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Riad El Arsat

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Terrace (Chambre David-Néel) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Deluxe Twin Room (Chambre Saint Exupéry) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Free daily full breakfast
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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10 Derb Chemaa, Arsat Loughzail, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Bahia Palace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Badi Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Terrace (Chambre David-Néel) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace (Chambre David-Néel)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Chambre Eberhart) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room (Chambre Eberhart)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room (Chambre Saint Exupéry) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room (Chambre Saint Exupéry)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite (Pierre Loti) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite (Pierre Loti)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Frison-Roche) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite (Frison-Roche)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room (Chambre De Foucault) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room (Chambre De Foucault)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Karen Blixen) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (Karen Blixen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Tetouan Lamazou) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room (Tetouan Lamazou)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Townhome

  • 161 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Marrakech

City center stay.At this Mechouar-Kasbah riad, you'll be steps from Bahia Palace and within a 15-minute walk of Jemaa el-Fnaa. Souk Des Epices and Slat al-Azama Synagogue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • El Badi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saadian Tombs - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DarDar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Naranj - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Henna Art Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mi Fatima - Best Soup - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Riad El Arsat

4-star spa riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Riad El Arsat offers its guests a full-service spa, a hot tub, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riad El Arsat. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

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

  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Riad El Arsat offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (MAD 60 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Golf lessons
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad El Arsat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 850
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 850
  • 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.
  • Resort fee: MAD 29 per person, per night

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 220 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: MAD 60 per day

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 2 PM to 6 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

El Arsat
El Arsat Marrakech
Riad El Arsat
Riad El Arsat Marrakech
Riad El Arsat Riad
Riad El Arsat Marrakech
Riad El Arsat Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad El Arsat to the airport?

Riad El Arsat is 4.3 mi (23-min drive) away from the Menara Airport (RAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad El Arsat have an airport shuttle?

Riad El Arsat offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of MAD 220 per vehicle, one way.

Does Riad El Arsat offer free breakfast?

Riad El Arsat offers free full breakfast every day from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Riad El Arsat?

No, there is no casino at this riad, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (5-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad El Arsat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Riad El Arsat?

Free parking is not available at this riad. Self parking is available for MAD 60 per day.

Does Riad El Arsat have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 2 PM to 6 PM.

Does Riad El Arsat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Riad El Arsat have a spa?

This riad has a spa, which features body scrubs, massages, and body wraps.

How close is Riad El Arsat to downtown Marrakech?

Riad El Arsat is 0.7 mi away from Marrakech.

Riad El Arsat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piero

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

Such a lovely hotel

Gorgeous boutique hotel with a very convenient location. Such lovely staff and Charles, the owner was so helpful. Food was the best we had in Marrakesh and I would stay again in a flash.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Serene oasis moments from the buzz of the souk

When researching our trip to Marrakech my husband and I were torn between wanting to be within walking distance of the main square, and wanting a relaxing, calm vibe and pool area to swim and sunbathe. The good news is: you don't have to choose! We had the most wonderful stay, Riad el Arsat is truly a peaceful oasis where the only sound you can hear is birdsong and you are surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees. The owner, Charles, is charming and knowledgeable with seemingly endless patience! He was always available with valuable tips, recommendations and directions. He gave us guide prices for various things so we didnt get ripped off and knew how much to barter down to, as well as arranging transport for the day which was much more reasonable than taxis on the street. The food was delicious, room was beautifully decorated in Moroccan style. Location absolutely perfect- 10 minute walk to main square. The front door is manned 24/7 and very secure. All in all we couldn't fault it, thank you Charles and staff for an amazing few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nel complesso è doveroso dare un giudizio positivo , L’edificio è molto spazioso e architettonicamente interessante però le camere sono molto piccole la cosa a. Io avviso inaccettabile che le camere siano prive di riscaldamento se si esclude un coreografico caminetto che però svolge solo parzilemente il suo complito , oltretutto la legna a disposizione era contingentata ......sono dovuto andare a cercarmela in giro . Colazione appena sufficiente è assai monotona . La cosa che però non gradito è la pretesa di un maggior costo su quello pattuito con Expedia accampando incomprensibili e lacunose scuse su ipotetiche differenze di cambio di valuta . Dopo quasi 100 prenotazioni con expedia è stata la prima volta che mi è successa una cosa del genere ........dal momento che si parlava di poche decine di euro ho preferito pagare senza tante polemiche , ripromettendomi però di segnalare il comportamento della direzione a mio avviso poco corretto . Ho avuto la netta sensazione che volessero lucrare su tutto. Per concludere credo che a questo livello di prezzo non sia difficile trovare di meglio a Marrakech .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very authentic and spacious riad with a most beautiful garden and pool. It’s perfectly situated for exploring the souks of the northern medina and then the less hassled southern medina. We arrived late to be greeted by, the wonderful, Mustapha, a roaring fire and a delicious candlelit dinner. We were looked after so well throughout our stay. We loved having a fire lit in our room on our return in the afternoon.. Charles, the owner, was hugely helpful with recommends on where to go and made restaurant reservations for us. We usually stay in the Palmeraie but really enjoyed our stay at El Arsat; it surpassed our expectations with the charming service and it being an absolutely beautiful riad; not just a squashed in converted house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

