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Riad Africa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Marrakech riad in Medina with 2 indoor swimming pools

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Courtyard
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is AED 285
AED 338 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Quadruple Super Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Super Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double/Twin Safari Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double/Twin Safari Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional House | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional House

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
5 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double/Twin Super Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Safari Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Safari Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Safari Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Safari Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Super Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Super Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Safari Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Quadruple Safari Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
94-95 Derb Sakka, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • El Badi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mabrouka - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪DarDar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fine Mama - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪café almasraf - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riad Africa

Family-friendly riad near El Badi Palace
Located close to Mellah Market and Jemaa el-Fnaa, Riad Africa provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a Swedish massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 indoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a computer station, and secured bicycle storage
  • Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

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 26.00 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 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 56/2013

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Riad Africa
Riad Africa Marrakech
Africa Marrakech
Riad Africa Riad
Riad Africa Marrakech
Riad Africa Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Africa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Riad Africa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Africa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riad Africa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Africa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 225 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Africa located?

This family-friendly Marrakech riad is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Mellah Market, El Badi Palace, and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Koutoubia Mosque is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Riad Africa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 84 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MOhammed

Traveled with family
The services provided by the property were ok. No complimentary tea or warm reception. Just water was provided. One issue I had and wasn’t addressed properly by the staff was about arranging a pickup from the station to Riad, I contacted the property via Expedia and there was no WhatsApp info, they didn’t respond to query in time. When I showed them unanswered messages the staff was trying to tell me that you may have contacted wrong property. I politely explained pls check this message it is sent directly to your property, there is no other property. I had to arrange a private pick up, wait at the station for 30 mins, pay extra for the trolley service and the staff response was “oh well you are here now”. One more time I asked for transportation back to the Airport I asked for help but their reference rates were very high as compared to services offered by others in the same area. To be clear these are not their direct services but extended services or through their affiliates. But for a tourist not familiar with the area and to get an end to end experience these were big gaps that I didn’t experience at any other Riad. All other Riads in Morocco were very helpful and arranged these services happily, Going out of their way and tried to make a good experience for me and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rein Blaalid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotlessly clean and well equipped, but extremely small, especially the bathroom. It was a very slim single bed with a hard mattress, and noise during the night from the power unit. The breakfast was fine, and location good (nearby the road and the main square). Also very good and fast service at check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my best holidays. I was welcomed by staff. Great location, few minutes walk to Djemaa el Fna.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & helpful staff very convenient for the shops & square
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, great bathroom
This place was perfect!! Really clean and comfortable. Room was just want I needed. Bathroom was clean and spacious. Hotel is located in the old town about seven minutes away from the big market. Walking through the little shops leading to the market was great too! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
A superbly welcoming and traditional Riad
Absolutely amazing! Hassan and the rest of the team were so friendly, welcoming, informative and helpful. They couldn't do enough to make it the best possible stay. The roof top terrace was superb, with secluded areas to sit separate from other families, with sheltered areas to sit out of the sun if needed. Breakfast was also served on the terrace which was a gorgeous setting. The riad was situated perfectly, at the bottom of the souks, but away from the main market square, which was about a 5 minute walk. The Riad gave us a unique and traditional experience of Marrakech, a very cultural holiday. I would definitely return to Riad Africa, we absolutely loved it! A Mum who travelled with 4 older teens/early 20's, who also thoroughly enjoyed staying here too. They even got into the pool, and spa, even though it was a little cold!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a delightful 8 night stay at this gorgeous riad. Great location. Very quiet and only a 5 minute walk to the bustling souks. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the roof terraces are so pretty where breakfast is served every morning. The riad boasts an elegant library comprising of sumptuous sofas with an array of books and a separate room for playing chess. Very comfortable canopied areas all around the riad if the heat is too much or in the event of a shower. Top terrace has loungers with large sun umbrellas and there is an abundance of outside seating with tables. It was a joy to stay there!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice location, but was hard to find. I booked an room with twin bed and ac on expedia, but got an small room without ac. This was very hard to endure on the first day when it was 30 degrees. When asked to staff they told me all other rooms were booked for the first day, they offered me swap to other room, but that would be unneccesary because i had to leave late on the last day (2 day stay). Still strangely they asked me to pay for the water and printing (paper fly ticket). Overall decent location, with strange advertisement on expedia. Bit dissapointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible experience—this hotel was apparently overbooked, so they sent us to another tiny hotel, charging us same high price. Credit card machine didn’t work and they demanded we pay the entire bill upfront in cash. Worst check-in experience I’ve ever had, this place is a complete rip-off. Now I’ll try to get some money back through Expedia.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kuljit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location but average comfort
Central location, in the heart of the old city. 10mins walk from main old city square. However property is old and cramped. More like 2 star standard
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

