For a board, a sales team or a small group of clients, a private riad is a formula groups love: the whole house is reserved for the group, with its staff, its courtyard and its roof terrace. But not every riad suits work. Here is what to check.
Which kind of seminar does it suit?
A riad works best for small groups, from a few people to around thirty depending on the house. It is ideal for strategy meetings, board meetings and team events: formats where the atmosphere matters as much as the room.
Where do you work in a riad?
Few riads have a proper meeting room. Work usually happens in a lounge, in the courtyard or on the roof terrace, depending on the season. Check the space available, the light, the noise and whether a screen can be set up.
Which equipment should you check?
- The internet connection: test it rather than assume it.
- The screen or projector, and the power sockets.
- Sound, for a plenary in the courtyard.
- Quiet corners for workshops in small groups.
How are meals organised?
A private riad can often serve breakfast and some dinners on site, prepared by its own kitchen. For other meals, the restaurants of the medina and the palaces that can be privatised take over. It is best to set the meal plan when booking.
In a riad, the best ideas often come during the break, by the pool.
