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Riad Zara

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Interior entrance
Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Children’s area
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is ฿1,957
฿2,551 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

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Junior Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Suite | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Suite

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Double or Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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The price is ฿2,520
฿2,972 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
294 Derb Ben Salek, Bab Aylen, Boutouil, Medina, Marrakech, 40008

What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • El Badi Palace - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 19 min drive
  • Marrakech Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Nomad - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Café Chez Chegrouni - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Le Grand Bazar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Café Berbère Chez Brahim 1 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Riad Zara

Riad Zara features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a children's pool, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 25
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
    • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
    • Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 20 days prior to check-in
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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 25
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • 24-hours off-site parking within 1312 ft (MAD 50 per day)
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Transfers

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

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

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: MAD 27.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: MAD 680
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: MAD 490 (from 6 to 10 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: MAD 750
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: MAD 550 (from 6 to 10 years old)
  • Resort fee: MAD 60 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MAD 70 to 90 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 250 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 7)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of MAD 70 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of MAD 90
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of MAD 70 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent
  • Air conditioning is available for an extra charge of MAD 5 per day
  • Hosted evening meal costs MAD 250

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 6.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs MAD 50 per day (1312 ft away; open 24 hours)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Riad Zara
Riad Zara Marrakech
Zara Marrakech
Riad Zara Hotel Marrakech
Riad Zara House Marrakech
Riad Zara House
Riad Zara Guesthouse Marrakech
Riad Zara Guesthouse
Riad Zara Marrakech
Riad Zara Guesthouse
Riad Zara Guesthouse Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Zara offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Zara 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 Zara?
Yes, there's a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Riad Zara?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad Zara?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 250 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Zara?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. There's a charge of MAD 70 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of MAD 70 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Riad Zara?
No, this guest house 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 Zara and nearby?
Riad Zara has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Zara?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Riad Zara like?
Riad Zara is a short 15-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 12 minutes' walk from Marrakech Museum.

Riad Zara Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Disappointing service received
We did not feel particularly welcome right from the start both before and after our arrival. You have a very specific arrival window and if you don't meet it then you have to pay extra. Everything above and beyond the absolute basic costs extra at this Riad and by extra I mean significantly higher than average prices in Marrakesh. This was very disappointing as we had stayed in another Riad by the main square a week or so earlier which was run by a Moroccan family and everything was included in the price such as water, tea, snacks, and breakfast. The family also went out of their way to esure we had an amazing experience which you certainly do not get at Riad Zara. Whilst the Riad is very clean and nicely furnished, I would suggest staying at a different one if you want to receive a proper Riad experience.
George, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Zara
No air conditioning and the bed was hard and the room very small but the breakfast omelet was very good!
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Quite Riad
If you like walking and experiencing the real Marrakech this could be the area for you. Away from the brightly lit souks it allows you to meet the residents in their everyday life. The Riad Zara is tucked away and very peacefull. Monique is very helpfull and her Riad is well run.
J&L, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oasis in the chaos
We spent Christmas week at the beautiful Riad Zara and loved it! Monique is a fantastic host and cook! Quiet and calm after a day in the souks!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a find!
I cannot recommend Riad Zara highly enough! A beautiful building with a rooftop to look out over the medina. Monique and her staff were friendly and helpful, cooking delicious meals, providing directions, even calling cabs. My time in Marrakesh was so much better for having spent it here.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Moroccan style courtyard house
Monica was a wonderful hostess and provided us with invaluable advice .
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