SIMPLY THE BEST

I've stayed in many 5 star hotels - Ritz Carlton, Mandarin, etc - and although the digs could get fancier, this was without a doubt, the best hotel experience I've ever had. The rooms are beautiful and sufficient, each with its own fireplace, comfortable bedding, and charming decor. But the big difference in quality comes from the incredible warmth of hosts Charles and Agnes, and their wonderful staff. I truly felt like a member of the family, and waited on with kindness. Garden is divine, and they have a wonderful sitting room where they serve breakfast and often ends up a salon at night, where you can chat with other guests. Also, if you are a US woman traveling solo it helps a lot to have English speaking hosts who can hook you up to the best restos, hammams, driver, etc. Don't be put off by the alley that El Arsat is situated on. Its perfectly safe, but may feel a little weird when you first arrive. Definitely have them send a driver to pick you up from the airport. Its in the old city, and hard to find if its your first time to Marrakech. Finally, they've got the two cutest dogs in Morroco, Digou and Lucy, two black mini-schnauzers. I miss them already.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff

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

Hidden Gem

It felt like being part of a family, lovely, attentive and fun hosts and staff, amazing food, enchanting gardens, and classic Moorish architecture mixed with eclectic aesthetic. Tucked into the Medina at the end of a narrow alley this place is a refuge from the city that feels like a mini Alhambra.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natascha Bach

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

Nice stay - also for kids

I spent 3 nights here i March with my kids (7 and 9) and had a wonderful stay. Good service, quiet once you get inside fra det busy streets. Breakfast was nice and the pool too. A good balance between a palce to relax and still extremely close to the life in the center of the city. the owner was very helpful and gave good local advice. Karsten - Denmark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hops

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

Amazing place with amazing staff

Absolutely loved our stay here. Nicole - the owner was amazing. Lovely to chat with & always willing to help. All of the other staff very helpful & extremely polite. Riad itself is beautiful and right in the mixer so easy to get anywhere. Would def come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CW

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

Wonderful hospitable hotel

Gorgeous Riad in the Medina with large leafy garden complete with population of tortoises. Very hospitable - large pots of tea and biscuits, log fires in the bedrooms, delicious breakfast on rose petal scattered tables, and much help with all itinerary planning. A total delight.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P&J

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

Oasis in the Marrakech medina

I think this is now my favourite hotel. Only eight rooms share the largest private garden in the Marrakech medina (it's so big you can easily spot it on Google satellite maps!). On two sides of the garden are arranged sympathetically-restored elegant and comfortable rooms, hammam, jacuzzi, pool, large colonnaded salon, roof terrace etc. The garden itself is dense, bird-filled and shaded by mature palms, jacaranda, bougainvillea, figs and many others. We experienced two of the rooms, having been offered a (free) upgrade. One was on the garden (ground) floor opening onto the pool area and traditionally decorated, the second was on the first floor overlooking the garden and pool and, though more modern, also attractive and very comfortable. The whole has been restored and maintained by Mme Nicole and her family, including the very charming and helpful Charles, our host, who could not have been more welcoming and helpful throughout. Whenever we arrived - either hot and bothered after travel or just being tourists in the 33C heat of the crowded medina - the Riad was cool, shady, welcoming, quiet and comfortable. The food was also delicious. We don't often eat in hotels but we did here, four times in five days. Many Moroccan favourites made an appearance - tagine, pastilla, brochettes, tanjia, couscous. Dinner in the garden with a bottle of rose was a highlight of our day. Breakfast, also in the garden, was very good too. The staff were attentive but discreet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely Place!

Everything is lovely there, room, food, park, pool, folks...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017