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Riad Villa El Arsa

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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A room with a tiled floor, a bench, and a small table with a vase and a lamp.
A bedroom with a large ornate mirror, a bed with white linens, and a red carpet.
A breakfast table set with a teapot, cups, plates, and a glass of orange juice.
A cozy room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a comfortable seating area.
An indoor courtyard with a seating area, potted plants, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Derb El Arsa, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Le Jardin Secret
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Marrakech Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for chambre standard (El Kantara)

A narrow room with a bed, green tiled walls, a patterned ceiling, and a small window with a curtain.

chambre standard (El Kantara)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for chambre premium (la Royale)

A hotel room with two beds, a red and white patterned rug, and a yellow ottoman.

chambre premium (la Royale)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Chambre Classique (la Fqih)

A bedroom with a bed, a large ornate mirror, two wall-mounted lamps, and a framed picture.

Chambre Classique (la Fqih)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room (Prince)

A hotel room with two beds, a large ornate rug, and a mirror on the wall.

Comfort Room (Prince)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Chambre confort (la Bahia)

A bedroom with a bed, a red headboard, a window with decorative iron bars, a patterned rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

Chambre confort (la Bahia)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Marrakech

Medina stay.A stay at this Medina riad places you steps from Dar Tiskiwin Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Jemaa el-Fnaa. Dar Si Said Museum and Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Souk of the Medina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bahia Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Le Jardin Secret - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marrakech Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 12 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Argana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grand Terrasse Du Cafe Glacier - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Iraki Shawarma - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Naranj - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riad Villa El Arsa

3.5-star riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Riad Villa El Arsa.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Marrakech riad.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Riad Villa El Arsa offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.

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)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Villa El Arsa to the airport?

Riad Villa El Arsa is 5 mi (14-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 Villa El Arsa?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Villa El Arsa on Aug 24, 2026 start from $96, including 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 Villa El Arsa have an airport shuttle?

Riad Villa El Arsa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 15 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Riad Villa El Arsa offer free breakfast?

Riad Villa El Arsa offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Riad Villa El Arsa?

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 Villa El Arsa?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Riad Villa El Arsa?

Free parking is not available at this riad.

Does Riad Villa El Arsa have a pool?

Riad Villa El Arsa features an indoor pool.

Does Riad Villa El Arsa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Riad Villa El Arsa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this riad.

How close is Riad Villa El Arsa to downtown Marrakech?

Riad Villa El Arsa is 0.3 mi away from Marrakech.

Riad Villa El Arsa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A calm retreat from the chaos of the Medina. The small pool offered cool relief after hot days. Huge breakfast tray every day, served on the rooftop terrace. Staff are lovely and helpful. I really appreciated that they offered coffee or tea, no matter the time, to any guests in the courtyard. Transfer service (from hotels and transportation hubs) is available and worth it. If I am ever back in Marrakech, I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Myself and my partner stayed at Villa El Arsa for a 6 night trip last week. The Villa is beautiful and only about 3 minutes walk from from Jemaa El-Fnaa square. We had the Bahia room which is a large room with a comfy bed and a good sized bathroom. I was delighted that there was a hairdryer! The staff are helpful and friendly and recommend things to do and places to visit. The breakfasts were delicious: coffee (or tea if you prefer), fruit, breads, yogurts and eggs. There is a plunge pool and a lovely rooftop terrace with 2 levels so you can either lie on a sunbed or sit at a table. I would definitely recommend Villa El Arsa to anyone wanting to book a riad!
Plunge pool
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic which is what we wanted
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2/10 Terrible

Ranganath

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is isolated and looks unsafe during late nights to move around. Manager was very rude and made some racist comments, so we didn't even check in and found a better place somewhere else. We lost whole money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Fantastic stay! 10/10. Would definitely stay again

We had an incredible experience during our two-night stay at Villa El Arsa. Our arrival was smooth, with the hotel manager personally picking us up from the airport at 1 am. The entire process was efficiently coordinated, allowing us to settle in quickly. The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the breakfast, which was nothing short of perfect. We enjoyed homemade eggs, yogurt, and marmalade that left a lasting impression on us. The attention to detail and quality of the food were exceptional. Furthermore, the villa's strategic location near the main square and in the heart of the souq added immense value to our stay. Being in such a vibrant and central area of Marrakesh made our exploration of the city incredibly convenient. All in all, our time at Villa El Arsa was delightful, and we continue to reminisce about the wonderful memories we made there. We highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a memorable stay in the enchanting city of Marrakesh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

