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Riad Smara

3.0 star property
Authentic Moroccan hospitality awaits at this cultural haven where guests unwind on the rooftop terrace after exploring nearby Boucharouite Museum

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Riad Smara offers a genuine taste of Morocco near Boucharouite Museum. Start with a continental breakfast, enjoy the indoor pool or library. Multilingual staff arranges tours, and spa therapists provide praised rejuvenating massages.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Located in Medina, a neighborhood in Marrakech, Riad Smara is in a shopping district. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Carré Eden Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Le Jardin Secret and Majorelle Garden. Don't miss out on a visit to Menara Gardens. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with skydiving. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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2 Derb Ferrane Arset El Houta - Médina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Marrakech_SoukoftheMedina_553248621532454772-4
    Souk of the Medina
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa
    Ben Youssef Madrasa
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Bahia palace, Marrakech, Morocco.
    Bahia Palace
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jamaa el Fna (Jemaa el-Fnaa, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa) square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter, Morocco
    Jemaa el-Fnaa
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Le Jardin Secret, old Medina, Marrakech, Morocco.
    Le Jardin Secret
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    18 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Naranj
    9 min walk
  • Iraki Shawarma
    8 min walk
  • Le Grand Bazar
    8 min walk
  • La cantine des gazelles
    9 min walk
  • L'mida Marrakech
    11 min walk

About this property

Riad Smara

Riad near Bahia Palace
Located close to House of Photography and Ben Youssef Madrasa, Riad Smara provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Outdoor furniture and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 50 per day)
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 m
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 300.0 per day

Cribs (infant 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: MAD 27.50 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 215.00 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 50.00 per day (328 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 300.0 per day
  • Laundry fee: MAD 50.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Smara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Riad Smara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Smara?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riad Smara?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Riad Smara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of MAD 215.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Smara located?

Located in Medina, this riad is within a 15-minute walk of Bahia Palace, House of Photography, and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Ben Youssef Madrasa and Le Jardin Secret are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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 Smara Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

XavierdeBlas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Céntrico,Acogedor , Flexibilidad para adaptarse a las necesidades de los huéspedes , Muy buenas recomendaciones para excursiones , restaurantes .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlène

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

Riad parfait pour un séjour à Marrakech

Riad typique de 6 chambres, plein de charme, à 10 min à pied de la place Jema Elfna. Chambre et salle de bain propres. Déco locale et lieux communs très agréables. Petit déjeuners maison, très bons. Accueil au top avec Brahim, qui est plein de bons conseils, de bonnes adresses et toujours agréable et souriant. Il fait au mieux pour concilier les demandes de chacun. Je conseil vivement pour passer un bon séjour à Marrakech.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Avoid at all costs.

This place is garbage. I showed up, with a hotels.com reservation and was shown to my room. I spent the day in and out of the room doing work. In the early evening, they decided they were no longer going to honor my reservation and forced me to leave. Thankfully I found a hostel which was significantly nicer and cheaper than this place, and with better internet. If you can avoid it, AVOID IT.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
établissement proche de la place calme très bon accueil
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

Tolles Riad in zentraler Lage

Alles super, sofort wieder - Nettes Team, zentrale Lage und sehr sauber!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

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

Vänlighet och värme

Bodde här med min familj ( två rum 4 vuxna) en vecka i början av januari 2018. VI hade en fantastisk tid. Rummet var alltid rent och hemtrevligt. Brahim kunde inte göra nog för oss. Utmärkt läge. Längtar talar starkt nog av hotellet manager, Brahim.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Riad propre bon petit déjeuner tout ce qui faut pour être bien un grand merci à brahim qui est au petit soin et toujours le sourire et la pêche juste un petit peu loin de la place 15min c est le seul petit point négatif tout le reste est juste parfait
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lajwanti

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

Excellent- highly recommended!

Excellent little riad with a comfortable bed, lovely clean sheets and towels, strong wifi (enough to stream Netflix). Great hot water in the shower, and a beautiful bathroom. We also had a couch to sit on, so that we didn't have to sit on the bed. The plunge pool was refreshing after a day out in the heat of Marrakech. The breakfast was varied, & tasty. The roof top terrace was a nice place to sit and enjoy a bottle of local wine & beer. Best of all Brahim the manager was very helpful in everything we needed. They even did our washing for a small fee. Highly recommended!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Book it knowing it'll be a great experience!

The Riad Smara is located in the heart of the Medina (10min walk to the town square) and a fabulous getaway from the craziness of the Medina at the same time. It's super quiet inside the Riad with only 8 rooms and an overall pleasant experience. The hotel manager, Ibraham or Brahim (he goes by both), lives on premises and is incredibly accommodating. He makes breakfast each morning inclusive of crapes, donuts, fresh bread, coffee, fresh orange juices, jams, etc. Brahim makes the difference with the Riad. If you drink alcohol (which is impossible to find in the Medina), they have plenty of options at the Riad and fairly priced. Also, as of March 2017, the WiFi worked everywhere in the Riad inclusive of the roof, the room, and in the lobby. Just an FYI: I would highly recommend hiring a service from the airport to the Riad as it's a little hard to find right off the bat. However, this is a benefit once you're there because it's quiet. Overall, I would highly recommend staying here and next time I'm in Marrakech, it's the place I would choose.
Verified

8/10 Good

Thierry

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

Trés agréable séjour

Très beau riad,bien situé et un accueil formidable du responsable Brahim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Elisabet y German from Spain

Very nice to meet you and u made us reeaaally good and confortable our stance. Thx see u again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Oasi di pace

Camera pulita, accogliente e ben curata nei dettagli. Proprietario disponibilissimo e sempre sorridente. Ottima colazione. Incantevole terrazza sul tetto, una vera oasi di pace.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sergio

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

Un sitio espectácular.....

