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Riad Essaada

2.5 star property
Travelers unwind by the children's pool at this charming Marrakech riad, where local character shines through and massage treatments soothe tired muscles.

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Riad Essaada blends ancient Marrakech traditions with modern comforts. Guests enjoy spa treatments and sunshine on the rooftop terrace. The multilingual staff is helpful, and the continental breakfast offers a perfect chance to reconnect with travel companions.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Design Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Medina, a neighborhood in Marrakech, Riad Essaada is near the airport. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Menara Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Le Jardin Secret and Majorelle Garden. Agdal Gardens and Menara Gardens are not to be missed. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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Derb Habib Allah 37, Mouassine, 37, Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, 40000

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret, old Medina, Marrakech, Morocco.
    Le Jardin Secret
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marrakech_SoukoftheMedina_553248621532454772-4
    Souk of the Medina
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jamaa el Fna (Jemaa el-Fnaa, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa) square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter, Morocco
    Jemaa el-Fnaa
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Panoramic sunset view of Marrakech and old medina, Morocco
    Koutoubia Mosque
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dar el Bacha Palace
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    25 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Simple Speciality Coffee
    7 min walk
  • Kesh Cup
    4 min walk
  • Terrasse des Épices
    5 min walk
  • Le Jardin
    8 min walk
  • Kfc
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 4 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 15; reservation required

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days
  • 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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1800
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - June 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per stay

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: EUR 2.50 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: EUR 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 4 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per stay
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 15

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Essaada pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Essaada?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riad Essaada?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Riad Essaada provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Essaada located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 10-minute walk of Le Jardin Secret and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riad Essaada Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service in the staff. Very clean and good customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely Riad with very pleasant staff. A little hidden in the back alleys of the Medina but did make it quieter. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people in the Riad who looked after from check-in to breakfast were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. After a little mix up with the taxi from the airport everything else was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were totally fab but this riad is basic, with slightly tatty decor, down a ramshackle alley with derelict buildings and rubbish piled up next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s almost impossible to find so they did send someone to walk me to the hotel and walk me back to the car and carry my luggage but it’s nowhere in the write up that it’s difficult. The people were nice and the room was OK.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lies on information about having a Spa, Bar, Restaurant etc.etc. Staff were polite but absolutely uselesss asked us if he could answer our questions the next day. Hard to find in the dirty alley ways. Room was sold as a Superior Suite which turned out to be a small room with a double and small single bed crammed in. Very disappointing. Tried to sort things out while their but staff not willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikee Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this riad.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdelmounaim

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

Beautiful

Beautiful place! Very hell ful and nice people working there. If you want the real maroccain feeling go here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mahnaz

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't be fooled by the photos. This place is really old and run down. Be careful in that lane getting to the "hotel" as I had men follow me and demand I give them money. It was a very scary experience. Amine is a sweetheart though, aftter that incident he would escort me back and forth. The room itself is really old and the toilet wohldnt flush. There was also a foul smell from outside the bedroom. Do not recommend this place at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Cozy hidden place

Nice Riad in Medina of Marrakesh. In back alleys, close to the square
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erik

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

Best service ever

Nice riad hotel in the old town hard to find the first time but follow the pink arrows. Extremly helpfull staff. Going for a hot air ballontrip at 04.45 AM the followed us to the pick up point.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

THIERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La propretĂ© dans le Riad. L’accueil chaleureux. Le petit dĂ©jeuner copieux. La beautĂ© du lieu.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Etienne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Riad trop cher pour les prestations. Chambre: la chambre familiale de 5 personnes n'est pas pour 5 personnes: il y a un lit double, un lit simple et 2 banquettes qui sont comptĂ©es comme 2 lits, mais ce ne sont pas 2 vrais lits simples (ces 2 banquettes sont moins larges et plus courtes qu'un vrai lit, et avec une literie de banquette, donc moins confortable qu’un vrai lit). Petit-dĂ©jeuner : comparĂ© Ă  d’autres riads (du mĂȘme tarif) que nous avons testĂ©s Ă  Marrakech, le petit-dĂ©jeuner est frugal et comptĂ©. Vaisselle Ikea, jus d’orange en brique, morceaux de pain de la veille coupĂ©s en petits bouts et rĂ©chauffĂ©s au micro-ondes, portions congrues, etc. Accueil: gentil mais peu chaleureux et peu prĂ©sent ( quand nous avons quittĂ©s le lieu, nous n'avons trouvĂ© personne Ă  saluer).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nous n avons pas l habitude de laisser des commentaires dĂ©sobligeants mais il nous paraĂźt important cette fois de partager notre expĂ©rience plus que mĂ©diocre afin d Ă©viter les mĂȘmes dĂ©boires Ă  d autres voyageurs et permettre Ă  l Ă©quipe du riad d amĂ©liorer son offre. Nous devions rester 3 jours. A notre arrivĂ©e le riad paraĂźt accueillant, authentique et bien situĂ©. Mais le chauffage fonctionnait trĂšs mal et vu les tempĂ©ratures la nuit au Maroc nous avons dĂ» dormir habillĂ©. Le veilleur de nuit a tentĂ© de rĂ©gler le chauffage mais sans rĂ©el changement. Les menuiseries n Ă©tant pas Ă©tanches la salle de bain Ă©tait extrĂȘmement froide sans chauffage, les serviettes restaient trĂšs humides. Nous avions aussi un problĂšme de debit d eau, seulement un filet d'eau dans la douche. A priori il y avait une fuite non rĂ©parĂ©e et le problĂšme touchait toutes les chambres. Il a donc fallu composer. Nous avions prĂ©vu de manger au riad. Repas dehors Ă  10 degres. La deuxiĂšme nuit le chauffage fonctionnait un peu mieux mais la salle de bain restait glaciale et toujours un filet d eau. A 23h45 il y a eu une coupure Ă©lectrique dans le riad. Le dernier soir nous n avions plus d eau chaude. Le personnel nous a demandĂ© d attendre le lendemain. Face Ă  chaque difficultĂ© aucune solution nous a Ă©tĂ© proposĂ©e. Au vu du cumul nous avons Ă©tĂ© contraints de rĂ©server en urgence un autre riad pour le dernier soir et donc payer 2 fois. Les veilleurs Ă©taient sympathiques mais aucun confort durant ce sĂ©jour malgrĂ© le prix
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maoulida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Le rapport qualitĂ©-prix n’est vraiment pas bon. C’est beaucoup trop cher pour ce qui est proposĂ©. Le Riad est certes bien situĂ©, prĂšs de la place Jemaa El Fna et des souks de la mĂ©dina, mais pour y accĂ©der, il faut emprunter des petites ruelles pas trĂšs rassurantes, surtout le soir.
Placard dans la grande chambre
Chambre principale
Toilettes de la chambre principale
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

VĂ©ronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel Ă  l'Ă©coute et bienveillant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente custo benefĂ­cio!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Manon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TrĂšs bon Riad dans l’ensemble, en plein cƓur de la mĂ©dina, nous sommes aux souk en moins de 2 minutes Ă  pied. Personnel trĂšs accueillant et Ă  notre Ă©coute, parle français. Propre dans l’ensemble, juste dĂ©couverte de la prĂ©sence de 2 cafards Ă  l’entrĂ©e du Riad lors de notre dernier jour, ce qui nous a déçu.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

KĂŒbra

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

Geht so

Das bad war nicht gut (siehe Bild)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TrĂšs bon accueil et riad trĂšs calme
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Liked: Staff & service
Reservamos este Riad por la piscina y al llegar estaba vacĂ­a y no pudimos usarla. La habitaciĂłn era una doble con una cama plegable de la que se le salĂ­an los pies a mi hijo. El desayuno correcto pero muy bĂĄsico y justito. La ubicaciĂłn es buena pero tardas mucho en salir y entrar por estar en unos callejones sin salida
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Buena atencion por parte del personal

Cumple para ir a ver ciudad,muy bien limpieza y atenciĂłn de Said, desayunos caseros, terraza chula,cerca plaza Jemaa el Fna.Como negativo el aspecto malo de las callejuelas hasta que llegas que no hacen justicia a como luego esta por dentro.Por el precio cumple. Tambien destacar que No hay Spa como anuncia y no pude contactar con ellos antes para contratar traslados del aeropuerto,aunque al llegar SĂ­ nos estaban esperando para la entrada.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Remco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie Riad. Prima gelegen dichtbij alle bezienswaardigheden. De service was heel goed. Vriendelijke mensen, doen alles voor je. Het ontbijt was eenvoudig, maar helemaal prima. Alleen de weg ernaar toe is iets minder, kleine achteraf steegjes. Je denkt eerst, waar kom ik terecht, maar als je eenmaal binnenstapt ben je aangenaam verrast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karine

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

Rolig placering og venligt personale

Dejlig beliggenhed, en rolig oase nĂ„r man trĂŠnger til en pause fra Medinaens larm og “skĂžnne kaos”. Personalet er meget venlige og imĂždekommende. Fik endda muligheden for at sende privat sms til en, sĂ„fremt hun skulle booke en tid til hammam for mig. De arrangerede upĂ„klagelig bagageafhentning og kĂžrsel til lufthavnen til en meget rimelig pris. Sidst men ikke mindst serverede de en skĂžn myntete.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025