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Riad Magellan

3.0 star property
Riad with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Quadruple Room (Beige) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Fireplace
Riad Magellan offers a peaceful retreat in central Marrakech. Enjoy spa massages, relax by the indoor pool, or have continental breakfast on private sun loungers. Free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff are available.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double Room (Green) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Green)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Blue) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Blue)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Prune) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Prune)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room (Orange) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Orange)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Red) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Red)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room (Beige) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (Beige)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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62 Derb El Hammam, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bahia Palace - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Majorelle Garden - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Argana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Guerrab - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riad Magellan

Riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Close to Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia, Riad Magellan provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises, laundry services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 300.0 per night

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 23.00 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

  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 300.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Magellan Marrakech
Riad Magellan
Riad Magellan Marrakech
Riad Magellan Hotel Marrakech
Riad Magellan Riad
Riad Magellan Marrakech
Riad Magellan Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Magellan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Riad Magellan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Magellan?

Riad Magellan doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Magellan?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riad Magellan?

Check-out is at 11:30 PM.

Does Riad Magellan provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Riad Magellan located?

Located in Medina, this riad is within a 10-minute walk of Mouassine Museum and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Mouassine Fountain and Le Jardin Secret are just steps away.

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Reviews

Riad Magellan Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Good base to explore

Great level of service, friendly staff, comfy and quiet room, tasty breakfast, only 5 mins walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofie

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

Nice Riad, great location

Friendly staff and great breakfast. Room was clean and nice. There is no small fridge in the room but you can buy cold water right around the corner. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ioseph

good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edouard

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

Au top !

Nous avons passé d’excellentes vacances, Adil et Driss sont aux petits soins. Juste un seul point négatif, le riad est difficile à trouver!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

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

Incroyable

Séjour incroyable du début à la fin! Riad incroyablement propre et idéalement situé. N'hésitez pas à accepté le transfert vers le riad pour faciliter l'arrivée. Vous pouvez également appelé Adil afin qu'il vous rejoigne un peu plus loin. Nous avons été accueilli par Adil (manager) qui est de très bon conseil pour tout ce qui se passe dans la médina. Fatima nous a proposé de faire un atelier cuisine Marocaine avec elle en français puis nous avons mangé notre repas au bord de la piscine. Idriss également très à l'écoute, il nous a proposé de prendre les petits déjeuners sur le toit terrasse chaque matin et nous a accompagné dans la médina à 4h du matin le jour du départ. Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celine

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

Parfait pour visiter Marrakech et se reposer

Riad très agréable et très bien situé pour visiter Marrakech. Superbe accueil. Merci
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

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

Lovely riad in the medina

Amazing Riad, very well located minutes away from the main places but also very quiet. Supportive and caring staff made our holiday special. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Se llama Riad Magellan yoga y spa, y no sé si habrá yoga, no lo he visto, pero de spa nada de nada, el spa al que se refieren es un hammam público, que hay que pagar, y que está a 7 minutos andando Está lejos de la Plaza Jamal El Fna y hay que ir por unas callejuelas muy sucias y muy oscuras Lo bueno es que la gente es muy amable, en especial Adil y las dos chicas que están allí, y que está bastante limpio, son muy agradables y atienden bien Las camas durísimas, eso sí En resumen, no es lo que esperábamos de un cuatro estrellas "yoga y spa", nosotras esperábamos relajarnos en el spa, tras llegar cansadas de visitar cosas, y de eso nada, no existe el spa
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

NIEVES

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

UNICO

Está en un entorno UNICO y todo el personal del Riad es increiblemente agradable............te dan todo tipo de facilidades y te ayudan en lo que necesites...............
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Christine

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

Relaxing break

Spent a few nights over New Year doing yoga and seeing sights. Very close to Soukes and main attractions. Staff all very friendly and helpful. You need to arrange transfer from airport with Riad as hard to find on your own. Hidden away down alleys which are well lit at night. Lovely rooftop to enjoy the sun and relax. Great to be so close to the bustle though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralf, Bad Vilbel

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

Geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Riad in der Altstadt

Riad Magellan liegt mitten in der Altstadt von Marrakech. Das Management und die Angestellten sind sehr nett und äußerst bemüht um das Wohl ihrer Gäste. Das Riad ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Zimmer sind sehr schön und alles ist sehr gepflegt. Die schöne Dachterrasse mit bequemen Sitzmöbeln lädt zum Entspannen nach den Fußmärschen ein. Auch das Frühstück war sehr gut. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und können Riad Magellan uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Riad with character!

This is a small riad with a lot of character and atmosphere! Very centrally located close to Jmaa el Fnaa. Fantastic dining room with an open fire place. Great roof terrace. Lovely court yard for e.g. yoga. Great welcoming and service at all times. Only draw back, temperamental wifi. You should also know there is no TV, if that is important to you. The whole riad is very homely and nurturing. I would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Tolles Riad, sehr ruhig gelegen

Hübscher Riad mit individuellen und charmanten Zimmern

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Sehr schönes Hotel direkt in der Altstadt

Direkt bei der Ankunft wurden wir sehr freundlich empfangen. Das Hotel ist sehr schön. Es hat eine tolle Dachterasse mit Blick über die Stadt und einen kühlen Innenhof um sich von den Exkursionen in die Altstadt zu erholen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hat alles getan um den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu machen.

8/10 Good

David, Cincinnati, Ohio

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

A Quiet Peaceful Refuge

in the middle of the old city. The location is unusual and one should make sure to obtain in advance from the riad a map with specific instructions for finding the location. Also, keep in mind that luggage must be carried through the narrow streets of the medina, then through a maze of desolate passageways. Not a problem for me, but may be for some folks. Wifi did not work in my room which was an inconvenience. Overall, it is a nice hotel operated by nice people.

10/10 Excellent

sergio, corsico

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

oasi di pace

Riad favoloso,a due passi dalla medina!mi sono sentito a casa,l'organizzazione nella struttura è eccezionale,colazione abbondante e cena in terrazza super.consigliatissimo

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien, joli riad assez récent (3ans), bien tenu, bon servie, intime

8/10 Good

PHILIPPE

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

Beau riad simple mais classe

Joli Riad au coeur de la medina, difficile à trouver seul la première fois, on vous y amène pour 20 MAD. Service parfait, ambiance maison d'hôtes. Notre chambre (bleue) à 2 lits étant un peu bruyante (se trouvant au rez de chaussée), on nous a proposé une autre très belle chambre (verte) avec un lit double, merci!

10/10 Excellent

Christine, London

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

My Favourite Riad in all of Morocco

Riad Magellan was my favourite Riad in all of Morocco. It is ideally located in the heart of the Medina, but in a quiet area and all the main sights are a very easy walking distance. The staff were the most engaging and friendly. All the management speak English & French and were able to help with airport transfers, travel tips etc. They also provide their own map of the Medina which was much more helpful than Lonely Planet or Google Maps. I also ate the VERY BEST FOOD at the Riad. I had the 3 course dinner which you need to order in advance and it was the most delicious food I had in all of Morocco. It was so perfect and set the bar high for the rest of my trip. I would recommend that you ask them to organise an airport transfer for you as it is not easy to find on your own, but it also means a porter will take your luggage to the door (as cars cannot drive into the Medina) and you do not get hassled by anyone on your arrival.

8/10 Good

lionel, saint maur des fossés

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

très bien

Séjour court (une nuit). très bon accueil , très bien organisé, vraiment rien à redire. excellent accueil au Riad avec des gens très sympa. Très bon diner!! bref très bien. Un petit bémol: Lits durs. merci

8/10 Good

Christopher, Oslo

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

Great location, nice hotel and helpful staff

Stayed here 5 nights in Marrakech. Would say location is the best part, perfect for going to all the places in the Medina.

10/10 Excellent

amarande, Meximieux

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

Fabuleux!

Un accueil chaleureux, un service parfait, des conseils avisés, un coup de maître pour un premier séjour au Maroc. N'hésitez pas à dîner au Ryad, la cuisinière est une perle.

10/10 Excellent

Lg, London

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

Great experience

Best location, great personalized service and tasteful rooms.

10/10 Excellent

MG, London

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

a little gem in the middle of the lively city

Great location, wonderfully and artistic deco. Magellan is such a great little gem in the middle of the lively city. Phllippe the ower is such a knowledge and nice guy who gave us many help to arrange our room and even brought us to the phamercy when my husband was feeling a bit not well. I highly recommadate the place and hope we will visit it soon again.

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, Newark, UK

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

Congratulations . . . .

. . . on creating such a lovely home to welcome your guests. It was lovely to feel so comfortable and knowing that the team was there to make our stay in Marrakech as special as possible. Thanks again. Jacob & Gabi

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