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Riad Mariana

4.0 star property
Riad with bars, a quick walk to Bahia Palace

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Suite
Reception
Suite (Bahia) | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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13 Derb El Boumba, Arset El Houta, Marrakech, 40000
  • Bahia Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Marrakech Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 14
  • 6 Large Single Beds and 4 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Marrakech

Riad Mariana puts you in the heart of Marrakech, within just a 10-minute stroll of Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said Museum. Highlights at this riad include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Enjoy the Turkish bath/hammam and steam room. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Medina riad include Souk Semmarine and Jemaa el-Fnaa.
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What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 19 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeitoun Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café de France - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Chez Chegrouni - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Grand Bazar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riad Mariana

Riad with bars, a quick walk to Bahia Palace
Riad Mariana offers its guests an outdoor pool and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Riad Mariana. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Marrakech riad.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Riad Mariana offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured parking on site (MAD 20 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (MAD 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Mariana

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 41.80 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: MAD 200 per room (one-way)
  • Secured self-parking fee: MAD 20 per night
  • Extended parking fee: MAD 20 per night

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 accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard and 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Mariana Marrakech
Riad Mariana
Riad Mariana Marrakech
Riad Mariana Riad
Riad Mariana Marrakech
Riad Mariana Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Mariana?

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

Is parking available at Riad Mariana?

Yep, Riad Mariana has a secured self car park for MAD 20 per night. Additionally there is extended parking for MAD 20 per night.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Mariana?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials.

Does Riad Mariana have a pool?

Riad Mariana has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Riad Mariana?

Riad Mariana features a Turkish bath, an outdoor pool and 2 bars. All guestrooms come with Tempur-Pedic beds and premium bedding.

What makes Riad Mariana a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Mariana.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Mariana?

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 Mariana?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Riad Mariana's onsite restaurant that serves Moroccan cuisine.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 2:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Riad Mariana?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Riad Mariana?

There is a golf course next to Riad Mariana.

Riad Mariana Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right near the souks and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mireia

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

Nice and quiet, 10 min.walking to Jemaa el Fna

Very nice, quiet Riad located next to a safe commercial area. Not far from Jemaa El Fna square (aprox 10 minutes walking distance) and easy to find. A warm welcome from Abdou and Fatima, they were always ready to help and to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Abdou speaks english so no problem in communicating. The rooms are cozy, spacious (the 2 suites on the first floor are a bit bigger) with aircon and heating, and very very clean. Breakfast is OK. They offer dinner at the Riad and also can book excursions if you want. We arranged the pick up from the airport with them, it was perfect and they took us door to door. WIFI should improve, it works, but the signal is weak. Overall a good place to stay and I'd recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position close to the medina. Very unusual Moroccan manager, but other staff lovely. I would recommend this hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Romantic Oasis in the Medina

Lovely oasis close to the big market square in the heart of the Medina! We were able to walk to most of the tourist spots. Given the location, was completely surprised how quiet it was inside the Riad. We had no issues getting there via taxi. Phillipe was a welcoming host, and the two ladies who work there are kind and take really good care of the guests. The room was romantic and comfortable. We had hot water and good wifi. Breakfast is light, continental fare. Only complaint is that access to the Riad is via ringing a bell to be let in. We returned late one evening to find no one there to answer the door. We had to wait over 30 minutes for someone to arrive to let us in after finding wifi and getting a hold of Phillipe via email. Also, there is no tv in the room; one is available in a common area room. Otherwise, very happy with our stay and recommend it for a quiet place to stay in the middle of everything in Marakech.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Riad close to all the central sites. Staff were very friendly, rooms were large and comfortable and the general air of the place was calm and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Suffolk

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

Excellent location, lovely staff, perfect!

The location is a very short walk to the main market centre. It’s a beautiful Riad, spacious room with everything you could need. The pool isn’t so much for swimming in (it was very cold!) but was perfect for sitting with our legs in after a hot day walking. We spent time on the roof terrace too, reading and sun bathing with privacy. The staff were so kind and helpful and made us early breakfast on the days we needed to be out. We tried both lunch and dinner and both were lovely home cooking. Gorgeous house cat too, very friendly! We would highly recommend this place and would stay here again if we come back to the wonderful country of Morocco.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Val, Durham

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

Delightful

Riad Mariana is a place of tranquillity after the constant hassle of the square. Easy to access all areas without getting too lost. Beds are very comfortable, air conditioning brilliant and roof terrace so peaceful. Was lovely to have a nice light breakfast on the roof each morning with bread, yoghurt, fresh orange juice and home made jam. Staff are great, you step out of your room and they appear as if by magic to see if you need anything. Fatima even walked along to the end of the street, insisting on carrying a bag, and waited with us till the taxi they had booked for us arrived. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Experience

We really liked this place. It was with in walking distant of shopping and good restaurants and just mingling with the people. We definitely want to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

bad location

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hard to find location

The area is not safe. I will not recommend walking at night especially for those who can not speak French or Arabic. Taxi driver had to stop 3 time to ask the locals for directions. Kids follow you at the street to the riad and ask you for money.

10/10 Excellent

Chris , Scalford

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

Great place to stay

Very pleasant and restful stay of nine nights. Great location, ideal for easy access to main square.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic riad, close to the main square

Lovely riad. Great rooms and roof terrace is real sun trap. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. We booked a massage and hamman in the riad which was lovely and relaxing, and the lunch they cooked us was super tasty. Would definitely recommend Riad Mariana.

