Marrakech by Palace Riad — Four Days in the Red City
Three nights in a five-star palace riad inside the medina walls, with a chauffeured 4×4 and a private guide for the whole stay. The medina at the hours it is worth seeing — the souks before the crowds, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace with a historian rather than a hurry — then a day over the foothills to a High Atlas valley for lunch, and an evening in the Agafay with dinner under the desert sky. One flat price for your party, however many of you travel.
- Duration
- 4 Days · 3 Nights
- Route
- Jemaa el-Fna → Bahia Palace → Palmeraie → Agafay
- Region
- Marrakech
- Price
- €2500 / guest
- Format
- Multi-day small-group tour
Itinerary
- Day 1 — Menara airport met on arrival, transfer to the riad, then the Jemaa el-Fna and the lantern souks at dusk with your guide
- Day 2 — the medina at opening: Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, the tanners' and dyers' quarters, lunch in a courtyard, afternoon hammam
- Day 3 — over the foothills to a High Atlas valley, lunch beside the water, and back by the Palmeraie
- Day 4 — the Agafay desert for the afternoon and dinner under the sky, or a late checkout and the airport, whichever suits your flight
What is included
- Three nights in a five-star palace riad inside the medina
- Private chauffeured 4×4 throughout, airport transfers included
- Private guide for every guided day
- Guided medina, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and the souks
- Hammam and massage for each traveller
- Dinner in the Agafay desert under the stars
- All breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners
When to go
Best time: March to May, and September to November. The medina is walked, not driven, and July afternoons regularly top 40 °C with no breeze between the walls. Spring and autumn are made for it. Winter is mild and clear by day, genuinely cold at night, and the quietest the souks ever get.
Common questions
Where do you pick me up?
Wherever suits you. We collect from your own hotel or riad, from a hotel we have booked for you, or from Marrakech Menara airport if you would rather start the moment you land. The exact point and time are agreed with you after booking.
How large are the groups?
Small by design. Most departures run 6 to 12 travellers and we never exceed 16, so the vehicle stays comfortable and the guide has time for everyone.
What is not included in the price?
It varies by tour, and each tour page lists what its price covers. As a rule, prices do not include international flights, travel insurance, tips for your guide and driver, drinks with meals, entrance fees to monuments unless stated, or meals that are not listed in the itinerary.
Can I cancel?
Yes. If you have not paid yet — which is most bookings, since we take payment on arrival — just tell us and there is nothing to settle; we release your seat and that is the end of it. If you have already paid, the refund depends on how much notice you give us: 90% with 30 or more days before departure, 50% between 15 and 29 days, 25% between 7 and 14 days, and nothing inside 7 days, when the guide, vehicle and camp are already committed. Tell us as early as you can.
What should I bring?
Your smile and a bit of curiosity, honestly — the rest we can usually solve. Practically: layers, because a desert day is hot and a desert night is not; a scarf for sun and sand; sunscreen and sunglasses; shoes you can walk a medina in; a refillable bottle; a power bank; and some small cash for tips and the souks. Something with sleeves and long trousers or a skirt for visits to religious sites.
Is there an age limit?
No upper limit and no minimum — children are welcome on every tour, though the longer drives suit older children better. Under 3s travel free; ages 3 to 11 pay 70% of the adult price. Camel trekking is sensible from about age 6, and younger children can stay at the camp with a parent instead.
I am travelling alone — is that a problem?
Not at all — small groups make it easy to fall in with people, and solo travellers are a good part of who comes with us. Sharing a room with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra. If you would rather have a room to yourself, the single supplement is 25% of the tour price.
Do I have to pay online?
No. You can book now and pay on arrival — the seat is held either way. Nothing is charged to a card on this site.
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