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Riad Medina d'Or

Activities & experiences

Days in the city, evenings on the roof.

Spend the day in the souks, the desert or the sky, then come home to a hammam and dinner under the lanterns. Tell us what you would like to do and we arrange it, from city guides to hot-air balloons.

The rooftop terrace at dusk, red parasols and lit lanterns over the medina
Inside the riad

Without leaving home.

On the ground floor, a cozy lounge for tea. On top, the terrace. In between, everything to slow down.

Rooftop terrace with red parasols and zellige tables
Rooftop

The terrace

Breakfast in the sun, a book in the afternoon, mint tea at sunset with the whole medina around you.

A pierced brass lantern beside a tiled washbasin
Wellness

Hammam & massage

A traditional hammam ritual, and massages on request in the calm of the riad.

The lounge with red chairs, banquettes and lanterns
Kitchen

Moroccan breakfast

Msemen, baghrir, fresh juice and mint tea, served every morning on the terrace or in the lounge.

The terrace with its tiled table and red cushions
Morning

Rooftop yoga

Sessions on the terrace before the city wakes up.

A turndown with towel swans and rose petals on a gold runner
For two

Honeymoon

Rose petals, towel swans and a candlelit dinner on the roof. Tell us the occasion and we prepare the room.

Beyond the walls

Excursions we arrange for you.

All excursions with our partner ↗

A guided walk through the medina’s hidden corners and untold stories, with a knowledgeable local guide. Wind through the lanes with ease and meet the craftsmen at work.

  • Jemaa el-Fna square
  • Bahia Palace
  • Koutoubia Mosque
  • Souks and artisan workshops

Lift off at dawn and watch the sun rise over the Atlas mountains and the palm groves around Marrakech.

  • Early hotel pick-up
  • Flight over the countryside
  • Berber breakfast after landing

A slow ride through the palm grove or the stone desert of Agafay, ideally timed for golden hour.

  • Sunset or morning rides
  • Mint tea with a local family

Drive through dunes, dry riverbeds and Berber villages on the edge of the city, with a guide and all safety equipment provided.

  • Quad bikes or two-seat buggies
  • Helmet and scarf included

Excursions by 4×4 into the Atlas valleys, the kasbahs and the desert, with a driver who knows the roads.

  • Ourika valley and the Atlas
  • Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate
  • Multi-day desert trips

Head to the Atlantic for a day of surfing or diving, with lessons for beginners and equipment hire.

  • Lessons for all levels
  • Board and wetsuit hire
Guided city tour

The medina, with someone who knows it.

Marrakech city tours combine deep history, cultural immersion and knowledgeable guides. Our guided tour is a full exploration of the city’s hidden wonders, its landmarks and its craftsmen, and the easiest way to understand the medina you are sleeping in.

  • Jemaa el-Fna
  • Bahia Palace
  • Koutoubia
  • Le Jardin Secret
  • Mouassine Museum
  • Majorelle Gardens
Rooftop chairs looking out over the medina
The terrace at dusk with lanterns and a woven hat
Facilities

Thought through, down to the details.

Airport transfers, laundry and excursion bookings are handled at reception, day and night.

Flat-screen TV
Minibar & drinks
Queen & king beds
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Private bathrooms