Name: Riad Kalaa 2
Address: 8 Rue Essam, Rabat, 10030, MA

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Kevin

We stayed only a brief time (arriving late for one night), but we would've liked to stay longer! The rooms were nicely decorated, with comfortable beds. Everything was clean, and the staff members were friendly. Breakfast was tasty. Would recommend!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

LORINA

Beautiful Riad with impeccable attention to fine details. Clean and functional. We stayed in the Tan~tan room and loved it. Exceeded our expectations. Staff were kind and attentive.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Leena

Great property

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Dervette

This riad was beautiful. The staff was amazing. They went above and beyond to ensure that we had a wonderful stay. We did not want to leave! Jiscar and Sana and their staff took excellent care of us. Even though we left for tours early in the morning before breakfast, Jiscar accommodated us by serving breakfast a little early. I would highly recommend this riad. We hope to return to Morocco one day. We want to stay there when we return. This riad was also very close to some important sights and attractions in Rabat Medina, and it was close to the beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Meredith

Clean, friendly staff, loved the roof top pool! Breakfast was fresh and delicious every morning! I would stay again in a heartbeat!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

Hafida

Absolutely Fantastic

Amazing staff at Kalaa 2. So helpful and polite, Sanaa was so lovely. The room was clean and beautifully set out, very tranquil and an authentic experience, finished off with a lovely breakfast. 💯 recommended, will definitely be staying again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2024

Alaiah

BEWARE! This property is not accessible via car, it’s very hard to locate this hotel. My taxi driver had to call the hotel, eventually after 5 minutes waiting on the road we were finally escorted by someone from the hotel and took 10 minutes walk through narrow alleys to find the hotel. Mind you that this walk was very scary, felt so unsafe! There is no way you can walk back to the hotel at night, looks very scary!
Since we were at the property we decided to tour it, but absolutely not good, the room to house 3 people had 3 tiny beds and the stairs were so narrow. Just imagine dragging your suitcases through this narrow alleyway. We decided not to checkin since we felt not safe! We were scrambling to find another place to stay and started driving around, luckily we found Hotel Rabat, just a regular hotel experience where my taxi could pull right into their parking lot. We lost $300 for 2 rooms, but safety was #1. Even if Riad Kalaa 2 was for free, I wouldn’t stay at this place, absolutely unsafe! I hope it will help at least one person to make the right call. The description about Riad Kalaa 2 on Expedia is very deceptive, but instead glorifies it.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2024

Alaiah

BEWARE this property is a long walk from the main road and takes you through narrow alleys to get there. It just doesn’t look safe and is dark at night. My taxi driver had to call someone from the hotel to take us there, eventually after 5 minutes someone from the hotel escorted to this place and it took more than 10 minutes walk to get there. Just imagine dragging 2 big suitcases along this alley, right there we were very concerned and hesitant about this place. It is very scary to walk through this narrow alley at night, it’s a long walk! Since we were there we saw the place and were totally convinced that there is no way we can stay in the place. The staircase was narrow and the room for 3 people has 3 tiny beds. We decided not to stay here even if we lost $300. This place is definitely not worth $170 per night. Also, the description on Expedia is very deceptive, it just doesn’t say anything we experienced but it glorifies it. We decided not to check in and started looking for a place to stay, finally we found Hotel Rabat for the rescue and ended spending a night at Hotel Rabat. Even if Riad Kalaa 2 was for free I wouldn’t stay here. I don’t care if I lost $300 (2 rooms), but one should feel safe.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Camille

This is one of the best riads in Rabat. Great amenities, space and restaurant.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2023

Eva

We stayed in a tiny room where we had to walk sideways because it was so narrow. Also the internet was spotty and the television didn’t work. The stairs up to the bedroom were very steep. Other than that it was cute and had everything else.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

The service was great. On the first night they even accompanied us to our restaurant and picked up back. They went the extra mile.

thanks!!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

This property is uniquely designed. Location is great, with you being easily accessible to everything. Staff could be more attentive to the guests. Upon arrival our hostess said should would provide things of interest etc, and never did, and seemed more interested in the phone calls than us.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2018

Trevir

We arrived at Riad Kaala 2, however there was no response at the door. Tried calling and permenantly engaged. Traced our steps back to Riad Kalaa (1) and tried to explain. Was told that 2 was closed during Ramadan and we were staying there. Riad Kaala is a fantastic place to stay but no communication and coukd see others being totally confused.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2018

