Riad Marelia

Morocco , Marrakech
MARRAKECH, 39, Rue De La Bahia
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6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2026

WINGYEUN

Positives
- Ibraham, the old caretaker is pleasant & helpful.
- Location very near the Palaces and 15 minutes walk to Jemaa el Fnaa.
- Secluded rooftop terrace and can just about see above the city. Recommend looking out at 8.30am North East. You'll see the hot air balloons in the distance.
- Allowed check-in slightly earlier than planned.
- Can leave luggage on day of leaving so you don't have to carry around the Medina if you have a later flight.

Negatives
- Ibrahim, the caretaker can only speak Darija or French. The latter I only found out after 10-15 minutes of translation issues and gestures. I know very basic French so managed to get by after realising he could speak French.
- Breakfast can only be served from 8am. We only got this on the last day of 4 and it was just various bread and jam/honey. Not even an egg.
- Entry can only be by knocking. Translation issues but I think access is up to midnight latest. We arrived back at 10.30pm one night and was fine. Room lock is only a small padlock but going round the Medina this seems to be the common type of lock everywhere on outer doors too.
- Water pressure is non-existent when someone else is using water in the another room. We had the top floor room.
- Wifi weak in room, only suitable in courtyard or roof terrace.
- Arranged airport transfer on arrival didn't turn up so had to sort own taxi at the airport (cheaper anyway)

In all, it is a basic budget Riad that suited me & my mum but won't be for everyone.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2026

Monica

Location was tucked in a corner of a busy street. It's a walk to central markets but not too far.
Perhaps it was after 20:00 but doorbell takes a while and a few rings to answer...had thought we couldn't get in a few times. And the phone rings out.
The gentleman was nice enough. Communication was a little hard as we didn't speak French or Arabic but we didn't need much so not too much of an issue.
Welcome tea was lovely.
The room was okay (up steep flights of stairs) A bit dark and dated but relatively clean. No toiletries and the floor was wet/half flooded.
Unfortunately we didn't stay for breakfast but I think it was the normal western pancakes and juice.
It was an okay place to stay for the night, though there are similar pricing accommodation around that might be slightly better.

2/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

Jared

Don't walk away from this place: run. My buddy booked the single and I booked the suite on Expedia. We get there and the guy doesn't speak any English at all. No problem, I have Google translate. This dude REFUSED to communicate through Google translate. He would just look at me and say \"speak French.\" What do you think I'm doing, my man? Then, we pay the room tax via euros. Again, no problem, except I gave him 30 euros for a 22 euro tax. He hands me back 2 euros in MAD. Then, he takes us up and tells me that the suite is booked and I have to stay with my friend. I tried relentlessly for almost an hour to communicate with this guy and just gave up. Booked a riad around the corner. When I go back to pick up my friend, my friend is yelling with him because the guy won't let him go out without paying the tax. We just paid the tax. I handed him 30 more euros to shut him up. I ended up paying 200 euros extra just for a last minute place near my friend. And, they're telling Expedia to not refund me. I'm tempted to call the police for this guy stealing from me. Don't stay here.

Self

2/10

Poor

01 Dec 2025

Sidra

The host didn’t understand English so it was hard to communicate well with him. when I booked my stay I informed the host that I will be needing early breakfast as I had a tour planned. I was told that I will get that but on the day of the tour I was told that early breakfast was not possible. Basic amenities such as soap were missing. The only good thing about this riad was the location. Other than that I don’t see myself staying here again.