10/10 Excellent

Sean and Marlee, NJ

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

Awesome Riad

Aside from the authentic Moroccan atmosphere, the food was equally fantastic. The riad is located only a few minutes from Jema Dl Fna and Phillipe, the owner, will gladly assist you with directions, a ride, or any excursions you want to experience while in Morocco. Although wifi is available at most restaurants and hotels in the area, we found that the wifi at Riad Mariana was much more reliable. In Morocco, you learn not to take the little things for granted (a working, reliable toilet is a good example). Riad Mariana offers all the amentities of home while still maintaining the culture people come to the country to learn about with a great staff on top of it. We very much enjoyed our week at the Riad and hope to visit again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Idaho Falls, Idaho

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

The place to stay in Marrakech

Extremely friendly owner/operator. Had suggestions on getting places, being safe. He was looking out for my welfare. Room was large, powerful A/C. He gave me a key to the building so i could come in at any time. I left early for my departing flight and he slept on a coach where i would unavoidably wake him up - just so he could say goodbye. (I was already paid up.) Gave him the biggest tip for staying at any hotel in any of the 30 countries i've visited - about 50% of the room cost. Nice breakfasts. If I ever travel to Marrakech again, i will certainly stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Auckland NZ

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

For me the Riad had a fab atmosphere, lovely staff

The amenities are great the bath to die for, will never be the same !!! Not to mention potpourri, for the staff nothing was too much trouble. Phillippe had us collected from the Railway station. It was a nice tranquil place following the chaotic medina.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The employees at the hotel were very friendly.The hotel was nice, and clean.

6/10 Okay

montserrat, New York.

Beware of low room rates. Taxes are astronomical.

From the moment we arrived, the administrator was focussed on collecting extra €50 for taxes. We thought It was way to much. He came down to €25. At the end of the stay, he found the way, to over charge anyway. We paid extra €50 plus 275 Dirhams.

8/10 Good

N, UK

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

Very good value.

This is a very nice place to stay. It is very clean and there are plenty of facilities available. I can't comment on quality of the facilities as we did not have the opportunity to use them as we had already made plans. The hotel itself has a very nice calm atmosphere, that was very welcome after the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Its near to most of the places in the old town but they can seem further when walking in the heat, however there is a tourist bus that stops not far from the hotel which will take you to most of the sites.

10/10 Excellent

Shamima, London

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

Home away from home!

This is a great Riad not far from the hustle and bustle of Jemaa El Fna. It's a quiet oasis with a real family vibe. Breakfast was lovely and rooms light and clean. Abdou, Fatima and Tamou are fantastic - very friendly, helpful and make you feel right at home. Fatima cooks the best meals and dinner was a delight at the Riad. Each dish was freshly cooked with local incredients - definitely one of the highlights of our trip! The roof terrace was also a hit - it's lovely to come back to after a day of exploring. Beautiful flowers and plants adorn the roof terrace and it's a perfect area to eat as well as catch some rays of sunshine! A well-run place with a laid back and friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommended!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for all sights. Room comfortable. Breakfast adequate

10/10 Excellent

laura, london, england

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

Wonderful Riad with great staff

Having never experienced a Riad before I wasn't quite sure what to expect. They kindly arranged via email to collect us from the airport and on arrival we were treated to mint tea on the roof while we waited for our room to be prepared (we arrived before 11am). Our room on the ground floor was pleasant and beautifully furnished with local furniture and was very clean and well maintained. Fatima, the housekeeper, prepared us a wonderful lunch and the breakfast every day was equally delicious. Between her, the night manager Abdul and the rest of the staff we felt so welcome and they really looked after us. A special shout out to Mimi, the Riad cat, for being completely cute and hilarious for our whole trip. Also, the amazing view of the mountains from the roof is not to be missed. We will definitely visit again.

10/10 Excellent

stephen, Preston

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

Excellent 5 day break

Well cared for by all the staff in an excellent Riad situated within the medina, very handy for main square.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful riad close to markets in the Medina.

the hotel was close to the action and yet very quiet inside. the staff is great and very helpful.

8/10 Good

Ben, Norfolk

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

Lovely Riad

Very nice Riad. The service was very good and we were made to feel welcome by all the staff. We cannot fault the overall standard and any negatives are from a brutally honest reviewers perspective. I find those types helpful personally so do the same. The breakfast was nice and the option to eat on the terrace was great. The room we had (sultana) was perfect for a couple but would have probably been a bit of a squeeze had we tried to use the third bed. The big bath was a treat but it was not practical to fill up because of the sheer size and lack of hot enough water. That certainly would not be a problem in the summer, we were there in December so tepid bathing was not an option. The interiors were beautiful throughout and the whole place was wonderfully relaxing. As first time visitors to Marrakech the location took some getting used to as it is a good ten minute walk to the main square and as other reviews state, is probably not suitable for women travelling alone. Once you've done it a few times however it's less daunting. We had a lovely stay at the Riad Mariana and would like to thank the staff for contributing to that.

10/10 Excellent

Sadiq, New York, NY

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

Oasis away from the chaos

Marrakech is an unique place which I would recommend everyone visit once in their life. It's a west meets Arab/African type of place, leaning more to the latter. Though it's a site to see, at first you'll feel the chaos that is the medina. Narrow streets with merchants lined on each side, people walking through, scooters and motorized bicycles going by and sometimes even donkey drawn carriages with supplies being transported. Riad Mariana, located only 10 minutes from the city square Jemaa el-Fnaa/Souks, is off a main street, but in a quite neighborhood. We were able to enter the main areas quickly, but also come back to the quiet and serene Riad to get some time off from the bustling streets. Phillipe and company did their best in providing whatever we needed during our stay, as well as getting us connected with others staying in the Riad to go on an excursion to the Atlas Mountains. Overall, we recommend Riad Mariana for your stay in Marrakech, as it was affordable, clean and comfortable.