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Riad Alaka

4.0 star property
4-star spa riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Room amenity
Standard Double Room | Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Suite | Living room
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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35 Derb Alaka Bab Doukkala - Médina, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Majorelle Garden
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Koutoubia Mosque
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Suite

  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Marrakech

Medina stay.Your stay at this Medina riad places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden. Place Bab Doukkala and Ecomusee Berbere are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marrakech Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Majorelle Garden - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dar Moha Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sports Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Terrasse Du Jardin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mama Afrika - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pikala Café - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Alaka

4-star spa riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Riad Alaka offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Riad Alaka. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

This 4-star Marrakech riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Riad Alaka offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Marrakech riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (MAD 30 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 330.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 41.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MAD 50 (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 30 per day (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 330.0 per night

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
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Alaka Marrakech
Riad Alaka
Riad Alaka Marrakech
Riad Alaka Riad
Riad Alaka Marrakech
Riad Alaka Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Alaka to the airport?

Riad Alaka is 4 mi (14-min drive) away from the Menara Airport (RAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad Alaka have an airport shuttle?

Riad Alaka offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MAD 100 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Riad Alaka offer free breakfast?

Yes, Riad Alaka offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riad Alaka?

No, there is no casino at this riad, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (3-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Alaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Riad Alaka?

Free parking is not available at this riad.

Does Riad Alaka have a pool?

Riad Alaka features an indoor pool.

Does Riad Alaka have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Riad Alaka have a spa?

This riad has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Riad Alaka to downtown Marrakech?

Riad Alaka is 0.7 mi away from Marrakech.

Riad Alaka Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice Riad with friendly staff.

Nice Riad with friendly staff. Location I would say is interesting. Lots of run down buildings around but the Riad is like an Oasis. It's about a 20 min interesting walk to the main square. Breakfast was good. No door on the bathroom was my only little complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent host, and located to explore the Medina

Riad host was most gracious, entertaining and helpful - directing us where to park a rental car nearby in a secure location and meeting us there to assist us to find the hotel location. Excellent breakfast and very nice in house Hammam as well. Finding a single bed bug was the only downside, but as it was the only one could have hitched a ride from other travelers...the mattresses in the family sized room were otherwise very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Riad in September. The Riad is lovely, in a popular area of Marrakech where you can enjoy the market and to bargain in the souk. It is ideally located in the center of the Médina. The Riad is perfectly clean and the employees are really kind and helpful. It is a typical propriety decorated in the pure Moroccan style. The bedroom was well furnished and decorated. The terrace on the top was really enjoyable. It is a pure moment of relax and happiness to enjoy the Jacuzzi by night. We decided to have diner twice. The chicken tajine and the couscous were delicious! We also appreciated the breakfasts that were typical Moroccan and varied. Thank you very much Malika!! Your food was extremely tasty. We really felt at home thanks to Aziz (Responsable for the guests) and Malika (cook). They were extremely helpful and friendly with us, giving us excellent advices. Thanks for the nice service!! It was a really enjoyable stay and we are gonna recommend this place without any hesitation!! The only negative points : No internet connection in our bedroom and on the terrace. We were really chocked by the behavior of the two French owners of the Riad (Pascal and his wife). They were not treating well the employees and Pascal’s wife was even screaming on an employee in front of the customers... this is definitely not a behavior to have when you are the boss of a riad/hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My poor rating of Riad Alaka is due to one specific incident that occurred during my stay here. I stayed at Riad Alaka for 2 nights 15-16 October and booked a hammam treatment. I was originally told by the manager on duty that the cost would be 15 euros. However, after the hammam was finished and upon check out, the manager on duty (Aziz) told me that it was 15 euros plus an additional 15 euros for local tax, for a total of 30 euros. (This would essentially be a 100% tax.) I contacted various other local hammams in Marrakech and was told that "there is no taxes anywhere you go here , the price you pay includes everything , and not the clients who pay the taxes." As a result, I feel completely deceived and cheated by the manager on duty. Other than him, the rest of the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The place itself is traditionally decorated and clean, and the free breakfast provided is very authentic and delicious as well. The location is also only about a 15-20 minute walk to Koutobia/Jama El f’na Square. Had I not been conned by the manager on duty, I would have given Riad Alaka a much better rating. If you decide to stay here, I would highly recommend booking through third-party sites (such as Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.) just to have your booking confirmed and everything pre-paid in full to avoid situations like mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Many thanks for everything!

