Riyad El Cadi

3.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, 8-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Point of interest
Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Duplex | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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86/87 Derb Moulay Abdelkader, Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Ben Youssef Madrasa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahia Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Senior Suite

  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Suite

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Duplex

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Marrakech

Located in Medina, Riyad El Cadi is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Jemaa el-Fnaa and Ben Youssef Madrasa. This 3-star hotel has 15 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dar el Bacha Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bahia Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Grand Bazar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Salama Skybar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riyad El Cadi

Hotel with a full-service spa, 8-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa
Guests staying at Riyad El Cadi enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MAD 250 per vehicle one-way, as well as a train station shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Minibars, free local calls, and safes are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a steam room.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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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 (MAD 50 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: MAD 165 to 190 for adults and MAD 90 to 120 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 100 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1400
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: MAD 450

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 13.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MAD 165 to 190 for adults, and MAD 90 to 120 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 50 per day
  • Late check-out fee: MAD 450

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Riyad El Cadi?

Riyad El Cadi provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Riyad El Cadi?

This hotel is situated in Medina, just steps from Place Des Epices and Rahba Kedima, and within a short walk of Jemaa el-Fnaa. You'll also find Souk Semmarine and Souk of the Medina less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Riyad El Cadi?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa at Riyad El Cadi?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and body wraps.

Does Riyad El Cadi include a casino on the premises?

No, Riyad El Cadi doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Riyad El Cadi?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Riyad El Cadi?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Does Riyad El Cadi have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Riyad El Cadi have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Riyad El Cadi serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Riyad El Cadi allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Riyad El Cadi.

Does Riyad El Cadi have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Riyad El Cadi?

The closest major airport to Riyad El Cadi is Menara Airport (RAK), which is 5.6 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Riyad El Cadi?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a patio where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

Does Riyad El Cadi have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Riyad El Cadi if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Riyad El Cadi Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elmira

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff could not have been more helpful. They were good with a friend who had mobility issues which had not been anticipated before the holiday. The staff met us at the nearest point in the old part of the Medina to which a taxi can come and took our luggage. They were happy to book tables at busier restaurants and even show us walking routes. This Riad is lovely with an interesting history and a great collection of historic artefacts. We would strongly recommend it for any able bodied traveller as it has lots of stairs and quaint low doorways
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

A very hidden gem

The riad and the room were beautiful. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. And the food and coffee was excellent. My only negative was the location - its a trek down countless back-alleys and doesnt feel super safe walking alone at night, though it is well lit. Not something that can be changed - and they did send a porter to meet the vehicle and carry the bags - but something to be mindful of.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a glorious sprawling maze of a property with real character. You are yards from bustling streets, souks and the Jemaa el-Fnaa square of the old town, but inside the property the courtyards and rooftops are peaceful. The staff are extremely helpful and attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very quiet environment and very friendly hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Marrakesh oasis of calm

A fantastic place very close to the madness of the city providing a oasis of calm and quietness. Being built from 5 adjoining houses there are narrow corridors and staircases but that just adds to the character of the place. Central gardens dominate the spaces around the rooms with several lounge areas to relax in. A stunning roof top terrace provides extensive views ove the city and the Atlas mountains beyond. Service is exemplary and nothing too much trouble. Will certainly recommend and return.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique authentic Riad in the midst of the Medina. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yoonus, Gloucester. UK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in Morocco. Arrived at the airport as planned and the car arranged by the hotel was eagerly awaiting our arrival. Took us straight to hotel no fuss, This place was like the Tardis. First impression Looked small from outside but as you go in the hotel triples in size. Had a very friendly and informative host Khadija, Map given to us with a complimentary drink on arrival. the workers were also very friendly and would happily assist whenever asked and always offered to make a drink every time we went exploring the hotel. the room we stayed in was amazing and the WIFI also was great. It was also bang in the centre of the old Medina and the famous marketplace outside our door place. Everything around us was walking distance and if we needed to go further taxis were readily available. Thank you Khadija, Marwan and Badar for always being available to answer any questions and providing useful information about activities. Would highly recommend this place, And when I visit again In’Sha’Allah this is where I’ll be staying. Thank you for a great visit and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tan, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Riad right in the centre of the old town. Beautiful surroundings in a courtyard setting. Very comfortable and safe and super helpful. After having to do a 9 hr detour from the mountains, their porter came to take our luggage and take us there at 4 am in the morning. Definitely recommend this Riad.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful relaxed, elegantly restored Riad with charming helpful staff and great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Saeeda

