Trade Show Booth Attractions in Marrakech: What to Rent to Draw Visitors to Your Stand
The trade show booth attractions that draw the most visitors in Marrakech are the ones people notice from the aisle and can join in a few minutes: a virtual reality simulator, a 360 photobooth, a magic mirror, an arcade machine, an NBA basketball hoop or a punching bag. A massage chair then keeps the visitor on your stand long enough for a real conversation, and a connected rowing machine speaks to sports and wellness brands.
This guide compares the eight attractions you can rent from Rent All in Marrakech: what each one is for, how much booth space it needs, its daily price and deposit, and how to turn it into sales leads.
Key takeaways
- To draw a crowd: VR simulator (2,500 MAD/day), NBA hoop (1,200 MAD/day), arcade machine (1,500 MAD/day).
- For social media: 360 photobooth at 1,900 MAD/day, no deposit, with a dedicated agent.
- For brand image: magic mirror at 4,900 MAD/day, host and unlimited prints included.
- To keep a prospect talking: massage chair at 1,500 MAD/day.
- Lead capture is up to your team: none of the eight product pages describes a built-in tool.
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Why an attraction changes what happens on a trade show booth
At a trade show, fair or congress, visitors walk past dozens of booths that look alike: a counter, a roll-up banner, a stack of brochures. An attraction gives them a concrete reason to stop. It creates movement you can see from the aisle, and a booth where something is happening naturally draws the curious.
The attraction is not the goal in itself. It serves your sales objective: opening a conversation, keeping the visitor long enough to present your offer, and leaving with their contact details. So before choosing, ask yourself one question: what do you want from each visitor who stops?
This article focuses on the equipment to rent for a booth. If your event is a product launch or a grand opening, our guide to product launches in Marrakech covers sound, lighting and staging. For a seminar with plenary sessions and an evening programme, see the corporate seminar guide for Marrakech.
Four goals, four types of attraction
The eight attractions in this article do not all meet the same need. You can group them by the main reason you are exhibiting:
- Bringing people in (footfall): the virtual reality simulator, the NBA basketball hoop, the arcade machine and the punching bag all put on a show people watch from the aisle.
- Building brand image: the magic mirror photobooth, with its 65-inch touchscreen and dedicated host, gives a premium impression.
- Creating social media content: the 360 photobooth produces videos optimised for Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and Facebook; the magic mirror hands out printed photos.
- Keeping visitors longer: the massage chair holds someone on your booth for a full session, long enough for a real conversation; the connected rowing machine keeps them busy for a short workout, a natural opener for a sports or wellness brand.
A modest booth is better served by one strong attraction that fits its message. A large booth can combine two: one that draws people in and one that keeps them there.
Booth attractions that draw visitors, one by one
The KAT virtual reality simulator: a magnet for the curious
The KAT Walk virtual reality simulator combines an omnidirectional treadmill with a wireless Pico headset. Without leaving the treadmill, users move through the virtual world in every direction, walking, running, crouching and jumping. Seen from the aisle, someone walking “into nothing” with a headset on turns heads.
The product page describes it as a brand activation tool that draws visitors in, and the Rent All agent on site runs the sessions to keep a steady flow of participants. That leaves your sales team free to talk to people while they wait their turn.
In terms of space, the treadmill takes up only about 1.2 m² of floor, but the page recommends a clear area of about 3 to 4 m² around it for safety and comfort. Users must be between 1.55 m and 2.00 m tall and weigh no more than 130 kg. Several worlds and games come preconfigured, from fantasy worlds and futuristic spaces to zen experiences and sports simulations. Price: 2,500 MAD per day, with a refundable 2,000 MAD deposit.
The 360 photobooth: a video visitors want to share
The 360 photobooth in Marrakech films visitors standing on a circular platform 100 cm across, for up to 4 people (300 kg maximum). The 360° videos, with or without slow motion, are optimised by the dedicated app for Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and Facebook, and can be shared in real time.
On a booth, this is the content attraction par excellence: every visitor leaves with a video they want to show off. The product page states that the photo frame can be customised with your logo, the event date or a specific theme, and that the RGB lighting adapts to the mood of your event.
A practical point: no deposit is required, because a dedicated Rent All agent operates the equipment and welcomes your guests. Price: 1,900 MAD per day. Transport, set-up and dismantling in Marrakech are included.
