Week-end in Marrakech with family: a riad for petits and large

Activities familiales in Marrakech

Jardin Majorelle: children love the giant cacti, the fish and the iconic blue. Horse-drawn carriage: ramparts tour by horse-drawn carriage (1 hour, approximately €20). Jemaa El-Fna: the snake charmers, acrobats and fresh orange juice fascinate children. Parc Oasiria: water park 15 min by taxi.

Moroccan cooking class with Chef Naima: children take part and love preparing pastillas and crêpes Moroccans.

The Riad Vendôme: a family cocoon

The riad is built around a patio with pool — children play safely while you read on the loungers. The family suites accommodate 3 to 4 guests. The rooftop offers spectacular views for a quiet moment after a day of exploration.

The bests restaurants family-friendly

Nomad: panoramic terrace, children's portions. Cafe of the Spices: relaxed atmosphere, fresh juices. Al Fassia: refined Moroccan cuisine, children's menu. Or simply at the riad: Chef Naima prepares a Moroccan dinner to order (tagine, skewers, Friday couscous).

Budget week-end family

family of 4 guests, 2 nights: approximately €200-350 in a family suite (light lunches included). The activities are very affordable: horse-drawn carriage €20, Jardin Majorelle €15/adulte, free -6 ans. Book direct.

Stay more long with family?

For a stay a week with family, Eric you organise a programme complete: excursion in the Ourika Valley, day trip pool, cooking class, and free time at the riad.

Winter tip: A Marrakech family weekend in December or January pairs perfectly with a day at Oukaïmeden — Africa's highest ski resort, 75 km from Marrakech (1h30). Skiing, sledging, and donkeys in the snow while the UK is grey. Riad Vendôme organises the full day trip.

A Marrakech Family Weekend — How to Structure Three Days with Children

Three days with children in Marrakech works best when you alternate between the high-stimulation environments and the calm retreat of the property. Day 1 arrival works well if you plan a simple poolside afternoon — children settle faster after the flight when there's a pool rather than immediately jumping into the medina. The hammam on the first evening (adults only, while Naima babysits for €17) sets up a relaxed first night.

Day 2 is the active day. Oasiria water park (4 km from the property, 15 minutes by taxi) is the consistent favourite for children of all ages — 17 water slides including a wave pool and lazy river, a dedicated toddler area, and a cafe for lunch. Return by 4pm, pool time, dinner. For families with older children (8+), the Ouzoud waterfalls excursion (2.5 hours each way) offers something completely different: wild Barbary macaques that approach visitors, a spectacular sequence of falls, and a natural swimming pool at the base. Naima prepares a packed lunch for the journey.

Day 3 — morning leisure, a short medina walk with Naima (she knows which sections are pushchair-navigable and which to avoid), lunch, and afternoon departure. Éric organises the return transfer to the airport. Most families describe the three days as the right length: full without being exhausting, different without being overwhelming for younger children.

The Riad Vendôme is classified by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.