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2025

Tyler

À éviter

Premièrement, à notre arrivée, ce n’était pas la chambre que nous avions réservée.
Ensuite, en entrant dans la chambre, nous avons constaté qu’elle était très sale (par exemple, l’oreiller présentait des taches).
De plus, l’air climatisé ne fonctionnait pas, ce qui rendait la chambre extrêmement chaude. La fenêtre étant très petite, il n’y avait presque pas d’aération possible.
Enfin, une forte odeur désagréable se dégageait de la chambre.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Andrew James

The man who runs it does not speak much English so I had to communicate with him in french (which he soeaks fluently and I dont!) but he was so sweet and friendly and always asked what time I would like breakfast and he was happy to do it whatever i asked for. You dont get a key for the entrance of the riad so you have to ring the bell but he always answered wirh a smile even when late (about midnight was the latest night i got back). The facilities in the room was basic but the riad has a vrry authentic and traditional feel and the comuunal areas are beautiful and peaceful including a rooftop terrace and a traditional open terrace on the ground floor, where breakfast was served, with a (mini) pool. You'll find riads with better more facilities but if would thouroughly recommend staying here, especially if you're on a budget.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2025

Alexandra

This was the least hospitable riad we stayed at in Marrakesh. The room did not have working air conditioning, and the street our room faced was very busy so it was noisy at night with the window open. The bathroom was poorly designed because the shower was directly in front of the sink with no curtain to separate it, so we were standing in the wet shower when using the sink. The location is not far from the main square, but you have to walk through areas without sidewalks to access them. We also disliked that we were not given a key to the front door like we were at other riads and we had to ring the doorbell every time we came back to our room. We had much better experiences at other riads that charged the same price.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Shunmugapriya

Staff and service are excellent . Area is walkable to medina and shopping places.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2025

Tehreem

The property advertises as having a spa and pool which it did not have.that was the readon for me booking this place. False advetisement makes it really annoying.

The host was overly friendly trying to hug which made me feel insecure.

The facilities were alright

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

Radmila

Sooo… the Riad in good location, walkable every where , 2 minutes Bahia Palace, 8-10 minutes to Koutoubia and El Jemma square, 5 minutes to Souk. Lots of dining places. As for Riad, old, rooms small, i had twin room just for myself it was small, there were 3 beds actually. Breakfast is bread pita, crepes, coffee,juice, olives. No fruits, no eggs- was a problem for me as I am more on eating healthy staff and was craving for normal breakfast. But 3 minutes walk there is a small like street place they make eggs over there. Also, if you need hair dryer need to ask, cause there was no inside the room. Btw, as for the owner Ibrahim, very nice old men, no speaking english (just French and Arabic), but very nice attentive. Would I stay there again, probably not, but more because it is noisy street, very noisy. And too much going on around there. Overall for that price it worth of it, cause I also was booking last minute. Also, no need to take tours around there, just explore everything by yourself, cause it is great location for it.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2025

Madiha

This riad is a nice traditional riad it has a very authentic moroccon feel to it. It is is a little dated, so dont expect luxury, but it is still good and a very charming riad. It is clean and we did not face any real issues with it. Breakfast is okay, but not much variety though. We also had to buy soap as the soap provided was very small. The surrounding area seems a little scary but is completely fine, locals are very friendly and amazing people!! Very close to Bahia palace, Koutubia and mosque other main attractions. There is parking nearby, but you have to pay. Please note that if you do not speak French it is a little hard to communicate with the Riad’s receptionist/housekeeper but you can use google translate, but he is very sweet and does his best. We had to leave for the airport at 6:30 and he accomodated and made breakfast early for us, which you would not get at big restaurants. The manager was also very helpful with any quieries or favours! Overall great stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Isaiah

Amazing property and property management. Super peaceful and beautiful, caring staff who were all so lovely. Only downside is you have to wait for the property manager to open the door to the Riad everytime

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2025

Brennan

This was a sweet Riad. The main courtyard was beautiful. It was clean and run by a lovely man. Although breakfast was lovingly presented, it was very small and there was no protein - Possibly normal for Morocco.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Oscar

Ibrahim was an excellent host, who was friendly and helpful. The riad is in a great location, within walkable distance of the plaza but removed from the hustle and bustle. The room was clean and provided the essentials. Would recommend for the price 👍

