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Riad Marelia

Property class: 3.5

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An indoor courtyard with a central tree, surrounded by tables and chairs, and a fountain in the background. - Riad Marelia (Marrakech)
A balcony with a lounge chair, a small table with breakfast items, a potted plant, and a view of a building with a tower. - Riad Marelia (Marrakech)
An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by lush green plants. - Riad Marelia (Marrakech)
A hallway with a sofa, a table with fruit, and a mirror. - Riad Marelia (Marrakech)
A traditional building with a wooden balcony and lattice window. - Riad Marelia (Marrakech)
Close to Jemaa el-Fnaa and Koutoubia Mosque, Riad Marelia provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a body treatment, or a massage. 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 garden.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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A room with two beds, a wooden table with a brass trumpet, and a decorative box.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, and wall sconces.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a nightstand, and a wooden wardrobe.

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a vase, and a painting on the wall.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed artwork on the walls.

Double Room (1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Marrakech, Riad Marelia is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Place des Ferblantiers and Cyber Park, while Dar Si Said Museum and Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Royal Tennis Harti or Marrakesh Stadium. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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39, Rue Al Amlak Makhaziana, Marrakech, 4000

What's nearby

  • A courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and traditional architecture.
    Bahia Palace
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historical fort with a central archway, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
    El Badi Palace
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A bustling square with a prominent tower, surrounded by traditional buildings and palm trees.
    Jemaa el-Fnaa
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • An interior with ornate columns, intricate tile work, and a central doorway.
    Saadian Tombs
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic tower with intricate architecture, a paved walkway, and a stone wall with scattered ruins.
    Koutoubia Mosque
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    15 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mi Fatima - Best Soup
    10 min walk
  • Snack El Bahia
    11 min walk
  • La Pergola
    11 min walk
  • Henna Art Café
    10 min walk
  • La cantine des gazelles
    11 min walk

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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 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 2.50 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Marelia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riad Marelia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Marelia?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riad Marelia?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Marelia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Riad Marelia located?

Located in Mechouar-Kasbah, this riad is within a 15-minute walk of Bahia Palace and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Slat al-Azama Synagogue and Souk Des Epices are just steps away.

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 Marelia Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shunmugapriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service are excellent . Area is walkable to medina and shopping places.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Raza

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: - Good location - walking distance to some key sights and market. - Rooms were clean - Easy to book the airport transfer through Riad's contact Cons: - Not very suitable for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) with room on 3rd floor, no lift and narrow staircase. - The attendant only spoke French - Very limited breakfast menu - Toiletries were insufficient (only 1 50ml bottle of soap for 4 persons to be used for shower also) - Wifi quality was poor for 3rd floor - Very noisy at night due to the Riad located on a busy street
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kseniya

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

Great location

Wonderful Riad. Central location next to Bahia Palace. Charming and authentic. Ibrahim who manages riad is wonderful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ibrahim was an excellent host, who was friendly and helpful. The riad is in a great location, within walkable distance of the plaza but removed from the hustle and bustle. The room was clean and provided the essentials. Would recommend for the price 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and property management. Super peaceful and beautiful, caring staff who were all so lovely. Only downside is you have to wait for the property manager to open the door to the Riad everytime
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Brennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a sweet Riad. The main courtyard was beautiful. It was clean and run by a lovely man. Although breakfast was lovingly presented, it was very small and there was no protein - Possibly normal for Morocco.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Monica

Disliked: Amenities
Location was tucked in a corner of a busy street. It's a walk to central markets but not too far. Perhaps it was after 20:00 but doorbell takes a while and a few rings to answer...had thought we couldn't get in a few times. And the phone rings out. The gentleman was nice enough. Communication was a little hard as we didn't speak French or Arabic but we didn't need much so not too much of an issue. Welcome tea was lovely. The room was okay (up steep flights of stairs) A bit dark and dated but relatively clean. No toiletries and the floor was wet/half flooded. Unfortunately we didn't stay for breakfast but I think it was the normal western pancakes and juice. It was an okay place to stay for the night, though there are similar pricing accommodation around that might be slightly better.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Tehreem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property advertises as having a spa and pool which it did not have.that was the readon for me booking this place. False advetisement makes it really annoying. The host was overly friendly trying to hug which made me feel insecure. The facilities were alright
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Madiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This riad is a nice traditional riad it has a very authentic moroccon feel to it. It is is a little dated, so dont expect luxury, but it is still good and a very charming riad. It is clean and we did not face any real issues with it. Breakfast is okay, but not much variety though. We also had to buy soap as the soap provided was very small. The surrounding area seems a little scary but is completely fine, locals are very friendly and amazing people!! Very close to Bahia palace, Koutubia and mosque other main attractions. There is parking nearby, but you have to pay. Please note that if you do not speak French it is a little hard to communicate with the Riad’s receptionist/housekeeper but you can use google translate, but he is very sweet and does his best. We had to leave for the airport at 6:30 and he accomodated and made breakfast early for us, which you would not get at big restaurants. The manager was also very helpful with any quieries or favours! Overall great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Radmila