The Riad is charming! Pascal, Aziz and their team were welcoming and very caring. From arranging airport transfers to the fabulous vegan meals that Aziz prepared just for me, the experience was exactly what we wanted. The location was in a more local area although close enough to a main road with taxis but being first timers and after exhausting days of sightseeing, we opted to dine in for three nights. Simply wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eleni

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

Really nice place and lovely staff

My friend and I stayed for 3 nights at this riad and we totally recomend it. The staff was really friendly and helpful, the room was nice and clean and breakfast was amazing. We even had dinner a couple of nights there and the food was delicious. The location is not very central, around 15 min walk from the main plaza, and just at the end of an alleyway. However, it felt like a totally safe area, it was lit at night and gives you the chance to cross a more local market.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A little gem in the Medina

What a lovely find! If you are looking for a luxurious, quaint hotel where the staff truly cares about your stay, look no further. Rooms are extremely clean, bed linen changed every day, outwardly food and incredibly friendly staff. Having stayed in 5 stars cha in hotels such as Hilton and Sheraton, I would rate Riad Alaka higher any day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Linda, Bristol, UK

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

Fantastic Riad

A superb riad in the north of the medina. Great location for both old city and nouvelle ville. 20 minute walk to Jemma El Fna or catch a taxi 5 minutes away. The staff were very friendly, helpful and also cooked us some excellent food. Room very comfortable and tastefully decorated as is the whole riad. Would not hesitate to recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Manjit, Waterloo. Canada

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

Beautiful Riad

Wonderful location in the old Médina. So nice to merge with the hustle and bustle of the locals going about their daily business. Very obliging and helpful stafff. Make you feel at home the moment to step into the beautiful Riad . Would definitely stay their again .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

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

Treated as a Queen!

I was very pleased with my staying at the Riad Alaka and my son (who stayed with me) is already planning to return in December with a friend. I highly recommend this place to experience the best of Marrackech!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Mo, Souther California

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

A little sanctuary in Marrakech

The boutique Riad Alaka is very stylish with classical Moorish architectural details. It is very clean and the staff is friendly. The hectic pace of Marrakech can be overwhelming and this riad's location is just 15 minutes walk from the main Jmaa el Fna market plaza, yet provides travelers peace and quiet in a charming and colorful courtyard setting.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aziz and the entire team were extremely attentive and helpful. Shukran!

6/10 Okay

Jock, New Zealand

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

Neat place to stay, quiet location

Very friendly hosts. Just a little to far from the main square for our liking. About 20minutes walk. Other than that, nice breakfast cooked every morning for us. We were only ones in the Riad so maybe that is why we weren't given keys to our room and the Riad. Had a small safe to store our valuables. Not a problem as the host/s was always there to open the door, even when coming home late at night.

10/10 Excellent

Brendan, Sydney

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

Amazing place to stay

Great communication from Francoise and asiz from the moment we booked. ArrNged seamless airport pick up despite hour delay for flight. Felt very welcome and as if the place was our own from the moment of arrival. Amazing that suach a peaceful oasis could be located close to such atmosphere and action.

10/10 Excellent

Shere, London

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

Excellent Riad

Marrakech was the first city on our Moroccan agenda and set the tone for an excellent trip. Aziz and the other gentleman that work at Riad Alaka are welcoming, kind, professional and extremely helpful. Two days in a row we had day trips and Aziz walked us out to find our bus to ensure we got on the correct bus and weren't left stranded. It was such a kind gesture and one that we appreciated immensely. I started to get sick the last day we were there and they were quick to get me a cup of hot water for my medicine which was much appreciated as well! I would stay here again and would recommend for others to stay here also. As far as location, it's in a part of the medina we may not have seen had we not stayed there so was really neat to see what everyday life is like there. It is a long walk to Jemaa al Fna, but it's an interesting journey through the winding streets of the Medina!

