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Riad Africa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly riad with 2 indoor pools, near Mellah Market

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Experience the warm hospitality at Riad Africa, a family-friendly haven near El Badi Palace. Unwind with spa services, enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or lounge by one of two pools. With free WiFi and helpful multilingual staff, this riad offers comfort and connection.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
The current price is $84
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Room options

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

Single Safari Room

  • 14 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double/Twin Super Junior Suite

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Super Junior Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Safari Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Super Junior Suite

  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Quadruple Super Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Traditional House

  • 70 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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

Basic Single Room

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
94-95 Derb Sakka, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Mellah Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • El Badi Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bahia Palace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 15 min drive
  • Marrakech Central Station - 13 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪DarDar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fine Mama - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Snack El Bahia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Henna Art Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Riad Africa

Riad Africa is just 4 mi (6.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in Swedish massages or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 2 indoor pools, a rooftop terrace, and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
    • Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing a room
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Bed rails
  • Cabinet locks

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2002
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Bicycle parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

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: MAD 26.00 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 MAD 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

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.

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Parties and events are allowed on site.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International

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.

Property Registration Number 56/2013

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riad Africa 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Riad Africa?

Yes, there are 2 indoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Riad Africa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Africa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 225 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Africa?

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

Is there an onsite casino at Riad Africa?

No, this riad doesn't have a casino, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (17-min walk) and Casino de Marrakech (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Riad Africa and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Riad Africa also has 2 indoor pools.

Are there restaurants at or near Riad Africa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Riad Africa like?

Riad Africa is in Medina, a short 9-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 7 minutes' walk from Bahia Palace.

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Reviews

Riad Africa Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, lovely, and served in a beautiful setting on the rooftop terrace. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I loved my stay at Riad Africa. The property is beautiful and located close to the main path in the souk. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They even gave me a free room upgrade. The room was lovely, comfortable, and the breakfast was tasty. I'd definitely recommend this location and would happily stay again when back in Marrakech!
Tryphena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Jason, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Africa medina stay

Lovely people and food and room was great
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good central location, nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff.
Preeyah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel

Close to everything. Good service - friendly staff
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly & helpful staff very convenient for the shops & square
Norm, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Close and walkable to most places of interest. Didn’t get to spend lot of time at the property as I had a packed short trip but they have nice rooftop space to relax and enjoy
Jatinder, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice atmosphere, lovely rooftop terrace
Ingeborg, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We felt comfortable and safe at Riad Africa. The location is fantastic and staff were very friendly.
Lisa Diane, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One of my best holidays. I was welcomed by staff. Great location, few minutes walk to Djemaa el Fna.
Mahamed, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Arrived to be told that the room I had booked was not available, and we were being put in there sister riad. At 1st I was not impressed . Once taken to the other riad I changed my mind. It was amazing, the room had everything that you wanted. Kettle, fridge, tea and coffee, smart tv and air-conditioning. Room was very clean. Only downside I can say is the shower was always cold. Breakfast was amazing and and the hosts were great, nothing was too much trouble. They even gave my wife and I a amazing evening dinner for the inconvenience. Would definitely stay here again.
Nicholas, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sam, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Rein Blaalid, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

I had an fantastic stay. The people who worked here were super nice and helpful. The place was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Everything you can ever need and want. And it's super sentral, but without any noise from the streets. I wish i could live here 😄
Hilde Marja, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

I had read the reviews so knew what i was likely to find. The transfer from the airport worked smoothly and the entry to the riad was fine. I was greeted by a young man (Said) and put in a
Karen, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kimberly, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Kuljit, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

I chose this Riad since it was good value and also had the pools and spa. I booked the spa package which was excellent and refreshing. Place isn't new but it's charming and I had a nice stay there. The breakfast was simple but nice, beds comfortable and they had air-conditioning which is much needed as it was very hot. The staff went above and beyond to make your stay comfortable, very helpful and friendly. Overall it was an excellent stay.
Karina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Mary, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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!
MARY, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not sure if the hype of this place lived up to expectations upon reading reviews. The host is lovely and more than welcoming however everything runs on “African time” so don’t expect to do anything on time. Its sometimes a nice change from the chaos outside the riad in Marrakech streets, but difficult with a hungry toddler. The property is well maintained, but down a quiet dirty street. The service was slow and they were unable to keep up with breakfast demand. The roof terrace was nice but worn and most of the shades broken.
Nathaniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Becky, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay at the Riad, the staff were polite, friendly and helpful. The location was ideal just off the path to the souks and a short walk to the main square, overall would highly recommend.
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

breakfast was pretty good
Waqas, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

nice place to stay
Karlton, 2-night trip