Michelle

lovely riad in Rabat

Wonderful read - was there only briefly to fly out of Rabat. Expeditious, courteous service, beautiful riad.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

The most beautiful Riad! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms are tastefully decorated. I highly recommend it for anyone traveling to Rabat!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2017

Natashni

Excellent Hotel

This hotel is stunning. The rooms are modern and comfortable. I only had an issue in that i wasnt informed that the hot water is shut off from a certain time to certain time so had to wait over an hour for the water to heat up on the night off our arrival...guests should be informed.
Also carry cash for payment off the tourism levy.
Other than those 2 items, our 1 night stay at the Riad Kalala 2 was amazing and by far the most stylish Riad i have seen throughout our stay in Morocco

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2016

Max

Nice little hotel in the Medina

Friendly staff. Good location. Small but good pool on roof. Great breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2016

Max

Beautiful Hotel in the center of Medina

Great hotel set in the Medina with friendly and helpful staff able to provide good advise on places to eat and points of interest. Room was great split over two floors with a lovely bathroom, sitting area and mezzanine bedroom. It's worth paying a bit more for a better room. The pool on the roof was small but beautiful. The breakfast was great. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2016

Violina

October

Everything was just perfect. You couldn't fault anything!!

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2016

JC

Riad in Merdina, Rabat

Hotel staff are friendly and helpful. Thanks to Amine and Phino
We are very impressed with the Interior full of decorated arches and columns. Rood patio looks nice although we did have a chance to use it.

A stair goes to mezzanine level without a handrail was not a problem to us but it is better to have it.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2016

H

Ideal Rabat Riad

Met by manager on arrival. Tea and snacks at check in. Shown to room promptly. Excellent recommendations about things to see and do. Very nice breakfasts. Great atmosphere.

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2016

Michael

Great boutique hotel within the ancient Medina

Modern hotel preserving traditional architecture in the heart of the ancient city. Personalised service provided by managers and staff made this and its nearby sister hotels a great place for a small team of people to use as a short-term project working base.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2016

Sarah

Beautiful rooms

The rooms are beautiful and unique. You can tell its a boutique hotel and that a lot of effort and thought went into the decor. Most of the rooms have lofts, which is exciting at first but not good if you don't like having to go up and down the stairs in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. Our room was also quite hot and we could not find the remote control for the aircon. However, we slept ok and the room was spotless. Breakfast was really good and the location was convenient to walk to the various sights in Rabat. We felt the airport transfer of $22 was a bit expensive and tried to get a taxi ourselves. It was a complicated process and the taxi driver tried to take extra money from us so in the end we only saved ourselves $4. So, you might want to just go ahead with the transfer and save yourself the trouble.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2015

Petra

Paradise in center of Rabat medina.

Amazing interior, lovely staff & great location to enjoy Rabat. The room was super clean and all the stuff very lovely. The atmosphere is really relaxing and the pool on the rooftop was a real blast. I would recomend everyone to stay in these amaing riad.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2015

jacqueline

Wonderful riad

Wonderful riad. Ideal location in the Medina within easy walking distance of Rue de Consuls and Ave Mohammed V. Very helpful and pleasant staff. Each room individually and very well furnished. Communal area well appointed. Good breakfast with plenty of variety and option of eggs/omelettes. Lovely terrace pool and sun bathing area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Edmond

Personnel très sympathique et prêt à aider.
Sanaa a la réception m’as permis d’avoir une chambre avant l’heure officielle d’enregistrement. Cela nous a permis avec les enfants de nous reposer de notre voyage et de bien entamer notre séjour dans ce riad

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Nils

Das Frühstück war sehr gut und das Personal sehr freundlich. Der Pool auf der Dachterrasse ist eine ideale Abkühlung und immer sehr sauber.
Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt im Kalaa 2.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

LAETITIA

parfait . Accueil , très belle suite avec terrasse. Décor raffiné, propreté impeccable. Très bon petit déjeuner. A refaire

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

anne -marie

Parfait

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2023

Oscar A

Extraordinaria Riad en Rabat.

Extraordinario hotel, el personal con su atención lo hacen sentir como en casa, fácil registro, una Riad de las mejores diríamos todos en nuestra familia, sus habitaciones son temáticas con ciudades de Marruecos a nosotros nos tocó la habitación Casablanca, y es espectacular, espaciosa y romántica, gracias por el personal y está Riad por hacer de nuestras vacaciones muy agradables. Si regreso a Rabat no lo dudaría en quedarme de nuevo acá. Gracias

Oscar González y familia.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2021

Amal

Je recommande à 100% !

