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Riad Karim

3.0 star property
3-star riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Spa
Courtyard
Standard Room | Individually decorated, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Property entrance

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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26 Derb Sarij Gnaoua, Kasbah, Marrakech, 40000
  • Koutoubia Mosque
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Marrakech

Mechouar-Kasbah stay.With a stay at this Mechouar-Kasbah riad, you'll be steps from Les Bains de Marrakech and Bab Agnaou. Saadian Tombs and Moulay Al Yazid Mosque are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • El Badi Palace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bahia Palace - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mabrouka - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪DarDar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fine Mama - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riad Karim

3-star riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Riad Karim.
  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Dining venue
Riad Karim offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Marrakech riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 34.10 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 150 per vehicle (one way)

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
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 Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Riad Karim
Riad Karim House
Riad Karim House Marrakech
Riad Karim Marrakech
Riad Karim Hotel Marrakech
Karim Marrakech
Riad Karim Riad
Riad Karim Marrakech
Riad Karim Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Karim to the airport?

Riad Karim is 3.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Menara Airport (RAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad Karim have an airport shuttle?

Riad Karim offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of MAD 150 per vehicle, one way.

Does Riad Karim offer free breakfast?

Yes, Riad Karim offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riad Karim?

No, there is no casino at this riad, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (14-min walk) and Casino de Marrakech (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Karim?

Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Riad Karim?

Free parking is not available at this riad.

Does Riad Karim have a pool?

Riad Karim does not have a pool.

Does Riad Karim have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Riad Karim have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this riad.

How close is Riad Karim to downtown Marrakech?

Riad Karim is 0.9 mi away from Marrakech.

Riad Karim Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maciek, oxford, uk

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

Great hotel. Can't be wrong on this one.

Had a chance to stay a week in Riad Karim with my wife. We had a wonderful time together in the riad. The new manager is super friendly and very helpful. She's definitely more than a manager of the place. She helped us a lot - showed us around the city, told a bit of the history of the place, she helped when we had to talk to locals. And the rest of the staff is super friendly as well. Samra never stops laughing. Even thou we couldn't say a word in French we had a good time together. We strongly recommend this place to everyone! Maciek and Monika

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A home from home

I have visited Marrakech 3 times now and the experience has always been different. This time I can say it has been the best so far. Riad Karim is situated in the Medina. It takes 7 minutes to walk to the Djemaa El Fna square and the Souks. Khalid who runs the hotel was very informative and helpful. He even came to meet us when we were a little lost in getting back to the hotel. Always with a warm smile. Then there is Samara who is a delightful lady that cleans the hotel and makes breakfast every morning. The beds were comfortable and the roof terrace was intimate. If you think staying in the Medina might be noisey at night but it wasn't at all. Somehow, it was sound proof and very peaceful day and night. By the end of our trip Khalid and Samara became more like friends. We will definitely go back!

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Riad Karim met my expectations

For what we paid, Riad Karim certainly met our expectations. The staff far exceeded expectations. The manager and cook/chamber maid were fantastic; very professional and incredibly welcoming. The neighbourhood can look a little 'dodgy' but we experienced no problems whatsoever during our stay and so I’m sure it isn’t at all ‘dodgy’. Indeed, the 'dodgy looking lads' that congregate near Riad Karim on several occasions wished us good morning/good night. Two things stand out as negatives: there are no windows in the bedrooms opening outwards (they open into the inner courtyard; and the beds aren't particularly comfortable. WE ARRANGED TO BE PICKED UP AT THE AIRPORT...DESPITE IT BEING MORE EXPENSIVE THAN A TAXI I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THIS AS FINDING RIAD KARIM FOR THE FIRST TIME WOULD BE NEAR IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT STAFF HELP.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

lovely riad, not so great location

Very difficult to locate this Riad as it was in an area with lots of windy streets which didn't feel too safe - lots of locals approached us to give us directions/harassed for money etc. Walking at night felt particularly dangerous. However, the deco and interior was great, felt very traditional and not too far a walk from the centre. The service staff were excellent and really made a great effort to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Mikaela and Ibrahim, Trollhättan