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Karen

We loved our stay at this charming Riad which is situated very close to the Bahia palace and the Medina. The gentleman taking care of the Riad is the sweetest man you’ll ever meet. We will definitely be coming back.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2024

Kseniya

Great location

Wonderful Riad. Central location next to Bahia Palace. Charming and authentic. Ibrahim who manages riad is wonderful and friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

Roger

A real Moroccan experience with a traditional riad.Although quite basic it was very convenient for Marrakech s sights,was clean and Ibrahim the host was very welcoming.. Knowledge of some French made the stay a lot easier.Would certainly return there as great value for money.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

30 Jan 2024

Rizwanullah

No good property

Hi thanks to give me opportunity to inform you about the property.
Please check the issues list below.
1, there was no English speaking receptionist we spend 1 hour to take the key because there was an old person on the reception and not understand anything he took Extra money from us and refused to give us receipt.
2, too cold room on the the request he give us electrical heater with is not comfortable for us.
3, the property was empty but still he didn’t give both rooms together and no light was in the property after 11pm also he didn’t allow us to go out after 11pm because he looked the door and no entry after 11pm.
4, Breakfast only a few things like Moroccan tea beard and jams.
5, no toiletries at all

The bottom line not happy with this property
Just waset of money.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

13 Oct 2023

Mohammed

Was not a pleasant experience overall.

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2023

Carolina

Riad is fantastic, really beautiful, and people so kind and helpful. We arrived by night and had a little problem with our room, but they immediately found a very convenient solution for us. To be honest, it was not easy to find it in the dark, but keep in mind that from Palace Bahia is a few meters away (3minutes walking). Just follow the main road and do not enter into narrow streets. Our taxi driver was in hurry to go eating after Ramadan fastening and drop us off in front of the Palace. Google maps do not work very well due to narrow streets of the Medina, but Riad Marelia is on the main road. Thank you for everything and we hope to see you again at magic Riad.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2023

Luis

3 nights experience, Salome room.
Very clean and impeccable.
Brahim is a sweetheart, but quiet in overall. Loved the pancakes. He doesn't speak english, just some french.
Shower is metallic, so do not open the hot water first!. Neither close the cold water. It burns!!
Good price.
This is the right number from their Instagram page 33767492477
It is just a place to sleep, do not expect much tourist guidance.
Breakfast has no protein (eggs or cheese).
They now have hair dryer, which is great help!
My room was noisy, because is over the street (Salomé), but it is part of the experience. Bring earplugs.
There are not tables/chairs to put our stuff in the room, only two tiny night tables, so our stuff was always in the floor.

There is a paper in the room saying the Riad open until 12:30am but in reality it was until midnight (even if it is the Ramadan excuse, the paper must be updated). This must also be inform with the booking, as I wanted to be out later. I totally understand it is to help the manager sleep pattern, but I would prefer to know and pick another place as we are young. Expedia says 24 hours front desk but they don't have enough staff to do this.

Expedia say spa treatments, but I couldn't even get a phone number to book a hammam, so no spa, neither information. He did offer me to walk with me, but I needed the price, book over the phone etc. Our time is limited.
Bring clean flip flops, as shower and sink share the same space so floor is always wet.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Raza

Pros:
- Good location - walking distance to some key sights and market.
- Rooms were clean
- Easy to book the airport transfer through Riad's contact

Cons:
- Not very suitable for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) with room on 3rd floor, no lift and narrow staircase.
- The attendant only spoke French
- Very limited breakfast menu
- Toiletries were insufficient (only 1 50ml bottle of soap for 4 persons to be used for shower also)
- Wifi quality was poor for 3rd floor
- Very noisy at night due to the Riad located on a busy street

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

11 Jan 2026

Niklas

Hotelli on hieman syrjässä, eikä hotellin varustelu ole kovin hyvä. Suihku hädin tuskin toimi, eikä sitä saatu korjattua pyynnöstä huolimatta.

Hotellin aulatila / sisäpiha on siisti ja kokemuksen arvoinen.