Séjour top, que du positif à dire.
Le personnel est très accueillant et chaleureux.
Pensée pour Sana qui a été adorable et au petit soin.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2021

benoit

Top !

Hôtel parfait au centre de la médina !
Personnel très disponible et prévenant
Et merci à David le gérant de l’établissement pour sa gentillesse et ses conseils avisés !!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Very nice room, and very good service. The hotel is small but all the details are well taken care of. We visited with our kids and really enjoyed it

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2019

Jeremy

Très agréable

Wi-Fi et internet pas toujours stable (ce qui est un handicap pour un déplacement professionnel) mais à part ça très agréable séjour

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2019

LL

Intimité et calme assurés. Traditionnel et contemporain. Propreté impeccable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Rien à dire c'était bien propre. Il y avait une petite odeur de canalisations qui remontait dans la chambre Chichaoua, hormis ça c'était top.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2019

Linda

The place to stay in Marrakech

One of the best places we have stayed ever. A little hard to find at first but with a map of the Médina and Google Maps you will find your way. The bedroom was very nice and clean and on floors. The lacking of handrails up to second floor was a little scary! The Staff was very helpful at all times. I will highly recommend this place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2019

Imad

Par resa

Perfect Riad i Rabat, rekommenderas starkt

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2017

My

Très accueillant

Riad parfaitement à la hauteur, la propreté des chambres, l accueil du personnel est au top vraiment.
Le riad est situé au cœur de la Médina proche de toutes commodités tout en étant en retrait. C était génial. Encore merci au personnels.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

personnel accueillant et très à l'écoute

le kalaa 2 n'a pas de service restauration mais le personnel m'a proposé de me livrer un menu, très serviable et de très bon rapport qualité prix

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

bien

tres bon hotel
pour un séjour court
personnel agreable

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2015

Sabrine

Le personnel n'est pas très accueillant, on s'attend à mieux pour le prix payé.
Déçue car pas très bon rapport qualité/prix.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2015

Max

top Adresse für Rabat, wer es persönlich mag

Als wir im Hotel ankamen, wurden wir herzlich empfangen. Bei einem Pfefferminztee zur Begrüssung wurden wir gleich von Amin gefragt, wo oder in was er uns behilflich sein kann. Er besorgte uns eine marokkanische simkarte für unser Natel. Empfahl uns Sehenswürdigkeiten und schlug uns am Abend ein Essem bei ihm vor, das super war. Ein kleines Hotel, wunderschön eingerichtet mit einem kleinen Pool. Für uns das beste Riad, dass wir besucht haben. Aus marokkanischer Erfahrung ist dies hauptsächlich der Führung durch Amin zu verdanken.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2015

Kristine Rode

Nice location but the standard doesn't match price

Riad Kalaa 2 is located in the middle of the medina and has a couple of lovely rooftop terraces that overlook the medina. However, if you're looking for comfort, this might not be the ideal place: First of all, due to the construction of the old buildings in the medina, the rooms do not have windows that open onto the street but instead to the inside court of the riad. As pretty and atmospheric this may be, it doesn't allow much light into the rooms, making it uncomfortable to stay in you room during the day. Even with the windows and door open (and thus with no privacy, as it opens up to the common areas), the room is still very dark. Secondly, the drainage/plumbing in the bathroom didn't work properly and I stood with water around my ancles after only a couple of minutes in the shower. Thirdly, the room smelled very musty as if the moist from the bath couldn't get out of the room. Lastly, the breakfast was not very interesting nor very abundant. In total, it seems to me that the management care more about fancy lighting in the ceiling (you can choose from a variety of colours), decorations and the like rather than on getting the basics up to a decent standard, such as the drainage, room ventilation, a nice breakfast, etc. I wouldn't want to stay in this riad again, I would much prefer the Art Riad in the same chain (and located within a stone's throw from this one (see my recommendation elsewhere).

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2015

Christophe

Superbe Riad

Semaine de repos dans un endroit magnifique au milieu de la Medina de Rabat. Service impeccable et très attentionné, très jolies chambres et petit déjeuner copieux sont au menu. Le seul bémol est de temps en temps un peu de bruit (eh oui, dans un riad, tout est organisé autour d'une cour)...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Entspannung mitten in der lebendigen Medina

Sehr elegantes und doch im marokkanischen Stil eingerichtetes Haus. Dies war auf unserer Marokko Rundreise eindeutig das beste Riad