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Riad Elias

4.5 star property
Luxury riad with spa, near Jemaa el-Fnaa
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Exterior
Standard Double Room | Bathroom sink
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Day bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Day bed
2 bedrooms
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Day bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Place ben Saleh Derb-Nousrial N°6, Marrakech, 40 000

What's nearby

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bahia Palace - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • El Badi Palace - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 20 min drive
  • Marrakech Central Station - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeitoun Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café de France - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Chez Chegrouni - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Elias

Riad Elias features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Jemaa el-Fnaa. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or facials. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a steam room are other highlights at this luxurious riad. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 3 per night)
    • Off-site parking nearby (EUR 3 per day; booking required)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Free reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Day bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 20 per room (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 3 per night
  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 3 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Riad Elias Marrakech
Riad Elias
Elias Marrakech
Riad Elias Riad
Riad Elias Marrakech
Riad Elias Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Elias offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Elias does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Riad Elias?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Riad Elias?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Elias?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 3 per night.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad Elias?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 20 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Elias?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Riad Elias?
No, this riad doesn't have a casino, but Casino de Marrakech (7-min drive) and Le Grand Casino de la Mamounia (7-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Riad Elias and nearby?
Riad Elias has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Elias?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Riad Elias like?
Riad Elias is in Medina, a short 10-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 7 minutes' walk from Marrakech Museum.

Riad Elias Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Charming classic Riad.
Our stay at Riad Elias was very good. The owner/ manager was very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and spacious. The sun deck on the roof was great for getting away from the hustle and bustle of the Medina for a bit of sun and relaxation. The breakfast was delicious and very comprehensive. All staff were extremely helpful. The location of the Riad is good with a 5 minute walk to the Jemaa el-Fnaa square and very close to lots of the markets and souks. The bed in the room was extremely hard but did not take away from the sleep quality to be honest. When you check in, you are given a key for the room but not for the front door of the Riad so you are reliant on knocking and a member of staff to let you in. Overall, the Riad oozes the Marrakesh culture and Charm. It is stunning once inside and I would 100% stay again if returning to Marrakech. We had an issue with the shower not working correctly which was quickly resolved by the staff which was great.
Callum, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location in the heart of the old town (Medina) area of Marrakesh. Easy walk to the Souks and lots of the nearby attractions. The old town is a bit of a maze, but google maps led me right to the alley leading to the Riad. Riad was beautiful inside - a nice calm respite from the busy world all around. Very kind and helpful staff. Breakfast was enjoyable. Would absolutely stay here again.
Gerrit, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Shelina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very great host, clean accommodation and very helpful staffs and service.
Victoriya, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, very tasty breakfast and vey friendly staff.. loved it.
Elif, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and simple but comfortable. Beds are hard but typical in Morocco. Good location.
serena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff and the host are very warm and accommodating. they honor my VIP status. Breakfast option is great. Staying at this Riad makes for very authentic experience.
Nelson D., 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay
Lovely family run hotel - friendly, not showy but lovely architecture and furniture and comfortable - good value for money. Sayeed? The owner is a marvel at problem solving too. Highly recommended!
Edward, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We could not recommend this as a place to stay - Great location and was easy to walk around, close the food restaurants. loved that we could decide when we have breakfast! Also as a VIP we were offered a traditional hammam, which was lovely and the massage which was paid for, as one of the best I have had! The Hotel manager was personable and was approachable and catered to our needs.
Krishan, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

It was an incredible stay in Marrakech. The location is amazing in the heart and bustle of the Madina. The proprietor Said was always their taking care of every need even late at night. This is an authentic Riad experience through the ally ways of the Madina and a few mins walk to Jamaa-Elfna. Call Said before you get there and he will send somebody to help you with the bags. The staff are so friendly and the rooms are authentic and very comfortable and very clean. The rooftop setting is wonderful to hang out on during the cool Marrakech evenings with nice sofas and tables. All in all I highly recommend it. We stayed 4 nights.
Marwan, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Very traditional Riad. Well maintained. Staff and owner were excellent. Very close to main of the sights.
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10/10 Exceptional

