Riad Elias

4.5 star property
Mediterranean Marrakech riad in Medina with a full-service spa

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Exterior
Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated
Exterior
Standard Double Room | Bathroom sink
Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry
The price is SAR 261
SAR 306 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 January 2025

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Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Day bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Day bed
2 bedrooms
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Day bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Place ben Saleh Derb-Nousrial N°6, Marrakech, 40 000

What's nearby

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk
  • Le Jardin Secret - 10 min walk
  • Bahia Palace - 12 min walk
  • El Badi Palace - 19 min walk
  • Majorelle Garden - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 16 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeitoun Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café de France - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Chez Chegrouni - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Elias

Luxury riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a free manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Riad Elias. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), free cribs/infant beds, and day beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 3 per night)
  • Offsite parking for EUR 3 per day; discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Day bed
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 3 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

Riad Elias Marrakech
Riad Elias
Elias Marrakech
Riad Elias Riad
Riad Elias Marrakech
Riad Elias Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Elias have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riad Elias pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riad Elias?

Self parking is available for EUR 3 per night.

What time is check-in at Riad Elias?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riad Elias?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Elias provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per room applies.

Where is Riad Elias located?

Located in Medina, this luxury riad is within a 10-minute walk of Boucharouite Museum and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Shrob ou Shouf Fountain and Marrakech Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Riad Elias Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 236 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samprada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well centred riad in the heart of Marrakech. The riad is located quite close to most of the city attractions and can be easily reached via foot. The host/staff, everyone was very lovely and welcoming. The owner gave us tips on how to get around and to avoid getting scammed which helped us since it was our first time visiting Marrakech. Overall very pleasant stay, sad to be back to reality 😭😭
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the old town (Medina) area of Marrakesh. Easy walk to the Souks and lots of the nearby attractions. The old town is a bit of a maze, but google maps led me right to the alley leading to the Riad. Riad was beautiful inside - a nice calm respite from the busy world all around. Very kind and helpful staff. Breakfast was enjoyable. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoriya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great host, clean accommodation and very helpful staffs and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elif

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very tasty breakfast and vey friendly staff.. loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

serena

Clean and simple but comfortable. Beds are hard but typical in Morocco. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the host are very warm and accommodating. they honor my VIP status. Breakfast option is great. Staying at this Riad makes for very authentic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely family run hotel - friendly, not showy but lovely architecture and furniture and comfortable - good value for money. Sayeed? The owner is a marvel at problem solving too. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could not recommend this as a place to stay - Great location and was easy to walk around, close the food restaurants. loved that we could decide when we have breakfast! Also as a VIP we were offered a traditional hammam, which was lovely and the massage which was paid for, as one of the best I have had! The Hotel manager was personable and was approachable and catered to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marwan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an incredible stay in Marrakech. The location is amazing in the heart and bustle of the Madina. The proprietor Said was always their taking care of every need even late at night. This is an authentic Riad experience through the ally ways of the Madina and a few mins walk to Jamaa-Elfna. Call Said before you get there and he will send somebody to help you with the bags. The staff are so friendly and the rooms are authentic and very comfortable and very clean. The rooftop setting is wonderful to hang out on during the cool Marrakech evenings with nice sofas and tables. All in all I highly recommend it. We stayed 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional Riad. Well maintained. Staff and owner were excellent. Very close to main of the sights.

