Riad Palacio de las Especias

4.0 star property
Colonial riad with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Restaurant
Room (Bab Debbagh) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
View from property
Courtyard
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 402
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Room options

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Room (Bab Ksiba)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Bab Agnaou)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Bab Berrima)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Bab Debbagh)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Bab Doukkala)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Bab El Kemish)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Bab Er Raha)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
35 Derb Sidi Bouamar, Quartier Riad Larousse, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Marrakech Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Jardin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante I Limoni - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Terrasse des Épices - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kesh Cup - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Arabe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riad Palacio de las Especias

Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Le Jardin Secret and Marrakech Museum are located near Riad Palacio de las Especias, which provides free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a free daily manager's reception. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 13 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 2.71 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 25 per room
  • Self parking fee: EUR 5 per day

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rusticae Riad Palacio las Especias Hotel Marrakech
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Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Palacio de las Especias have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Riad Palacio de las Especias pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Palacio de las Especias?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Riad Palacio de las Especias?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riad Palacio de las Especias?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Palacio de las Especias provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 25 per room applies.

Where is Riad Palacio de las Especias located?

Located in Medina, this riad is within a 10-minute walk of Dar el Bacha Palace, Le Jardin Secret, and Marrakech Museum. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Riad Palacio de las Especias Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chilly in winter
The arrival at the hotel was poor with a hotel staff member encouraging us to overpay a luggage handler (400 dirhams) for carrying our bags on a trolley for about 7 minutes. The staff were generally friendly. The heating in the room as not functional and the it was about 7C in the morning. Advice to travelers in winter is to check heating works and bring warm clothes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Francesca

Disliked: Staff & service
Room not ready at 12 - we had to wait 1 hour. They never reply to the phone. Staff not that friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never usually write reviews but we had an amazing stay here! This was my first time in Morocco and I had some doubts but the staff were lovely and the riad is absolutely beautiful. We arrived at night and were greeted with tea on the terrace on arrival. The room was clean and had authentic decorations which made it feel like a really genuine stay in Morocco. For the price I feel like this riad is such a hidden gem! The atmosphere was peaceful and transport links are good. Taxis won’t take you directly to the riad but it’s a short and easy walk to the square where you can get one. Cash machine is also a short walk away since a lot of places are cash only. There are nearby restaurants and the walk to attractions is also easy as long as you have access to maps. There are cats, kittens and turtles living here too which was just so cute. Really contributed to the homely feel here. If you don’t feel like going out there are also good food options to eat in the hotel. We also had a late flight so after checking out the staff let us store our luggage and sunbathe on the terrace/ get changed in a toilet/ use the outdoor shower until we were ready to leave. I am usually a solo female traveller so I had my reservations about coming here alone and bought a friend with me last minute, but in the future I would definitely feel comfortable coming here alone. Thank you so much! Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

HAOWEN

房間裡的設施跟清潔都不夠好,如果一樣的價錢,會有其他更好的選擇。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel de ce riad est aux petits soins pour ses clients! Le déjeuner inclus est super. Au coeur de la Médina tout en étant près des autres lieux touristiques en 15 min de marche.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk Riad
Fantastisk ophold på Riad. De ansatte på Riad var meget hjælpsomme og hjalp os med at finde rundt i byen og booke ture/madkurser. Vores værelse var renligt og der var en dejlig hyggelig stemning på Riad. Hotellet kan helt klart anbefales.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Excellent

balkysse

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julio c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
El lugar esta muy bien ubicado es facil llegar con el gps del lugar , el personal es lo mejor les doy 100 puntos por la atencion sin duda lo recomiendo .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Rikke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible service and issues over pay.
So disappointed with this stay, we had two nights, and the service was terrible. We were informed just before the end of our stay we had to pay in cash, which was never made clear. We asked for a read out of our bill so that we could take out enough Moroccan cash. When it came to the check out in the morning it took over 30mins and by magic they gave us a total in Euros and the exchange rate they used meant we paid more despite no additional charges. They clearly played us. The service was bad and you left feeling ripped off. Additionally, we had to eat in the hotel and they have a menu but only served two dishes none of which were vegetarian. Would not return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was as an amazing stay at this Riad. The accommodations were outstanding! I have never experienced anything like you. But what really takes this Riad over the top is the warm, helpful and hard working staff. Specifically
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito bom!
O Riad é muito bom, mas recomendamos que antes de chegar na Parking Area ligue para a recepção do Riad e solicite que alguem vá lhe buscar, isto evitará alguns aborrecimentos. Foi o único lugar que tivemos que insistir para ficar com nossos passaportes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and close to the souks/main square
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
La posizione del riad è buona. La struttura è carina e tipica marocchina. La pulizia dell’hotel è stata molto deludente: lavandino e doccia otturati (ce li hanno sturati l’ultimo giorno); le seconde lenzuola non credo proprio che fossero pulite considerato l’odore (infatti quando si sono accorti che avevo messo l’asciugamano sopra il cuscino, le hanno cambiate). Infine, avevo fatto presente della necessità di trovare prodotti gluten free per la colazione, ma quando siamo arrivati erano del tutto impreparati. Apprezzo la massima disponibilità mostrata dai ragazzi alla reception, ma per quanto abbiamo pagato, non sono ammesse queste manchevolezze.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RIAD PALACIO DE LAS ESPECIAS IS A GEM IN THE MEDINA THE RIAD IS VERY WELL APPOINTED, CLEAN, JUST THE RIGHT SIZE AND HAS A BEAUTIFUL ROOF TOP TO UNWIND AT THE END OF A LONG DAY- "THINK OF THIS AS YOUR HOME WHILE IN MARRAKECH" WAS WHAT WE WERE TOLD ON OUR STAY BREAKFAST IS DELICIOUS THANK YOU TO IDRESS AND THE WHOLE TEAM AT THE RIAD FOR MAKING US FEEL SO WELCOME WITH GENUINE, KIND AND WARM MOROCCAN HOSPITALITY WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER ADVENTURE IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL CITY THERE IS AN ENTRANC TO A COOL SOUK JUST OFF THE PARKING NEAR THE RIAD AND EAT AT JARDIN THANK YOU AGAIN FROM YOUR CANADAIN FRIENDS
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ally, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most beautiful, tranquil boutique hotel setup - photos do not do riad palacio de las expecias justice! It is a complete haven that is perfect to come back to and escape the hectic streets of Marrakech after a day's sightseeing (15min walk to the markets and 15 min walk to the jardin majorelle). The staff were wonderful, the breakfast was great. LOVED the roof terrace with the adorable tortoises wandering around. Thank you for a great few days stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abbie, Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Riad, within excellent walking location of all the sights. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To notch service
Convenient location in the heart of it all. The Riad was a calm oasis from the hustle and bustle of the medina. The daily breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful. We opted for the airport pickup and dropoff which was great, and ensured we started and ended our trip on a good note.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018