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What to do on your last day in Marrakech while you wait for your flight
On your last day in Marrakech, between a morning check-out and an evening flight, you usually lose the day with your suitcases on your arm. Riad Vendôme & Spa (Dar El Bacha) keeps your luggage, takes you in quietly for the pool, the spa, a cooking class or lunch, and books your taxi to the airport (about 20 minutes by road), set to the time of your flight: no risk of missing it. Day pass from €38 per person, open to visitors who are not sleeping at the riad. Personal WhatsApp reply in under 10 minutes for 90% of requests.
Book the spa today: in the morning (10 am (10:00), 11 am (11:00)), in the afternoon (2 pm (14:00), 3 pm (15:00)), in the late afternoon (4 pm (16:00), 5 pm (17:00)) or in the early evening (6 pm (18:00), 7 pm (19:00)), with one hour's notice. The spa is open every day from 9 am (09:00) to 9 pm (21:00), weekends included (hours adapted during Ramadan: ask us on WhatsApp for the slots of the day). See the spa today in Marrakech.
The problem with the last day
Check-out at midday, a flight at 19:00 or 22:00: seven to ten hours to fill, suitcases to carry, the heat, and the wish to end the stay as something other than a wander through the souks loaded like a mule. And above all: the fear of missing the plane stops you starting anything at all, so you do nothing. It is the worst used moment of most stays, when with a taxi booked in advance and an airport 20 minutes away it can become the most pleasant and the most restful.
The riad as a base camp until you leave
- Your luggage is kept safely at the riad after check-out, until it is time to go.
- You enjoy the riad in peace: the courtyard pool, the 250 m² rooftop, the private spa (hammam, scrub, massages, jacuzzi at 36°C), a Moroccan lunch.
- We book your taxi or private transfer to the airport (from €15, about 20 minutes by road) at the time that matches your flight, and we keep the time for you: you enjoy the day without watching your watch, the departure is set in advance. Somebody is at the riad 24 hours a day.
- You did not sleep here? It makes no difference: the day pass, the spa and the cooking class are open to outside visitors, on reservation, payment in cash on site.
Three formulas depending on the time of your flight
| Your flight | Suggested formula | From |
|---|---|---|
| Early afternoon | Morning by the pool, jacuzzi and an early lunch (day pass). Book on WhatsApp | €38/pers |
| In the evening | Cooking class with Chef Naima at 11:00 (3 hours, lunch of your own dishes), then the pool in the afternoon. Book on WhatsApp | €48/pers |
| Late evening or night | Full day pass plus hammam, scrub and massage at the end of the day, to board relaxed. Book on WhatsApp | €38 + €49/pers |
Prices updated in October 2026. Low-season rates, conditions apply. Please enquire.
Options: spa package €49 / €54 (with the pool) / €58 (with pool and jacuzzi) / €75 Prestige, Day Pass Prestige €75 (spa, pool, jacuzzi and lunch), jacuzzi session €14 per session for 2 guests or €20 for 4 guests, for guests staying at the riad, duo massage €42 per person. Exact rate according to your dates and the number of people: Personal WhatsApp reply in under 10 minutes for 90% of requests.
Your last day, hour by hour (flight at 20:00)
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Check-out, luggage left with the riad |
| 10:30 | Pool and rooftop, mint tea |
| 11:00 | Cooking class with Chef Naima (or hammam and massage) |
| 13:30 | Lunch of your own dishes in the patio (included in the class) |
| 15:00 | Pool, jacuzzi, a nap in the shade of the patio |
| 17:00 | Hammam shower, time to change, last purchases in the souks |
| 17:45 | Taxi booked by the riad, 20 minutes by road |
| 18:15 | Check-in at the airport, rested and already nostalgic |
Adapt the times to your flight: we set everything on WhatsApp.
And on arrival? Your luggage while you wait for your accommodation
You land in the morning and your riad, hotel or rental only takes you in mid afternoon? The answer is the same: a day pass at Riad Vendôme, luggage kept safely while you enjoy the pool, lunch or a first hammam that wipes out the flight. You go on to your accommodation rested, at check-in time. From €38 per person. Ask on WhatsApp
Day use, layovers, mishaps: the other cases where the riad is a refuge
- Day use: fancy a day of pool, jacuzzi and lunch in the middle of a stay somewhere else? The day pass is our by-the-day formula, from the morning to the end of the afternoon, in the medina 7 minutes from Jemaa El-Fna.
