Things to Do in Marrakech: Complete Guide 2026

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Activities at Riad Vendôme

Moroccan cooking class — Learn the tagine with Chef Naima. Market shopping + cooking + rooftop tasting. From €48/person. Learn more.

Hammam & Massage — Private oriental hammam, black soap scrub, massage argan. From €48. See the treatments.

Cuisine + Spa — Perfect half-day trip: cooking class morning + spa afternoon. €83/person. Programme.

Sport & Aventure

Golf — 11 courses (Royal Golf, Amelkis, Samanah…). Packages riad + green fees from €275. Golf stay.

Quad & Buggy in the desert Agafay — 2 to 3 hours, lunar landscapes. €40-70/person.

Hot air balloon flight — Fly over the Palmeraie at sunrise. €150-200/person.

Zipline at Terres d'Amanar — Course accrobranche valley Ourika. €30-50.

Karting — Circuit pro to 20 min.

Paintball — Outdoor field, ideal groups and team building.

Discovery & Culture

Medina visit — Souks, Jemaa El-Fna, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs. All on foot from the riad.

Ride on camelback — Palmeraie or desert Agafay at sunset. €25-40.

Excursions

Ourika, Essaouira, Ouzoud, Agafay, Oukaimeden. All our excursions.

Eric organises everything: +212 600 608 608

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Top 10 Things to Do in Marrakech — Eric's Picks

After more than 15 years in Marrakech, here are the experiences Eric recommends to every guest:

1. Traditional hammam — the essential Marrakech experience. At Riad Vendôme, from €25/person in a private setting. 2. Jemaa El-Fna at sunset — the world's greatest open-air theatre: musicians, storytellers, food stalls, snake charmers. 10 minutes walk from the riad. 3. Moroccan cooking class — learn to cook tagine and couscous with Chef Naima, from €28/person. 4. The souks — 3-4 hours exploring spice markets, leather tanneries, artisan workshops. Best with a guide (from €13/person). 5. Aït Benhaddou — UNESCO ksar, 2.5h from Marrakech, backdrop to Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

6. Quad biking in the Agafay desert — 30 minutes from the medina, lunar landscape, from €40/person. 7. Koutoubia Mosque & Majorelle Garden — the two iconic Marrakech landmarks, both free or low-cost. 8. Sahara desert circuit — 3-5 days, Merzouga dunes, camel trek, luxury bivouac. The standout memory of any Morocco trip. 9. Rooftop dinner — dozens of medina rooftops with panoramic views and tagines under the stars. 10. Day trip to Essaouira — the Atlantic blue-and-white port city, 3h from Marrakech, famous for wind, fresh fish and the film Othello.

Events annuels in Marrakech

Marrakech welcomes of the events magamers all year round. En January, the Marathon International of Marrakech attracts thousands of runners under the winter sun. End of November, the Festival International of the Film transforme the place Jemaa El-Fna en cinema open-air. En December, experience a Christmas in the sun or a New Year's Eve of the Nouvel An unforgettable on our rooftop.

Do It All: Our All-Inclusive Activities Package

If you want to experience the essentials of Marrakech without planning each activity separately, Riad Vendôme offers a 4-Day All-Inclusive Activities Package that bundles the most popular experiences mentioned on this page into one fixed-price booking. Perfect for first-time visitors and couples who want a worry-free Marrakech stay.

Group rates available: 4 guests €495/person, 6+ guests €450/person. For full riad private hire (10-15 guests), request a custom quote on WhatsApp. Book direct with the owner.

Book the Activities Package: +212 600 608 608

(Reply within 3 hours from Eric or Naima personally)

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