The magic mirror photobooth: the premium attraction that prints
The magic mirror photobooth is a photo kiosk with a 65-inch touchscreen, a 43-inch LED display and a Canon EOS 2000D camera. Visitors see themselves, interact with the screen and leave with a printed photo, with unlimited prints for the whole event.
The product page explicitly lists trade shows among its uses and says it helps strengthen brand image and create personalised content. The customisation it describes covers the frame colours, chosen to match your event theme or visual identity. A pack of props is supplied (hats, glasses, wigs, fun signs).
The price of 4,900 MAD per day covers set-up, dismantling, unlimited prints, props and a dedicated host; no deposit is required. The mirror measures 157 × 95 × 63 cm and weighs 65 to 90 kg depending on configuration. If you are torn between the mirror and the 360, our complete photobooth rental guide compares the two formats.
The arcade machine: a high-score challenge between visitors
The arcade machine comes with more than 15,000 preinstalled games on a 24-inch Full HD LED screen, with Pioneer 2.1 sound. Its product page lists trade shows among its uses and suggests running a tournament or a high-score challenge between participants.
On a booth, a leaderboard of the day’s best scores gives visitors a reason to come back, and gives your team a reason to reconnect with them. The machine runs completely offline, with no Wi-Fi, on a standard 220 V socket, so you are not relying on the venue’s network.
It measures 69 × 56 × 169 cm; allow about 1.5 to 2 m² of clear space around it for players and onlookers. Price: 1,500 MAD per day, with a refundable 4,800 MAD deposit.
The NBA basketball hoop: a free-throw challenge that gets noticed
The NBA basketball hoop is a mobile hoop with height adjustable from 2.10 m to 3.05 m. Its 3 mm polycarbonate backboard gives a bounce close to professional standards, and the 45 cm rim has a flex system. The product page lists brand activations among its uses.
The challenge is simple: three shots, one score, a small leaderboard on the booth. The sound of the ball and the cheering carry well beyond your stand. The base measures 145 × 77 × 33 cm, weighs about 80 kg unweighted and 190 kg weighted, and rolls on 6 large wheels.
Note that the page says the hoop is delivered with its structural equipment; basketballs are not guaranteed, so ask the team if you need them. Price: 1,200 MAD per day, with a refundable 2,100 MAD deposit.
The punching bag: a compact way to let off steam
The punching bag with freestanding stand pairs a Decathlon steel stand, weighted down with ballast, with a 32 kg kick/punch bag. It needs no drilling or wall fixing and stands on any flat indoor floor, so nothing has to be attached to your booth walls. The product page lists brand activations among its uses.
It works well for a brand linked to sport, energy or performance. The whole unit stands about 2.30 m tall and takes up roughly 1.40 m × 1.40 m of floor. It is designed for indoor use only.
The page strongly recommends boxing gloves; if you need them, ask the team, who will look at the option for your project. Price: 1,200 MAD per day, with a refundable 900 MAD deposit.
The RW900 smart rower: a challenge for sports and wellness brands
The RW900 smart rowing machine is a NordicTrack connected rower with a 24-inch pivoting HD touchscreen, silent magnetic resistance with 26 levels and iFIT compatibility. Silent resistance is a plus at a trade show, where noise quickly builds up from one booth to the next.
The product page does not describe a built-in challenge mode or leaderboard. If you want a timed challenge, run it yourself: a team member holds the stopwatch and writes the times on a board. This works best for sports, health or wellness brands.
Allow at least 3 to 4 m² of clear space around the machine and a ceiling height of about 2 m. Price: 1,800 MAD per day, with a refundable 1,800 MAD deposit.
The massage chair: a relaxation corner for business conversations
After hours of walking the aisles, a visitor who sits down in a Zero Gravity massage chair stays on your booth for the whole session. It is a chance for a calm conversation with a prospect, far more than a hurried card swap.
The product page lists trade shows and corporate events among its uses. The chair reclines the body into a Zero Gravity position, adapts the massage to each body shape with its Body Scan system, and includes heating and arm massage. Bluetooth lets you play relaxing music.
The seat measures 1,510 × 790 × 1,030 mm. Price: 1,500 MAD per day, with a refundable 3,600 MAD deposit. For more on wellness breaks at corporate events, see our Marrakech seminar guide.
