Riad Riad Vanilla Sma
166, Derb Jdid, Dabachi, Medina, Medina, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 242 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I had a reservation for March 14 and 15. The reservation was not cancelable after Feb 28, 2020. As travel restrictions were put in place on March 12th by the President of the US, I requested a refund or ability to use the payment for a future date. I subsequently received an email from Nelly that I booked "with conditions and that they should be respected and that he was human, educated with a heart and respect his guests and try my best to help." He offered to extend the agreement to Oct 1, 2020 and charged the card. I doubt it will be possible to travel at that time and hoped he would extend it longer as the whole world is being affected indefinitely.
United States of AmericaExcellent service and hospitality Definitely I recommend to everyone
United States of AmericaBreakfast was great and the staff/riad was very accommodating with my daily schedule. On days where I had an early tour, they got up and made sure that I never left the riad hungry. Moroccans typically eat a very sweet breakfast, which I'm not used to so I asked for eggs and the staff also easily accommodated that request as well!
United States of AmericaIt is beautiful, right on Medina, staff is friendly, nice AC, nice breakfast.
United States of AmericaVery open, friendly ambiance. Staff very helpful. Considering, this is still a third world country, the people are doing a great job making one feel served and comfortable. Very warm reception and very informal. Tea is a must at every opportunity. Hot tub on the roof top was an added lovely surprise.
United States of AmericaNelly, Aziz and all the staff are a wonderful team at Riad Vanilla Sma. This is on oasis in the heart of the Médina in Marrakech! From the moment we arrived, we were received and treated like family. The appointments in this riad are premiere classe, with a modern touch, that beckons a return trip.
United States of AmericaThey went out of their way to make me feel at home...
United States of AmericaI loved the clean, modern aesthetic of this riad and the owner is absolutely delightful. The staff were incredibly helpful in arranging transportation, assisting with my lost luggage issues, recommending great restaurants, and more.
United States of AmericaEverything about Vanilla Sma is wonderful! The riad is beautiful and pristine and do tranquil and relaxing. The staff treats you as family. The food is delicious and can be prepared when you’d like it. The rooms are comfortable and wonderfully kept. We had such a great time we can’t wait to return!
United States of AmericaRiad Vanilla Sma is at the end of an unassuming street(as most are) in the Medina. From the outside you'd never guess the experience waiting behind that door. You are immediatley treated like a member of their family. Nelly, Sultana, and Aziz were always buzzing around, friendly and super attentive. Stayed in the Sma Suite with my fiance..incredibly romantic! I'd give them 11 if I could.
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Stay in the heart of Marrakesh – Excellent location – show map
Featuring a terrace with a hot tub and views of the Medina and Koutoubia Mosque, this guest house is set a 5-minute walk from Jemaâ El Fna Square. It offers a plunge pool, a patio with a fountain and several lounge areas.
The air-conditioned guest rooms and suites at Riad Vanilla Sma are elegantly decorated and have view of the patio. They each include an private bathroom with a hairdryer.
Traditional Moroccan cuisine can be served by the fireplace in the dining room upon request. Breakfast is served daily and massage treatments can be arranged on site.
Car rental, babysitting and visits of the Medina can also be arranged upon demand. The property is 2.5 mi from the Majorelle Gardens and a 12-minute drive from Marrakech - Menara Airport. Airport shuttle can be arranged upon request.
This is our guests' favorite part of Marrakesh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Located in the real heart of Marrakesh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free
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See what guests loved the most:
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Kenneth
United States of America“I had a reservation for March 14 and 15. The reservation was not cancelable after Feb 28, 2020. As travel restrictions were put in place on March 12th by the President of the US, I requested a refund or ability to use the payment for a future date. I subsequently received an email from Nelly that I booked "with conditions and that they should be respected and that he was human, educated with a heart and respect his guests and try my best to help." He offered to extend the agreement to Oct 1, 2020 and charged the card. I doubt it will be possible to travel at that time and hoped he would extend it longer as the whole world is being affected indefinitely.” Read more
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Keiko
United States of America
“Excellent service and hospitality Definitely I recommend to everyone”
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Kristen
United States of America
“Breakfast was great and the staff/riad was very accommodating with my daily schedule. On days where I had an early tour, they got up and made sure that I never left the riad hungry. Moroccans typically eat a very sweet breakfast, which I'm not used to so I asked for eggs and the staff also easily accommodated that request as well!” Read more
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Francisco
United States of America
“It is beautiful, right on Medina, staff is friendly, nice AC, nice breakfast.”
