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Riad Karmela

4.0 star property
4-star spa riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
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Lobby sitting area
Interior
Interior detail
Suite (Private Terrace) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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10, Derb El Ferrane Azbezt, Place ben Saleh, Medina, Marrakech, 40000
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bahia Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Majorelle Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite (Private Terrace) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Private Terrace)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family House | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Marrakech

City center retreat .A stay at this Medina riad places you steps from House of Photography and within a 5-minute walk of Shrob ou Shouf Fountain. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Marrakech Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bahia Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Majorelle Garden - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 24 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café de France - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zeitoun Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Karmela

4-star spa riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Riad Karmela offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Riad Karmela. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

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

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1800
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Riad Karmela offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Karmela has 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Karmela

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 3 are welcome.
  • 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 2.50 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 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3 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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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

Karmela
Karmela Marrakech
Karmela Riad
Riad Karmela
Riad Karmela Marrakech
Riad Karmela Hotel Marrakech
Riad Karmela Riad
Riad Karmela Marrakech
Riad Karmela Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Karmela to the airport?

Riad Karmela is 5.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Menara Airport (RAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad Karmela have an airport shuttle?

Riad Karmela offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 15 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Riad Karmela offer free breakfast?

Riad Karmela offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Riad Karmela?

No, there is no casino at this riad, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (6-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Karmela?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Riad Karmela?

Free parking is not available at this riad.

Does Riad Karmela have a pool?

Riad Karmela does not have a pool.

Does Riad Karmela have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Riad Karmela have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Karmela, where you can enjoy reflexology, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Riad Karmela to downtown Marrakech?

Riad Karmela is 0.2 mi away from Marrakech.

Riad Karmela Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 522 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rahat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional customer service , we got an exotic bedroom with our own terrace to enjoy sunrise and sunset. Excellent breakfast and Hammam!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Eleanor

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Beautiful Riad, an oasis in manic Marrakech

We had a lovely stay at Riad Karmela. It is a beautiful Riad hidden away in the medina. The downstairs courtyards and roof terrace are excellent and so quiet compared to the street level chaos. The location was ideal for exploring the centre of Marrakech, with all key sites in walking distance. The breakfast was good, with plenty of choice and we had 2 evening meals, which were excellent. We used the hammam, which is small but good, the massage was very good. We booked the airport transport and we were glad we did, as we're not sure we would have found the Riad without doing so.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Myungsook, orangeburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good except taxi cannot go to Riad Karmela directly due to narrow roads in Medina. Meet a porter from the hotel at the meeting place to go to the hotel. He carried luggages in the cart to the hotel and asked us more tip. He followed us until he got more. Kept saying, " this is nothing." I used to give tips during 10 days of Morocco trip. Never happened. I was very annoyed and disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great breakfast, excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely riad in the centre of the old city. Easy to find and a little bit out of the busiest bits of the medina, so makes a calmer place to return to after a day in Marrakech
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahzad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and a really warm welcome. We had the family suite and stayed for one night, but the experience was perfect. Staff are so helpful and friendly. Will stay here again next time we are in Marrakech.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in the heart of the Medina and I feel I got a full Moroccan experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary michelle

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff good location nice riad
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlinda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent time, the property was an oasis and the service was fantastic. We had dinner there both nights and it was delicious. Mohamed took great care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fenna Elize Jobina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the mini princesse was amazing, with our private road including private rooftop terrace and the facilities of the hotel across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinayak

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for 3 nights and enjoyed it immensely. Our room had a beautiful terrace with sofa. We spent hours soaking sun and watching beautiful Atlas Mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz

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

Lovely staff

Lovely staff but was kept awake on last night by noisy furniture removals at 1am, no idea what was going on. Also gas heat used to keep communal areas warm gave off terrible fumes Little ventilation which I think was a health hazard though they did turn it off when asked at midnight!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sisters and I had a wonderful stay at Riad Karmela. The staff were all incredibly helpful and friendly, we all agreed it was the best service we have ever received. I would highly recommend staying here, and would do so again next time I am in Marrakech.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sana

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

cliodhna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Tranquil perfection

My wife and I booked a superior room in Riad Karmela through hotels.com. There are a number of riads, all next to each other, under the same ownership and where guests can move freely between them all. We received an upgrade to stay in room Bahia in Riad Petit Karmela. It was very serene and calm on the ground floor overlooking a beautiful sitting area which was heated during the evening. It transpires that, if you book directly with the riad, you receive a room upgrade and a one way free transfer from the airport. We reserved and benefited from the transfer and were met at the airport. The riad was ideal. Lovely room and facilities (including room safe) good hot shower, comfortable bed and plenty of space. One litre of free bottled water daily. Breakfasts were more than ample and served as continental style and we had 2 evening meals (pre-reseved). Cocktails were superb and both beer and wine were available at table. Joel (owner) has a superb team of staff and we were looked after well by Muhammed, Amine, Said & Fatima and others whose names are in my dimming recollection. Highly recommended and would be our choice of accommodation again. Thankyou.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

aylin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
old bathroom, need a lot of maintenance breakfast was nothing special, everything wal cold, the food was very good and the guys who served us were very friendly, except the guy who works at night in the reception, complicated for the transportation you pay for a taxi and you have to walk more than 10 mins doen's matter if you pay the taxi at the riad or not
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hong

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irelva antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024