PADMAL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very poor experience. Room is much smaller than advertised. Water clogs in the shower. So, the second person has to wait more than 30 minutes to water to go down the drain. Toilet is constantly running, so noise at night makes it hard to sleep. One of the two blankets smelled really bad. The breakfast is very simple. They should have fruits like bananas which are cheap. It is the same breakfast every day. On the second day of a 1 week stay, they told me that I must pay the entire balance in cash because their credit card machine is not working. I told them I only have a credit card, so unable to get a large amount of cash. Two staff members as well as the owner put pressure on me. Finally, they said they will try the machine. It worked... Very disingenuous. They should inform the guests at booking to pay in cash. Placed a lot of stress on us. Each room has the same key/lock. So, technically another guest can get into your room. When I asked them, they said they will have different keys soon. We would never stay at this Riad again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Amine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bon séjour dans ce riad. La chambre était confortable et propre, et le personnel vraiment accueillant et attentionné. Merci à toute l’équipe pour sa gentillesse, nous avons beaucoup apprécié et reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antonietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tutto perfetto, pulizia, cordialità e personale Riad piccolo ma comodo, vicinissimo al centro ma in posizione tranquilla e silenziosa. Grazie per l’ospitalità
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le Riad est vraiment sublime, jolie décoration, propre, les chambres sont faites tous les jours. Il est bien placé à 5 minutes de la place Jemaa El Fna, ou du palais Bahia. Le personnel est au petit soin, vraiment, on peut encore remercier Lahcen et Simo pour leur aide et précieux conseils! On recommande
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous sommes venus en famille Grande chambre, personnel agréable , souriant et très sympathique et qui essaye de faire au mieux Petit déjeuner excellent et différent chaque matin À faire absolument
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel établissement, Brahim à été super attention envers nous. Notre séjour à été très agréable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Romaric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Idéalement situé au cœur de la médina à 2 min à pied de la place Jamaa El Fna. Riad très bien entretenu, chambre confortable, petit déjeuner en terrasse copieux avec confiture maison, thé à la menthe à toute heure de la journée……et le personnel est parfait. A réserver sans hésitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommended

Beautiful property (wooden and sculpture details!), well maitained and clinically clean. Convenient location but be aware of incorrect pin on Google maps - you have to turn right around next corner. Great roof terrace. Imagine that, due to our early flight, our host woke up with a smile at 3:45 AM to prepare hot breakfast for us for 4:00 AM!!! What a hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

OLGA

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

UN MARAVILLOSO RIAD MUY BIEN SITUADO

Un Riad muy recomendable, bien situado. El personal muy amable, siempre dispuestos a ayudar. Un oasis de tranquilidad en la Medina. Desayuno completo y exquisito. Sin duda volveré a este Riad cuando regrese a Marrakech.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent !

Superbe riad !!!! Accueil chaleureux et excellent service, merci pour ce séjour et ces moments de repos :)))
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2泊予約していましたが、施設に到着すると部屋の電気設備不良の為、近所の別の宿泊施設に案内された。 その部屋は予約した部屋よりランクが低く、暖房設備が稼動しなかったり、シャワーの排水が詰まっていた。 翌日には予約した部屋よりランクが高い部屋を用意してもらえたが、初めての都市に長時間の移動の後で夜8時以降に到着することを事前にメール連絡しておいたので、出来れば事前にメール連絡が欲しかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Etablissement idéalement situé pour déambuler à pieds et visiter un maximum de lieux. Un très bon petit-déjeuner pour démarrer la journée De précieux conseils pour organiser au mieux son séjour selon son choix Un accueil convivial et chaleureux dans le respect des choix de chacun Une piscine intérieure petite mais rafraîchissante. Un séjour parfait. Merci à tous A recommander.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
สวย สะอาดมาก เงียบสงบ อบอุ่น แอร์เย็น​ พนักงานน่ารักเอาใจใส่ดีมาก ปลอดภัย ที่นอนสบาย ห้องน้ำเลิศ ทำเลดีอยู่ใกล้ๆ Jmaa el Fna มีร้านสะดวกซื้อก่อนถึงโรงแรม เพื่อนบ้านน่ารัก
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie

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

Parfait

Tout était parfait ! Merci Simo et toute l'équipe. Très beau riad hyper bien placé en plein cœur de la Médina. Propreté, petit dej copieux, service et gentillesse de l'équipe au top.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Tanausu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trato excepcional, muy limpio todo, la comida muy rica. Nos ayudaron en todo lo que necesitabamos. Le doy un 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gut gefallen hat uns die ruhige aber dennoch zentrale Lage. Wir haben uns auch in der Umgebung immer sicher gefühlt. Das Zimmer war klein aber völlig ausreichend für unseren 4-tägigen Aufenthalt. Das Frühstück war lecker, aber sehr süß. Klimaanlage funktioniert hervorragend und das Bett war sehr bequem. Es gab einen kleinen Pool den wir jedoch nicht genutzt haben, da er sehr kalt erschien. Wir konnten unsere Ryanairtickets hier drucken(Besonderheit in Marrakesch: Es werden keinen mobilen Bordkarten akzeptiert, da ein Ausreisestempel auf diesen angebracht wird). Allerdings war der Computer nicht zu benutzen(sehr langsam), glücklicherweise war der Drucker auch über Handy benutzbar (Airprint). Leider haben wir da schon eine halbe Stunde mit Warten vor dem Laptop vergeudet. Wlan war auch sehr gut. Nicht gefallen hat uns die manchmal etwas schwierige Kommunikation. Wir wollten einen Ausflug buchen, der jedoch völlig überteuert war, so dass wir diesen (problemlos) storniert haben. Für einen ähnlichen Ausflug haben wir dann lediglich 20% in der Stadt bezahlt. Vorsicht vor den Tips zu lokalen Restaurants, hier lieber nochmal Tripadvisor checken oder gleich selbst suchen. Alles in allem war der Aufenthalt empfehlenswert und schön.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage ist top, 5 Minuten von Jema El Fna aber ganz ruhig. Es gibt auch viele Restaurants, kleine Supermärkte in der Nähe. Das Riad ist liebevoll und mit vielen Details eingerichtet. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, sie haben uns viele Tips gegeben. Ausserdem ist das Frühstück lecker und man bekommt jeden Tag auch Minztee und marokkanischen Kekse. Ich würde das Riad weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rosenei

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026