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Sooo… the Riad in good location, walkable every where , 2 minutes Bahia Palace, 8-10 minutes to Koutoubia and El Jemma square, 5 minutes to Souk. Lots of dining places. As for Riad, old, rooms small, i had twin room just for myself it was small, there were 3 beds actually. Breakfast is bread pita, crepes, coffee,juice, olives. No fruits, no eggs- was a problem for me as I am more on eating healthy staff and was craving for normal breakfast. But 3 minutes walk there is a small like street place they make eggs over there. Also, if you need hair dryer need to ask, cause there was no inside the room. Btw, as for the owner Ibrahim, very nice old men, no speaking english (just French and Arabic), but very nice attentive. Would I stay there again, probably not, but more because it is noisy street, very noisy. And too much going on around there. Overall for that price it worth of it, cause I also was booking last minute. Also, no need to take tours around there, just explore everything by yourself, cause it is great location for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

WINGYEUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Positives - Ibraham, the old caretaker is pleasant & helpful. - Location very near the Palaces and 15 minutes walk to Jemaa el Fnaa. - Secluded rooftop terrace and can just about see above the city. Recommend looking out at 8.30am North East. You'll see the hot air balloons in the distance. - Allowed check-in slightly earlier than planned. - Can leave luggage on day of leaving so you don't have to carry around the Medina if you have a later flight. Negatives - Ibrahim, the caretaker can only speak Darija or French. The latter I only found out after 10-15 minutes of translation issues and gestures. I know very basic French so managed to get by after realising he could speak French. - Breakfast can only be served from 8am. We only got this on the last day of 4 and it was just various bread and jam/honey. Not even an egg. - Entry can only be by knocking. Translation issues but I think access is up to midnight latest. We arrived back at 10.30pm one night and was fine. Room lock is only a small padlock but going round the Medina this seems to be the common type of lock everywhere on outer doors too. - Water pressure is non-existent when someone else is using water in the another room. We had the top floor room. - Wifi weak in room, only suitable in courtyard or roof terrace. - Arranged airport transfer on arrival didn't turn up so had to sort own taxi at the airport (cheaper anyway) In all, it is a basic budget Riad that suited me & my mum but won't be for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was very nice and the host treat us very well with the best mint tea we had so far in Morocco. The rooftop terrace is quite outstanding. We definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this charming Riad which is situated very close to the Bahia palace and the Medina. The gentleman taking care of the Riad is the sweetest man you’ll ever meet. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real Moroccan experience with a traditional riad.Although quite basic it was very convenient for Marrakech s sights,was clean and Ibrahim the host was very welcoming.. Knowledge of some French made the stay a lot easier.Would certainly return there as great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Sidra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The host didn’t understand English so it was hard to communicate well with him. when I booked my stay I informed the host that I will be needing early breakfast as I had a tour planned. I was told that I will get that but on the day of the tour I was told that early breakfast was not possible. Basic amenities such as soap were missing. The only good thing about this riad was the location. Other than that I don’t see myself staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Was not a pleasant experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antti

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. The room is basic with a stylish bathroom. The twin room faces the street and there is some traffic noise, but it's pretty even and the room is completely dark, so we slept well. The sympathetic host does not speak a word of English. The facilities are in good condition, but they would need a bit better cleaning to keep the beautiful rooftop terrace and tablecloths and bedspreads clean. The declared swimming pool is a small rather dirty decorative pool. Wifi was slow but worked. Nice breakfast. All in all, you get good value for the affordable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice, but far from perfect

