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Riad Shambala

3.5 star property
Riad with spa, near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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In the vibrant heart of Marrakech, Riad Shambala welcomes you with a rooftop terrace and tranquil garden. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage at SINDIBAD spa or unwind in the indoor pool. With an arcade/game room, on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner, guests praise this riad for its helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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Superior Double Room (A dawq) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room (A dawq)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room (A ssamma) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room (A ssamma)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite (A lams) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Junior Suite (A lams)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Senior Suite | Bathroom sink

Senior Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
DERB SIDI MESSAOUD 111, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Zawiya of Sidi Bel Abbas - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dar el Bacha Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 17 min drive
  • Marrakech Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Terrasse Du Jardin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Ferme Medina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪la bonne adresse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dar Yacout - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Majorelle Rooftop&Conseptstore - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Riad Shambala

  • Located just 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the airport, Riad Shambala offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a bar/lounge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 at the property
    • 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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 328 ft (MAD 4 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

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

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa, SINDIBAD. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves 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 34.10 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 20.00 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 35.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs MAD 4 per day (328 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

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

This property only accepts cash.

Also known as

Riad Shambala Hotel Marrakech

Riad Shambala Hotel

Riad Shambala Marrakech

Shambala Marrakech

Riad Shambala Riad

Riad Shambala Marrakech

Riad Shambala Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Shambala offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riad Shambala 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 Shambala?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Riad Shambala?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Riad Shambala?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Shambala?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 20.00 per vehicle one-way.

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

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Riad Shambala?

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

What is there to do at Riad Shambala and nearby?

Riad Shambala has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Riad Shambala?

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

What's the area around Riad Shambala like?

Riad Shambala is in Medina, a short 14-minute walk from Majorelle Garden and 16 minutes' walk from Marrakech Plaza.

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Reviews

Riad Shambala Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful hotel. good location. close to everything. fantastic service. nice breakfast. very clean hotel.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and accommodating
Micah, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Un havre de paix et les personnes qui y travaillent que je remercie sont très professionnel et amicale je recommande vivement cet hébergement.
Anthony, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Incrível
Eduardo, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you to Abdul and Mahdi for being excellent hosts! I would like to stay with them again.
Anton, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Terrible arrival and got locked out at night!

The room and the riad overall are nice and beautiful as expected from the photos, and the location is quite good too. Our arrival experience wasn't great though. The driver who drove us there could only drop us off at the nearest spot which was about two minutes walk to the riad. He called the raid hoping that they could send someone out to bring us to the riad, as it's nothing easy to find. However, the riad's people didn't come out, but instead they asked someone else on the street to bring us in. Not only that the guy wanted to do that for a fee, the guy actually didn't know how to get there neither, so he misled us to go around couple blocks with our heavy luggage, and then finally asked another kid to bring us there. When we arrived, the guy requested us to also give money to that kid. The whole experience was terrible! Right at the beginning it showed us how people there were irresponsible and dishonest. Beware! One night after dinner we arrived back to the riad at 10pm, and we couldn't get in! The door was always locked and we had to ring the bell, but no one answered. We were outside the riad door for 15 minutes, ringing the bell and knocking on the door. Imagine it's at night in the middle of an alley of an old town in Morocco and we got locked outside! Finally we found a way to call the riad, and the guy said he couldn't hear the door bell!
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Easy to get to and very clean, with friendly and helpful staff.
Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really great staff and good location near the bus station and grand taxis. Heating in the room could be better and a curtain for privacy for the bath tub is needed. Good breakfast, help booking tour and ordering pizza. Breakfast area was really cold.
7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room, good location!

Service was excellent! We enjoyed the complimentary coffee/tea, and there were plenty of nearby bakeries to buy breakfast. The location was great, very walkable and near a metro station. The room was small, but as expected for Paris in this price range. The mattresses were extremely comfortable , and the blackout blinds were a great feature.
Sarah, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Estupendo Riad

El riad es muy bonito y acogedor. El desayuno variado y bueno. Rachid, que es el chico que te recibe, muy agradable y dispuesto a ayudar en todo momento. Habitación muy bonita y confortable
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bien. Aunque algo apartado de la plaza Jemma, lugar de referencia para todo ( zoco, ambiente...) está a mas de 30 minutos callejeando x la Medina ( x la noche es recomendable taxi , aun así hay q andar algo xq no pueden entrar a la Medina, x la noche algo inseguro). Desayuno casero y rico. Anfitriones muy agradables, siempre dispuestos a ayudarte , t ofrecen té continuamente cono simbolo de hospitalidad. Cama comodísima y sábanas muy agradables al tacto. Voy a poner peros, no hay bebidas ( salvo agua,) x si t apetece tomar un refresco en la terraza del riad. A la llegada tendrian q poner un par de botillas de agua en la habitación, mas productos de higiene , ta que en toda nuestra estancia apenas nos dieron 2 geles.
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Accueil très chaleureux, Rachid et son collègue ont toujours était bienveillants, prêts à nous offrir le thé, disponibles pour rendre service. Un bain rafraichissant ds la piscince au retour de l'effervescence et de la chaleur de la ville était un régal.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable Stay

