Hotel entertainment in Marrakech: the on-site treasure hunt

A stay in Marrakech is often shared between two rhythms: days in the Medina, lively and full of discoveries, and quieter moments at the hotel, by the pool, in the garden or in the courtyard. In between, there are hours when nobody really feels like heading back out, especially when the heat sets in, but when you'd like to do something other than wait.

That is where on-site entertainment comes into its own. The interactive treasure hunt, played on a smartphone or tablet, turns the hotel's spaces into a playground. This article explains how it works, what it offers families, friends and groups, and how to extend the experience into the old city.

Why on-site entertainment changes your stay

A hotel or resort is first and foremost a place to rest. But a successful stay isn't just about resting: you also want a shared moment, something to talk about when you get home. A treasure hunt meets that need because it brings people together around a common goal, without requiring any particular skill.

It also has a practical advantage: everything happens on site. You leave your room, pick up your phone or a tablet, and the game begins.

How an on-site treasure hunt works

QuestRides offers hotels and resorts an immersive treasure hunt set up on the premises. It is played on a smartphone or tablet. The general principle of QuestRides games is the same everywhere: an immersive storyline, riddles to solve and challenges to take on, rather than a simple signposted route.

On the hotel's side, the solution is offered as white label, that is, under the hotel's own identity, with a monthly licence. For you as a traveller, this means the entertainment blends naturally into the hotel's offering.

How it differs from traditional entertainment

• You are a participant: you search, you think, you decide, instead of watching a show.
• The format is familiar: a smartphone or tablet, which everyone already knows how to use.

Which groups does this entertainment suit?

A treasure hunt is a naturally collective format. For families, it lets children and adults play together, each bringing their own perspective: one observes, another deciphers, a third holds the phone. Among friends, it creates a little friendly rivalry, with that "we're a team" feeling that always works. For a larger group, it provides a shared thread, so that nobody wanders off on their own.

If you are travelling with your family and looking for other ideas for outings, the page family activities in Marrakech brings together the QuestRides experiences suitable for children aged 8 and over.

What to ask your hotel before booking

Not all hotels offer this type of entertainment yet. If it interests you, a few simple questions at reception or when booking will save you any unpleasant surprises:

1. Does the hotel offer a treasure hunt or interactive entertainment for its guests?
2. Is the game played on your own smartphone or on a tablet lent by the hotel?
3. Is it available to all guests, or only at certain times during the stay?
4. Can you play as a family or with a group of friends, and how is access organised?

And if your hotel doesn't offer it, you can always suggest the idea to the team. Hotels that are interested will find the information on the QuestRides page for hotels and resorts.

Extending the experience in the Medina

Entertainment at the hotel is a good start, but Marrakech is also best discovered on foot, through the alleyways of the Medina, the historic old city. QuestRides offers the same spirit of play there, this time in direct contact with the heritage.

The "Les Secrets de Moulay Hassan" treasure hunt

This treasure hunt is played on a smartphone, with riddles and levels ranging from Easy to Hard. You choose between a cooperative mode, where you progress together, and a competitive mode, where teams compete against each other. At the end of the game, you receive a photo and video recap, as well as a certificate. For details of how it works, head to the page treasure hunt in Marrakech.

The interactive guided tour

If you prefer a tailor-made route, the interactive guided tour is also built around an immersive storyline. You choose the duration, the theme and the options, then you receive a downloadable photo and video recap report. All the information can be found on the page interactive guided tours.

How to book

Booking is done via the questrides.com website. You then request a secure payment link on WhatsApp, as there is no direct online payment on the site. For the treasure hunt, a 30% deposit is paid at the time of booking and the balance is settled on site. For the guided tour, the full amount is paid via a payment link, and the tour link is then sent to you.

A few tips to make the most of it

• Charge your devices: the game is played on a smartphone, so it's best to start with a full battery.
• Choose the right moment: in Marrakech, the hottest hours are better suited to entertainment at the hotel, while the Medina is more pleasant to explore when the temperature is milder.
• Wear comfortable shoes for the Medina's alleyways, where the ground is sometimes uneven.
• Form your teams in advance if there are lots of you: groups of friends can be up to 20 people with QuestRides.
• Keep some free time: the best thing about these games is also the conversation they spark afterwards.

In summary

A treasure hunt on the hotel's premises offers a simple way to share an active, playful moment during a stay in Marrakech, without leaving the hotel. It is aimed at those who enjoy playing together, as a family, among friends or in a group, and it pairs well with an outing in the Medina, where the game takes on another dimension in contact with the heritage.

Fancy going from the hotel to the alleyways of the old city? Discover the QuestRides treasure hunt in Marrakech and prepare for your next adventure on foot.