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Located in the heart of the Royal Kasbah district in the ancient Marrakech Medina, this romantic guest house is a 10-minute walk from the Royal Palace and the Saadian Tombs and 15 minutes from the famous Jamaâ El Fna Square. Riad Shemsi offers a vast rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Medina and Atlas Mountains, and a large swimming pool in the courtyard. All accommodations combines a Moroccan and contemporary style and the suite features a spacious seating area. A full breakfast is served every morning and Moroccan dishes are offered in the restaurant. Guests can also request sandwiches or salads, while sunbathing and admiring the views from the terrace. Guests can browse the free Wi-Fi by the fireplace in the living room or in the traditional Moroccan seating areas. Nearby street parking is free and Marrakesh Menara Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Marrakesh, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sherchan
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were so helpful and friendly. They were always available and ready to help. The balcony on the top floor had a beautiful view. The location of the Riad was very accessible too.
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    Super nice, clean and very authentic! We will never forget our stay at Riad Shemsi! Every single person at this property was very nice and were accommodating all our requests! Thanks a lot !
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was my first trip to Marrakesh, and finding the Riad Shemsi was initially a little tricky - but it was well worth it. The team are outstanding. Very friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and made me feel very much at home! The swimming...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan

Amenities of Riad Shemsi
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
  • Solarium
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Riad Shemsi accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

License number: 40000MH1166

FAQs about Riad Shemsi

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Riad Shemsi is 1.4 miles from the center of Marrakesh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Riad Shemsi can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Check-in at Riad Shemsi is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Riad Shemsi has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Riad Shemsi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Riad Shemsi include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Riad Shemsi offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Solarium
    • Themed dinners
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Cooking class
    • Beauty services
    • Bike tours
    • Facial treatments
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Manicure
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Pedicure
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage