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Riad Swaka

4.0 star property
Riad with a full-service spa, steps from Bahia Palace

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Interior
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service

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Double or Twin-Superior Private Bathroom Patio (Ryhana) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double or Twin-Superior Private Bathroom Patio (Ryhana)

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite

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Wonderful
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room (Tarfaya) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room (Tarfaya)

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room (Assilah) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room (Assilah)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room (Tan Tan) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room (Tan Tan)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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53 Derb Ragragui, Marrakech, Rehamna, 40000

What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • El Badi Palace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 7 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DarDar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fine Mama - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Snack Toubkal - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪café almasraf - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riad Swaka

Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Bahia Palace is located near Riad Swaka, which provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a free daily manager's reception. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a manicure/pedicure at Alphais, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A computer station, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 2.70 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)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day

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
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

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Riad Swaka
Riad Swaka Hotel
Riad Swaka Hotel Marrakech
Riad Swaka Marrakech
Swaka Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Swaka have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riad Swaka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Swaka?

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 Swaka?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Swaka 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 Swaka located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is steps from Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum and Bahia Palace. Jemaa el-Fnaa is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Riad Swaka Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Perfect stay, good location

Great service, lovely interieur, nice breakfast and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little gem! Lovely Riad wonderful helpful staff and fantastically situated in easy walking distance of most things! Finding it the first time is a little challenge but once found finding it again is fine. Breakfasts were traditional and lovely! I will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

Tranquil retreat

Lovely Riad with amazing staff. It was so tranquil and breakfast was delicious - different every day, Our room had everything we needed and the location was ideal. All in all , a delightful stay x
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Riad Swaka and were warmly welcomed by Mohamed when we arrived. The riad itself is beautiful – our room was clean, cozy, and always well taken care of throughout our stay. The location is perfect: right in the heart of the old Medina, just next to the impressive Ben Youssef Palace. Breakfast was delicious every morning, and the atmosphere around the pool was peaceful and relaxing. A special thank-you to Abdul – he was incredibly kind, always available for a nice conversation, and genuinely interested in making sure we were comfortable. You can really feel that the hosts here take their time to understand your needs and wishes. We highly recommend Riad Zwarka to anyone looking for an authentic and warm stay in Marrakech.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Fantastic stay

Great stay at Riad Swaka. Great location within the medina while still being peaceful. Abdoul made us feel very welcome, picking us up from drop off point and providing suggestions
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

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

Highly recommended Riad

Very nice and cosy Riad. Great breakfasts and good wifi! Small pool on the roof for those days when it gets really warm, great if you have younger children. Superfriendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Amazing stay!!

This Riad was an amazing stay. The service was amazing - Abdul greeted us when we first arrived with Moroccan tea and gave us some great tourist places to go to! The Riad itself is quite hard to find (especially if arriving in the dark) but we managed it eventually. It is a close enough walk to the hustle and bustle of the Medina markets but feels so quiet when at the Riad.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad Swaka was absolutely incredible! We arrived quite late and were able to add an evening meal to our booking which was absolutely delicious. We were given such a warm welcome by Abdoul and Samir, who were always available to help us with recommendations and Arabic lessons! It was like being welcomed by family and we can’t wait to return. I would recommend this riad to everyone; it is right in the heart of the action, but is absolutely peaceful and quiet and just the most beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

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

Hidden Paradise. But the staff are the real gems.

It's a hidden paradise in a fantastic location in the heart of Marrakech. The place is beautiful but what makes it are the staff from Samir who gave us all the information we needed and made himself very accessible, organising transport to the airport, giving us the best prices for things and arranging camel riding. Then there is Abdul, a Berber who was keen to teach anyone about the local language and culture, is always keen to help out and cooks the best tagine, morrocan salad and croquettes that you will have while in Morocco.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

Amazing stay in the heart of Marrakech

It’s a beautiful little Riad in a great location in Medina. The staff are amazing people and very helpful. We dealt with Samira, Mohamed, and Abdul. They were very helpful and accommodating. It made our stay very enjoyable. The rooftop is also nice to sit for breakfast and enjoy the sunshine. The mattresses are a little bit too hard for my liking, but everything else was great. Make sure you get in touch with them before for directions, or else it could be quite tricky to find for a first timer to Marrakech.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Tranquility and excellent hospitality!

