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Riad Africa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly riad with 2 indoor pools and free breakfast

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Courtyard
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Triple Super Junior Suite
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Quadruple Super Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Super Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double/Twin Safari Room

Double/Twin Safari Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Traditional House

Traditional House

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double/Twin Super Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Single Safari Room

Single Safari Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Safari Room

Triple Safari Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Super Junior Suite

Triple Super Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Safari Room

Quadruple Safari Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard Area

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard Area

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
94-95 Derb Sakka, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • El Badi Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bahia Palace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mabrouka - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪DarDar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fine Mama - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪café almasraf - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riad Africa

Family-friendly riad near El Badi Palace
Located close to Mellah Market and Jemaa el-Fnaa, Riad Africa provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a library. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a Swedish massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 indoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a computer station and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, concierge services and bike parking
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

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 stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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 26.00 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 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 56/2013

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Riad Africa
Riad Africa Marrakech
Africa Marrakech
Riad Africa Riad
Riad Africa Marrakech
Riad Africa Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Africa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Africa?

As of 28 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Africa on 15 July 2025 start from AU$167.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Riad Africa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Africa?

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 Africa?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Riad Africa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 225 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Africa located?

This family-friendly Marrakech riad is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Mellah Market, El Badi Palace and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Koutoubia Mosque is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Riad Africa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 95 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Africa medina stay

Lovely people and food and room was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chitra

My daughter and I had a good stay at this property. The room was comfortable, the bathroom was pretty small and didn’t drain very well. There was some construction noise early in the morning, probably work going on in one of the adjacent rooms. Since it happened on the day we were leaving, we didn’t bother to bring it up with the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jatinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close and walkable to most places of interest. Didn’t get to spend lot of time at the property as I had a packed short trip but they have nice rooftop space to relax and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good hotel

Close to everything. Good service - friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had read the reviews so knew what i was likely to find. The transfer from the airport worked smoothly and the entry to the riad was fine. I was greeted by a young man (Said) and put in a
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure if the hype of this place lived up to expectations upon reading reviews. The host is lovely and more than welcoming however everything runs on “African time” so don’t expect to do anything on time. Its sometimes a nice change from the chaos outside the riad in Marrakech streets, but difficult with a hungry toddler. The property is well maintained, but down a quiet dirty street. The service was slow and they were unable to keep up with breakfast demand. The roof terrace was nice but worn and most of the shades broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilde Marja

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

Fantastic

I had an fantastic stay. The people who worked here were super nice and helpful. The place was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Everything you can ever need and want. And it's super sentral, but without any noise from the streets. I wish i could live here 😄
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Preeyah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location, nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my best holidays. I was welcomed by staff. Great location, few minutes walk to Djemaa el Fna.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ingeborg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice atmosphere, lovely rooftop terrace
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt comfortable and safe at Riad Africa. The location is fantastic and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Rein Blaalid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotlessly clean and well equipped, but extremely small, especially the bathroom. It was a very slim single bed with a hard mattress, and noise during the night from the power unit. The breakfast was fine, and location good (nearby the road and the main square). Also very good and fast service at check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

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

Excellent

I chose this Riad since it was good value and also had the pools and spa. I booked the spa package which was excellent and refreshing. Place isn't new but it's charming and I had a nice stay there. The breakfast was simple but nice, beds comfortable and they had air-conditioning which is much needed as it was very hot. The staff went above and beyond to make your stay comfortable, very helpful and friendly. Overall it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad Africa was fully booked. Stayed in a sister hotel Riad explore. Very well looked after
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kuljit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Central location but average comfort

Central location, in the heart of the old city. 10mins walk from main old city square. However property is old and cramped. More like 2 star standard
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from Issam and the Team!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shafia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about it, it was a special experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in this riad was such a unique experience and we loved our stay. Check-in was quick and easy and the staff was very friendly. The room was nice and clean and we really enjoyed the pool. It was pretty chilly, but we were visiting in August so it was a nice relief from the hot day. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. We also had our 8 year old with us and felt like this was a family friendly accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay in a beautiful spot

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect (less than a 15 min walk to many Marrakech attractions) and the building was spotless and beautiful. I think the room we'd reserved was double booked because we were placed in a smaller room the first night, but were subsequently upgraded to a junior suit the second night. The staff were very helpful and did everything they could to improve our stay, including finding a room that was a bit more accessible for my mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a delightful 8 night stay at this gorgeous riad. Great location. Very quiet and only a 5 minute walk to the bustling souks. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the roof terraces are so pretty where breakfast is served every morning. The riad boasts an elegant library comprising of sumptuous sofas with an array of books and a separate room for playing chess. Very comfortable canopied areas all around the riad if the heat is too much or in the event of a shower. Top terrace has loungers with large sun umbrellas and there is an abundance of outside seating with tables. It was a joy to stay there!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Really enjoyable stay.

Great experience. Location in Medina near Mellah was fantastic. Riad has real character and is well maintained. Terrace is very comfortable for relaxing. Worth doing the trip to the Casbah in the Atlas Mountains and also having a treatment in the Hamam at the Riad. Staff were extremely helpful (especially Issem) - not at all pushy but willing to make suggestions and discuss what suits. Overall, a really enjoyable trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Some of the outdoor furniture was shabby and outdoor space did not feel very relaxing. Nowhere to get a drink in the road - both would have been greatly appreciated after the hustle and bustle outside. Staff were very attentive and helpful, with service at breakfast and daily room cleaning deserving of a special mention. It was in the perfect location close to lots of restaurants. Not sure I would book the trips again as we were the only people in the groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a 20 minute walk to Jemaa El Fnaa and 2 minute walk to Tinsmith Square. Google map doesn’t give the accurate location. It’s better to have the property pick you up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Staff & service

A superbly welcoming and traditional Riad

Absolutely amazing! Hassan and the rest of the team were so friendly, welcoming, informative and helpful. They couldn't do enough to make it the best possible stay. The roof top terrace was superb, with secluded areas to sit separate from other families, with sheltered areas to sit out of the sun if needed. Breakfast was also served on the terrace which was a gorgeous setting. The riad was situated perfectly, at the bottom of the souks, but away from the main market square, which was about a 5 minute walk. The Riad gave us a unique and traditional experience of Marrakech, a very cultural holiday. I would definitely return to Riad Africa, we absolutely loved it! A Mum who travelled with 4 older teens/early 20's, who also thoroughly enjoyed staying here too. They even got into the pool, and spa, even though it was a little cold!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible experience—this hotel was apparently overbooked, so they sent us to another tiny hotel, charging us same high price. Credit card machine didn’t work and they demanded we pay the entire bill upfront in cash. Worst check-in experience I’ve ever had, this place is a complete rip-off. Now I’ll try to get some money back through Expedia.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024