Can't recommend enough!
Saïd and the family were so welcoming and friendly from our first minutes in Morocco. Being our first time, the whole crew was so knowledgeable and informative about where the best places to go/avoid were to ensure we were safe and had fun. Extremely accommodating to all of our food and dietary needs, and even brought us a fruit bowl on our last morning. Beautiful setting with gorgeous pool in the middle, where everyone was friendly and hung out in the common areas. Such a fun time exploring the different cultures and learning from the natives. The Riad is in a fantastic location in the center of the city, but with enough privacy to still feel safe coming home at the end of the night. You truly feel like family staying here, and the whole experience is individualized to meet your needs. Will definitely be back again to see the lovely city of Marrakesh and would never stay anywhere but our home away from home, the Riad Elias
Julianna, 3-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Riad Elias is a beautiful place, clean and peaceful, but it was spoilt by our frosty welcome. Said wasn’t there when we arrived at 7.30pm (we are a group of 6 middle aged women) but his wife was, and ushered us to sit in the lounge area. When Siad arrived 10 mins later, we asked to see our rooms and he insisted that we eat first as his wife had been up since 7.30am. We explained we had been travelling and needed to freshen up so he reluctantly showed us our rooms. We had booked junior suites so each room should have had a single bed and a double bed - only one room had this. Again he was very grumpy with us, told us that he couldn’t do anything about it that evening. Dinner was delicious but the atmosphere was somewhat spoilt. He continued to be argumentative with us until the last day, we weren’t sure if it was because we were travelling as a group of women without a male usher or because we had just got off to a bad start. Great location, clean, tidy and the ladies who made and served our breakfast were simply delightful.
Emma Jane, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

This place was located 15 min walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa, which was really nice. The place looked nice and everything. The beds are hard and the walls are very thin. You can hear everything. The owner on the other hand seemed a little scammy. He would be helpful and Mr. Nice guy but there were questionable moments. One moment being when we were leaving, we spent 80 MAD to get there from the airport but to go back with HIS taxi driver at 5am was 200 MAD. This man was forcing us into the “insurance” and bigger vehicle but all we wanted was a small taxi. He then proceeded to tell us there are no small taxis available at 5am but we drove past the square in the morning and there were many. He was getting annoyed that I was asking so many questions and I was annoyed that he kept talking over me and being kind of rude, so I accepted. When we were leaving, he was like there is a tourist tax but i pay for you like it isn’t included in the listing and I quote “We have included all charges provided to us by the property.” It’s small occasions but overall the stay was decent.
Nahom, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing staff and decent hotel
Shahid, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Riad situated in a great location close to the main square. Once inside it was lovely and quiet. The owner was very friendly and when we arrived we were given water and advised where we could exchange money and what to expect to pay for taxis . If we had any questions, we only had to ask. Breakfast was quite simple, consisting of croissants, bread and pancakes, juice and coffee. On the last day of our stay we were offered omelette which was very welcome. Our room was on the top floor opening out onto the courtyard. It was basic but spacious and suited us for our 4 night stay.
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matt, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thanks Said!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, central location. Walkable everywhere. Our 7 year old swam and played with Caroline, the tortoise. The hammam and massages were great. They made a nice roof top party for my husbands birthday as our 15 euro credits. Definitely recommend.
Shirley, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This Riad is a piece of paradise in this crazy world. Once you step through the beautiful front door, a beautiful, quiet oasis awaits you. Hosted by Said and his wife Majda, who will make you a wonderful traditional lunch or dinner upon request. This Riad is like an English B&B but in another world. Authentic Morrocan, quiet, great service, and a nice breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble for Mr. Said, he is a great host. We hope to come back.
Keith A, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall our stay at Riad Elias was a pleasant one. Said, the owner doesnt speak much English, but we were able to communicate enough to get by. We could hear everyone in the room and I'm sure that everyone could hear us. The location of the Riad was good, but note that you will have to walk through the market area every time you want to go home. Speaking of home, the staff were wonderful and they had a very friendly pet turtle there. The staff cleaned up our room every day and even with some cash left around by us at one point accidentally, they didnt take anything. Lastly, don't expect a 5 star accommodation. I would say that this is comparable to an elevated hostel. NOTE: The government expects an extra tourist tax at the end of your stay and Said will ask for it in cash. We calculated it beforehand so there wasnt an argument about it.
Cale Madhava, 4-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Property needs repair
Kenneth, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home
Amazing hospitality by Saeed and Sanaa. It was a home away from home. Nothing was too much for them. They would go the extra mile for you. My son got sick and needed medicine in the middle of the night and Saeed took me by bike to the pharmacy and helped me get the right thing for him. Definitely recommend a stay here
Mubashir, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Johana, 3-night trip
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