lovely traditional riad w helpful landlady
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A little bit of paradise in the Medina
We had a truly happy time staying at Riad Zara. Monique unfortunately wasn't there when we stayed but had left the Riad in the care of her friends Kim and Michel, who were the best of hosts. Although our inbound flight was delayed for around an hour, they stayed up to welcome us and provide a light meal. Throughout our stay, they did everything possible to make our stay comfortable, from booking taxis to warning the drivers not to rip us off and giving us advice on how to walk through the busy lanes of the Medina or fend off hasslers. They made us feel like family. Riad Zara is situated at the eastern edge of the old town and therefore about a 20/25 minute walk from the main square, Place Jemaa el Fna. It is very much a place for the locals and walking along the lanes nearby is probably much the same as it was in medieval times (barring the mopeds and motorbikes you need to beware of!) with everything being sold from fridges to live chicks! Monique left us wIth a guidebook of notes on how to negotiate the roads, helpful tips for getting about Marrakech and coping with a very different culture. There is a variety of excursions available which can be booked via the Riad management and they have a driver who will come to the door and escort you to the meeting point as the road is inaccessible by cars. The Riad itself is charming, every bit as pretty as the photos and kept very clean and neat by the young housekeeper Jamila who also served the light breakfasts with a smile ever
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Accommodations!
We LOVED Riad Zara! Monique, the proprietess, is hospitable, knowledgeable, warm and wonderful. The Riad is beyond beautiful, tucked away inside the old city with easy access to everything. Highly recommended!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An oasis
Monique and Hassan are beyond accommodating and can answer any question you have about Marrakech. They helped us plan a day trip to the Atlas Mountains which was the best part of our short trip. It was a great experience from begininng to end. Their place is oasis in the middle of an overwhelming city. I definately recommend staying there if you are ever in Marrakech.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
Myself and 3 girlfriends stayed here over a weekend trip in Marrakesh. We were very well looked after by Hassan as Monique was away, and it was definitely a refuge from the craziness of the souk and rest of the Medina! Would definitely recommend to all who stay, to have dinner at 'home' one evening - the food is amazing and such a lovely setting. It is a bit of a walk from the souk but probably good to walk off all that food & wine!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best Riad of my stay with awesome terrace
Riad Zara is a coloruful, stunningly decorated Riad in a quiet area about a 15 minute walk from the main square of the Marrakech Medina. The courtyard and terrace are beautiful places to relax and recharge. Hassan was a great host offering top notch service. I highly recommend finding time to enjoy the terrace!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
This is one of the nicest stays that I have had anywhere. You really feel as though you have been allowed to share in someone else's life, in this case, Monique's. The breakfasts were wonderfully varied and universally excellent. The neighbourhood allowed you to experience the real Medina without being constantly hassled. The roof top terrace was such an escape from the hustle and bustle below and the views were amazing. Cannot recommend this place enough.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely accommodation in the Medina
We had a lovely week staying at Riad Zara. The room was cosy and clean and at a great price. Monique and Catherine who were running the Riad during our visit couldn't have been more helpful and it felt more like staying at a friend's house than at a hotel. Would definitely recommend!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Riad, amazing staff.
The best thing about this Riad is amazing and friendly staff; provided us with all the necessary information, organised a day trip for us (which was the highlight of our stay) for a very affordable price and were overall extremely helpful and generous. They were really attentive and made us feel like we're staying at home. Location was great (not in the strict centre of Medina, which turned out to be a big benefit since it's closer to taxies for going out of the old town). The pickup from and to the airport was organised for us as well by the Riad Zara and went smoothly (I really recommend doing that). And we regret not staying for dinner at the Riad because it looked really good (we realised that on our last night). I highly recommend it.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Riad!
Monique was an excellent host. She was attentive to our needs, caring for us with everything from her lovely French breakfasts to assisting us with all of our travel/sightseeing arrangements. I would highly recommend Riad Zara for anyone wanting to experience "Old Morocco."
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Riad
A peaceful hideaway from the chaos that is Marrakech. Riad is lovely and Monique is a fab host arranging days out, taxis, meals and whatever else you may need. The riad is hidden away but easy to reach the Square on foot with a bit of practice. Would highly recommend.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended.
This is a great place to stay with lovely rooms at reasonable prices. Monique, the owner, is friendly and very helpful. She is French and speaks good English. The riad is situated in a residential area and as such I would not want to go back to it too late at night but if you are sight-seeing like me, this will not be a problem. I never once felt uncomfortable walking back at say, 10pm because the streets are still busy. Breakfast at the riad was varied and over the course of the week I had pancakes with honey, bread with 2 kinds of jam, another type of toasted bread (not sure what), yoghurt, bananas, oranges, tea, orange juice.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vacances à Marrakech 2023
notre séjour chez Monique à était excellent voyage pour mes 60 ans j'ai eu droit a une bougie au petit déjeuner 😍 Monique nous conseille et nous guide au mieux pour notre semaine et un petit coucou à coralie très sympathique riad au calme et tout proche de la place jemaa el fna je recommande cet établissement
Jean Jacques, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Suvi, 7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

La signora è molto simpatica ed accogliente...il riad è molto pulito e caratteristico
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Centralissimo, nella Médina. Pulito e confortevole. La proprietaria, Monique è gentilissima e sempre a disposizione.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mycket nöjd , väldigt trevlig och mysig atmosfär som gjorde att jag kännde mig välkommen. Ägaren Moniqe var väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam. Bara 20 min promenad från det kända torget.Jag är säker att jag kommer tillbaks. Varmt rekommenderar.
14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay in the riad, we had no problem at all in there, this was becouse Monique make us feel like home, she is very kind with anything and very helpful if you need something I Will recommend this riad
David, 7-night romance trip
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