La Citadelle de Marrakech

Property class: 5 and above
Mountain guesthouse in Ghmate with outdoor pool and pool bar

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When visiting Ghmate, La Citadelle de Marrakech is a great choice to consider. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious guest house include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a mirror.

Chambre Deluxe Agate Lit Queen Size /Balcon avec vue sur les montagnes et jardins

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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a television, and a decorative archway.

Suite Turquoise Lit King Size / Jacuzzi + Balcon avec vue sur jardins

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a tray of items, a patterned rug, and a large window with curtains.

Suite Malachite Lit King Size Jacuzzi + Balcon avec Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Chambre Deluxe Ambre Lit Queen Size / Balcon avec vue sur les montagnes et Jardins

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
km 28 Route de l'Ourika, Ghmate, Marrakech-Safi, 40000

What's nearby

  • Anima Garden - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ourika Valley - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Smile Park - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Saffron Garden - 16 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Aqua Fun Club - 22 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 43 min drive
  • Marrakech Central Station - 36 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Muraille De L'ourika - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café Imouzzer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Millennium Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪مقهي ايت القاضي Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kasbah Tifirte - ‬16 min drive

About this property

La Citadelle de Marrakech

  • When visiting Ghmate, La Citadelle de Marrakech is a great choice to consider. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious guest house include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Meals are available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in.

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's games
  • Children's books
  • Bed rails
  • Cabinet locks
  • Outlet covers

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.06 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 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 40.0 per day

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

La Citadelle
La Citadelle Marrakech Ghmate
La Citadelle de Marrakech Ghmate
La Citadelle de Marrakech Guesthouse
La Citadelle de Marrakech Guesthouse Ghmate

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at La Citadelle de Marrakech?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at La Citadelle de Marrakech?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at La Citadelle de Marrakech?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by La Citadelle de Marrakech?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 30 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Citadelle de Marrakech?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at La Citadelle de Marrakech and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and rock climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Does La Citadelle de Marrakech have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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10

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10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

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  • The restaurant served very good meals prepared by Nadia, with dinner available in the evening. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay in La Citadelle was wonderful. The location itself is a good balance with the all-senses experience of Marrakech. The 45 minute drive is worth it. A rental car is a good way to combine Ourika/Imlil/Anima garden with Marrakech. For around €35 a taxi will take you from Marrakech to la Citadelle. Nadia is an excellent host, and cook. The garden and villa are gorgeous. The pool is large and clean. The interior and architecture of la Citadelle are jaw-dropping beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel, well maintained with lots of history and some stunning decor. Nadia and her husband (Geward?), are brilliant hosts and, together with the other staff, make it a relaxing, fun and most enjoyable place to stay. Clean hotel, with lovely gardens, with loads of secret/secluded places to have lunch or just retreat from the sun for a bit and the food is amazing. We will definitely be coming back, even if it is just for a long weekend. Me and my partner wanted a weeks break away, where we could relax and destress, and we got that and more at this hotel. We had a jacuzzi bath in our room, which was wonderful, but note that there is no steam room, gym or full service spa (Expedia - please update your information) - although you can go for a run in the area around the hotel and Nadia will be very happy to organise and book treatments at her favourite spa, which the Hammam and zen massage she arranged for us was amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was by far the best place we have ever stayed at while on vacation. Nadia and her husband have built a beautiful property just 30 minutes away by car from bustling (sometimes too much so) Marrakech. Both the house (more like castle) and garden (incl. a pool) are spacious and beautifully decorated. Nadia and her husband were also wonderful hosts and next to providing a lovely complementary breakfast invited us to play some pétanque with them over beers (and they have plenty of other things to keep you busy there and never even want to leave to sight see). It is also possible to get dinner on the property as an add on (help can also be provided to rent a car/ask a cab). The house is conveniently located (plenty of food options nearby) and you can easily drive towards the Ourika waterfalls/Atlas mountains/Marrakech etc. for the day and come back at night to enjoy the beauty and peace of la Citadelle de Marrakech. They really made us feel at home and we will definetely stay here again if we come to Marrakech again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Allez y les yeux fermés

Magnifique riad tres bien entretenu et à mi chemin entre Marrakech et les premiers villages de l’Atlas Accueil tres attentionné de Nadia et Jawad qui font tout pour que vous passiez un merveilleux sejour Pour les apéros pétanque, Jawad vous attend Les suites sont magnifiques et parfaitement entretenues, comme tout le domaine Possibilité de diner le soir avec de tres bons repas prepares par Nadia
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10/10 Exceptional

Séjour inoubliable dans un cadre exceptionnel

Nous avons passé un incroyable séjour dans ce lieu unique d’un charme absolu. Il y a de quoi s’émerveiller à chaque recoin de cette grande Citadelle, entre la chambre, les pièces de vie et les jardins, tout est entretenue et soignée à la perfection. Les hôtes sont très accueillants et conviviaux, que de superbes moments passés en leur compagnie. En plus de cela, Nadia concocte de merveilleux plats marocains et Jawad se débrouille pas trop mal à la pétanque 😁 Merci pour tout & A très bientôt.