We enjoyed our stay in Riad Shambala. It is conveniently located in the Medina and only about 15 minutes walk to the Marrakesh center. The courtyard was beautiful and room is comfortable. The staff was very friendly & welcoming, and they offer you moroccan tea whenever you come to the riad. Soufian gave us the map of the medina, showed us how to get to each of the important places and gave his phone number to contact him in case we are lost. Their complementary breakfast was very good. We also had dinner in the riad which was an excellent experience with delicious food in a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere. The only thing I would ask for is little more brighter lambs in the room.
Aboo, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful, rooms spacious and nice top story decks
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Riad Shambala

La verdad que ha sido 1 estancia maravillosa,la atención muy buena,muy pendientes de nosotros.Recomendable 100% xq está dentro del zoco de la Medina que es la esencia de Marrakech.
Javi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

We loved our stay at this riad. It is a traditional riad and the room was not very spacious, but the service was exceptional and it was a near experience to stay there. The breakfast was fantastic too.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Home in the Medina

Having taken advice about arriving in the Medina at night, I contacted the riad a few days before and arranged their collection service from the airport. This turned out to be a good idea as we would never have found it on our own! We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived. As we settled in with mint tea, Basu explained all we needed to know and even though it was 10pm we were offered a meal. The room was on the second floor (no lifts) and with twin beds (as I has requested) was perfect for 2 female friends. Everything was very clean, we had bathrobes, slippers and basic toiletries provided and there was plenty of room. The next day we were a little late for breakfast but this was no problem to the staff, who served us a beautiful breakfast on the roof terrace with views across to the Atlas mountains. The only food included in the price was breakfast, but they were happy to make us other meals and all the food we had at the riad was very well presented and very good (breakfasts, tagines, salads, etc.) All the staff were very friendly and we felt very safe and welcome. The riad was having a re-wire and partial re-furb whilst we were there but this was of no inconvenience to us and each day we came back from exploring it looked prettier than before! Basu was more than willing to help us to find places, he even walked all the way to the Jardin Majorelle with us to make sure we found it. He also gave us his phone number to call him in case we got lost in the medina.
Mel, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ci tornerò

Bassou e famiglia si sono occupati di noi come mai in nessun altro posto prima. Il riad é carino, la colazione sul terrazzo strepitosa (tempo permettendo) Abbiamo soggiornato nelLa camera standard che é un Po piccola e scomoda , consigliamo le altre camere che abbiami visto essere grandi e stupende . La gestione del Riad é da ritenersi eccelsa per le doti del buon Bassou che ci ha coccolati dall' inizio alla fine , senza invasività, con discrezione e accortezza. Posizione ottimale perché si trova al confine della Medina quindi é facile uscirne per trovare un taxi e al tempo stesso in 15 minuti di camminata si é nella piazza centrale
elena e pietro , 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

El Riad es sensacional en todos los sentidos

Desde que llegamos al Riad Shambala nos dimos cuenta de que estábamos como en casa, es precioso, muy acogedor y con la tranquilidad necesaria para contrarrestar la locura y el gentío de Marrakech. El personal es inmejorable y te ayudan en cualquier cosa que puedas necesitar, lo que de nuevo hace que te sientas muy seguro, como en tu hogar. Gracias Bassou y Elisa! Las comidas son perfectas, están riquísimas y con muchísima comida; los desayunos impresionantes y buenísimos. En resumen, el lugar ideal para pasar la estancia en Marrakech.
Víctor, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay there..the staff was wonderful and we were made to feel very special..no favor or request was denied and the meals were very good..the atmosphere was calming and reassuring knowing that we were in the Medina ..only bad thing is the riad was very hard to find,, we got lost several times in the Medina but always someone there would help us find our way..thanks for the great experience,,
Doug, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Die Unterkunft ist inmitten der Medina gelegen. Trotz der zentralen Lage ist diese sehr ruhig. Das Personal ist extrem bemüht, zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer sind liebevoll eingerichtet.
Lars, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Yurie, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Jubril, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Buen servicio! La habitación limpia y confortable

Catalina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Thaer, 2-night trip