Comparison table: which attraction for which booth?
| Attraction | Main goal | Price / day | Deposit | Space needed (product page) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAT VR simulator | Footfall, wow factor | 2,500 MAD | 2,000 MAD | ~1.2 m² + 3 to 4 m² clear |
| 360 photobooth | Social media content | 1,900 MAD | No deposit (dedicated agent) | 100 cm diameter platform |
| Magic mirror photobooth | Premium image, printed photos | 4,900 MAD | No deposit (dedicated host) | 157 × 95 × 63 cm |
| Arcade machine | Footfall, high-score challenge | 1,500 MAD | 4,800 MAD | 69 × 56 cm + 1.5 to 2 m² clear |
| NBA basketball hoop | Footfall, skill challenge | 1,200 MAD | 2,100 MAD | Base 145 × 77 cm, height 2.10 to 3.05 m |
| Punching bag | Footfall, sports brand | 1,200 MAD | 900 MAD | ~1.40 × 1.40 m, ~2.30 m tall |
| RW900 smart rower | Sports or wellness challenge | 1,800 MAD | 1,800 MAD | 3 to 4 m² clear, ~2 m ceiling |
| Massage chair | Dwell time, conversation | 1,500 MAD | 3,600 MAD | 1,510 × 790 mm (seat) |
Prices are those shown on each product page, per day. Deposits are refundable. For an overview of all our rates, see our page on event equipment rental prices.
Sizing the attraction to your booth space
Floor space is an exhibitor’s first constraint. An attraction that is too big for the booth pushes your sales team out into the aisle and annoys your neighbours. Start from your booth plan, reserve the welcome and meeting area first, then see what is left.
- Small booth: choose an attraction with a known, compact footprint, such as the arcade machine (69 × 56 cm on the floor, plus 1.5 to 2 m² clear) or the magic mirror (157 × 95 × 63 cm).
- Medium booth: the VR simulator fits on about 1.2 m², but allow 3 to 4 m² of clear space around it; the punching bag takes up about 1.40 m × 1.40 m.
- Large or corner booth: the NBA hoop, with a 145 × 77 cm base, also needs a free shooting area, and the rower needs 3 to 4 m² of clear space.
Think about height too. The hoop goes up to 3.05 m and the punching bag stands about 2.30 m tall, so check the clearance under the hall ceiling or under any booth structure. The rower needs about 2 m of ceiling height.
Finally, place the attraction where it can be seen from the aisle without blocking the entrance to your booth. A queue forming in front of your counter is a good sign; a queue that stops visitors from getting in works against you.
Who runs it? Staff included and staff to plan for
At a trade show, your team is there to sell. So it helps to know which attractions come with a Rent All staff member and which you will need to supervise yourself.
- Staff included according to the product pages: the 360 photobooth (a dedicated agent operates it and welcomes your guests), the magic mirror (a dedicated host) and the VR simulator (an agent on site assists users and runs the sessions).
- To be supervised by your team: the pages for the arcade machine, basketball hoop, punching bag, rower and massage chair do not mention an agent on site. Plan for someone to welcome people, explain the challenge and keep an eye on use.
In every case, delivery, set-up and collection of the equipment in Marrakech are handled by Rent All, as the product pages state.
Turning the attraction into sales leads
None of the product pages for these eight attractions describes a built-in system for capturing contact details. Lead capture is therefore up to your team, with your own tools: a form on a tablet, badge scanning if the show organiser offers it, or a simple contact card.
The attraction gives you the right moment to do it. A few simple methods:
- The daily leaderboard: to appear on the scoreboard (arcade, basketball, rower), visitors leave their name and company. You follow up after the show.
- The queue: while visitors wait for their turn on the VR simulator, a salesperson presents your offer and qualifies their needs.
- The seated session: in the massage chair, conversation comes naturally; write down the details straight afterwards.
- The keepsake: the 360 video or the magic mirror print reminds visitors of your booth after the event.
Of course, follow the show organiser’s rules and the regulations that apply to collecting personal data.
Budget: three examples calculated from the product page prices
Here are three typical combinations, calculated with the daily rates shown on the product pages. For a show lasting several days, give your exact dates in your request: the quote confirms the final amount.
Compact booth focused on content: 360 photobooth + massage chair
1,900 MAD + 1,500 MAD = 3,400 MAD per day. Deposit: 3,600 MAD refundable (chair); no deposit for the 360 photobooth. Over three days at the listed rate, that comes to 10,200 MAD. One draws people in and creates videos, the other keeps the visitor for a conversation.