The stay was lovely beacuse of the host and warm feeling, but there were some issues during our stay. A/C in the room was not working, there was no swimming pool, restaurant (except for breakfast) nor beauty/massage services on the premises, as was written in the advertiment. The breakfast was quite narrow and exactly the same every day (would've been nice with some fresh veggies or fruits). The room had a bathtub, but you were not able to use it, since there was no plug. The building was nice, but could use some new furniture and f.ex. cozy lights for the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The man who runs it does not speak much English so I had to communicate with him in french (which he soeaks fluently and I dont!) but he was so sweet and friendly and always asked what time I would like breakfast and he was happy to do it whatever i asked for. You dont get a key for the entrance of the riad so you have to ring the bell but he always answered wirh a smile even when late (about midnight was the latest night i got back). The facilities in the room was basic but the riad has a vrry authentic and traditional feel and the comuunal areas are beautiful and peaceful including a rooftop terrace and a traditional open terrace on the ground floor, where breakfast was served, with a (mini) pool. You'll find riads with better more facilities but if would thouroughly recommend staying here, especially if you're on a budget.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Riad is fantastic, really beautiful, and people so kind and helpful. We arrived by night and had a little problem with our room, but they immediately found a very convenient solution for us. To be honest, it was not easy to find it in the dark, but keep in mind that from Palace Bahia is a few meters away (3minutes walking). Just follow the main road and do not enter into narrow streets. Our taxi driver was in hurry to go eating after Ramadan fastening and drop us off in front of the Palace. Google maps do not work very well due to narrow streets of the Medina, but Riad Marelia is on the main road. Thank you for everything and we hope to see you again at magic Riad.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor

Alexandra

This was the least hospitable riad we stayed at in Marrakesh. The room did not have working air conditioning, and the street our room faced was very busy so it was noisy at night with the window open. The bathroom was poorly designed because the shower was directly in front of the sink with no curtain to separate it, so we were standing in the wet shower when using the sink. The location is not far from the main square, but you have to walk through areas without sidewalks to access them. We also disliked that we were not given a key to the front door like we were at other riads and we had to ring the doorbell every time we came back to our room. We had much better experiences at other riads that charged the same price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jared

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't walk away from this place: run. My buddy booked the single and I booked the suite on Expedia. We get there and the guy doesn't speak any English at all. No problem, I have Google translate. This dude REFUSED to communicate through Google translate. He would just look at me and say "speak French." What do you think I'm doing, my man? Then, we pay the room tax via euros. Again, no problem, except I gave him 30 euros for a 22 euro tax. He hands me back 2 euros in MAD. Then, he takes us up and tells me that the suite is booked and I have to stay with my friend. I tried relentlessly for almost an hour to communicate with this guy and just gave up. Booked a riad around the corner. When I go back to pick up my friend, my friend is yelling with him because the guy won't let him go out without paying the tax. We just paid the tax. I handed him 30 more euros to shut him up. I ended up paying 200 euros extra just for a last minute place near my friend. And, they're telling Expedia to not refund me. I'm tempted to call the police for this guy stealing from me. Don't stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rizwanullah

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

No good property

Hi thanks to give me opportunity to inform you about the property. Please check the issues list below. 1, there was no English speaking receptionist we spend 1 hour to take the key because there was an old person on the reception and not understand anything he took Extra money from us and refused to give us receipt. 2, too cold room on the the request he give us electrical heater with is not comfortable for us. 3, the property was empty but still he didn’t give both rooms together and no light was in the property after 11pm also he didn’t allow us to go out after 11pm because he looked the door and no entry after 11pm. 4, Breakfast only a few things like Moroccan tea beard and jams. 5, no toiletries at all The bottom line not happy with this property Just waset of money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not happy

When we arrived, the first impression was a rather unappealing and unclean “pool” that didn’t feel inviting to use. The staff member who greeted us was friendly, but communication was quite difficult since he only spoke French. We tried using Google Translate, which helped a little, but it wasn’t enough to have a proper conversation. From the first to the last night, it was a disaster. We were given a room with a window facing the street, and we could hear everything – cars, mopeds, horses, people – going on non-stop until around 2 AM. We complained in the morning, but they wouldn’t let us change rooms even though we were the only guests at the hotel. I also contacted Hotels.com to try and get a refund so we could book another hotel, but nothing came of it since the hotel manager didn’t answer the phone and the support staff couldn’t help. I later noticed a small wooden window inside our bathroom that led directly to the staircase used by all guests – meaning people could hear everything happening in the bathroom if they walked past, which didn’t feel very pleasant or private.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025