Marrakech City Break: 4 Days in a Riad in the Medina
- Morocco
- 4 days / 3 nights
- 2–12 travelers
4-day trip to Marrakech with 3 nights in a riad in the Medina, breakfast, airport transfers and 24h assistance. Choose your riad, 3 or 4 nights and day trips.
Day-by-day itinerary
Morocco trip itinerary, day by day
Landing in Marrakech and a welcome at the airport. A private transfer takes you to the heart of the Medina, where you'll settle into a unique boutique riad, carefully chosen by us for its authenticity and comfort. To feel the real Morocco — and the magic of the famous Red City — you need to sleep within the walls, in a riad, not in a hotel on the outskirts. Here, everything has soul: intimate courtyards, hand-painted tiles, the scent of spices and a traditional Moroccan breakfast worth waking up for. Most flights land in the late afternoon or evening, so the first day is for arriving calmly, settling in and, if there's time, a first dinner in the Medina.
Breakfast at the riad. Today, forget the postcard tours — we don't sell sightseeing, we show you Marrakech as it really is. On the optional 5-hour guided tour (€260 per group), we take you through neighbourhoods the average tourist never finds: the hidden artisan quarter, where local craftsmen bend red-hot iron, hand-stitch babouches, paint furniture and dye cotton in impossible shades. Then the palette shifts — the painted cedar ceilings of the Bahia Palace, or the quiet green of the Menara Gardens, contrast with the energy of Jemaa el-Fna Square, in the heart of a UNESCO-listed Medina, with a stunning view of the Koutoubia at sunset. Free time to explore on your own. Overnight at the riad.
Breakfast. The day is yours — follow the rhythm of Marrakech. It's worth setting aside time for the iconic Majorelle Garden, with the famous cobalt blue created by painter Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent, or for the green retreat of Le Jardin Secret, tucked away in the Medina's alleyways. But above all, this is shopping day — lose yourselves in the souks, among lanterns, spices, rugs and leather, and haggle without shame: it's part of the ritual. In the evening, dine at one of the addresses our own Luciano keeps for special occasions — a night in Marrakech deserves to be unforgettable. If you'd rather leave the city, this is the day for a full-day trip: Essaouira, the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the Ourika Valley or Ait Ben Haddou (optional, chosen when booking).
Breakfast at the riad. Return flights usually leave in the late afternoon or evening: after check-out we ask the riad to keep your luggage, so the day is still yours. A traditional hammam or a quad ride in the Palmeraie is a good way to end (optional). If you chose 4 nights, you have one more free day before this one. Private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for your return flight. This is where the break ends — but Marrakech stays with you forever.
What's included
- 3 nights (or 4, your choice) in a riad in the heart of the Marrakech Medina
- Daily Moroccan breakfast at the riad
- Airport welcome and return transfers
- 24-hour local assistance
What's not included
- International flights to Marrakech
- 5-hour guided tour (optional: €260 per group)
- Day trips (optional, chosen when booking)
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tourist tax of €2 to €2.50, depending on the riad's category
- Anything not explicitly listed as included
A Marrakech city break from Lisbon, Porto or Faro
Morocco is right next door: there are direct flights to Marrakech from Lisbon (about an hour and a half), Porto (about two hours) and Faro. You only book the flight; the airport welcome, transfers, accommodation and local support are on us. From Lisbon there are direct flights all year; from Porto and Faro the schedules change with the season (Faro only has direct flights from spring to autumn), so from there we recommend 4 nights. It is perfect for a long weekend, a romantic getaway or a short trip with friends.Sleeping in a riad
The heart of this trip is your riad. We choose boutique riads in the heart of the Medina: restored old mansions with intimate courtyards, hand-painted tiles and often a hammam and a roof terrace overlooking the city. No chain hotel can recreate that atmosphere. Every morning starts with a traditional Moroccan breakfast, and when booking you can choose a Superior riad (+€35 per person) or a Superior Luxury riad (+€125 per person), for 3 or 4 nights.What to see on a 4-day Marrakech city break