Footfall booth: VR simulator + NBA hoop + arcade machine
2,500 MAD + 1,200 MAD + 1,500 MAD = 5,200 MAD per day. Deposits: 2,000 + 2,100 + 4,800 = 8,900 MAD refundable. Over three days at the listed rate: 15,600 MAD. A good fit for a large booth that wants movement all day long.
Premium image booth: magic mirror + massage chair
4,900 MAD + 1,500 MAD = 6,400 MAD per day. Deposit: 3,600 MAD refundable (chair); no deposit for the magic mirror. Over three days at the listed rate: 19,200 MAD. Printed photos and a relaxation corner: a combination that puts hospitality first.
A sports or wellness brand can also pair the rower and the punching bag: 1,800 + 1,200 = 3,000 MAD per day, with 1,800 + 900 = 2,700 MAD in refundable deposits.
Good to know before you rent: pros and limits
- VR simulator: very eye-catching and run by an agent, but limited to users between 1.55 m and 2.00 m and up to 130 kg; recommended indoors or under cover.
- 360 photobooth: no deposit and an agent included; its value depends on sharing, so on visitors wanting to post their videos.
- Magic mirror: the most complete package (host, unlimited prints, props), but also the most expensive of the eight at 4,900 MAD per day, and heavy (65 to 90 kg).
- Arcade machine: compact and needs no internet; the highest deposit in this selection (4,800 MAD); indoors or under cover.
- NBA hoop: spectacular, but needs height and a shooting area; ask for basketballs.
- Punching bag: affordable and compact, but indoor use only; ask for gloves.
- RW900 rower: quiet, but needs 3 to 4 m² of clear space and, according to its page, has no built-in challenge.
- Massage chair: ideal for holding on to a prospect, but one person at a time.
Setting up on opening day
A few common-sense precautions help avoid surprises:
- Check the build-up times set by the organiser and pass them on to the Rent All team with the venue address, hall and booth number.
- Plan a power socket within reach for every electrical attraction (the arcade machine runs on a standard 220 V socket, for example).
- Don’t rely on the show Wi-Fi: preferably pick an attraction that does not need it, such as the offline arcade machine.
- Mark out the play area for the basketball hoop and the punching bag so passers-by do not walk through the action zone.
- Brief your team: who welcomes, who explains the challenge, who records the leads.
- Prepare the leaderboard and any prize to announce at the end of the day.
To browse the full range available to rent, see our page on event equipment rental in Marrakech.
Booking an attraction for your booth in Marrakech
To get a quote, give the date and length of the show, the venue, your booth size and the attractions you are interested in. The product pages recommend booking ahead, especially for the VR simulator, which is one of the most requested items.
You can reach us through the Rent All contact page: the team confirms availability and arranges delivery, set-up and collection at your booth in Marrakech.
Frequently asked questions
Which attraction draws the most visitors to a trade show booth?
Attractions visible from the aisle: the KAT virtual reality simulator, the NBA basketball hoop or the arcade machine. The VR simulator’s product page describes it as a brand activation tool that instantly draws visitors.
How much does a booth attraction cost in Marrakech?
According to the product pages: 1,200 MAD per day for the NBA hoop or punching bag, 1,500 MAD for the arcade machine or massage chair, 1,800 MAD for the rower, 1,900 MAD for the 360 photobooth, 2,500 MAD for the VR simulator and 4,900 MAD for the magic mirror.
How much space does a VR simulator need on a booth?
The KAT Walk treadmill takes up about 1.2 m² of floor, but the product page recommends about 3 to 4 m² of clear space around it for user safety and comfort.
Can the photobooth be branded for my company?
For the 360 photobooth, the product page says the photo frame can be customised with your logo, the event date or a specific theme, and the RGB lighting adapts to your setting. For the magic mirror, frame colours can be chosen to match your visual identity.
Do I need staff to run the attractions?
The 360 photobooth and the magic mirror come with a dedicated agent or host, and a Rent All agent runs the VR simulator sessions. For the other attractions, the product pages do not mention an agent, so plan for someone from your team.
Do the attractions work without Wi-Fi?
The arcade machine runs entirely offline on a standard 220 V socket. For the other equipment, ask the team when you request your quote.
Does Rent All deliver straight to the booth?
The product pages state that Rent All handles delivery, set-up and collection of the equipment in Marrakech. Share the venue address, hall, booth number and build-up times.
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