Hotellin suurin ongelma on kuitenkin se, että riadin vahtimestari puhuu vain ranskaa ja käännösohjelmalla keskustelu oli vaikeaa kun vahtimestari oli lukutaidoton. Hotelli oli todella kylmä öisin.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

VALERIE

Très bon accueil par Brahim. Petit dejeuner au top. Chambre très calme.Nous étions à 3mn à pied du palais Bahia. Je recommande vivement.
Merci brahim pour ta gentillesse.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Nov 2025

Saint

Riad bien placé chambre très bruyante ménage pas fait petit déjeuner simple même serviettes de toilette pendant 3 jours

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2025

Carlos

la fotos no se corresponden con la realidad. Al Riad le hace falta una reformita en general..

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Nov 2025

Miguel Eduardo

La única persona que atiende solo habla arabe, frances y no oye bien, el desayuno es muy pobre y poco, tardan mucho en abrir la puerta, no hay recepción, las instalaciones muy descuidadas y el hotel obscuro todo el tiempo, camas incómodas, toallas rotas y viejas, la zona es muy peligrosa, fuga de agua en el baño, clima no sirve, la única persona que atiende no es servicial. No hay restaurante como mencionan. Estamos muy decepcionados con el hotel. No vale ni la mitad de lo que cobran. Lamentablemente nos llevamos una pésima impresión.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

Martine

le riad est bien situé dans la médinah pas loin d'une jolie place , le petit dejeuner est typique et bon, le personnel tres disponible, la chambre trés jolie

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Not happy

When we arrived, the first impression was a rather unappealing and unclean “pool” that didn’t feel inviting to use. The staff member who greeted us was friendly, but communication was quite difficult since he only spoke French. We tried using Google Translate, which helped a little, but it wasn’t enough to have a proper conversation.

From the first to the last night, it was a disaster. We were given a room with a window facing the street, and we could hear everything – cars, mopeds, horses, people – going on non-stop until around 2 AM. We complained in the morning, but they wouldn’t let us change rooms even though we were the only guests at the hotel.

I also contacted Hotels.com to try and get a refund so we could book another hotel, but nothing came of it since the hotel manager didn’t answer the phone and the support staff couldn’t help.

I later noticed a small wooden window inside our bathroom that led directly to the staircase used by all guests – meaning people could hear everything happening in the bathroom if they walked past, which didn’t feel very pleasant or private.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

16 May 2025

yanning

不满意

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2025

Paula

El riad no es como se describe en el anuncio. El wifi no funcionaba bien, en la habitación no había ni papel higiénico ni jabón. El desayuno muy básico y todos los días igual. Solo panificados y mermeladas.
Solo destaco la atención del señor que nos recepciono, él es muy amable y atento aunque no habla otro idioma que no sea francés se hizo entender y siempre fue muy cordial y amigable. El fue lo mejor de la estancia. No sé su nombre pero gracias, lo apreciamos.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2025

Erika Emilie

Toll gelegen für den Stadtbummel

Ein typisches Riad mit sehr vielen schönen Pflanzen vom Erdgeschoss bis zur Dachterasse, was dem Riad einen schönen Anblick verleiht. Ibrahim, der Receptionist ist ein sehr netter, hilfsbereiter, älterer Mann. Wir waren nich glücklich mit dem 2-Bettzimmer, welches das Fenster zur stark befahrenen Strasse hinaus hatte, obwohl im Beschrieb steht, alle Zimmer sind gegen den Innenhof.
Wir durften in ein wunderschönes, gepflegtes Zimmer wechseln und konnten so unseren Aufenthalt geniessen.
Das Riad ist gut gelegen für den Städtetripp und für unseren frühen Abflug organisierte Ibrahim uns rechtzeitig ein Taxi vor die Haustüre!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Sandrine