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Marina
United States of America
“Very open, friendly ambiance. Staff very helpful. Considering, this is still a third world country, the people are doing a great job making one feel served and comfortable. Very warm reception and very informal. Tea is a must at every opportunity. Hot tub on the roof top was an added lovely surprise.” Read more
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Everett
United States of America
“Nelly, Aziz and all the staff are a wonderful team at Riad Vanilla Sma. This is on oasis in the heart of the Médina in Marrakech! From the moment we arrived, we were received and treated like family. The appointments in this riad are premiere classe, with a modern touch, that beckons a return trip. ” Read more
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Adam
United States of America
“They went out of their way to make me feel at home...”
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Sarah
United States of America
“I loved the clean, modern aesthetic of this riad and the owner is absolutely delightful. The staff were incredibly helpful in arranging transportation, assisting with my lost luggage issues, recommending great restaurants, and more.”
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Vanessa
United States of America
“Everything about Vanilla Sma is wonderful! The riad is beautiful and pristine and do tranquil and relaxing. The staff treats you as family. The food is delicious and can be prepared when you’d like it. The rooms are comfortable and wonderfully kept. We had such a great time we can’t wait to return! ” Read more
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Neil
United States of America
“Riad Vanilla Sma is at the end of an unassuming street(as most are) in the Medina. From the outside you'd never guess the experience waiting behind that door. You are immediatley treated like a member of their family. Nelly, Sultana, and Aziz were always buzzing around, friendly and super attentive. Stayed in the Sma Suite with my fiance..incredibly romantic! I'd give them 11 if I could.” Read more
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Riad Vanilla Sma
Au cœur de la Medina de Marrakech, L'hôtel & Riad Vanilla'sma est installé à moins de 5 minutes à pieds de la fameuse place Jamaa El Fna
Au cœur de la Medina de Marrakech, L’hôtel & Riad Vanilla'sma est installé à moins de 5 minutes à pieds de la fameuse place Jamaa El Fna. Le Riad, rénové avec passion et dans le respect des savoir faire ancestraux est, un havre de paix, un oasis élégant, chic et confortable.
Le Riad se trouve dans un des meilleurs quartiers de la médina, et jouit d'une vue spectaculaire sur la Koutoubia et la médina. Votre hôte, globe trotteur dans l’âme, a butiné ça et là dans le monde entier, l’art du bien recevoir et saura vous prodiguer des attentions personnalisées pour faire de votre séjour, un souvenir inoubliable.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French, Italian
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Boucharouite Museum0.1 miles
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Dar Si Said Museum0.3 miles
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The Orientalist Museum of Marrakech0.3 miles
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Souk of the Medina0.3 miles
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Marrakech Museum0.3 miles
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Mouassine Museum0.3 miles
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Djemaa El Fna0.3 miles
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Medersa Ben Youssef0.3 miles
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Le Jardin Secret0.4 miles
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Bahia Palace0.4 miles
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Koutoubia0.6 miles
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El Badi Palace0.6 miles
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Cyber Park0.7 miles
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Saadian Tombs0.8 miles
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Majorelle Gardens1.5 miles
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Place du 16 Novembre1.5 miles
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Yves Saint Laurent Museum1.5 miles
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Menara Mall1.6 miles
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Marrakesh Train Station2.1 miles
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Menara Gardens2.4 miles
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Marrakech-Menara Airport3.1 miles
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Amenities of Riad Vanilla Sma
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Ski
- Ski storage
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Aerobics Off-site Additional charge
- Archery Off-site Additional charge
- Live music/Performance Additional charge
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Yoga classes
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Water park Off-site Additional charge
- Racquetball Off-site Additional charge
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Turkish/Steam Bath Additional charge
- Bowling
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site Additional charge
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Spa Additional charge
- Solarium
- Skiing Off-site
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
- Sauna Additional charge
- Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges apply.
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Strollers
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Seasonal
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
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 2 and above are considered 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
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 30 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Riad Vanilla Sma accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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.
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: 40000MH0675
FAQs about Riad Vanilla Sma
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Riad Vanilla Sma has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Riad Vanilla Sma by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 15min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Riad Vanilla Sma (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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Riad Vanilla Sma is 1 miles from the center of Marrakesh.
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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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The prices at Riad Vanilla Sma may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Riad Vanilla Sma is from 7:00 AM, and check-out is until 3:30 PM.
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Room options at Riad Vanilla Sma include:
- Double
- Suite
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riad Vanilla Sma on this page.
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Guests staying at Riad Vanilla Sma can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
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Riad Vanilla Sma offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Skiing
- Bowling
- Library
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Racquetball
- Solarium
- Water park
- Horseback riding
- Beauty services
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Makeup services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Foot bath
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Yoga classes
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
- Themed dinners
- Happy hour
- Tour or class about local culture
- Cooking class
- Live music/Performance
- Archery
- Aerobics