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

Riyad Karim - a glimpse of the moroccan life

We just got back home from a really nice vacation in Marrakech. We stayed at the hotel Riad Karim in the Medina, not far from Jema el Fnaa. It was a small and beautiful riad with friendly staff that gave us a lot of good advice on what to see and do, which made our vacation full of experiences. We really enjoyed the rooftop terrace at the riad and the delicious food that Samara made! The location of the riad gives you a glimpse of the authentic life in the narrow alleys of the Medina. We truly recommend this riad! /Mikaela and Ibrahim from Sweden

8/10 Good

Annie, London, UK

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

Great Stay at Riad Karim

Riad Karim had 4 rooms, all ensuite. Myself and my friends had 3 of them. We found the Riad was clean, comfortable and with hot showers etc. The Riad was was the Medina and away from the more touristy places which helped give a feel for the real Marrakech. Felt safe when walking the streets. The Owner and the staff at the Riad were great and the breakfast all fresh and very filling. Also a sunny roof terrace with views of the Atlas mountains. Would go back again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hidden gem

The Riad itself is wonderful. It is a traditional house, with four rooms off a balcony level. The room we stayed in was small but very comfortable and also very safe - lockable cupboard provided. The bed was comfortable and warm (we stayed in November) but there is also air conditioning for the hotter months. The bathroom was spacious with great facilities, and plenty of towels. The cleaning of the room was second to none, and the hospitality offered by our hosts was fantastic - we were always offered a cup of mint tea in our room, and although we didn't take them up there were plenty of offers to arrange tours and visits for us. We were even given gifts as souvenirs when we left. Breakfast was delicious and traditional - pancakes and fresh bread, jams, coffee and mint tea. Its true that the Riad is difficult to find - but only 20 mins walking from the square. Best way - get taxi to the Kasbah Mosque, then take first left on the Rue de la Kasbah, follow it round to the right, through a market and on to what appears to be a dead end, but where the riad can be found in a drive on right. Late at night the walk can feel intimidating through the back streets and this would be the main negative, but we didn't have any actual problems - some reviews have mentioned drugs but we saw nothing like this. The people we did speak to (to find the riad) were friendly and helpful. Also during the day it is an opportunity to see some real Marrakech life in the market.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Bit of a walk through the alley ways to get to the medina, however it was great to be able to walk through and see every day Moroccan life away from the medina. Breakfast was great, staff friendly. You will not be able to find this place by yourself, organize an airport pickup with the Riad (they speak English). Bed was very uncomfortable.

6/10 Okay

Holly, London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Impossible to find!!!

Difficult to find, drug deals on the doorstep and an additional tax of 200 dirhams on arrival. Every noise echos throughout the building at all hours of the night and day

4/10 Poor

Sarah, London, United Kingdom

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not Impressed. Not 3 stars

On check-in, we were told of a hotel tax which we were not told about. No tv in room. Cheap toilet paper. Thin walls. Breakfast was supposed to be continental but it ended up being pancakes and jam everyday. Hard to find in an old part of town. Narrow streets means hard to get a taxi, you have to walk far. No kettle in room. Rooms were cold. Rooms were too small to open a large suitcase! Not a 3 star hotel. Would not stay here again. No spa. Constant male stares. Would not feel safe at night.

8/10 Good

Kevin, London

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

Riad Karim - Good value but hard to find

Your taxi driver will dump you somewhere vaguely nearby and if its late evening and you aren't used to Marrakesh the area looks a bit rough. Forcing the cab driver to take you where you actually want to go would be good, but this is Morrocco... But its cheap and an easy walk to Jmaa Fnaa - the area has a local flavour that is actually more relaxing than being close in and is perfectly safe. It makes sense for the price - the photos are very well presented and accurate, but it may not be quite as well appointed as you will assume.

8/10 Good

Anónimo, Marrakech

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
El personal es lo que más me gusto. Tiene un trato amable y muy cercano.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

EVITATELO A TUTTI I COSTI!

