Title: Riad Smara Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Riad Smara Riad with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Bahia Palace ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124367/7bc47c45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124367/fd38ee8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124367/33633668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite (Sultane) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124367/ef184ef9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124367/fcc65024.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Riad Smara offers a genuine taste of Morocco near Boucharouite Museum. Start with a continental breakfast, enjoy the indoor pool or library. 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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 such as: - An indoor pool, along with sunloungers - Airport pick-up service (surcharge), outdoor furniture and beach umbrellas - Luggage storage, concierge services and tour/ticket information - A front desk safe and multilingual staff Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi. 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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) - Renovated entire property - January 2020 - 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 and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM 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 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 ### 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. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 major 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 transport to and from this property Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision ### Property is also known as Riad Smara Riad Smara Marrakech Smara Marrakech Riad Smara Riad Riad Smara Marrakech Riad Smara Riad Marrakech ## 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? > Checkout 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Riad Smara Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 9.2/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### XavierdeBlas, Barcelona Catalunya 4 Jan 2020 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 . ##### XavierdeBlas Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlène 28 Apr 2019 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. ##### Marlène Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Gina 18 Jan 2019 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. ##### Gina Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 Jun 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort établissement proche de la place calme très bon accueil ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian 25 Mar 2018 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! ##### Sebastian Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gunnar 29 Jan 2018 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. ##### Gunnar Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy 19 Nov 2017 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 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1241-p660401d0-cd17-11e7-b6cb-1eb89250cf09-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1280-p7b120590-cd17-11e7-b6cb-1eb89250cf09-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1785-p64b75d90-cd17-11e7-b6cb-1eb89250cf09-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s905-pa5d3ea00-cd17-11e7-b6cb-1eb89250cf09-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cindy Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lajwanti 14 Apr 2017 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!! ##### Lajwanti ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 21 Mar 2017 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. ##### Michael ### 8/10 Good #### Thierry, grenoble 17 May 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Trés agréable séjour Très beau riad,bien situé et un accueil formidable du responsable Brahim ##### Thierry ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Mar 2016 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 traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura, Bergamo 1 Mar 2016 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. ##### Laura ### 10/10 Excellent #### sergio, Vitoria 13 Jan 2016 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%. ##### sergio ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 Nov 2015 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 traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Jun 2015 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 traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### R&N 30 May 2015 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! ##### R&N ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Apr 2015 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 traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### estelle 14 Mar 2015 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. ##### estelle ### 2/10 Terrible #### tsun, 84 8 Mar 2015 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 ##### tsun ### 8/10 Good #### Syllas, Sao Luis, BRA 5 Jan 2015 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. ##### Syllas ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 31 Dec 2014 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 traveller ### 8/10 Good #### miriam, La Spezia 28 Dec 2014 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 ##### miriam ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Oct 2014 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 traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 25 Jun 2014 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 traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Matilda and Gustav, Sweden 7 Jan 2014 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. ##### Matilda and Gustav ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Jaal Riad Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Les-Jardins-De-LAgdal-Hotel-Spa.h4366459.Hotel-Information) > > [Diwane Hotel & Spa Marrakech](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Diwane-Hotel-Spa-Marrakech.h1543510.Hotel-Information) > > [Les Jardins De La Medina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Les-Jardins-De-La-Medina.h1184739.Hotel-Information) > > [Kenzi Rose Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Kenzi-Rose-Garden.h1001423.Hotel-Information) > > [Aqua Mirage Club & Aqua Parc - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Aqua-Mirage-Club-Aqua-Parc-All-Inclusive.h10387148.Hotel-Information) > > [Les Deux Tours](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Les-Deux-Tours.h1353977.Hotel-Information) > > [Résidence Dar Lamia Marrakech](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Residence-Dar-Lamia-Marrakech.h6900080.Hotel-Information) > > [Sol Oasis Marrakech - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Sol-Oasis-Marrakech.h64033503.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Marrakech Hivernage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Novotel-Marrakech-Hivernage.h2434358.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Plaza](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Opera-Plaza-Hotel-Marrakech.h5311411.Hotel-Information) > > [Labranda Targa Club Aqua Parc](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Labranda-Targa-Club-Aqua-Parc.h3171603.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Tikida-Palmeraie-All-Inclusive.h2955364.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap stay in Marrakech Morocco - apartment for rent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Cheap-Stay-In-Marrakech-Morocco-Apartment-For-Rent.h31613191.Hotel-Information) > > [Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Barcelo-Palmeraie.h892428.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Tikida Garden - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Riu-Tikida-Garden-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h1178114.Hotel-Information) > > [El Olivar Palace Marrakech](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-ELOLIVAR-PALACE-MARRAKECH.h82862013.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa D'artiste Dar Jmel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Villa-Dartiste-Dar-Jmel.h42695726.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Sofitel-Marrakech-Lounge-And-Spa.h906942.Hotel-Information) > > [Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Movenpick-Hotel-Mansour-Eddahbi-Marrakech.h564721.Hotel-Information) > > [Marrakech Ryads Parc All inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Marrakech-Ryads-Parc-All-Inclusive.h4909192.Hotel-Information) > > [Pestana CR7 Marrakech](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Pestana-CR7-Marrakech.h71502736.Hotel-Information) > > [La Maison Des Oliviers](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-La-Maison-Des-Oliviers.h1717262.Hotel-Information) > > [Dar Sofil - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Dar-Sofil-Adults-Only.h16281048.Hotel-Information) > > [Savoy Le Grand Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Savoy-Le-Grand-Hotel.h12430665.Hotel-Information) > > [Rawabi Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Rawabi-Hotel-Spa-All-Inclusive-Available.h5328327.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Marrakech](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Marrakech.h4270690.Hotel-Information) > > [Pickalbatros Hotel du Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Golf-Rotana.h4485836.Hotel-Information) > > [Nobu Hotel Marrakech](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-The-Pearl-Marrakech.h4909170.Hotel-Information) > > [Kenzi Club Agdal Medina All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Kenzi-Club-Agdal-Medina-All-Inclusive.h3741517.Hotel-Information) > > [Be Live Collection Marrakech Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Be-Live-Collection-Marrakech-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h18100210.Hotel-Information)