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Riad Essaada

2.5 star property

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Pool
Superior Suite
Superior Suite
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Derb Habib Allah 37, Mouassine, 37, Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, 40000
  • Place, Le Jardin Secret
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Koutoubia Mosque
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Family Suite, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Marrakech

Riad Essaada places you steps from Le Jardin Secret and within a 10-minute stroll of Jemaa el-Fnaa. Highlights at this riad include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the riad's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Medina riad include Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Dar el Bacha Palace - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 25 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Simple Speciality Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kesh Cup - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Terrasse des Épices - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Essaada

Riad Essaada offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include coworking spaces and limo/town car service. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riad Essaada. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Riad Essaada was completed in June 2025.

This Marrakech riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Riad Essaada offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Marrakech riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open selected days.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 4 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 15; reservation required

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - June 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per stay.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 4 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per stay
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 15

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Riad Essaada Riad
Riad Essaada Marrakech
Riad Essaada Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Essaada?

Riad Essaada offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Essaada?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Riad Essaada. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

What makes Riad Essaada a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Essaada.

Does Riad Essaada serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Essaada?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Essaada?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Essaada?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riad Essaada?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riad Essaada Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 39 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikee Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this riad.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service in the staff. Very clean and good customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdelmounaim

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

Beautiful

Beautiful place! Very hell ful and nice people working there. If you want the real maroccain feeling go here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely Riad with very pleasant staff. A little hidden in the back alleys of the Medina but did make it quieter. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people in the Riad who looked after from check-in to breakfast were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. After a little mix up with the taxi from the airport everything else was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Cozy hidden place

Nice Riad in Medina of Marrakesh. In back alleys, close to the square
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were totally fab but this riad is basic, with slightly tatty decor, down a ramshackle alley with derelict buildings and rubbish piled up next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erik

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

Best service ever

Nice riad hotel in the old town hard to find the first time but follow the pink arrows. Extremly helpfull staff. Going for a hot air ballontrip at 04.45 AM the followed us to the pick up point.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s almost impossible to find so they did send someone to walk me to the hotel and walk me back to the car and carry my luggage but it’s nowhere in the write up that it’s difficult. The people were nice and the room was OK.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lies on information about having a Spa, Bar, Restaurant etc.etc. Staff were polite but absolutely uselesss asked us if he could answer our questions the next day. Hard to find in the dirty alley ways. Room was sold as a Superior Suite which turned out to be a small room with a double and small single bed crammed in. Very disappointing. Tried to sort things out while their but staff not willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

THIERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La propreté dans le Riad. L’accueil chaleureux. Le petit déjeuner copieux. La beauté du lieu.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Etienne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Riad trop cher pour les prestations. Chambre: la chambre familiale de 5 personnes n'est pas pour 5 personnes: il y a un lit double, un lit simple et 2 banquettes qui sont comptées comme 2 lits, mais ce ne sont pas 2 vrais lits simples (ces 2 banquettes sont moins larges et plus courtes qu'un vrai lit, et avec une literie de banquette, donc moins confortable qu’un vrai lit). Petit-déjeuner : comparé à d’autres riads (du même tarif) que nous avons testés à Marrakech, le petit-déjeuner est frugal et compté. Vaisselle Ikea, jus d’orange en brique, morceaux de pain de la veille coupés en petits bouts et réchauffés au micro-ondes, portions congrues, etc. Accueil: gentil mais peu chaleureux et peu présent ( quand nous avons quittés le lieu, nous n'avons trouvé personne à saluer).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nous n avons pas l habitude de laisser des commentaires désobligeants mais il nous paraît important cette fois de partager notre expérience plus que médiocre afin d éviter les mêmes déboires à d autres voyageurs et permettre à l équipe du riad d améliorer son offre. Nous devions rester 3 jours. A notre arrivée le riad paraît accueillant, authentique et bien situé. Mais le chauffage fonctionnait très mal et vu les températures la nuit au Maroc nous avons dû dormir habillé. Le veilleur de nuit a tenté de régler le chauffage mais sans réel changement. Les menuiseries n étant pas étanches la salle de bain était extrêmement froide sans chauffage, les serviettes restaient très humides. Nous avions aussi un problème de debit d eau, seulement un filet d'eau dans la douche. A priori il y avait une fuite non réparée et le problème touchait toutes les chambres. Il a donc fallu composer. Nous avions prévu de manger au riad. Repas dehors à 10 degres. La deuxième nuit le chauffage fonctionnait un peu mieux mais la salle de bain restait glaciale et toujours un filet d eau. A 23h45 il y a eu une coupure électrique dans le riad. Le dernier soir nous n avions plus d eau chaude. Le personnel nous a demandé d attendre le lendemain. Face à chaque difficulté aucune solution nous a été proposée. Au vu du cumul nous avons été contraints de réserver en urgence un autre riad pour le dernier soir et donc payer 2 fois. Les veilleurs étaient sympathiques mais aucun confort durant ce séjour malgré le prix
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maoulida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Le rapport qualité-prix n’est vraiment pas bon. C’est beaucoup trop cher pour ce qui est proposé. Le Riad est certes bien situé, près de la place Jemaa El Fna et des souks de la médina, mais pour y accéder, il faut emprunter des petites ruelles pas très rassurantes, surtout le soir.
Placard dans la grande chambre
Chambre principale
Toilettes de la chambre principale
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Véronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel à l'écoute et bienveillant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente custo benefício!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Manon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon Riad dans l’ensemble, en plein cœur de la médina, nous sommes aux souk en moins de 2 minutes à pied. Personnel très accueillant et à notre écoute, parle français. Propre dans l’ensemble, juste découverte de la présence de 2 cafards à l’entrée du Riad lors de notre dernier jour, ce qui nous a déçu.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kübra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Geht so

Das bad war nicht gut (siehe Bild)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon accueil et riad très calme
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Liked: Staff & service
Reservamos este Riad por la piscina y al llegar estaba vacía y no pudimos usarla. La habitación era una doble con una cama plegable de la que se le salían los pies a mi hijo. El desayuno correcto pero muy básico y justito. La ubicación es buena pero tardas mucho en salir y entrar por estar en unos callejones sin salida
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Buena atencion por parte del personal

Cumple para ir a ver ciudad,muy bien limpieza y atención de Said, desayunos caseros, terraza chula,cerca plaza Jemaa el Fna.Como negativo el aspecto malo de las callejuelas hasta que llegas que no hacen justicia a como luego esta por dentro.Por el precio cumple. Tambien destacar que No hay Spa como anuncia y no pude contactar con ellos antes para contratar traslados del aeropuerto,aunque al llegar Sí nos estaban esperando para la entrada.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Remco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie Riad. Prima gelegen dichtbij alle bezienswaardigheden. De service was heel goed. Vriendelijke mensen, doen alles voor je. Het ontbijt was eenvoudig, maar helemaal prima. Alleen de weg ernaar toe is iets minder, kleine achteraf steegjes. Je denkt eerst, waar kom ik terecht, maar als je eenmaal binnenstapt ben je aangenaam verrast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karine

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

Rolig placering og venligt personale

Dejlig beliggenhed, en rolig oase når man trænger til en pause fra Medinaens larm og “skønne kaos”. Personalet er meget venlige og imødekommende. Fik endda muligheden for at sende privat sms til en, såfremt hun skulle booke en tid til hammam for mig. De arrangerede upåklagelig bagageafhentning og kørsel til lufthavnen til en meget rimelig pris. Sidst men ikke mindst serverede de en skøn myntete.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue horrible nos tuvimos que ir a otro sitio
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025