Other tourist information
Other tourist information
At Marrakech Riad we pride ourselves on offering our guests as much support and information as they require to help them to plan their perfect stay in our beautiful Medina accommodation.some basic information for tourists visiting Marrakech, Morocco is on offer here for our guests.
Film Festival
The Marrakech film festival takes place in late November / early December each year. There is often a strong indian flavour with tributes to Hindi cinema. There are usually free screening of films projected on large screens in the main square. The atmosphere in the Marrakech old town is truly magical during the film festival. […]
Festival of Salsa
The fifth international Festival of Salsa takes place in Marrakech from September 27th to October 1st featuring renowned artists Johny Vasques and Susane Montero. What better way to enjoy the Red City than to stay in a traditonal Riad in the old town, don’t delay make your reservation today!
British Airways Marrakech
Our Riad hotels offer a first class service. We are delighted that full service airline British Airways are now operating daily flights to Marrakech from London Gatwick as well as five flights a week from Heathrow on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. Marrakech is one of the worlds most exotic destinations, just three hours from […]
Marrakech Cricket Club Appeal
Summer 2012 sees the formation of a cricket club in Marrakech- The MCC! Any donations of cricket equipment for players of all ages and sizes would be gratefully received. The club has volunteers who are able to organise transport from the UK to Morocco. If you may be able to help with equipment please contact […]
Be Inspired
Marrakech Riad are proud to support the ‘Be inspired‘ event taking place in London on 8 July 2012. Five Moroccan charities will benefit including the British Moroccan Society. We believe it is important to give back where possible to the communities in Morocco which make our visitors so welcome.
Candlelight in Marrakech
Candlelight is one of the delights of Marrakech, a mediaeval city just three hour flight away and ideal for a romantic short break. Enjoy a candlelit dinner on your arrival evening. Soak of the atmosphere after dark in the candlelit courtyard. Or enjoy a personal Hammam and massage in the traditional Hammam at Dar Habiba. […]
Arnold Foundation
We are pleased to support the Arnold foundation for Rugby school which funds a boarding school education for a great many students who would not otherwise have access to this truly life changing opportunity. Among the prizes at a recent charity auction was a luxury break at our Riad Cinnamon. Bidders were extremely generous and the […]
Events for Namuwongo
Marrakech Riad are delighted to support Events for Namuwongo a fantastic example of an industry getting together to give back- in this case to a slum community in Uganda. At a Charity Auction on 22nd May 2012 two short breaks to our Marrakech Riads raised more than £7,200 a useful contribution to the fantastic £80,000 […]
African Space Trust
We are proud to support the African Space Trust a charity registered in the UK committed to supporting sustainable development in sub saharan africa. A short break at Riad Papillon will be a star prize at the African Space fund raising Quiz night on Friday 29th June 2012. Please do not hesitate to contact us if […]
Pamper Break
Riad Star is your sanctuary for a three night pamper break. Just ten minutes walk from the drama and chaos of the Jemaa al Fnaa Square you could hardly believe the oasis of calm provided by the Riad courtyard. Great Value at £249 (Euros 299) per person. Even in winter Marrakech enjoys an average of […]
Girls Weekend
A special break for Mum and daughter, a memorable birthday celebration with friends or a more refined hen party. Whatever the occasion our ‘Girls Weekend’ is the perfect package for groups of between 2 and 17 ladies at the fantastic price of £149 per person (Euros 175). Our Riads have twin and triple bed rooms, […]
Gluten free bread
Our Marrakech Riads offer a true boutique hotel service. With only five guest rooms at each Riad the kitchen shops and cooks specially for each client meal. Fresh seasonal produce, mostly organic, prepared by skilled cooks to traditional local recipes at very reasonable prices- we currently charge only UK£16 for a three course dinner. Best […]
Recycling in the Medina
The City of Marrakech is now recycling paper, glass, plastics and cans. We applaud this initiative and our Marrakech Riad hotels Riad Cinnamon, Riad Papillon and Dar Habiba are enthusiastic early adopters of the scheme. If you are visiting Marrakech, for the ultimate Marrakchi experience stay in the old town Medina. Our Marrakech Riad hotels are […]
Parking for cars and motorcycles
Arriving by road could not be easier for guests at our Marrakech Riad hotels. We recommend using supervised parking at the entrance to the old town medina where your vehicle will be looked over by the dependable ‘guardians’ night and day for a modest charge. Our staff will be pleased to meet you at a landmark location […]
Marrakech Comedy Festival
The second edition of ‘Marrakech du Rire’, the French and arabic language comedy festival takes place between the 6th and 10th of June 2012. Where better to base yourself than a Riad in the Marrakech Medina. Big names include: REDOUANNE HARJANE HASSAN EL FAD OSCAR SISTO ABDELKADER SECTEUR
New British Consulate Office
Effective May 2012 the British Consulate Office in Marrakech has moved to new premises at 47 Avenue Mohamed V next to the prominent Marrakech Grand Prix store in the New Town of Guiliez. Our Marrakech Riad staff will be pleased to help guests with further directions if required! The Consulate phone number is 0524420846 and the […]
Travel Agent GDS Booking Codes
Our Riads can be booked through travel agents throughout the world Riad Papillon Chain Code: GZ Amadeus Code: RAKRPP Sabre Code: 164665 Worldspan Code: RAKRP Galileo Code: 9582 Riad Cinnamon Chain Code: GZ Amadeus Code: RAKRDX Sabre Code: 164662 Worldspan Code: RAKRD Galileo Code: 9579 Dar Habiba Chain Code: GZ […]
Film Set, Marrakech
With it’s vibrant and mystical qualities, the city of Marrakech is often used as backdrop for many films. Occasionally the movies leave a mark on the Red City. One such example is to be found on the rue Mouassine, very near to the Mouassine fountain in the Central Medina five minutes from Riad Cinnamon and […]
New Dutch language website
Guests from the Netherlands are welcome in our English speaking Marrakech Riad hotels. We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Dutch language website www.marrakechriad.nl to offer a more convenient reservation experience. The Mediaeval City of Marrakech is surrounded by the snow topped Atlas mountains, there could be no greater contrast to the […]
Marrakech and French culture
In the year 1912 the French government officially annexed the majority of the kingdom of Morocco via the treaty of Fes. This treaty was the culmination of creeping European influence over what was for a time one of the only non-European controlled parts of Africa at the time, it laid out in direct terms France and […]
Norwegian guests welcome
Guests from Norway are most welcome in our Marrakech Riads. Even visiting polar bears from the archipeligo of svalbad! With outstanding offers on direct flights from Oslo with Norwegian how better to escape the arctic winter? Our English speaking staff will take great care of you and lend a Marrakech pay as you go mobile […]
Jet4you Marrakech France
Low cost airline Jet4you operate scheduled flights between a fantastic six French cities and Marrakech Menara airport. If you are traveling from Paris, Nantes, Bordeaux, Marseilles or Toulouse or Lyon check out the Jet4you alternative. We can arrange to have you met on arrival and whisked away to one of our luxury Marrakech Riads in time […]