All'inizio tutto alla grande,belle camere,bellissimi bagni,pulizia,cortesia e una bella colazione. Ma il terzultimo giorno della mia permanenza,mentre ero in giro,e probabilmente durante le pulizie, SONO STATO DERUBATO IN CAMERA (nel vero senso della parola). Avevo due banconote da 50 euro nel portafoglio,portafoglio chiuso in valigia con il lucchetto. In tutti i miei precedenti viaggi è stato abbastanza,ma non questa volta. Non ci vuole nulla a ficcare la punta di una penna nella cerniera ed aprire,senza forzare il lucchetto. La zona della Kasbah trasmette un po di ansia,con presenze losche che tentano di vendere hashish (ma nulla di eccezionale a marrakech)ma fino a quel giorno non è mai successo nulla e neppure dopo. C'è per forza lo zampino dello staff perchè la hall è minuscola e non accorgersi che qualcuno si è intrufolato è impossibile. Le discutibili presenze all'esterno del Riad avranno avuto il via libera da qualcuno dello staff. Decisi di tacere e non mettermeli contro visto gli altri 2 giorni di permanenza. Poi,una cosa mai vista prima:il penultimo giorno ci dicono che avremmo cambiato il Riad perchè dovevano iniziare dei lavori al Karim. Eravamo l'ultima coppia rimasta,non avrebbero potuto aspettare mezza giornata e ce ne saremmo andati e così iniziare i lavori tranquillamente? Dicono si aprirà un altro Riad,non so come andrà a finire in realtà. Ad ogni modo:EVITATE
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage, mitten im Leben und total ruhig. Schönes Ambiente mit Liebe zum Detail. Der aromarische Duft im ganzen Haus ist ein Traum. MONA ist die gute Seele und eine kompetente Ansprechpartnerin für Alles👌👍 Es gibt Nichts, was sie nicht organisieren könnte. Eine großartige Hilfe für unseren ersten Aufenthalt in Marrakesch . Tolle Powerfrau !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Ce Riad a fait Fanny - Riad Karim, Nul points.

Les points positives?........ La gentillesse de l'acceuil, et un jeune homme sympathique qui a assuré le transfert de l’aéroport au Riad. Et basta. Nous aurions dû partir après la première nuit. Le derb n'est pas le plus propre ou sain de la Kasbah. La moisissure dans le Riad vous tape les narines à l'entrée, comme un mur de spores en suspension. Tristounet comme tout, nous avons vécu trois nuitées et trois petit déjs dans un pénombre entourés de saleté, et dans une nuage de moisi. L'odeur restait sur nos vêtements et dans nos valises des jours après notre départ. Chambre trop petite - lit contre un mur. Clim/chauffage réversible en panne. Draps pas propres, tachés (mascara?). Poils sur les draps. Moutons par terre. Une baignoire infecte qui avait besoin il y a 5 ans de voir le tadelakt refait. Pommeau de douche manquant. Presque pas assez de débit pour se doucher donc manque de pommeau un peu académique. Verre à brosse à dents sale. Ampoule manquante miroir sdb. Sèche-cheveux horriblement poussiéreux, pas nettoyé. Vieilles serviettes de bain dur comme du carton. Poubelle de sdb pas vidé du jour au lendemain. Un sol en besoin d’être refait ou au moins bien poli, en mauvaise état et qui semblait ne pas avoir vu une serpillière depuis un moment. Pas de gel douche/shampoing seulement des savons de main offerts. Bref. A Eviter.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Riad bien situado

Es un riad bien situado ya que está lejos del bullicio y en una zona tranquila y bien comunicada. Caminando en pocos minutos se llega a la Plaza de Jamaa el Fna. El chico que lleva el Riad, Adil, es una ecxelente persona. Muy amable y sus consejos siempre oportunos especialmente acerca de los cuidados sobre timos de los que podemos ser víctima. Ya que a cada paso que se da por Marrakech intentan sacarte dinero de una forma u otra. Fué una buena experiencia y este Riad una muy buena elección.