10/10 Excellent

Bernard , New York City

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

Highly Recommended

Stayed at Riad Alaka for only one night but which I stayed there my entire trip. If you want to get a taste of the old Morocco this is the place for you. It is located right next to the Medina where people are selling all types of wares and food in the streets, but once you enter the riad it is a different world. The place beautiful and clean. Small pool right in the middle on the ground floor and hot tub on the roof. Eight friends and I rented the entire space. Our host was very humble and gracious and he is also a great chef. I suggest you ask him to prepare breakfast and dinner.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

very nice Riad with very nice staff!

a very nice Riad close to all the main attractions, 10 mins from Jemaa al fna square, the staff are wonderful and made the stay that much better. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Steve, Utah, USA

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

Nice riad at edge of medina

Very charming riad at the edge of the Marrakech medina. The proprietors were very friendly and helpful: they met our cab when we arrived, in order to find the riad; provided maps of the area; set up a cab ride for the train station and accompanied us to the pickup point; and even did a couple of small loads of laundry for us at no charge. The reasons we did not give it a full 5 stars were the lack of cleanliness in the bathroom (the tile around the sink was clearly not really cleaned), and mold found in the bread one morning at breakfast. We would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Rochester

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

Don't look further

It is hard to imagine a better welcome and degree of hospitality. I haven't visited any other riads in Marrakesh so I can't make comparisons but for the manager here, Aziz, nothing was too much trouble. He is happy to cook in the evenings and uses a lot of imagination to produce dishes that are traditional but a bit different. When we wanted to invite some friends he was happy to cater for them too and did a different menu. You can also watch him preparing the food in his nice clean kitchen. We were very happy with our choice and thoroughly recommend Riad Alaka.

10/10 Excellent

Hans Martin, London

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

Fantastic Place

In short, I had had considerable expectations with the Riad's excellent reviewes - I can confirm that it lived up and exceeded all expecations. The friendliness of the staff is incredible and they will do everything they can to make your stay enjoyable... After 6 days it almost felt sad leaving our 'family' in Marrakech behind. Thanks for a great stay! Cannot recommend enough!

10/10 Excellent

Joey, Australia

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

Quiet haven

Riad Alaka is so quiet, only the sound of birds flying in to courtyard and singing in the morning. It is beautifully decorated and the spa and sauna for free are also a treat +256 783 728 886at the end of the day. Asiss cooked us a beautiful meal on the last night. Although there are cheaper riads we would highly recommend Riad Alaka.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ideal location, 5 star service, beautiful hotel.

My sister and I stayed for 8 days here, it couldn't have been better. The service was faultless and so personal. The staff bent over backwards to accommodate our every need. My sister's birthday was during our stay Aziz bought a personalised cake & blew up balloons! We needed to buy some unusual items; Aziz went out to buy them for us himself. One day he cooked us lunch without us having asked & with no charge. For most of our stay we were the only guests & had pretty much free reign. We were given our own key and came & went as we pleased, one evening we got back at 4am! We had breakfast whenever we liked, often after lunchtime - they didn't mind a bit. We were upgraded to a bigger room without asking. Upon leaving we were able to check out at 5pm due to a late flight. The quality of the food was excellent, the breakfasts were delicious. The rooms were extremely clean & comfortable. The plunge pool was amazing & much needed in the heat! The roof terrace was brilliant, a lovely escape from the bustling city, we spent several days lazing there topping our tans up. Rooftop Jacuzzi was also great, especially at night after an evening out. The location of the Riad is perfect as everything is within 15 minutes walk & it’s next to the best fresh fruit market in town. There are also many little local restaurants serving delicious food for next-to-nothing prices. All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this Riad & if I went back to Marrakech I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

8/10 Good

Sylvain

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dans l'ensemble tout est bien. Mais pour ce qui est du souper offert par le personnel du riad, nous avons opter pour les couscous royale et Alaka, dans les deux cas le prix est trop élevé et la qualités ne vaut pas le prix.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matilde

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad tres propre, tres bonne cuisine et literie tres confortable. Accueil chaleureux et bienveillant, situé à 2 pas de la gare routière bab doukhala et station de taxi. 2ème séjour et nous y reviendrons sans hésiter ! Un grand merci à toute l équipe 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

FUMIKA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
綺麗なリアドでした。 部屋の鍵がかかってるのかイマイチよく分かりませんでしたが、物を盗まれるような心配は基本的にないので大丈夫だと思います。 行くまでの道の雰囲気が少し怖かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024