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Riad Alma

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat in the heart of Marrakech where travelers can relax poolside or savor authentic Moroccan cuisine just steps from the action

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Riad Alma offers a quiet sanctuary near Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Guests enjoy continental breakfast each morning before heading to the rooftop terrace to soak up the sun. The property features a spa, authentic Moroccan dining, high-speed WiFi, and a peaceful garden for quiet moments.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Suite

Senior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Senior Suite

Senior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Mechouar-Kasbah, a neighborhood in Marrakech, is home to Riad Alma. Jemaa el-Fnaa is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Majorelle Garden and Oasiria Water Park. Agdal Gardens and Le Jardin Secret are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like skiing. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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77 Derb Kbala, Kasbah, Marrakech, 40000

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    7 min walk - 0.6 km
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    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jamaa el Fna (Jemaa el-Fnaa, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa) square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter, Morocco
    Jemaa el-Fnaa
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    13 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • DarDar
    5 min drive
  • Zeitoun Café
    10 min walk
  • Kasbah Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Le Tanjia
    18 min walk
  • Dar Naji
    8 min walk

About this property

Riad Alma

Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Close to Koutoubia Mosque and Avenue Mohamed VI, Riad Alma provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, Traditional Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and laundry services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 20 per day)
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (MAD 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Traditional Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 250.0 per night

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: MAD 38.00 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: MAD 125 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 7)
  • Self parking fee: MAD 20 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 20 per day (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 250.0 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 major credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Alma Marrakech
Riad Alma
Riad Alma Marrakech
Riad Alma Hotel Marrakech
Riad Alma Riad
Riad Alma Marrakech
Riad Alma Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Alma have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riad Alma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for MAD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Riad Alma?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riad Alma?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Alma provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of MAD 125 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Alma located?

Located in Mechouar-Kasbah, this spa riad is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fnaa, and Koutoubia Mosque. Majorelle Garden is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Riad Alma Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great! Exceptional staff- nothing was too much trouble. Delicious and plentiful breakfast. Stunning room and bathroom, absolutely spotless, and beautiful communal areas- the log fires were a wonderful touch at New Year when evenings were cooler. I also appreciated the use of the roof terrace during the day.
Inner courtyard
View from roof terrace
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the service from the staff was realy excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Best Riad!

The Riad Alma is a lovely and charming place to stay. Walking distance to everything. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff is amazing, friendly, and helpful. I will definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Lush riad

This is a really lush riad. Our superior room was small but very stylish and comfortable, with beautiful surroundings and lush amenities. Would absolutely come back here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

6 stars! Outstanding experience will return

Absolutely outstanding stay at Riad Alma cannot thank the team including Ahmed enough for making me feel so welcome, so relaxed, so pampered. I am well travelled and can say this is one of the BEST stays I have ever had. From the minute I arrived and Ahmed assisted with bags, choosing a room and dinner I just felt so happy and chilled out. The room was just stunning, immaculately clean and decorated so beautifully. The bathroom was spacious with beautiful artwork and details- all a modern touch on the traditional. The terrace is divine and I was served my own dinner up here and Ahmed even went to the trouble of bringing up a speaker for ambient music. The wine was lovely (and well earned after summiting Mount Toubkal that morning). The spa…. Absolutely INCREDIBLE! I felt like a new woman, three hours of treatments left me feeling like I was walking on clouds. Thank you so so much I don’t know what more to say- a 1000/1000 experience, 6 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

6 stars! Outstanding experience will return

Absolutely outstanding stay at Riad Alma cannot thank the team including Ahmed enough for making me feel so welcome, so relaxed, so pampered. I am well travelled and can say this is one of the BEST stays I have ever had. From the minute I arrived and Ahmed assisted with bags, choosing a room and dinner I just felt so happy and chilled out. The room was just stunning, immaculately clean and decorated so beautifully. The bathroom was spacious with beautiful artwork and details- all a modern touch on the traditional. The terrace is divine and I was served my own dinner there and Ahmed even went to the trouble of bringing up a speaker for ambient music. The wine was lovely (and well earned after summiting Mount Toubkal that morning). The spa…. Absolutely INCREDIBLE! I felt like a new woman, three hours of treatments left me feeling like I was walking on clouds. Thank you so so much I don’t know what more to say- a 1000/1000 experience, 6 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I booked for our 35th Wedding Anniversary Trip to Morocco and chose the Riad Alma in Marrakesh as the place to stay for its charm and location close to the palace and it being in the Medina. Our booking was for 11 days and we were lucky to have Ahmed as the Ried Alma Manager and Concierge. The Riad is run as a hotel but you receive personal service of the highest quality. The amenities of the dining areas to choose from, the pool, the lounges from the first floor to the roof and its great views were well worth after a hot long day of excursions to the Atlas Mountains and to the seaport of Essaouira. The staff is wonderful from the meals served and the services offered such as the Hamman massage. But the Concierge services offered by Ahmed were invaluable for we had 6 excursions from Riad Alma and all claimed by email and text that they would be picking us up at our Riad and at the last minute they would change the pick up to a distant location! Ahmed, saved the situation by talking to each of the excursion company’s owners/managers/drivers to have them uphold their agreement to time and place of pickup and return. He is outstanding person and one of the best manager/concierge I have come across in all my years of travel. We loved our room and the staff was perfect in the meals and cleaning. We also appreciated the laundry services. So complete your stay and give Ahmed and his staff a try at the Riad Alma.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva&Mikaela, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and the atmosphere was unique. The manner of the personnel was discrete and respectful. The breakfest was good with fresh fruits but always the same. So it became a little bit boring. The only minus was that our room was in two floors and you had to climb upstairs to the bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Localisation calme charme personnel tres gentil prestations hammam une des masseuses tres pro l autre moins la salle est trop limite au niveau esuipement cela ne fait pas pro
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location enabled easy walking access to the sights and sounds of Marrakesh
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Etwas abgelegen am Rande der Medina, deshalb wirklich ruhig und mit sehr authentischer Nachbarschaft. Zu Fuß ca. 15 min zum Djemma El Fnaa, wen das nicht stört, der ist hier gut aufgehoben.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Amazing stay at Riad Alma!