Gran lugar, limpio, todo al detalle,con un desayuno espectacular.....sitio recomendado 100%.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay at Riad Smara

I really loved staying at Riad Smara. It was beautiful and the staff was really nice and welcoming. Though it was located at very dark corner and I had to go through a sort of scary time to find it out.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay here, amazingly quiet from the hustle and bustle! The Riad manager was lovely and extremely helpful. Amazing breakfasts and enjoyed the rooftop terrace.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R&N

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

Magnifique Riad typique, dépaysement garantie!

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour au Riad Smara à Marrakech (situé à 10min à pieds de la place Jemaa el Fna). L'hôte était d'une gentillesse incomparable! Il a fait de notre séjour un séjour inoubliable, nous a aidé à nous retrouver dans la ville, nous a conseillé des sites incontournables, ... toujours avec le sourire et la bonne humeur! On a très bien mangé dans ce riad magnifiquement décoré et typiquement marocain du sol au plafond. Nous recommandons absolument ce riad à toute personne cherchant à vivre l'expérience Marrakech dans un cadre plus que typique!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A gem!

Our family of four adults spent 3 nights at Riad Smara. Apart from being hard to find when we first arrived after dark, we have nothing but praise for the Riad and for the wonderful service provided by Brahim. Would gladly recommend to other travellers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

estelle

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

Super riad

Très beau riad au coeur de la médina. Personnel très sympathique. Très bon sejour. Je recommande.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

tsun

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

Attention à éviter

Nous allons à Marrakech très souvent et nous séjournons toujours en Riad . En premier, aucun contact suite à la réservation, nous avons cherché à contacter le Riad pour prévenir de notre heure d'arrivée, impossible de les joindre. Lors de notre arrivée, nous avons du attendre près de 10 min devant la porte avant que quelqu'un nous ouvre . Accueil par une femme de chambre ne parlant pas le français, elle nous dit que le gérant va arriver, 20 minutes plus tard toujours personne. La chambre décrit comme une suite ne correspond pas à la taille indiquée , environ 14 m2 la chambre et 4 m2 la salle de bain. Mobilier correct mais juste le minimum, pas de bouteille d'eau offerte, dans la salle de bain pas d'échantillon ... Le matelas très usé, et couché on se retrouve avec les pieds plus hauts que le corps, sensation très inconfortable. Attention une mosquée juste à côté ... Donc le réveil à 5 h est brutal ! Petit déjeuner correct mais vaisselle et propreté à revoir. Wifi instable et juste dans le patio et le salon, mais impossibilité de travailler car la connexion ne tient pas. Le gérant n'est ni accueillant, ni disponible, juste la pour encaisser. A l'encaissement grosse surprise, le Riad applique un taux de change de 11 et n'applique pas le taux de change quotidien, la taxe de séjour qui est de 23dh ( 15 pour la commune et 8 pour la trésorerie) le Riad applique une taxe de séjour de 25 DH sans explications et ajoute 4% de frais de CB, alors que les frais sont de 3%. À éviter
Verified

8/10 Good

Syllas

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

A great riad

This is a great riad, very clean and organized. The owner, Ibrahim, was very helpful in all the stay. Breakfest is good, wifi is far from ok, and some problems with the room occured because everyday we moved from one to another one with no reason.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Location-Enjoyed our Stay

Clean & tidy during our stay everyday. We didn't eat breakfast, but if we had any questions, they were always answered. We were given a lot of helpful information about where we were and given a map to orient us. The rooftop of the riad was nice to rest on and catch some sun. Located near the central square and not difficult to find.
Verified

8/10 Good

miriam

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

soggiorno piacevole

Un buon riad ad un prezzo economico. Ottima l'ospitalità di Brahim sorridente e premuroso. Vicino alla Piazza (10 minuti), raggiungibile comunque anche con un'auto. utile il servizio di navetta da e per l'aeroporto. La piscina nel patio deve essere una chicca in una stagione più calda di quella di Natale. Consigliato
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

excellent!!!!

rien à dire séjour agreable et personnel aussi... on y reveindra ça c est sůr!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Riad for exploring the Medina

Great location, super friendly and helpful staff, nice room in morocan style and good breakfast! Defineately coming back!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Matilda and Gustav

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

Great location

This is a beautiful riad close to the centre of the Medina. It's a bit more expensive than many of the alternatives, but the breakfast and food is great and the place very well kept. If you're considering a traditional hamam and massage while in Marrakesh our recommendation would be to go somewhere outside of Riad Smara. The hamam was basically a room where you could take a shower and the room they used for massage and spa treatments felt more like a storage room.