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Riad Swaka

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

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service

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53 Derb Ragragui, Marrakech, Rehamna, 40000
  • Bahia Palace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Koutoubia Mosque
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin-Superior Private Bathroom Patio (Ryhana) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double or Twin-Superior Private Bathroom Patio (Ryhana)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room (Tarfaya) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room (Tarfaya)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room (Assilah) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room (Assilah)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room (Tan Tan) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room (Tan Tan)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Marrakech

Heart of Marrakech.With a stay at this Medina riad, you'll be steps from Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum and Bahia Palace. Dar Si Said Museum 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 7 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DarDar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Naranj - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Otto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mozaik - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riad Swaka

4-star spa riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Riad Swaka offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A steam room, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Riad Swaka. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riad Swaka offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa, Alphais. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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
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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 2.70 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 vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 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 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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Riad Swaka
Riad Swaka Hotel
Riad Swaka Hotel Marrakech
Riad Swaka Marrakech
Swaka Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Swaka to the airport?

Riad Swaka is 4.7 mi (22-min drive) away from the Menara Airport (RAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad Swaka have an airport shuttle?

Riad Swaka offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 20 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Riad Swaka offer free breakfast?

Riad Swaka offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Riad Swaka?

No, there is no casino at this riad, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (20-min walk) and Casino de Marrakech (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Swaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Riad Swaka?

Free parking is not available at this riad.

Does Riad Swaka have a pool?

Riad Swaka features an outdoor pool.

Does Riad Swaka have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Riad Swaka have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Alphais, where you can enjoy body treatments, mani/pedis, and body wraps.

How close is Riad Swaka to downtown Marrakech?

Riad Swaka is 0.6 mi away from Marrakech.

Reviews

Riad Swaka Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Francesca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little gem! Lovely Riad wonderful helpful staff and fantastically situated in easy walking distance of most things! Finding it the first time is a little challenge but once found finding it again is fine. Breakfasts were traditional and lovely! I will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Fantastic time and so different from the ‘usual’

This ‘experience’ was fantastic, inside the Medina is a mesmerising chaos but the riad was quite cool and a haven. This is not a hotel but a traditional riad. Nothing was too much trouble, even obtaining alcohol during Ramada.Local knowledge was always available. Breakfast was traditional and very nice. We were met at the airport and then on the street to be taken down many alleys to the riad , I would suggest you need this if you’re new to the area Would I stay here again? In a heartbeat, thank you for a great and memorable week
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

Tranquil retreat

Lovely Riad with amazing staff. It was so tranquil and breakfast was delicious - different every day, Our room had everything we needed and the location was ideal. All in all , a delightful stay x
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Fantastic stay

Great stay at Riad Swaka. Great location within the medina while still being peaceful. Abdoul made us feel very welcome, picking us up from drop off point and providing suggestions
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Samir and Abdul were incredible hosts! Super attentive and went above and beyond. We had a lovely stay, the location in the medina is great. The food was lovely and the room was fantastic value for money! Thanks again for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hubbard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

First time in Morocco, loved Riad Swaka

The staff was amazing, anything you needed someone was there to assist. Would have loved to have known about ordering dinner in the morning before we arrived, as it was too late to order for that night and after 20 hour trip to arrive, we were too tired to try and explore food options. This Riad is nice and quiet, but requires a short walk through winding paths to get to anywhere to get food or anything else. Riad should also put something on confirmation telling future guests that taxi cannot drop at th door. We ended up paying a cab which circled around trying to find it before the cab driver loaded our bags into a hand cart that another person pushed through the maze with us following on foot to the Riad. It makes a funny story, but two sleep deprived tourists were not amused when it happened. So more information on how to arrive, and possible the suggestion to allow a dinner reservation in advance of the check in would make the visit perfect. That said, the food was wonderful! I loved my cooking lesson with Zahera. Put that on the website as well!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

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

Hidden Paradise. But the staff are the real gems.

It's a hidden paradise in a fantastic location in the heart of Marrakech. The place is beautiful but what makes it are the staff from Samir who gave us all the information we needed and made himself very accessible, organising transport to the airport, giving us the best prices for things and arranging camel riding. Then there is Abdul, a Berber who was keen to teach anyone about the local language and culture, is always keen to help out and cooks the best tagine, morrocan salad and croquettes that you will have while in Morocco.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

Amazing stay in the heart of Marrakech

It’s a beautiful little Riad in a great location in Medina. The staff are amazing people and very helpful. We dealt with Samira, Mohamed, and Abdul. They were very helpful and accommodating. It made our stay very enjoyable. The rooftop is also nice to sit for breakfast and enjoy the sunshine. The mattresses are a little bit too hard for my liking, but everything else was great. Make sure you get in touch with them before for directions, or else it could be quite tricky to find for a first timer to Marrakech.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Tranquility and excellent hospitality!