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

Family trip to Marrakech

Though my family and I have traveled around the world, the search for a Riad felt very challenging due to many Riads not accepting children and lack of riads with rooms that could accomodate our family. We finally found Riyad El Cadi which had larger rooms (Ottoman Suite, Master Suite, Blue House) and decided to book given the great reviews. I can say without hesitation that this turned out to be a wonderful decision for our family. Riyad El Cadi is very well situated for navigating around the medina. It is impeccably clean and well-maintained. Service is top notch - we had a few hiccups due to things perhaps getting lost in translation, but anything we arranged through Julia or Khadijah was perfect. Lastly, they upgraded us to the Master Suite from the Ottoman suite and the size was perfect for our family of 5 (three children, 10, 7 and 2). We had our own private patio as well as a minibar and private rooftop terrace. If you are traveling to Marrakech with a family (or not), I cannot recommend this accomodation enough. Thank you, Julia, Khadijah, Karim, Said and everyone for making our stay so memorable that it feels like a delightful dream. The Khan family hopes to see you all again someday insha'Allah!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Orlando, FL

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

Perfect Morrocan experience

The hotel is right in the middle of the Medina, walking distance to all the action. Super attentive staff and very good accommodations. Couldn’t be better for our first trip to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Selena, Toronto, Canada

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

Perfect for our Moroccan Adventure

Amazing, very helpful and super friendly staff. Beautiful centrally located hotel with chatacter and tranquility only minutes from the main square. Exquisite food. Lovely rooftop terrace. Moroccan ambiance.

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Leicestershire. UK.

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

Experience real Moroccan hospitality.

Nothing was too much trouble for the staff of the Riyad El Cadi. The Riyad is situated directly in the middle of Marrakech right next to the bustling markets, it’s a great place to explore this amazingly interesting city. On arrival at the hotel rather late in the evening the Riyad provided us with a beautifully home cooked Moroccan meal which we ate in the lovely surrounding of the Riyads courtyard. The breakfasts on the roof terrace were also especially delightful.

4/10 Poor

Jean-Sebastien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC insuffisant Trop cher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

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

Nice place but expensive

Nice place, nice people working there. Rigth at the center, at the city, lovely roof area. Great breakfast But if you a not clear you are gonna get the expensive solution. Simple dinner, trusting the chef not to strong and with out koriander, ended up being a 4 course meal. If you are booking a ballon trip its cheaper, going with getyourguide, same for a trip to ait ben haddou
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Per

Traveled with family

Bra hotell med med några brister

Hotellet var helt ok och vi trivdes i stort. Sängarna är lite för hårda och det var myror på golvet. Ett problem var att receptionen inte var helt flytande på engelska så en del blev "lost in translation" som t ex kostnaden för taxi som hotellet bokade och som blev dubbelt så dyr som förväntat. Det var dessutom oklart vid bokningen om frukost ingick eller ej och ingen upplysning gavs om vad kostnaden skulle bli. Det skulle de gärna kunnat vara tydligare med. Men överlag var personalen trevlig och tillmötesgående.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ce Riad est une merveille. Les photos ne lui rende pas justice c est bien plus joli en vrai. Le personnel est charmant, les petits déjeuner exquis. Nous avons voyagé en famille et c est une très belle decouverte
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
…eine Oase mitten in der Medina

4/10 Poor

quentin

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

Attention il faut rectifier les prestations

Bonjour, Les photos du site ne sont pas du tout la réalité de ce que nous avons trouvez en arrivant. Hébergement vétuste propreté à revoir. Par contre le repas excellent , chef passionné et personnel très agréable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Mein neuer Lieblingsplatz!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschönes Riyad, sehr zentral gelegen, super freundliches Personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018