change leftover dirhams back before you fly home.
Visiting mosques
Most mosques are open only to Muslims; the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca runs guided tours for visitors. Dress modestly in the medinas, covering shoulders and knees.
Language
Arabic and Amazigh are the official languages, and French is widely spoken. English is spoken in most hotels, riads and tourist areas.
Weather
Marrakech averages 22–32°C in spring and autumn and 36°C in July and August. Winter days are mild, at around 18–20°C, with cold nights.
Day by day
Days 2 to 4 are yours to plan. These are suggestions; entry fees, guides and excursions are not included.
- Day 1
Arrive in Marrakech
Fly from the UK to Marrakech, approx. 3 hours 30 minutes. Your driver takes you to the medina, approx. 20 minutes; cars can’t reach every lane, so the last few minutes to your riad may be on foot, with help for your bags.
- Day 2
Jemaa el-Fnaa and the souks
Start at Jemaa el-Fnaa, the main square, and walk into the souks behind it. See the Koutoubia Mosque from the gardens beside it; the mosque itself is open only to Muslims.
- Day 3
Palaces and gardens
Visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs in the south of the medina, then take a taxi to the Jardin Majorelle, approx. 15 minutes by road.
- Day 4
Free day
Book a hammam or a cookery class, or take a day trip to the Atlas Mountains. We can arrange excursions on request.
- Day 5
Fly home
Breakfast at your riad, then your transfer back to Marrakech Airport for your flight to the UK.
Questions about this package
What is a riad?
A traditional Moroccan house built around a central courtyard, often with a fountain or plunge pool. Many in the medina are now small hotels with a few rooms and a roof terrace.
Can the driver take me to the door of my riad?
Not always. Many medina lanes are too narrow for cars, so your driver stops at the nearest point and you walk the last few minutes, with help for your luggage.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, every morning at your riad. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not included, so you can try the food stalls on Jemaa el-Fnaa and the restaurants in the medina.
When is the best time for a city break in Marrakech?
March to May and September to November, when daytime highs are around 22–32°C. July and August average 36°C. Winter days are mild, but nights are cold.
Which UK airports can I fly from?
This package is priced from London Gatwick, Luton or Stansted. Marrakech also has direct flights from Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and other UK airports, and the price may change.
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