Riad Helen
138 Derb Arset Aouzal Bab Doukkala, Medina, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 357 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The bed was like sleeping on a cloud! The whole riad was gorgeous. Staff was kind and helpful. The owner, Celine, was very welcoming and friendly. Would visit again!

A 10-minute walk from Jamaâ El Fna, Riad Helen is a 15-minute drive from Marrakech Menara Airport. It offers a sun terrace, a patio with a fountain and a lounge with a fireplace. Individually decorated in a Moroccan style, the rooms at Riad Helen have an en suite Tadelakt bathroom complete with free toiletries and a shower. Individual heating is also provided. A continental breakfast is served daily. For other meals, you can try Moroccan dishes on the patio, the terrace or by the fireplace in the dining room. Located in the Dar El Bacha district, the Riad is an 8-minute walk from Koutoubia Mosque, and excursions and guided tours can be organized at an extra cost.
This is our guests' favorite part of Marrakesh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Riad Helen has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 25, 2012- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Air conditioning
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See what guests loved the most:
- Gillian
United States of America
“The bed was like sleeping on a cloud! The whole riad was gorgeous. Staff was kind and helpful. The owner, Celine, was very welcoming and friendly. Would visit again!” - Ann
United States of America
“It was very nicely decorated and comfortable. Staff was VERY helpful. Breakfast was delicious.” - Yvette
United States of America
“Our stay was absolutely amazing. The breakfast was very delicious with traditional Moroccan items, and very pampering in the sunroom. Our room was wonderful with comfortable beds, a great view, and an amazing bathroom. The rooftop areas were...” - Kristina
Switzerland
“Very welcoming and helping staff, also flexible, beautifully decorated riad with a good location and tasty breakfast” - Heidi
United States of America
“the Riad was beautiful, clean and the staff was exceptional.” - Claudine
United States of America
“Location was wonderful -- so easy to find. Great staff from welcome to departure and so great to communicate with. Above and beyond expectations for hotel staff to offer and provide the services they gave us. They met us at the taxi drop and...” - Sergio
Spain
“The property was very clean and beautifully decorated. it was very close to the souk and just a 15-min walk away from Jemaa el-Fna square. The best part of our stay was the amazing treatment received by the staff, who took our luggage from the...” - Adam
Switzerland
“Everything. Amazing hospitality, great location. We felt great at Riad Helen. Rooftop terasse is the absolutw highlight 🤩” - Gregory
United States of America
“My room was very nice, with an extremely comfortable bed. It was good-sized, with a sofa/day bed to relax on. The location is good - just off the north side of the medina. Someone met me at the cab drop-off to guide me down atmospheric lanes to...” - Michelle
Canada
“We had a great stay in this very comfortable Riad. All of the staff, and the owner, were so very kind. The room was spacious and pretty and the common areas were so tasteful. The quiet alley location is highly desirable for the calm and...”
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Host Info
Company info
Property info
Neighborhood info
Languages Spoken
English,Spanish,French,ItalianArea info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant
- CuisineMoroccan
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
Amenities of Riad HelenGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Socket near the bed
- Fruit
- Restaurant
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Car rental
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pool is on rooftop
- Plunge pool
- Shallow end
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Sustainability initiatives
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 over 5 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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and up are allowed)
Cash
Riad Helen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
License number: 40000MH1272
FAQs about Riad Helen
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Check-in at Riad Helen is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Riad Helen has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Riad Helen is 2,150 feet from the center of Marrakesh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Riad Helen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Riad Helen include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Triple
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Riad Helen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Swimming pool
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Guests staying at Riad Helen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Gluten-free