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Riad Papillon

4.0 star property
Riad with free breakfast, a quick walk to Dar el Bacha Palace

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Interior
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Jasmine) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar
Food and drink
View from property
Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Hibiscus) | Balcony view
Riad Papillon offers an upscale retreat in central Marrakech, steps from Dar el Bacha Palace and Le Jardin Secret. Guests start their day with local flavors, relax in the library, dip in the indoor pool, or get advice from the concierge about exploring vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Hibiscus) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Hibiscus)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Geranium) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Geranium)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Jasmine)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Jasmine) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Jasmine)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Rose)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Rose) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Rose)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Bougainvillea)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Bougainvillea) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Bougainvillea)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Medina, a neighborhood in Marrakech, Riad Papillon is in a shopping district. Dar el Bacha Palace and Le Jardin Secret are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Majorelle Garden and Oasiria Water Park. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Koutoubia Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing and horse riding, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around Marrakech.
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15 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, 40000

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marrakech Plaza - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Majorelle Garden - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 29 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Riad Laârouss - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Terrasse Mama - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Riad Papillon

Upscale riad near Dar el Bacha Palace
Located close to Le Jardin Secret and Jemaa el-Fnaa, Riad Papillon provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Coworking spaces, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad Papillon feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 km

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-cm plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: EUR 3.00 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Riad Papillon Riad
Riad Papillon Marrakech
Riad Papillon Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Papillon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Riad Papillon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Papillon?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Papillon?

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

What time is check-out at Riad Papillon?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Riad Papillon provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Papillon located?

Located in Medina, this riad is within a 5-minute walk of Dar el Bacha Palace and Le Jardin Secret. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Koutoubia Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Riad Papillon Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with friendly staff! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing palace to stay, with great and friendly staff. The staff went out of there to make me feel welcomed and Marrakesh. They also gave good insight to activities and spots to visit. They also warn you about Hustlers that will try to show you the way to hotel, they charged me $20 for 5 minutes of time (as I sadly found out because I didn’t listen). They are persistent everywhere in Marrakesh and not just limited to the hotels, don’t let them follow you and don’t interact with them.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Riad Papillon was truly memorable. The Riad itself is beautiful and comfortable, located in the historic medina. Lovely views of the mountains and the “red city.” It’s so convenient to museums, shops, and restaurants. We could easily walk to most attractions. The staff were warm, helpful, and responsive to all our questions. The morning breakfast table was overflowing with delicious pastries and fresh fruit and all the Moroccan favorites. Hope to return someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The riad was great, the manager wonderful, the breakfast delicious and generous. I wish I had more knowledge of the taxi system and baggage retrieval, we thought we were being robbed but it was actually a helper!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little riad! Very clean, spacious for 2 ( we had twin beds) & large bathroom. We had a really good breakfast everyday, Youseff was amazing, attentive and Sooooo helpful! He gave us directions, recommendations and great tips for the area! Ali was wonderful and sweet as well! The riad was very close to everything! Thank you team Riad Papillion for a memorable atay!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is ideal. Located in the heart of the Medina and very accessible by walk. Staff were very friendly. Facility a lot older and outdated than what it looked on the website. Shower hardly worked. Bed was clean but very hard. TV did. It work. Not other facilities except sleeping and continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Majid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je commencerai par remercier l'ensemble de l'équipe du Riad Papllion ! On se sent tellement bien quand on arrive ici, le cadre est merveilleux, une ambiance douce et chaleureuse, une décoration soigné de l'entrée jusqu'au toit terrasse. Quel plaisir de revenir après chaque sortie et d'être accueilli par un membre du personnel qui se preoccupe de savoir comment vous allez et si vous avez passé une belle journée (le plus par rapport à un hôtel classique). Il est proche de tout à pied. Le petit déjeuner est bien copieux et très bon ! Nous avons eu également la chance d'y manger un soir, de l'entrée jusqu'au dessert, mille et une saveurs !! Le tajine de poulet aux citrons confits, un régal !! Également un petit goûter avec les crêpes, excellent aussi ! J'allais oublié le thé, une odeur à tombé par terre et le goût, une explosion de saveurs, j'ai eu droit à un petit cours avant de partir, merci beaucoup pour cette jolie découverte et d'avoir pris le temps !! Nous avons également effectués 2 sorties via le riad, une dans la vallée de l'Ourika et l'autre avec les dromadaires, rien à redire. Au final, nous vous passés un excellent séjour, que je n'oublierai pas c'est certain, merci mille fois pour tout !! Je reviendrai ici la prochaine fois. Allez-y les yeux fermés, vous ne serez pas déçu !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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