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Christmas Holidays in Marrakech: Give Yourself Sunshine for the Festivities
Spending Christmas in Marrakech means swapping the cold for 20-25°C of sunshine, just 3 hours' flight from Paris. The Riad Vendôme offers family or couple stays from €90/night with breakfast, from 20 to 28 December 2026, hammam, 36°C heated jacuzzi and optional Christmas dinner with Gnaoua music.
In brief — Christmas in Marrakech
- Christmas stays at Riad Vendome start from 90 euros a night with breakfast, from 20 to 28 December 2026, in a Dar El Bacha medina riad with hammam and a 36 degree heated rooftop jacuzzi.
- Marrakech is about 3 hours flight from Paris and reaches 20 to 25 degrees by day in December, with cool nights of 8 to 12 degrees that suit the heated rooftop jacuzzi.
- On 24 December a special dinner of chicken pastilla, lamb tagine with prunes and couscous is served in the decorated patio with Gnaoua musicians, and a Christmas plus New Year desert package starts from 550 euros per person.
- Direct booking / WhatsApp: +212 600 608 608
What if this year, Christmas rhymed with sunshine, terrace and mint tea? While France disappears under grey skies, Marrakech welcomes you with 20 to 25 degrees, a clear blue sky and golden light that makes you want to photograph everything. The Riad Vendôme, nestled in the heart of the medina in Dar El Bacha, is the ideal cocoon for a Christmas holiday with family or as a couple: candlelit patio, heated rooftop jacuzzi, Moroccan breakfast in the sun and the magic of the souks steps away. From €90 per night.
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Three hours' flight and you land in another world. In December, the Red City is a delight: the souks overflow with colours and spice aromas, the Koutoubia's orange trees still bear fruit, and the evening light casts a golden glow over the medina rooftops.
The Riad Vendôme: your home for the holidays
The riad is much more than a hotel: it's an exceptional guesthouse where every detail counts. The central patio with its fountain, rooms decorated with zellige and tadelakt, the rooftop with views of the snow-capped Atlas and heated jacuzzi at 36°C — everything encourages wellbeing and letting go. Christmas mornings here have a special flavour: golden msemmen, thousand-hole crêpes, freshly squeezed orange juice, Atlas honey, homemade jams. All served in the patio in the sun while children run around the fountain.
Christmas Eve (24 December) at the riad
Christmas in Marrakech is like no other. For Christmas Eve on 24 December, we prepare a special dinner in the decorated patio: chicken pastilla, lamb tagine with prunes, fragrant couscous, oriental pastries. A group of Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed) transforms the patio into an intimate concert scene. The children are fascinated by the snake charmer and the rhythms of the percussion. It's Christmas, but Moroccan-style — warm, exotic, joyful.
A wellness Christmas: treat yourself to a gift
The Christmas holidays are the perfect time for self-care. The riad's spa offers: traditional hammam with black soap and ghassoul scrub, relaxing argan oil massage, and facial treatments. Book sessions in advance for the best slots.
Marrakech to Christmas: the unmissables
The Jardin Majorelle and its legendary blue. The Bahia Palace and its lush gardens. The Ben Youssef Medersa and its mesmerising arabesques. The souks to hunt for unique gifts — babouches, lanterns, pottery, argan oil. A Moroccan cooking class to learn tagine as a family. A horse-drawn carriage ride around the pink ramparts at sunset. And for the adventurous, a desert excursion to add some epic to your holiday.
The Christmas packages
| Package | What's included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Family | 4 days/3 nights — Family room + half board | from 90 € / night |
| Wellness | 4 days/3 nights — Half board + hammam + massage + jacuzzi | from 130 € / night |
| Adventure | 7 days/6 nights — 3 nights riad + 3-day Merzouga desert trip | from 380 € / person |
| Christmas + New Year's Eve | 10 days/9 nights — Christmas riad + New Year's Eve in the desert | from 550 € / person |
(*) Moroccan breakfast included in all packages.
Christmas at the Riad + New Year in the Desert: The Perfect Combination
Arrive on the 22nd or 23rd December, enjoy the riad and Marrakech for Christmas, then head out on the 27th to the Merzouga or Zagora desert to celebrate New Year's Eve under the stars. Return to the riad on 1 January for a restorative hammam. Two weeks of bliss, between imperial city and legendary desert.
