Riad Dar Zaya

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

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Meeting facility
Terrace/patio
Pool
Breakfast area
Suite (Sakina) | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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60Derb El El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Koutoubia Mosque
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Majorelle Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Saida)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Samia)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Sakina)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Marrakech

Central Marrakech getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Medina riad, you'll find Jemaa el-Fnaa and Koutoubia Mosque. Mouassine Museum and Mouassine Fountain are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bahia Palace - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Majorelle Garden - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 19 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Argana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Guerrab - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riad Dar Zaya

Family-friendly 4-star riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A children's pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Riad Dar Zaya. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Marrakech riad is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1890
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Riad Dar Zaya offers 3 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 5 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Library

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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: EUR 2.71 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: EUR 20 per room (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 5 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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
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 and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Riad Dar Zahia Marrakech
Dar Zahia Marrakech
Dar Zahia
Riad Dar Zahia Hotel Marrakech
Riad Dar Zaya Marrakech
Dar Zaya Marrakech
Dar Zaya
Riad Dar Zahia Marrakech
Riad Dar Zahia
Riad Dar Zaya Riad
Riad Dar Zaya Marrakech
Riad Dar Zaya Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Dar Zaya to the airport?

Riad Dar Zaya is 4.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Menara Airport (RAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Dar Zaya?

As of Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Dar Zaya on Nov 25, 2025 start from $133.91, excluding 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.

Does Riad Dar Zaya have an airport shuttle?

Riad Dar Zaya offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of EUR 20 per room, one-way.

Does Riad Dar Zaya offer free breakfast?

Riad Dar Zaya does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riad Dar Zaya?

No, there is no casino at this riad, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (20-min walk) and Casino de Marrakech (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Dar Zaya?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Riad Dar Zaya?

Free parking is not available at this riad. Self parking is available for EUR 5 per night.

Does Riad Dar Zaya have a pool?

Riad Dar Zaya features a children's pool.

Does Riad Dar Zaya have a restaurant?

Riad Dar Zaya is home to dar zaya, which features Moroccan cuisine.

Does Riad Dar Zaya have a spa?

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

How close is Riad Dar Zaya to downtown Marrakech?

Riad Dar Zaya is 0.1 mi away from Marrakech.

Reviews

Riad Dar Zaya Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Although the Riad is exceptionnally beautiful and comfortable, it is rather difficult to acces through a maze of back alleys and tunnels. Ths staff is very helpful and understanding, especially Yasin and Amina. The Riad is clean and the food is very good. I would recommend it for seasonned travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Beautiful riad with great cooking!

This is such a beautiful riad with very friendly service. They will make you feel like you’re home. I would also recommend you order dinner here - it’s one of the best meals I had in Morocco and you can eat it on the rooftop terrace with wonderful views. Our rooms were spacious and comfortable. The riad itself is beautiful and authentic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

FRANCISCO

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AWFUL Place. It's not a 4-star hotel as it promotes; it is a house guest and a poorly run one. The rooms are dirty and not well kept; the carpets looked like they have not been clean in months. The water pressure in the shower was little next to none. The bed in the room was broken down the mattress made it impossible to sleep. There are no facilities, like places to eat or drink, free or paid. The Hotel is hard to find, it is deep inside the Medina, and you have to walk in some dark alleys with no proper signs to find the hotel. Overall, AVOID this property, there are more convenient and better places you can stay in the Medina or outside of it. If you are looking for a nice place to rest and relax while exploring the city, this is not the place to stay. If you already booked please cancel and book another place. Otherwise, they will try to charge the whole amount or another amount that come up at their discretion.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raffaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Winter Sunshine

We stayed during Feb half-term, in the quest of some winter sunshine. We had a wonderful time, Right in the heart of the old town, but the hotel was so calm and peaceful. They looked after us extremely well, and collected us from the airport - just as well as we would never have found the place by ourselves... Note for future guests - they meet you outside the terminal building
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very challenging to find, eveb with the help of two locals. But once there, it was a nice location

10/10 Excellent

driss

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location close to popular places and very quiet.you need to walk to the riad because the taxi can’t drive in narrow street other than that good place for a family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ada

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

It was kind of hard to get it to the place

It was a short time but very pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

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

Beautiful Riad

It was amazing everyone was very friendly and Yassine was an exceptional host! The Riyadh was beautiful and quiet very close to the square but far enough away to be calm. We felt like we were staying in a palace!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Riad Dar Zaya. The place was beautiful, our room was lovely and the host was very helpful and hospitable. Would also definitely recommend having dinner in the Riad, one of the best meals we had in Marrakech!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good: Beautiful building, large comfortable room, in centre of Medina, Only 3 rooms so very quiet. Bad: Toilet had faeces marks, room wasn't made or cleaned during the day. Breakfast very basic. Premises were hard to find and area did not feel safe at night
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful Building. Central location. Lovely room. Very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

KOURTIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Christine

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

A great find

I picked Riad because of location, which was perfect for where I needed to be. Only a non English speaking member of staff when I arrived but she called the Manager so I could speak to him on the phone. Very different place to stay. Restored to an excellent level.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were good sized, the decor was authentic and in good condition, and the manager was incredibly helpful. This Riad exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely riad, with very nice house manager
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Slipped through the cracks

We slipped through the cracks. I spent 3 days trying to get in contact with the Riad yo arrange an airport pickup. The phone number listed on hotels.com and Riad Dar Zayas website did not work, no matter what time of day I called. Later, the hotel owner showed me that he usually messages his guests through hotels.com, but a message didnt get to us for some reason. We were unable to arrange an airport pickup. At 11PM, we took a taxi. The taxi dropped us off at the Medina, in an alley, and told us 2 random men would walk us to our hotel. It was our first time in Morocco. It was sketchy. When we finally got to our Riad, the men walking us charged us a "fee" of $60 for walking us a few blocks. This was in addition to the $30 we spent on our taxi. On the way out, we paid $20 for the taxi and nothing for the riad keeper to escort us out. We were ripped off. Otherwise, the riad was beautiful, great location, included a nice breakfast. Wifi was consistent. Bed throw had a stain, but the room was otherwise clean. Rooftop did not have a view. On Google, this place is called "Riad Dar Zahia". No in-room safe.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful

This riad is beautiful! The staff was incredible, the continental breakfast was delicious, and they even had someone come to the riad so that I could have henna put on before a wedding! Great service and beautiful place. If you're staying on the bottom floor, the only issue is that it is a little dim in the room but maybe that's how the ambience is supposed to be. I have no bad things to say except for the location. This riad is down little corridors - not alleys but corridors where the ceilings get lower. People told us that Morocco was safe but one evening we came back around midnight to our riad and two men 'offered' to give us directions even though we knew where we were going. The riad is located in a dead end and we were aggressively intimidated to give these men some money for 'helping' us. It was a little bit of a scary experience. Every night we were out, we never saw a police officer patrolling the souks (where this riad is located). I truly loved this place but because of this incident, I became afraid to leave the riad in the evening.