This itinerary combines the essentials and the hidden corners: Jemaa el-Fna square and sunset over the Koutoubia Mosque, in a Medina listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the painted cedar ceilings of Bahia Palace; the cobalt blue of the Majorelle Garden, restored by Yves Saint Laurent; the calm of Le Jardin Secret; and hidden workshops where craftsmen still forge iron, stitch babouches and dye cotton by hand. And, of course, shopping in the souks, where haggling is part of the ritual.Price and what is included
From €175 per person (Standard riad, 3 nights, double room): daily Moroccan breakfast, airport welcome, return transfers and 24-hour local assistance. When booking you can add the 5-hour guided tour with an official guide (€260 per group) and day trips to Essaouira, Ouzoud, Ourika or Ait Ben Haddou. Flights, main meals and the tourist tax (€2 to €2.50 per night) are not included.When to go
Spring and autumn are the best times, when you can explore the Red City on foot without the July and August heat. A riad is not a 200-room hotel, so each departure has limited places. Got more days? Add the Sahara with our Marrakech desert tour to Merzouga.Frequently asked questions
Morocco trip: frequently asked questions
No. This break includes riad accommodation, breakfast, transfers and local assistance; flights are booked separately. There are direct flights to Marrakech from London (around 3.5 hours), Manchester, Bristol and many other European airports. Send us your flight times and we'll arrange your airport welcome.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the best times, with warm, pleasant days for exploring the Medina on foot. In July and August temperatures often exceed 40 °C, while winter days are mild but nights are cold.
Marrakech is generally a safe and very popular destination. As in any busy tourist city, watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas, politely decline unofficial "guides" offering their services in the street and always agree prices beforehand. You have 24-hour local assistance throughout your trip. Check your government's travel advice before you go.
A riad is a traditional Moroccan house built around an interior courtyard, often with a garden or fountain. Staying in a riad inside the Medina means you can walk to the souks, Jemaa el-Fna Square and the main sights, in an intimate, authentic setting no chain hotel can match.
Four days is enough to see the highlights: the Medina and souks, Jemaa el-Fna Square, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Majorelle Garden, Le Jardin Secret and the Menara Gardens. The 5-hour guided tour is optional (€260 per group), and the free day lets you explore at your own pace or take a day trip.
UK, EU, US and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. You need a valid passport, ideally with at least 6 months' validity on the date of travel. Always check the latest entry requirements for your nationality.
Yes. When booking, choose a Standard riad (included), a Superior riad (+€35 per person) or a Superior Luxury riad (+€125 per person) for 3 nights. For 4 nights: Standard +€30, Superior +€76 and Superior Luxury +€200 per person.
Yes. Choose 3 or 4 nights when booking. The extra night starts at €30 per person (Standard riad).
No. Marrakech is inland, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. The nearest beach is in Essaouira, on the Atlantic coast, about 3 hours' drive away — a full-day trip you can add when booking (€25 per person).
Terms and conditions
Base price: Standard riad, 3 nights, double room.
Superior riad (3 nights): +€35 per person
Superior Luxury riad (3 nights): +€125 per person
4 nights: Standard +€30, Superior +€76, Superior Luxury +€200 per person
5-hour guided tour: €260 per group
- Adult price
- 175€
- Single supplement
- +110€
- Book for
- 50€ per person
Optional extras
- Standard riad · 3 nightsIncluded
- Superior riad · 3 nights+35€ per person
Single supplement +35€
- Superior Luxury riad · 3 nights+125€ per person
Single supplement +130€
- Standard riad · 4 nights+30€ per person
Single supplement +35€
- Superior riad · 4 nights+76€ per person
Single supplement +84€
- Superior Luxury riad · 4 nights+200€ per person
Single supplement +205€
- Marrakech guided tour with an official guide (5 hours)+260€
- Essaouira day trip+25€ per person
Child price 12,5€
- Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip+25€ per person
Child price 12,5€
- Ourika Valley day trip+25€ per person
Child price 12,5€
- Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate day trip+38€ per person
Child price 19€
- Quad biking in the Palmeraie with Berber tea (half day)+35€ per person
Child price 17,5€
- Traditional hammam (2–3 hours)+35€ per person
Child price 17,5€
- Buggy ride in the Palmeraie (half day)+97€ per person
Child price 48,5€
- Sunrise hot-air balloon with breakfast+167€ per person
Child price 83,5€
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