Private riad dinner
Dinner in the courtyard or on the roof of a riad, with a traditional Moroccan menu served privately for your group.
About Marrakech
Marrakech at a glance.
Marrakech was founded in the 11th century and has been the capital of several Moroccan dynasties. Its walled medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a network of narrow streets, souks and workshops. Jemaa el-Fna square lies at its centre, and the 12th-century Koutoubia minaret rises above the rooftops.
Beyond the walls, the districts of Gueliz and Hivernage are modern, with wide avenues, cafes, galleries and shops. Gardens such as Majorelle and Menara, palaces such as Bahia, and the Saadian Tombs can all be visited within a few days. Many travellers stay in a riad, a traditional house built around a central courtyard.
Our team is based in Marrakech and arranges visits, guides, transfers and accommodation directly. The Atlas Mountains, the Ourika Valley and the Agafay desert are all within reach on a day trip.
- Best time
- March to May, September to November
- Climate
- Hot summers, mild winters
- Getting there
- Marrakech Menara Airport, with direct flights from many European cities
- Nearby
- Agafay desert, Ourika Valley, Essaouira, Atlas Mountains
For nearly a thousand years, Marrakech has been a meeting point for traders from the Sahara, the Atlas and the Atlantic coast.
What to see
Main sights in Marrakech.
Jemaa el-Fna
The main square of the old city. Market stalls fill it by day, and food stalls and performers take over in the evening.
Koutoubia Mosque
A 12th-century mosque whose 77-metre minaret is the best-known landmark of the city and can be seen from much of the medina.
Majorelle Garden
Created by the painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Known for its blue buildings and plants from many countries.
Bahia Palace
A 19th-century palace with painted cedar ceilings, zellige tilework and a series of courtyards and gardens.
Saadian Tombs
A royal burial ground from the 16th century, with carved cedar and finely decorated tilework. It was rediscovered in 1917.
The souks
The covered markets north of Jemaa el-Fna, organised by trade: leather, metalwork, textiles, spices and ceramics.
Experiences
Experiences we can arrange.
These are examples. Each programme is adapted to the group, the season and the budget.
Agafay desert evening
A short drive from the city, the stony Agafay desert has camel rides at sunset and dinner in a camp, with the Atlas Mountains in the distance.
The medina with a private guide
A walking visit of the souks, workshops and historic sites with a local guide, with time for tastings and craft demonstrations.
Hammam and spa
A traditional hammam with a black soap scrub and massage, booked privately at a riad or spa.