› New Year's Eve in the desert | › New Year's Eve at the riad
Book Your Christmas Holiday
Christmas is the most popular period of the year. Book early. WhatsApp +212 600 608 608 — Eric puts together your ideal Christmas stay.
Christmas at the Riad — Day by Day
Christmas stays run from 20 to 28 December, from €90 a night. The days below are the frame; the riad stays open and flexible around them.
24 December — Christmas Eve
| 10:00 | Breakfast in the patio, morning free in the medina, 7 minutes away on foot. |
| 16:00 | Mint tea and pastries by the fire in the salon. |
| 20:30 | Christmas Eve dinner in the patio, cooked by Chef Naima. |
| 23:00 | Rooftop, mulled wine, the Koutoubia lit up over the medina. |
25 December — Christmas Day
| 10:00 | Late breakfast, no rush. |
| 12:00 | Patio pool and rooftop jacuzzi at 36°C — 18 to 25°C outside in daytime. |
| 15:00 | Hammam and massage in rotation for those who want it. |
| 20:00 | Christmas dinner on the rooftop. |
Tell us your dates, the number of guests and what you want to keep or drop — Éric adjusts the programme with you on WhatsApp +212 600 608 608, written quote within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the weather good in Marrakech at Christmas?
Yes! 20-25°C during the day, sunshine almost every day. The nights are cool (8-12°C), perfect for the heated jacuzzi on the rooftop.
Is the riad suitable for families?
Absolutely. Family rooms, a safe patio, tailored breakfasts. Activities on request: cooking class with family, pottery workshop, horse-drawn carriage ride.
Is there a Christmas dinner on 24 December?
Yes: Moroccan Christmas dinner with Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed) and entertainment. Pastilla, tagine, couscous, pastries. An additional charge or included, depending on package.
Can you combine Christmas and a desert circuit?
It works beautifully. Christmas at the riad, then the desert for New Year's Eve. Christmas + New Year's Eve desert package from €550/person.
Is Christmas in Marrakech affordable?
Very. The cost of living in Morocco is significantly lower. A boutique hotel with a spa costs less than a comparable hotel in the UK or Europe. Restaurants, souks and activities are very affordable.
How long is the flight to Marrakech from the US and Canada?
There are no non-stop flights from the United States; from New York allow about 8 to 9 hours via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc, which hubs there. From Canada, Royal Air Maroc runs a seasonal non-stop from Montreal to Casablanca, then a short connection to Marrakech. The riad is about 20 minutes from Marrakech-Menara airport, and US, Canadian and EU citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days.
Where exactly is Riad Vendome located in Marrakech?
Riad Vendome is at 217 Derb El Halfaoui, in the Dar El Bacha district of the Marrakech medina. It is a 7-minute walk from Jemaa El-Fna square, close to the Koutoubia and the souks, so you reach the main sights on foot without needing a taxi. A member of staff meets you at the nearest vehicle drop-off point on arrival.
How do I book, and how quickly do you reply?
You book directly with the riad, not through a platform. Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp at +212 600 608 608 and you receive a written quote within 24 hours. There is no automated booking engine: every stay is confirmed by a person, and the payment terms are set out in the quote you receive.
Can the whole riad be privatised, and for how many guests?
Yes, Riad Vendome can be hired exclusively. The main riad has 12 rooms and goes up to 20 rooms with our second riad 100 metres away, for exclusive hire of up to 45 guests. During an exclusive hire there are no other guests: the pool, hammam, jacuzzi and rooftop are reserved for your group alone.
What happens at the riad on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
On 24 December: breakfast in the patio, morning free in the medina 7 minutes away on foot, mint tea and pastries by the fire at 16:00, Christmas Eve dinner in the patio cooked by Chef Naima at 20:30, then the rooftop with mulled wine and the Koutoubia lit up. On 25 December: late breakfast at 10:00, patio pool and rooftop jacuzzi at 36 degrees from noon with 18 to 25 degrees outside, hammam and massage in rotation at 15:00, Christmas dinner on the rooftop at 20:00.
What is the bathroom like, and is there air conditioning and heating?
Each room has its own bathroom, most with a tadelakt shower — the polished lime plaster used in Moroccan bathrooms — and the hot and cold air conditioning works as heating in winter, when Marrakech nights drop close to 5°C in January. Towels, spa robes and a hairdryer are provided. Ask Éric on WhatsApp +212 600 608 608 for photos of the exact room before you book.
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