Our stay at Riad Swaka was absolutely wonderful. The room was clean, well decorated, and extremely quiet. We had our best nights sleep in ages there. As it’s situated in the old city, finding it initially through the mazy streets was slightly tricky. If you call ahead, they will send someone to meet you and guide you to the Riad. Samir was an excellent host and provided us with hospitality which was way above and beyond. For instance my stomach was playing up one evening so he cut some rosemary from the terrace garden to make a tea and it really did help. He also made an excellent breakfast which we enjoyed on the roof terrace overlooking Bahia Palace in the morning sun. Although we were only there for a couple of nights, we wished it was for longer and will be looking to stay here again on our next visit to Marrakech.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Amazing stay!!

This Riad was an amazing stay. The service was amazing - Abdul greeted us when we first arrived with Moroccan tea and gave us some great tourist places to go to! The Riad itself is quite hard to find (especially if arriving in the dark) but we managed it eventually. It is a close enough walk to the hustle and bustle of the Medina markets but feels so quiet when at the Riad.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad Swaka was absolutely incredible! We arrived quite late and were able to add an evening meal to our booking which was absolutely delicious. We were given such a warm welcome by Abdoul and Samir, who were always available to help us with recommendations and Arabic lessons! It was like being welcomed by family and we can’t wait to return. I would recommend this riad to everyone; it is right in the heart of the action, but is absolutely peaceful and quiet and just the most beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Latina and abdouel (night manager) were amazing. The morning breakfast was really good. Room was large and accommodated four adults well. Finding the Riad was a bit difficult at first-great location.

8/10 Good

Rahul

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

Nice riad

Pretty riad. Great service with comfortable rooms. Relatively central location, just slightly tucked away from the main streets
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Maria Kejser

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my partner really enjoyed ourselves in this fantastic Riad. my partner and I never been to Marrakech before and didn't know what to expect. We both loved it and all staff in the hotel were all so helpful and recommend places for us to go. The owner helped us get a traditional hamman and a trip to the waterfall. I would highly recommend this place as you'll feel so welcomed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Nina, Near London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The details of this Riad were slightly misleading as there wasn't a bar, hot tub or room service and the location of this Riad meant that we couldnt be picked up directly for day trips. Having said that, Samir was the saving grace for us as he made this Riad 'something special'. He went above and beyond the call of duty for us by making us feel so welcome and he makes the BEST TEA!!! We cant thank him enough as it wouldn't have been the same experience without him. Samir....we won't forget what you did for us, the late night chats...i could go on...!! Thanks Samir 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miguel, Long Island, NY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lofti the manager was very accommodating and helpful but Samir was such a wonderful person, thank you so much guys!! Loved this Riad very cozy and excellent location walking distance to everything, I personally enjoyed relaxing in the pool on the terrace after a long day. Loved Marrakech specially it’s people very humble and good hearted!! Highly recommended Migue y Gise!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Globe Trotter 6, Victoria, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent, reasonably priced accommodation a few minutes away from all the action. Our room was great as it had a window, clean comfy beds, excellent pillows, and lights above our individual beds. The terrace is beautiful complete with bird songs and the breakfasts sumptious. But the best part of the experince is the staff, especially Samir, our teacher, who taught us so much about Morrocan/Berber life. My only suggestion is there should be a TIP BOX for the staff in the main area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Vivienne, NSW, Australia

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

Cosy Riad right in amongst it all

Once we figured out how to get to and from the Riad it was easy to find. Negotiating the Souk between there and the main square became a challenge, to "Run the Gauntlet" without being hassled by the local shopkeepers we managed by the 2nd day. Being waited on and pampered was wonderful after our previous city. The rooftop terrace and plunge pool was heaven. They couldn't do enough for us.

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Riad Swaka and were warmly welcomed by Mohamed when we arrived. The riad itself is beautiful – our room was clean, cozy, and always well taken care of throughout our stay. The location is perfect: right in the heart of the old Medina, just next to the impressive Ben Youssef Palace. Breakfast was delicious every morning, and the atmosphere around the pool was peaceful and relaxing. A special thank-you to Abdul – he was incredibly kind, always available for a nice conversation, and genuinely interested in making sure we were comfortable. You can really feel that the hosts here take their time to understand your needs and wishes. We highly recommend Riad Zwarka to anyone looking for an authentic and warm stay in Marrakech.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super séjour

Super séjour au Riad Swaka. Un accueil très chaleureux, un grand merci à Abdoul. Je recommande ce logement les yeux fermés. On se sent comme à la maison. Riad très bien situé à 2 pieds de la place Jemaa el fna
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Perfect stay, good location

Great service, lovely interieur, nice breakfast and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beliggenhet OK
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tilde

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

Fin riad med god beliggenhed

Skøn lille riad med dejlig tagterrasse ind mod Bahia Palace. Værelset føltes meget tæt ind mod fællesområdet da de øverste vinduer ikke kunne lukkes med skodder men det forstyrrede ikke søvnen og folk kunne ikke kigge ind. Meget venligt personale og god morgenmad. God beliggenhed tæt på Jemma el fnaa men samtidig roligt område uden larm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024