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Riad Catalina

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Moroccan cuisine, garden views
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Outdoor pool
Standard Suite | Living room | TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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21 Derb Abdellah Ben Hssaine Bab Laksour, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Dar el Bacha Palace
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Koutoubia Mosque
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Marrakech

Central Marrakech getaway .At this Medina riad, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Dar el Bacha Palace and Mouassine Mosque. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Mouassine Fountain are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dar el Bacha Palace - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Souk of the Medina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Le Jardin Secret - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Argana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Safran By Koya - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bab Ftouh - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Terrace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kabana - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Riad Catalina

Family-friendly 4-star riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Riad Catalina offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Riad Catalina. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Marrakech riad.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Riad Catalina offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (MAD 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Catalina

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 1500.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 450
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 600
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 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 20 per vehicle
  • Self parking fee: MAD 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 1500.0 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 credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Catalina Marrakech
Riad Catalina
Riad Catalina Marrakech
Riad Catalina Hotel Marrakech
Riad Catalina Riad
Riad Catalina Marrakech
Riad Catalina Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Catalina to the airport?

Riad Catalina is 4.1 mi (14-min drive) away from the Menara Airport (RAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad Catalina have an airport shuttle?

Riad Catalina offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MAD 20 per vehicle.

Does Riad Catalina offer free breakfast?

Riad Catalina offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Riad Catalina?

No, there is no casino at this riad, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (15-min walk) and Casino de Marrakech (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Catalina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Riad Catalina?

Free parking is not available at this riad. Self parking is available for MAD 20 per day.

Does Riad Catalina have a pool?

Riad Catalina features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Riad Catalina have a restaurant?

Riad Catalina is home to Marocain, which features Moroccan cuisine, garden views, and light fare.

Does Riad Catalina have a spa?

This riad doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Riad Catalina to downtown Marrakech?

Riad Catalina is 0.2 mi away from Marrakech.

Riad Catalina Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 193 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We have considerable experience of Riads in Morroco. This is a very attractive building in a good location. However, we were not offered a collection service from the station, and our taxi driver could not find it. The Riad is poorly signposted and it was only after several false starts that a guide found it. We then climbed three flights of narrow stairs to find there was no welcome drinking water in the room, no information on the wifi service, and no way of contacting the staff. We were finally moved to a very pleasant room on the ground floor. So, a good hotel if the information is improved.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Van

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a rocky start, room not available so we were offered a room in another location not nearly as nice, so we rated a 4 rather than 5 which it otherwise would get hands down. Wonderful inner courtyard, staff very helpful and friendly, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostess Nadia is just fantastic! Super helpful and friendly. The food was amazing too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building, the garden and all the staff were wonderful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riad itself was beautiful, very sheltered and beautiful bird sound in the courtyard was amazing. The bedroom and en suite were lovely and looked over the courtyard. Rooftop pool was exactly as expected being on the roof of a Riad. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The only downside and disappointment with this property was the fact that it is advertised as having spa facilities on site and even does as far as stating massage and manicure. This was a major factor in us booking the Riad, wanting to have a hammam spa at the end of our holiday so we felt the property had been falsely represented and that was frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
A nice old Riad in the Centre of the Medina. Unfortunately significant maintenance needs doing at the property, with the cental fountaub looking worse for wear, the balcony fountain not working at all and some much needed painting required. When booking the Riad, dont be allured by the nice view of the pool and central gardens. There is a small second Riad which you may be staying in around 100 meters away with no pool and much much smaller central garden. You won't know where your room is until arrival unfortunately. Reception will organise an airport transfer for you at the price of 25 Euro's. Never accept this, they dont send an executive taxi and a normal ride from the Airport to the Medina has a set price of 150 Dirham (15 Euro's) meaning the hotel is pocketing a almost 50% of the fee each time. Mint tea is 30 Dirham in the Riad but 10 to 15 in popular cafes outside with no better service. Breakfast is acceptable but there is no variation on a day to day basis. The showers are less than ideal and something akin to a 1 or 2 star hotel (rather than 4) with an old showerhead in a plastic clip which isnt designed for the head and cannot support it. Nadia at reception is wonderful and couldnt be more helpful. Unfortunately a male porter was very unhelpful and refused to take a card payment of more than 50 euro's as it was not enough leading us to have to withdraw cash and pay the transaction fees for such.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Moroccan environment with polite, friendly, efficient staff. It's location close to the main square was perfect. The rooftop pool area was a bonus, ideal for relaxing in the sun, towards the end of each days exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located at edge of Madina so easy to get in and out. Freindly helpful staff at all times of day. Great sun roof and all at a good room rate.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for this RIAD to be your quiet oasis in the craziness of the Medina of Marrakech. Room was great even got updated on the last night for free. Staff was excellent and very helpful, would definitely stay again. Thanks to Nadia and the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Historic riad near the main square