Loved the local scene, kids playing in the alleys, locals going about their daily busy routine... Riad Alma was very clean, well organized with an authentic moroccan feeling. Ahmed was extremely professional and helpful, could not praise him enough. Breakfast was fresh and the ambiance in the interior garden was surreal with the birds chirping. Can't wait to go back :)
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Alright staff and though brochure states all day unlimited tea we had to constantly remind
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fueron todos muy amables y serviciales. El lugar es tranquilo y muy agradable. El único problema que tuvimos fue que el agua caliente dejó de funcionar un día pero hicieron lo posible por solucionarlo
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr zu empfehlen, ich würde wieder hingehen. Gut gelegen in der Medina, ruhig. Freundliches Personal, Frühstück ausreichend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Within the Medina, quiet road, close to sights. Riad was an oasis of calm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
charmantes riad in medina. saubere zimmer und toll eingerichtet.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good location. It was clean and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John, Norfolk England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Riad is a hidden gem tucked away in the old back streets of the Kasbah. Staff, food, service, room all SUPERB! We'll be back next year .... 10/10*
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

gilles, suisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ce séjour restera un de mes meilleurs souvenirs de voyage, avec tous ces petits "plus" qui font que celui-ci sort de l'ordinaire et prend définitivement le statut "d'exceptionnel" et d'incomparable... l'accueil est tout simplement "princier", on se sent attendu, et tout est mis en œuvre pour vous le démontrer : bouquet de (31!) roses posé sur le lit, bouteille de rosé au frais en guise de bienvenue, chambre au-delà de l'impeccable... et quel service !! discrétion, délicatesse, tact, disponibilité... pas assez d'adjectifs pour le qualifier... le cadre reste magique et ce riad est décoré et aménagé avec style et sans fioritures... bref, on s'y sent bien... j'ai longtemps hésité avant de publier cet avis, histoire de garder égoïstement cette adresse hors-pair, mais je ne peux pas m'empêcher de partager cette expérience, ne serait-ce que pour complimenter encore une fois tout le personnel pour leur professionnalisme et leur extrême gentillesse...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind and considerate staff, who provided a very early breakfast when asked. Lovely room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, helpful staff, excellent Riad.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Long weekend

My wife and I recently returned from a long weekend in Marrakech. We pondered on several Riads but decided to go with Riad Alma based on its excellence reviews. On arrival we were not disappointed, we were welcomed into the opulent Riad by owner Maurad, whom really couldn’t do enough for us throughout our stay. Location was ideal for us, nestled in the less busier south Médina but only a 15minute stroll to the Jamaa el fna square. A truly wonderful eye opening trip enhanced by the beautiful Riad Alma.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Poppo, England

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

Oasis of calm

This is a lovely Riad to the south of the Kasbah. Our room was of a generous size with a large, if somewhat firm, bed. The room had a shared verandah, that overlooked the courtyard containing the small plunge pool, a sizeable en suite with shower and plenty of wardrobe space. The hotel, which is really a large house, is located at the end of a series of narrow lanes and thus away from the noise and chaos of the old city centre. This does have the drawback that it is a fair walk to the main square and souks (20 mins) and to the Ville Nouvelle (3.3 miles or 1hr walk) but taxis are available for most of the way at reasonable rates if you haggle. The staff were absolutely brilliant and always eager to help. Food in the Riad was very good albeit limited in choice. Nevertheless, they always were attentive and on two occasions insisted we have lunch on the roof terrace so we could enjoy the sunshine.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent établissement dans tous les domaines , accueil ,prestations , confort. a recommander.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018