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Riad Alaka

4.0 star property
Riad with a full-service spa, near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Room amenity
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Suite | Living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Bidet
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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35 Derb Alaka Bab Doukkala - Médina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Marrakech Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Le Jardin Secret - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Majorelle Garden - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'escapade - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dar Moha Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Layali Karoun - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sports Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Les Terrasses Des Arts Marrakech - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Riad Alaka

Upscale riad near Marrakech Plaza
Close to Majorelle Garden and Jemaa el-Fnaa, Riad Alaka provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a rooftop terrace. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (MAD 30 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 330.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 41.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MAD 50 (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 30 per day (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 330.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Alaka Marrakech
Riad Alaka
Riad Alaka Marrakech
Riad Alaka Riad
Riad Alaka Marrakech
Riad Alaka Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Alaka have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Riad Alaka pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Alaka?

This riad doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Alaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riad Alaka?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Riad Alaka provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Alaka located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 15-minute walk of Place Bab Doukkala and Marrakech Plaza. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marrakech Central Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Riad Alaka Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dans l'ensemble tout est bien. Mais pour ce qui est du souper offert par le personnel du riad, nous avons opter pour les couscous royale et Alaka, dans les deux cas le prix est trop élevé et la qualités ne vaut pas le prix.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad tres propre, tres bonne cuisine et literie tres confortable. Accueil chaleureux et bienveillant, situé à 2 pas de la gare routière bab doukhala et station de taxi. 2ème séjour et nous y reviendrons sans hésiter ! Un grand merci à toute l équipe 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

FUMIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
綺麗なリアドでした。 部屋の鍵がかかってるのかイマイチよく分かりませんでしたが、物を盗まれるような心配は基本的にないので大丈夫だと思います。 行くまでの道の雰囲気が少し怖かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maravilloso

El Riad alaka es mas bonito que las fotos, la habitacion esta muy limpia y el desayuno delicioso, tambien cenamos Tajine y era todo delicioso y de calidad ya que tambien comimos Al exterior y notamos la diferencia que la calidad d'El riad era mucho mejor, Mimoune y las chicas que trabajan son muy agradables y profesionales
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien situées pour accéder au souk et à la médina. Personnel très gentil et accueillant. Hôtel propre et calme
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Riad with friendly staff.

Nice Riad with friendly staff. Location I would say is interesting. Lots of run down buildings around but the Riad is like an Oasis. It's about a 20 min interesting walk to the main square. Breakfast was good. No door on the bathroom was my only little complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent host, and located to explore the Medina

Riad host was most gracious, entertaining and helpful - directing us where to park a rental car nearby in a secure location and meeting us there to assist us to find the hotel location. Excellent breakfast and very nice in house Hammam as well. Finding a single bed bug was the only downside, but as it was the only one could have hitched a ride from other travelers...the mattresses in the family sized room were otherwise very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Riad in September. The Riad is lovely, in a popular area of Marrakech where you can enjoy the market and to bargain in the souk. It is ideally located in the center of the Médina. The Riad is perfectly clean and the employees are really kind and helpful. It is a typical propriety decorated in the pure Moroccan style. The bedroom was well furnished and decorated. The terrace on the top was really enjoyable. It is a pure moment of relax and happiness to enjoy the Jacuzzi by night. We decided to have diner twice. The chicken tajine and the couscous were delicious! We also appreciated the breakfasts that were typical Moroccan and varied. Thank you very much Malika!! Your food was extremely tasty. We really felt at home thanks to Aziz (Responsable for the guests) and Malika (cook). They were extremely helpful and friendly with us, giving us excellent advices. Thanks for the nice service!! It was a really enjoyable stay and we are gonna recommend this place without any hesitation!! The only negative points : No internet connection in our bedroom and on the terrace. We were really chocked by the behavior of the two French owners of the Riad (Pascal and his wife). They were not treating well the employees and Pascal’s wife was even screaming on an employee in front of the customers... this is definitely not a behavior to have when you are the boss of a riad/hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My poor rating of Riad Alaka is due to one specific incident that occurred during my stay here. I stayed at Riad Alaka for 2 nights 15-16 October and booked a hammam treatment. I was originally told by the manager on duty that the cost would be 15 euros. However, after the hammam was finished and upon check out, the manager on duty (Aziz) told me that it was 15 euros plus an additional 15 euros for local tax, for a total of 30 euros. (This would essentially be a 100% tax.) I contacted various other local hammams in Marrakech and was told that "there is no taxes anywhere you go here , the price you pay includes everything , and not the clients who pay the taxes." As a result, I feel completely deceived and cheated by the manager on duty. Other than him, the rest of the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The place itself is traditionally decorated and clean, and the free breakfast provided is very authentic and delicious as well. The location is also only about a 15-20 minute walk to Koutobia/Jama El f’na Square. Had I not been conned by the manager on duty, I would have given Riad Alaka a much better rating. If you decide to stay here, I would highly recommend booking through third-party sites (such as Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.) just to have your booking confirmed and everything pre-paid in full to avoid situations like mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amabilidad por parte de todo el personal. Bastante alejado de la plaza
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

JL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are pleased by the willingness of staff to help. We arrived at the Riad around 10pm due to the delay caused by the day trip and have to leave early next morning. During our 10 hour stay in the Riad, the staff prepared our dinner as well as breakfast and helped to hire taxi for us. The Riad is located at the edge of Médina with easy to reach many places. It is very crowded at night market outside. However, it is quiet inside the Riad. The breakfast could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

kiyotaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

お勧めできるリアド

全体的にまあまあ満足できるリアド。部屋は少し狭いかも。部屋に南京錠がなく（内側からは閉めれる）、フロントに「鍵は？」と聞くと、「ホテル全体がとても安全に管理されているから大丈夫！」と。建物の入り口はちゃんと管理されており、実際に安全な感じはしたので問題はなし。小さめのリアドですごく豪華ということもないですが、満足できました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Many thanks for everything!