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can't recommend enough!
Saïd and the family were so welcoming and friendly from our first minutes in Morocco. Being our first time, the whole crew was so knowledgeable and informative about where the best places to go/avoid were to ensure we were safe and had fun. Extremely accommodating to all of our food and dietary needs, and even brought us a fruit bowl on our last morning. Beautiful setting with gorgeous pool in the middle, where everyone was friendly and hung out in the common areas. Such a fun time exploring the different cultures and learning from the natives. The Riad is in a fantastic location in the center of the city, but with enough privacy to still feel safe coming home at the end of the night. You truly feel like family staying here, and the whole experience is individualized to meet your needs. Will definitely be back again to see the lovely city of Marrakesh and would never stay anywhere but our home away from home, the Riad Elias
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Emma Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Riad Elias is a beautiful place, clean and peaceful, but it was spoilt by our frosty welcome. Said wasn’t there when we arrived at 7.30pm (we are a group of 6 middle aged women) but his wife was, and ushered us to sit in the lounge area. When Siad arrived 10 mins later, we asked to see our rooms and he insisted that we eat first as his wife had been up since 7.30am. We explained we had been travelling and needed to freshen up so he reluctantly showed us our rooms. We had booked junior suites so each room should have had a single bed and a double bed - only one room had this. Again he was very grumpy with us, told us that he couldn’t do anything about it that evening. Dinner was delicious but the atmosphere was somewhat spoilt. He continued to be argumentative with us until the last day, we weren’t sure if it was because we were travelling as a group of women without a male usher or because we had just got off to a bad start. Great location, clean, tidy and the ladies who made and served our breakfast were simply delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Nahom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This place was located 15 min walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa, which was really nice. The place looked nice and everything. The beds are hard and the walls are very thin. You can hear everything. The owner on the other hand seemed a little scammy. He would be helpful and Mr. Nice guy but there were questionable moments. One moment being when we were leaving, we spent 80 MAD to get there from the airport but to go back with HIS taxi driver at 5am was 200 MAD. This man was forcing us into the “insurance” and bigger vehicle but all we wanted was a small taxi. He then proceeded to tell us there are no small taxis available at 5am but we drove past the square in the morning and there were many. He was getting annoyed that I was asking so many questions and I was annoyed that he kept talking over me and being kind of rude, so I accepted. When we were leaving, he was like there is a tourist tax but i pay for you like it isn’t included in the listing and I quote “We have included all charges provided to us by the property.” It’s small occasions but overall the stay was decent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shahid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and decent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Riad situated in a great location close to the main square. Once inside it was lovely and quiet. The owner was very friendly and when we arrived we were given water and advised where we could exchange money and what to expect to pay for taxis . If we had any questions, we only had to ask. Breakfast was quite simple, consisting of croissants, bread and pancakes, juice and coffee. On the last day of our stay we were offered omelette which was very welcome. Our room was on the top floor opening out onto the courtyard. It was basic but spacious and suited us for our 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks Said!!!

10/10 Excellent

Shirley, Sarasota

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, central location. Walkable everywhere. Our 7 year old swam and played with Caroline, the tortoise. The hammam and massages were great. They made a nice roof top party for my husbands birthday as our 15 euro credits. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Riad is a piece of paradise in this crazy world. Once you step through the beautiful front door, a beautiful, quiet oasis awaits you. Hosted by Said and his wife Majda, who will make you a wonderful traditional lunch or dinner upon request. This Riad is like an English B&B but in another world. Authentic Morrocan, quiet, great service, and a nice breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble for Mr. Said, he is a great host. We hope to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Cale Madhava

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay at Riad Elias was a pleasant one. Said, the owner doesnt speak much English, but we were able to communicate enough to get by. We could hear everyone in the room and I'm sure that everyone could hear us. The location of the Riad was good, but note that you will have to walk through the market area every time you want to go home. Speaking of home, the staff were wonderful and they had a very friendly pet turtle there. The staff cleaned up our room every day and even with some cash left around by us at one point accidentally, they didnt take anything. Lastly, don't expect a 5 star accommodation. I would say that this is comparable to an elevated hostel. NOTE: The government expects an extra tourist tax at the end of your stay and Said will ask for it in cash. We calculated it beforehand so there wasnt an argument about it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs repair
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mubashir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
Amazing hospitality by Saeed and Sanaa. It was a home away from home. Nothing was too much for them. They would go the extra mile for you. My son got sick and needed medicine in the middle of the night and Saeed took me by bike to the pharmacy and helped me get the right thing for him. Definitely recommend a stay here
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Johana

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021