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Riad Sesame

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted painting, and a red patterned tapestry. - Riad Sesame (Marrakech)
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a mirror, and a painting on the wall. - Riad Sesame (Marrakech)
A bathroom with a copper sink, a mirror, and a towel rack. - Riad Sesame (Marrakech)
A room with a sofa, a small wooden cabinet, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a decorative wall hanging, and a wooden door with a purple arch. - Riad Sesame (Marrakech)
A staircase with a wrought iron railing, a lantern, and a framed picture on the wall. - Riad Sesame (Marrakech)
Located close to Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa, Riad Sesame provides free breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A bedroom with a large bed, two wooden doors, and a window with a yellow curtain.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a wooden table, and a sofa. There are two wall-mounted lights and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Suite, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Medina, a neighborhood in Marrakech, is home to Riad Sesame. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Koutoubia Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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5 derb Zaouia Bab doukkala Rmila, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, 40000

What's nearby

  • An ornate architectural interior with intricate tile work and detailed carvings.
    Dar el Bacha Palace
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A bustling square with a prominent tower, surrounded by traditional buildings and palm trees.
    Jemaa el-Fnaa
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historic tower with intricate architecture, a paved walkway, and a stone wall with scattered ruins.
    Koutoubia Mosque
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A courtyard with a tiled pool, a gazebo, and lush greenery.
    Le Jardin Secret
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A bustling street with a prominent archway labeled 'MUSEE DEL MARRAKECH' leading to a traditional building with a green-tiled roof.
    Marrakech Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    8 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Safran By Koya
    2 min walk
  • Simple Speciality Coffee
    10 min walk
  • Cafe Laksour
    4 min walk
  • Dar Cherifa
    11 min walk
  • Bacha Coffee Room & Boutique
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 5 detached private bathrooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Late check-out subject to availability

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 14 2026 to October 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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 3.19 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Sesame pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Sesame?

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

What time is check-out at Riad Sesame?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Riad Sesame located?

Located in Medina, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa.

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Reviews

Riad Sesame Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property and service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Arif

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

Convenient Location, Good service 👍

We had an amazing time at Riad Sesame, We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast in the morning and loved the convenient location close to major attractions. We loved the Moroccan Tea and hospitality. ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Easmin

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Very good we like our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ALESSIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il Riad è molto semplice e ben tenuto, un'oasi di pace all'interno del caos della Medina di Marrakech. Nei dintorni ci sono molti locali, ristoranti e negozi e in circa quindici minuti di camminata si raggiunge la piazza Jemaa el Fna. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile, soprattutto Latifa la proprietaria. Colazione ottima. grazie di tutto! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

bouziane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

séjour riad sésame

séjour de 3 nuits ,prévu initialement en couple mais suite à accident de ma compagne,je me suis retrouvé en solo. acceuil sympa mais je pense que le personnel est hypocrite.J'ai demande au propriétaire le remboursement du second petit déjeuner qui n'a pas été consommé mais refus catégorique. confort de la chambre minimal ,pas de télévision alors que sur le site il est annoncé télévision présente. j'ai fait une réclamation auprès d'hotels.com mais la réponse apportée m'a mis en colère contre le personnel de ce riad. Je déconseille de séjourner dans ce riad ,il y a mieux et moins cher et surtout le plus important pour moi c'est l'honneteté du personnel ce qui n'est pas le cas dans ce riad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Fantastisches Hotel, leider sehr laut

Großes, schönes Zimmer, sehr schmackhaftes (inkludiertes Frühstück). Nach Rat fragen kann man nur, wenn man Französisch kann; Englisch wird keines gesprochen. Leider sind die Zimmer direkt neben dem Speisesaal, der von der Familie offenbar als Wohnzimmer genutzt wird: Abends wurde stets direkt vor meiner Tür lautstark diskutiert und gelacht, sodass ich nie vor Mitternacht schlafen konnte.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam L

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

Great location great host

Great stay. About a 6-7 min walk to the main market. Host was great. Would 100% stay again. 10 stars. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Riad Sesame - one of our favorite parts of Morocco

We LOVED the Riad Sesame. It is in the old city and thus, walkable to everywhere within the old city walls. Latifa is the host and was so incredibly kind. She made the breakfast each morning and when she realized we had some dietary restrictions, she made a huge effort to make delicious food that we could eat. She was so kind and helpful. The hotel itself is so neat to look at. We couldn't have been more happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wade

