Riad Smara

Riad with free breakfast, a quick walk to Bahia Palace

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July 2025

August 2025

Suite (Sultane) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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Pool
Breakfast included
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Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2020

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Satellite channels

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1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

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Air conditioning

Renovated in 2020

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Satellite channels

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds

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Fireplace

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Renovated in 2020

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2020

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Satellite channels

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1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2020

Premium bedding

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Superior Double Room

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Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2020

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Satellite channels

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

2 Derb Ferrane Arset El Houta - Médina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

Bahia Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Le Jardin Secret - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Jemaa el-Fnaa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
El Badi Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Majorelle Garden - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

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
‪Nomad - ‬11 min walk
‪Café Chez Chegrouni - ‬9 min walk
‪Café des Épices - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Riad Smara

Riad remodelled in 2020 and located near Bahia Palace

Located close to Boucharouite Museum and House of Photography, Riad Smara provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue 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 with sunloungers
Airport pick-up service (surcharge), multilingual staff and beach umbrellas
Luggage storage, concierge services and a front desk safe
Tour/ticket information and outdoor furniture

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.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
TVs with cable channels
Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Polish

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includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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

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 10-minute walk of Bahia Palace and Boucharouite Museum. House of Photography and Jemaa el-Fnaa are also within 15 minutes.

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Riad Smara Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Sarah

6 Sept 2023

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

9 Mar 2023

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Mar 2020

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

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 .

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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!!

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.

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

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

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Apr 2015

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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Sarah

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