An elegant and simple place at the center of the medina. A wonderful room up a lovely winding stairs at this 200 year old Riad, and the friendly staff was always available for our three night stay. Within walking distance to the main square in Marrakech.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Room very small Dark, shower not easy to use, uncomfortable. Dining room very cold, lighting problems. Food good to start with but went down in quality and quantity as week went on. However, staff tried to be helpful, friendlyetc. It is the building not the people. They moved our room to another building after two uncomfortable nights. This was better but shower still not fully function able.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Good for the money

Pretty and quiet riad very close to the Medina. The staff is very kind and helpful. The rooms were fine. The air-conditioning and wifi could have been stronger. The food is ok, but is expensive. I suggest just having it on one night for the experience, because the courtyard and service are really lovely parts of the dinner. Breakfast is good and free, and if you need to leave earlier than breakfast hours, the staff will accommodate you without any charge. The pool is on a nice rooftop terrace. It is about one foot deep, so it is only for cooling off. The riad is in a good location in a quiet, safe alley that is about 5 minutes walking to the square.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Madison

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

Great central hotel with really helpful staff!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - the food from the restaurant was great and the rooftop pool was so lovely! Would definitely come back again!

10/10 Excellent

Rene

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

Splendid Riad Catalina

It was my first Riad stay and my expectations were fulfilled at full. The pool is a real nice attachment.

10/10 Excellent

jake

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

Fantastic and personal

Really nice roof top plunge pool. Lovely helpful staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic Staff

The most accommodating hotel I have ever been to. Whatever we needed they were happy to get for us.

8/10 Good

carmen, Dorset

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

Lovely hotel but food and drink cost too much

Hotel was nice very morrocan. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The only thing is the prices of food and drink. It was very expensive

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW, Hertfordshire, UK

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

A Hidden Gem - Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing.

Beautiful Riad witch a very colourful and relaxing courtyard, lovely little rooftop pool and sun terrace. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly, which really made the stay a wonderful experience. The breakfast was very tasty and perfectly adequate. If I return to Marrakech, I would stay here.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic location,close to all the sights.

I don't know where to start! From the moment we arrived & it was quite late,Nadia & her staff couldn't do enough for us. We were away to celebrate my wife's, ahem 50th birthday,what a wonderful surprise to be upgraded to the Royal suite along with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. When we go back, it will be without doubt,to the Riad Catalina.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

lovely

great service, beautiful surroundings. This hotel was in a great place and very friendly

10/10 Excellent

Gin, R

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

3 days for self recovery

It was one of the best hotels I've ever stayed, probably just because it represents the old city culture, it suddenly brings the charming experience just the way it is! Small but cosy rooms, nice pool on the terrace top, peaceful courtyard with birds and couple of tortoises just made me feel totaly relaxed. Staff couldn't do enough to add to the comfort of my stay, my airport pickup and drop off was welcoming and friendly, they booked me a camel ride and arranged the booking to my chosen spa. All staff were communicating well enough and were extremely kind. On my check-out day they even served me the personal breakfast out of breakfast hours (6:30)! Can't ask for more! The only thing can can put off the fussy guests is the poor wifi in some certain places in the hotel, I guess , because the one in my room was only available in the bathroom.. Oh well, it didn't upset me because I didnt come there for Internet ! Brilliant stay, thank you Riad Catalina x

8/10 Good

Helen, East Sussex

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

Hotel is in a good position - within walking dista

A lovely quiet Riad with friendly helpful staff. The Tiled courtyard is pretty with trees and shrubs, a fountain,fantail doves, small birds and three tortoises! Wonderful to come back to the solace of this after the bustle and noise of out side and have a delicious cup of mint tea. The food was good and suited our taste.