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Riad Zara

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a rooftop terrace, near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Aerial view
Children's pool
Hiking
Double Room
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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294 Derb Ben Salek, Bab Aylen, Boutouil, Medina, Marrakech, 40008
  • Marrakech Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bahia Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Double Suite

Double Suite

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

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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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Villa

Highlights

Soundproofed
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 15
  • 6 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Marrakech

At Riad Zara you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Jemaa el-Fnaa and Marrakech Museum. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include a children's swimming pool, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Medina guest house include Le Jardin Secret and Koutoubia Mosque.
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What's nearby

  • Marrakech Museum - 12 min walk
  • Bahia Palace - 13 min walk
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 15 min walk
  • Le Jardin Secret - 16 min walk
  • Majorelle Garden - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

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

Guesthouse with a rooftop terrace, near Jemaa el-Fnaa
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Riad Zara.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Marrakech guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riad Zara offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. This Marrakech guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (MAD 50 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MAD 70 to 90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of MAD 250; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MAD 70
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: MAD 90 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MAD 70

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Zara

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 12.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for MAD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Resort fee: MAD 60 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MAD 70 to 90 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 50 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in fee: MAD 70 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: MAD 90 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: MAD 70 (subject to availability)
  • Air conditioning fee: MAD 5 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 12.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: MAD 250
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and the 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Riad Zara.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Zara?

Riad Zara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Riad Zara have a pool?

Riad Zara has a kids' pool. The pool is open 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Riad Zara serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Zara?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Zara?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Zara?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riad Zara?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Riad Zara?

There is a golf course next to Riad Zara.

Riad Zara Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

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 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Zara
No air conditioning and the bed was hard and the room very small but the breakfast omelet was very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

J&L, England

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

Katie, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Moroccan style courtyard house
Monica was a wonderful hostess and provided us with invaluable advice .

10/10 Excellent

Rianne, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely traditional riad w helpful landlady

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila , Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

8/10 Good

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Whistler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Bath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

Darko, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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."

10/10 Excellent

jenny, Stockport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Jean Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La signora è molto simpatica ed accogliente...il riad è molto pulito e caratteristico
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centralissimo, nella Médina. Pulito e confortevole. La proprietaria, Monique è gentilissima e sempre a disposizione.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019