MARY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Some of the outdoor furniture was shabby and outdoor space did not feel very relaxing. Nowhere to get a drink in the road - both would have been greatly appreciated after the hustle and bustle outside. Staff were very attentive and helpful, with service at breakfast and daily room cleaning deserving of a special mention. It was in the perfect location close to lots of restaurants. Not sure I would book the trips again as we were the only people in the groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad Africa was fully booked. Stayed in a sister hotel Riad explore. Very well looked after
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a 20 minute walk to Jemaa El Fnaa and 2 minute walk to Tinsmith Square. Google map doesn’t give the accurate location. It’s better to have the property pick you up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Preeyah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location, nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt comfortable and safe at Riad Africa. The location is fantastic and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in this riad was such a unique experience and we loved our stay. Check-in was quick and easy and the staff was very friendly. The room was nice and clean and we really enjoyed the pool. It was pretty chilly, but we were visiting in August so it was a nice relief from the hot day. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. We also had our 8 year old with us and felt like this was a family friendly accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERNESTO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way over expectations!
This place is an oasis in the centre of the ville and the staff is amazing! The property is located in the heart of Marrakesh, in the middle of busy small market streets, but once you are inside you feel completely isolated of this vibrant market. It is like entering an oasis in the middle of the dessert. Rooms are clean and nice, air condition, private bathroom. It includes a delicious breakfast in the terrace of the riad. But the best of all is the staff. Very friendly, helpful and honest. We left behind a small bag with souvenirs, called them, and they sent us the bag to Tangier where we picked it up two days later. It was an extra mile for us. Thank you for the amazing time
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERNESTO

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in a beautiful spot
Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect (less than a 15 min walk to many Marrakech attractions) and the building was spotless and beautiful. I think the room we'd reserved was double booked because we were placed in a smaller room the first night, but were subsequently upgraded to a junior suit the second night. The staff were very helpful and did everything they could to improve our stay, including finding a room that was a bit more accessible for my mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from Issam and the Team!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying at Riad Africa in Marrakech
The location is great. Close to everything in the Medina area. Accommodations are great. Breakfast has a lot of selection. Ask for an omelette and they will make you just eggs. But then you can add meat and cheese from Buffett to fill it up. A big wind and rain storm came through during my stay and the Riad weathered it well. WiFi did not work the first day, but worked after that. Not super fast, but was able to get a few basic things done. I arrived at night, and it was a little difficult to find. Ignore the references in their directions (telecom sign and glass shop). I did not see those. But otherwise their directions are spot on. Your first left is a bigger alley/street at about 4m wide. It is the first alley. Make the left there and follow the rest of the directions. The only negative might be the hot water in the shower of my room. Eventually it would get hot, but it was just a trickle of water. It was not a shower head issue, as on cold it had good pressure. Leave your key when you leave if you want to have it cleaned. There was a television in the room, but I could not get any channels (I did not try very hard to get it to work. I also did not ask for help).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyable stay.
Great experience. Location in Medina near Mellah was fantastic. Riad has real character and is well maintained. Terrace is very comfortable for relaxing. Worth doing the trip to the Casbah in the Atlas Mountains and also having a treatment in the Hamam at the Riad. Staff were extremely helpful (especially Issem) - not at all pushy but willing to make suggestions and discuss what suits. Overall, a really enjoyable trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022