The Riad is charming! Pascal, Aziz and their team were welcoming and very caring. From arranging airport transfers to the fabulous vegan meals that Aziz prepared just for me, the experience was exactly what we wanted. The location was in a more local area although close enough to a main road with taxis but being first timers and after exhausting days of sightseeing, we opted to dine in for three nights. Simply wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bas, Den Haag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prachtig riad met zeer gastvrij personeel

Prachtig riad! De kamers zijn mooi ingericht en erg schoon. Het personeel is uiterst behulpzaam en gastvrij. Aanrader!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Marco, Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sono stato una notte con la famiglia al Riad Alaka. Buona posizione, accoglienza calorosa. Il posto è molto bello e ben tenuto. Letti comodi e jacuzzi sul terrazzo. Colazione abbondante e di buona qualità. Prezzo nella media.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour à marrakech

Très bon établissement.je conseille ce riad a proximité de tout bon accueil Aziz. sofian Malika.sont très gentils.serviable ainsi que les gérants aussi ..aucun bruit alors qu' il se situe en plein centre .. un jacuzzi hammam .massage et vous pouvez également manger le soir si vous le souhaitez petit déjeuner très bon a recommander pour un séjour à marrakech possibilité de tout faire a pied et pas très loin de l aeroport...

10/10 Excellent

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice place and lovely staff

My friend and I stayed for 3 nights at this riad and we totally recomend it. The staff was really friendly and helpful, the room was nice and clean and breakfast was amazing. We even had dinner a couple of nights there and the food was delicious. The location is not very central, around 15 min walk from the main plaza, and just at the end of an alleyway. However, it felt like a totally safe area, it was lit at night and gives you the chance to cross a more local market.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little gem in the Medina

What a lovely find! If you are looking for a luxurious, quaint hotel where the staff truly cares about your stay, look no further. Rooms are extremely clean, bed linen changed every day, outwardly food and incredibly friendly staff. Having stayed in 5 stars cha in hotels such as Hilton and Sheraton, I would rate Riad Alaka higher any day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Linda, Bristol, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Riad

A superb riad in the north of the medina. Great location for both old city and nouvelle ville. 20 minute walk to Jemma El Fna or catch a taxi 5 minutes away. The staff were very friendly, helpful and also cooked us some excellent food. Room very comfortable and tastefully decorated as is the whole riad. Would not hesitate to recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margarita, Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel muy bien situado

El trato del personal de la casa es excelente. Cenamos una noche en el Ríad y estaba todo buenísimo (el tajin de Asís sobre todo). Cualquier duda sobre la ciudad o traslados te lo solucionan. Enhorabuena Asís y Sofian
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Classico Riad situato in Medina, silenzioso

Cortesia e disponibilità di Aziz e del suo staff, sempre presenti e solerti ! Sarà perché non è alta stagione, ma una tv in ogni stanza o in locali comuni non guasterebbe !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manjit, Waterloo. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Riad

Wonderful location in the old Médina. So nice to merge with the hustle and bustle of the locals going about their daily business. Very obliging and helpful stafff. Make you feel at home the moment to step into the beautiful Riad . Would definitely stay their again .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

anthony Mamour, ajaccio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent séjour !!

Idéalement placé dans la Medina, Le Riad Alaka, est aux portes des Souks, ce qui en fait un endroit idéal pour séjourner à Marrakech. Notre séjour a été très agréable ! Le maître des lieux, Aziz, est d’une gentillesse sans pareil, attentif à toutes nos demandes et de très bon conseil. Le personnel est sympathique et attentionné. Le Riad est magnifique, dans un style oriental qui dépayse immédiatement. Les chambres sont propres, nettoyés tous les jours (avec nécessaire de toilette, peignoirs, sèche-cheveux). Le petit déjeuner proposé est copieux. Nous nous levions très tôt le matin pour les excursions et le personnel s’adaptait et faisait en sorte que tout soit prêt à notre réveil. Excursions qu’Aziz avait pris soin de réserver pour nous et que nous conseillons vivement !! Nous avons pu profiter entre autre d’une nuit à Zagora aux portes du désert du Sahara, avec balade en dromadaire. Nous recommandons le taxi mis à disposition par le Riad Alaka pour les transports Aéroport / Riad, ce qui vous évitera de négocier des tarifs parfois farfelus.. Un séjour parfait, nous recommandons ce Riad, dans lequel nous espérons revenir pour un prochain séjour !! Merci à toute l'équipe pour ce moment et particulièrement à tonton Aziz !!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017