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

Bastante acolhedor

O Riad é simples, mas bastante acolhedor. Embora seja necessário caminhadas para chegar aos locais turísticos, sua localização é estratégica para chegar tanto aos pontos da medina como também a parte moderna de Marrakech. Mas o que há de melhor neste Riad é Latiffa, a recepcionista que com sua simpatia cativante conquista todos os hóspedes.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

wir hatten eine sehr schöneZeit gehabt

Von Marrakesch CTM Bus station (Banhnhof nähe) zum Hotel Sesam wollte der Taxi Fahrer umgerechnet 6 Euro für 3 Km??, Ok wir waren zu zweit mit zwei großen Gepäcks trotzdem habe ich abgelehnt, dann kam jemand auf mich zu, für 4 Euro bis zu Hotel (immer verhandeln). Mit Smartphone und GPS geht alles einfach. Angekommen, frau Latifa hat uns herzlich empfangen mit Tee und Kuchen das war echt super. Frühstück beinhaltet Marmelade Butter Kaffee und Baguette für 25 Euro die Nacht + Taxe ist OK. Wir haben das Mittagsessen immer draussen genommen. man kann JAmaa lafna 10 min zu fuss erreichen. Taxis nehmen diese Strecke nie an. weil zu kurz ist. sonst immer ansteigen dann die richtung nennen. Kostet meisten 10 DH (1 Euro). besucht haben wir Palace Bahia und Sitti Fatma (50 km südlich von Marrakesch) groß Taxi kostet 2 bis 3 Euro pro person. Ausflug ist empfehlenswert.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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amazing

It was amazing staying there and the decorations were perfect, we felt like we were in the old days also the staff were so kind to us and made us feel at home. I would love to go back there and I will soon lol.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Séjour agréable dans un Riad au calme Une personne pour nous accueillir et toujours présente si besoin Je le recommande bon rapport qualité prix Je reviendrai
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

one of my best stay in morokko

excellent
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10/10 Excellent

LEIRE

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Alojamiento muy recomendable

Riad Sesame ha sido un gran acierto. Servicio muy bueno de los dueños,habitación grande y limpia. Wifi gratis. Desayuno rico y abundante,que sirven en la terraza. Situado a 8 minutos andando de la famosa plaza Fna. Recomendamos elegir este Hotel por la posibilidad de dormir en un auténtico Riad en Marrakech,confortable,decorado al detalle,muy limpio y cerca del centro.
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8/10 Good

Frank

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Prima Riad, verzorgd, vriendelijke eigenaresse.

Goed slaapadres. Zeer vriendelijke, behulpzame dame des huizes.(=Franstalig) Ze verzorgt een prima ontbijtje op het dakterras. Leuke Marrokaans ingerichte kamer/ gemeenschappelijke zitruimte beneden. Goed onderhouden. Mijn tv vertoonde tijdelijk alleen Duitse zenders. Maar ja, wie kijkt er nog tv als je een mobiel/tablet en een goede gratis Wi-Fi verbinding op je kamer hebt. Riad is gesitueerd in een verborgen straatje in de volkswijk "Bab Doukala". Zie aldaar hoe de locals hun dagelijkse boodschappen doen. Zelf heb ik geen "petit taxi" gebruikt en kon prima naar alle bezienswaardigheden lopen. (tip: download een app met offline navigatie want je verdwaald in de souks)
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10/10 Excellent

aurore

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la 2e fois que je my rends et j'y retournerai!

Riad calme et bien placé dans la médina, a 15 minutes à pied de guéliz. Des patrons très gentils et un personnel chaleureux et accueillant. En bref on s'y sent très vite comme chez soi! j'ai déjà séjourné dans de grands hôtels mais c'est définitivement l'adresse que je préfère. JE RECOMMANDE À 100%
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Perfect Riad for our stay with most lovely host

We loved our stay at Riad Sesame. As soon as we arrived the hostess gave us tea and cookies and helped us with our bags while her son showed us the roof. It was quiet, comfortable, clean, and in a great location to walk anywhere in the city. We walked from the train station, which was a long but nice walk, and then we walked everywhere in the city. There are a number of places for food and shopping right down the street. We had breakfast every morning on the roof terrace and it was delicious and really peaceful, I also spent a few hours reading up there in the sun. The best part though was the hospitality from the hostess who runs it, she was wonderful (she doesn't speak a lot of English - so learn a few words in French of Arabic to chat with her :) and made us feel really welcome.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet

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Lovely Riad near to Souks and Medina

The lady at the Hotel could not speak English but she was a very warm and attentive host. she ensured that the room was cleaned daily, sheets changed and provided us with a heater as we were cold at night. Nothing was too much for her and when we asked for an omelette at breakfast, the next day we had one. When we left we were helped with our suitcases and she followed us out onto the main road and hailed a tax for us. She was sorry to see us go and we felt as if we were leaving a friend behind.
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8/10 Good

Gustavo Jose

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

100% recomendable

La tele no se ve bien, ¿pero quien la necesita?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in May 2022