6/10 Okay

NURIT, SALAMANCA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

TIPICO RIAD EN EL PROFUNDO MARRAKECH

Si quieres conocer la profundidad de Marrakech es el lugar perfecto para alojarte. Aunque está en plena Kasbah y medina, es totalmente silencioso. Recomendado para alojamientos de menos de 7 dias. Dispone de los servicios mínimos y con pocos lujos.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

la location indicata nel sito non è esatta.

L'unico aspetto negativo è all'arrivo trovare la struttura. L'indirizzo spaventa anche i tassisti che applicano una maggiorazione per entrare nella Casbah. Per tutto il resto la gestione è familiare e attenta alle richieste dell'ospite.

6/10 Okay

antonio, milano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

buona soluzione ma!!!!!

personale molto gentile e tutto sommato un buon posto dove pernottare per qualche notte. Però bisogna superare l'impatto uiniziale con la cashba di Marrakech dove si trova questo Riad. Noi siamo arrivati verso le 22.30 e nessun taxista conosceva il posto. infatti il riad si trova in un anfratto di una via secondaria della cashba. Se non sai che si trova li non lo troverai mai e poi mai!!!! Inoltre si trova 15 minuti a piedi da Jamaa el Fna e per qualcuno potrebbe essere un difetto, ma a due minuti a piedi si trovano due spettacolare Hammam tra i quali Les Bains de l'Alambra, molto buono, e l'hammam Marrakech che è il migliore della città. Attenzione che in quest'ultimo ci sono almeno tre giorni di attesa per i trattamenti. tornando al riad Karim poi la colazione è molto buona e sufficientemente ricca per saltare il pranzo di mezzogiorno (almeno per me).

8/10 Good

Ann-Marit, Oslo

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

Nice stay at Riad Karim

We had a very nice stay at the Riad. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The Riad itself was modest, good rooms with bathrooms and a nice roofterasse. Nice breakfast, and they also served good dinner for us one night. If we go back to Marrakech, we certainly would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Andrea, Torino

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

Ottimo Riad per vivere Marrakech

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo Riad durante la nostra visita a Marrakech. Si trova nella Kasbah a circa 10 minuti di cammino dalla piazza principale. La zona è molto tranquilla, facilmente rintracciabile sulla mappa e molto caratteristica. Il personale del Riad è gentilissimo, verrete accolti con un ottimo the alla menta, tipico del luogo, e per ogni esigenza saranno a vostra disposizione. L'ambiente è molto familiare, come d'altronde vuole la filosofia di un Riad, ed è possibile mangiare degli ottimi piatti locali cucinati in maniera tradizionale dai ragazzi del Riad. Colazione buona a base di prodotti locali. Volendo è possibile prenotare escursioni, hammam, visite guidate e taxi direttamente dal Riad. Consigliatissimo!

10/10 Excellent

fabio, roma

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

8/10 Good

Niko, Bretignolles sur Mer

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

Moment de bonheur

Le Riad est vraiment au coeur de la Kasbah, et seulement à 10 minutes à pied de la place Djamaa El Fna. Très appréciable. Un long séjour nous à permis de vraiment apprécier le personnel du Riad. Très gentils et serviables ils vous conseils sur beaucoup de visites, excursions, et bons plans. Chambre typique très propre. La literie est un peu fatiguée. Très bon rapport qualité prix. On conseil.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Clelia, TORINO

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

Una bella vacanza

Il riad è molto carino, confortevole e immerso in un oasi di calma e tranquillita. Il personale è affabile e gentilissimo. La colazione è compresa nel prezzo ed è buona rispetto agli standard italiani. La pulizia è buona. I lati negativi sono la distanza alla piazza Fna (circa un quarto d'ora a piedi# le stanze piccole e disadorne #non c'è neanche un tavolino su cui appoggiare la valigia) e la mancanza di privacy. Infatti le finestrelle della stanze si affacciano sul cortiletto interno del riad e quindi si sente ogni minimo rumore. Ma ovviamente questo dipende dall'educazione degli ospiti. Il mio giudizio è comunque positivissimo. Abbiamo usufruito dell'hammam convenzionato al riad: vicino e ottimo!!