- Long layover: 8 hours of layover in Marrakech is enough for a round trip to the riad (20 minutes by road each way), a hammam and a proper lunch, which beats a day in a terminal.
- Delayed flight: tell us on WhatsApp, you stay by the pool and we push the taxi back. That is the advantage of a single contact reachable 24 hours a day.
- Cancelled flight: the airline leaves you stranded the same evening? Subject to availability, a room takes you in for the night (from €70), night check-in is possible on direct booking, somebody is at the riad 24 hours a day, your luggage is kept and the transfer back to the airport is booked for the next day. Ask on WhatsApp
Staying in a hotel and never seen the inside of a riad? Before your flight, read how to discover a traditional riad without staying the night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a risk of missing my flight if I stay at the riad?
No, and that is the whole point of the formula: the taxi is booked in advance and set to the time of your flight, the airport is about 20 minutes away by road, and we remind you when it is time to leave. You enjoy the riad without watching the clock.
Can I leave my suitcases at the riad after check-out?
Yes, your luggage is kept safely at the riad until you leave, while you enjoy the pool, the spa or lunch.
Where can I drop my bags in Marrakech while I wait for my accommodation?
Riad Vendôme & Spa (Dar El Bacha, medina) keeps your luggage as part of a day pass: pool, jacuzzi and lunch from €38 per person, while you wait for your check-in time.
What can I do with five or six hours before my flight?
It depends on the time: a morning by the pool and lunch, a cooking class from 11:00 to 14:00 followed by the pool, or a hammam and a massage late in the day so you board relaxed.
Can I do the cooking class on my departure day?
Yes if your flight is in the evening: the class starts at 11:00, runs for 3 hours, lunch of your own dishes is included, and the afternoon is free by the pool. Book the day before at the latest.
Can I shower and change before a night flight?
Yes: the hammam late in the day is the best shower in the world, and you change at the spa before leaving for the airport feeling fresh.
How do I get to the airport from the riad?
A private transfer booked by the riad from €15 (1 to 2 people), about 20 minutes by road; we set it to the time of your flight, by day or by night.
How much does the day pass cost?
€38 per person (pool, jacuzzi and lunch) or €75 in the Prestige version with the full spa. There is no family rate: the day pass is the same price per person. Payment in cash on site.
Do I have to be staying at the riad to use it?
No: the day pass, the spa and the cooking class are open to outside visitors on reservation, with your luggage kept during the session.
What if my flight leaves early in the morning?
Somebody is at the riad 24 hours a day: a night transfer or an early morning one is booked without difficulty (€20 for 1 to 2 people after 22:00, €25 for up to 4).
Can we come as a family on the last day?
Yes: the pool sits in the enclosed patio under the parents' supervision, lunch is quiet, and the children board the plane tired from the pool rather than from the souks.
What can I do in Marrakech during a 6 to 10 hour layover?
A round trip to the riad: 20 minutes by road each way, a hammam, a proper lunch, a swim, then back to the airport with the taxi booked for you. Allow at least 5 hours of layover to be comfortable.
Can I book in the morning for the same day?
Day pass and spa: often yes, subject to availability, ask on WhatsApp. The cooking class has to be booked the day before at the latest.
Where can I spend the afternoon when it is very hot on the last day?
In the cool of the patio: pool, jacuzzi, shaded sitting areas. Keep the medina for the end of the day, when the heat drops and the souks come back to life.
Can I buy some last souvenirs near the riad?
Yes, the entrance to the souks is a few minutes on foot and Rue Dar El Bacha is lined with concept stores and craftsmen; your purchases join your luggage kept at the riad.
My flight is delayed, what should I do?
Tell us on WhatsApp: you stay by the pool and we push the taxi back. That is the advantage of a single contact reachable 24 hours a day.
My flight is cancelled, where can I sleep tonight in Marrakech?
Write to us on WhatsApp: subject to availability, a room takes you in the same evening (from €70 a night), night check-in is possible on direct booking and somebody is at the riad 24 hours a day. Your luggage is kept and we book your transfer back for the next day.
One contact since 2011
Éric keeps your luggage, books your activities and your taxi. WhatsApp +212 600 608 608, reply in under 10 minutes for 90% of requests. To go further: day pass Marrakech, cooking class with Chef Naima, the riad spa, getting here from Jemaa El-Fna and booking a room.