Trade the grey UK freeze for 20°C winter sun in North Africa. For less than the cost of a mediocre weekend hotel in the UK, you can fly direct to Morocco and stay inside a traditional boutique riad in the Medina featuring an open courtyard and rooftop pool.
Deal Summary
- Destination: Marrakech, Morocco
- Trip Type: Winter Sun City Break
- Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Travel Period: December
- Accommodation: Boutique Medina Riad with Rooftop Pool (£113 total = £56.50pp)
- Total Cost (from Manchester): £106.50pp
- Total Cost (from London): £119.50pp
| Item | Details | Cost (pp) |
| Flights (Manchester) | Direct return flights to Marrakech (RAK) | £50.00 |
| Flights (London Gatwick) | Direct return flights to Marrakech (RAK) | £63.00 |
| Boutique Riad Stay | 2 Nights (£113 total split between 2) | £56.50 |
| Total DIY Price (MAN) | Direct flights + Medina riad with rooftop pool | £106.50 |
| Total DIY Price (LON) | Direct flights + Medina riad with rooftop pool | £119.50 |
Overview
December is one of the best times to visit Marrakech—crisp sunny afternoons hovering around 20°C, zero suffocating summer heat, and none of the inflated resort package markups. Staying inside a traditional riad in the heart of the Medina gives you a quiet, lantern-lit sanctuary with a rooftop pool just a short walk away from the bustling souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Top Things to Do in Marrakech
- Relax on the Riad Rooftop: Soak up the December midday warmth poolside with views over the Medina minarets and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains in the distance.
- Explore the Souks of the Medina: Get lost among artisan stalls selling hand-woven rugs, brass lanterns, spices, and leather goods.
- Jemaa el-Fnaa by Night: Head to the main square at dusk to experience open-air food stalls, freshly pressed orange juice carts, and live street performers.
- Visit Le Jardin Majorelle & Bahia Palace: Walk through the vibrant cobalt-blue botanical gardens and intricate mosaic courtyards of Marrakech’s grand historic palaces
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