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About this property

With an indoor swimming pool, hammam, and terrace that has a solarium and Berber tent, Riad Smara is 1969 feet from Jamaâ El Fna and a 10-minute drive from the Marrakech Train Station. The rooms at Riad Smara have Tadelakt-coated bathrooms with bath or shower. They also offer air-conditioning, a TV and a seating area. The continental breakfast is served every morning, and guests can enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine in the dining room. A patio, common living room with TV and fireplace, and a seating area also feature at Riad Smara. Cooking courses, airport transfer, massages and excursions can be organized at an extra cost. Riad Smara is a 13-minute drive from the Marrakech Airport, and only 8 minutes by car from the Majorelle Garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the real heart of Marrakesh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Halal, Gluten-free


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    United States United States
    Yes and snack when arrived. Very helpful staff. Beautiful room and super convenient spot for Jemaa El Fnaa
  • Christine
    United States United States
    Beautiful, quiet and a perfect oasis from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets. Loved the architecture of the building and the special touches throughout the property. The breakfast each morning was nice with fresh fruit and hot pastries.
  • Rémi
    Canada Canada
    My friend and I enjoyed the pool and garden area. We were kindly welcomed in the riad upon our arrival. The room exceeded our expectations: it was very clean, bedding was confortable and of course the design was traditional and beautiful.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were fantastic, super friendly and helpful. Great spot to get to Medina. Clean and pretty
  • Charles
    Canada Canada
    Nice Riad offering good breakfast. Employees were great and location was very good.
  • Kelly
    United States United States
    Staff are friendly and very helpful. The riad is in the perfect location to walk to the square and other shops. The riad is beautiful and very clean. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were all super nice, always with a smile and willing to help. A credit to themselves and the riad. Breakfast was nice with lovely fresh fruit and Moroccan tea. They also arranged for breakfast to be served early on our last day as we had...
  • Gerard
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful appointed Riad, traditionally decorated.all services were in working order and staff were extremely helpful. The most comfort bed I have ever encounter on my travels
  • Claire
    Canada Canada
    Great location and super helpful staff. Zakariah was so helpful and made our stay a breeze. There was some street noise from the mopeds outside, but wasn’t an issue with some earplugs. Will happily return on our next visit.
  • Adrienne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The riad was beautiful and our host was absolutely lovely!

Managed by Riad Smara

Company review score: 9.7Based on 509 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

As the new owners of Riad Smara we have refurbished all the rooms to reflect the vibrant colours, textures and handicrafts of Morocco. Each of our rooms incorporate hand beaten metal and painted furniture and carpets from different areas of Morocco.

Property info

We take great pleasure to welcome you to Riad Smara, named after the mythical city of Saints and Sheikhs in Morocco. We are a gentle level walk of seven minutes from the famous Spice Square and another few minute walk will bring you to the world famous square Jemaa El Fna. Inside the Riad it’s an oasis of calm where you will be met with complimentary mint tea, drinks by the pool or on the rooftop terrace.

Neighborhood info

Riad Smara sits in the middle of a riot of Colour, Culture, Hustle and Bustle, street vendors selling Carpets, Lamps and Jewellery nestling side by side with Bakers, Wood workers, Bicycle Repair shops and everything in between in essence a handicraft area which reflects the true diversity of the Red City.

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,French,Polish

Area info

House rules

Riad Smara takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riad Smara of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

License number: 40000MH0659