Personnel accueillant, Riad charmant

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2025

Adèle

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour au Riad Marélia. Brahim s’est montré très disponible, arrangeant et d’une grande gentillesse. Le petit déjeuner était copieux.
Le Riad est très bien placé ce qui permet de tout faire à pieds.
Le petit bémol est que notre chambre était relativement bruyante car elle donnait sur la rue.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Felix Gustav

Angenehmer Aufenthalt, Gastgeber ist überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend, Lage ist perfekt (nah, aber nicht zu nah am Geschehen), kann außerdem mit dem Auto erreicht werden, gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2025

Atsushi

チェックイン時に受付がおらず、また登録されている電話も間違っているため、途方に暮れてしまった。受付が外出から帰ってくるまで20分ほどかかった。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Brian

Very nice!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

CHRISTINE

Séjour à Marrakech

Riad authentique, une mention spéciale pour Ibrahim aux petits soins avec nous.
Concernant l'entretien il faudrait que les personnes chargées du nettoyage des chambres interviennent plus régulièrement.
Séjour très agréable au cœur de Marrakech facilitant les déplacements à pied.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2025

Josephina Hubertina

De riad was echt mooi maar aan onderhoud toe. De baas was ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam sprak helaas alleen Frans. We hebben genoten en het heeft ons aan niets ontbroken

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Nice, but far from perfect

The stay was lovely beacuse of the host and warm feeling, but there were some issues during our stay. A/C in the room was not working, there was no swimming pool, restaurant (except for breakfast) nor beauty/massage services on the premises, as was written in the advertiment.
The breakfast was quite narrow and exactly the same every day (would've been nice with some fresh veggies or fruits). The room had a bathtub, but you were not able to use it, since there was no plug. The building was nice, but could use some new furniture and f.ex. cozy lights for the evenings.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Dec 2024

Abdelhamid

Es lohnt sich für den Preis nicht.

Der Riad ist OK.
Der Preis ist aber zu teuer.
Der Service ist mangelhaft, Frühstück ist ebenfalls mangelhaft, Msemen und Baghrir sind vom schlechten Qualität.
Ebenfalls sind die Zimmer sehr laut (neben der Straße).
Zimmer wurde nicht sauber gemacht.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Valentina

The stay was very nice and the host treat us very well with the best mint tea we had so far in Morocco. The rooftop terrace is quite outstanding. We definitely recommend a stay here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Tiffany

Séjour très agréable, Riad bien placé et accueil aux petits soins par Brahim

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2024

Lynda

Petit déjeuner a revoir

Bien placé a proximité de tout, malheureusement le petit déjeuner est a revoir pas de quoi faire une omelette très moyen comme réponse quand on mange salé le matin compliqué.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2024

Valérie

Riad charmant avec un très bon rapport qualité prix. Très Central,on peut tout faire à pied. Ibrahim est très accueillant. Les multiples terrasses permettent d'avoir une belle vue et de l'intimité. Petit déjeuner très copieux. Seul bémol, le bruit car situé dans une rue circulante au pied du palais Bahia.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2023

Harald

Gute Lage gegenüber der Mauer des Bahia Palastes. Es gibt keine Rezeption wie in einem Hotel, da es sich um ein Riad handelt. Inhaber sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Stand in der Nacht extra auf um uns um 3 Uhr auszuchecken.
Vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2023

Gabriele

Riad caratteristico,bello, purtroppo in zona rumorosa per continuo passaggio di auto moto e carrozze. Andrebbe rivisto e ripulito nelle zone esterne ed in terrazza, ma il punto critico è la colazione con poca scelta,identica tutte le mattine e scarsa pulizia ed igiene di contenitori e ciotole varie, sconsigliata.Personale gentile e disponibile.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Amel

Super séjour

Super séjour en pleinne médina , proche de la place. Ibrahim était adorable !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2023

Maria

Excelente

Fue realmente una excelente estancia, muy agradecida con Ibrahim, los desayunos son muy abundantes, la ubicación es ideal, muy cerca del Palacio de la bahía

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2023

Hassan

Ras

Leisure Self