Our stay at Riad Swaka was absolutely wonderful. The room was clean, well decorated, and extremely quiet. We had our best nights sleep in ages there. As it’s situated in the old city, finding it initially through the mazy streets was slightly tricky. If you call ahead, they will send someone to meet you and guide you to the Riad. Samir was an excellent host and provided us with hospitality which was way above and beyond. For instance my stomach was playing up one evening so he cut some rosemary from the terrace garden to make a tea and it really did help. He also made an excellent breakfast which we enjoyed on the roof terrace overlooking Bahia Palace in the morning sun. Although we were only there for a couple of nights, we wished it was for longer and will be looking to stay here again on our next visit to Marrakech.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hubbard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

First time in Morocco, loved Riad Swaka

The staff was amazing, anything you needed someone was there to assist. Would have loved to have known about ordering dinner in the morning before we arrived, as it was too late to order for that night and after 20 hour trip to arrive, we were too tired to try and explore food options. This Riad is nice and quiet, but requires a short walk through winding paths to get to anywhere to get food or anything else. Riad should also put something on confirmation telling future guests that taxi cannot drop at th door. We ended up paying a cab which circled around trying to find it before the cab driver loaded our bags into a hand cart that another person pushed through the maze with us following on foot to the Riad. It makes a funny story, but two sleep deprived tourists were not amused when it happened. So more information on how to arrive, and possible the suggestion to allow a dinner reservation in advance of the check in would make the visit perfect. That said, the food was wonderful! I loved my cooking lesson with Zahera. Put that on the website as well!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Fantastic time and so different from the ‘usual’

This ‘experience’ was fantastic, inside the Medina is a mesmerising chaos but the riad was quite cool and a haven. This is not a hotel but a traditional riad. Nothing was too much trouble, even obtaining alcohol during Ramada.Local knowledge was always available. Breakfast was traditional and very nice. We were met at the airport and then on the street to be taken down many alleys to the riad , I would suggest you need this if you’re new to the area Would I stay here again? In a heartbeat, thank you for a great and memorable week
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beliggenhet OK
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tilde

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

Fin riad med god beliggenhed

Skøn lille riad med dejlig tagterrasse ind mod Bahia Palace. Værelset føltes meget tæt ind mod fællesområdet da de øverste vinduer ikke kunne lukkes med skodder men det forstyrrede ikke søvnen og folk kunne ikke kigge ind. Meget venligt personale og god morgenmad. God beliggenhed tæt på Jemma el fnaa men samtidig roligt område uden larm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Samir and Abdul were incredible hosts! Super attentive and went above and beyond. We had a lovely stay, the location in the medina is great. The food was lovely and the room was fantastic value for money! Thanks again for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique, bien situé, et personnel au top (Merci à Samir, à Abdoul et au reste du personnel pour leur accueil si chaleureux). On s'est senti chez nous. A recommander sans hésitation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad infesté de punaises de lit. J’y ai passé une seule nuit sur les 5 payées car le Riad est complet et la seule solution trouvée par le propriétaire est de me faire dormir sur une banquette sur la terrasse du toit. Il refuse de me rembourser les nuits non passées sur place et me confisque la clé de ma chambre et m’interdit l’accès au Riad sans aucune autre solution de logement. Obligée de porter plainte à la police qui décide de fermer ce Riad pour cause d’hygiène déplorable et de non respect des touristes. Fuyez!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julija

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

Perfect Riad fo quiet location and pool relaxation

This Riad is great for relaxation. It's located in a quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to everything in the Medina of interest. I would stay in this neighbourhood again vs. staying in the middle of the Medina. We traveled in December and were in need of getting some sunny time, which was possible with the rooftop lounge chairs and the pool. Breakfast is great. The Riad staff is fantastic, very helpful. Before arrival call the Riad for pickup at the nearest parking, and someone will come by foot and pick you up. Otherwise the Riad is difficult to find in the small streets the first time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

GIUSEPPE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Désagréable

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Latina and abdouel (night manager) were amazing. The morning breakfast was really good. Room was large and accommodated four adults well. Finding the Riad was a bit difficult at first-great location.

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022