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Riad Alaka
4.0 star property

Upscale spa riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Riad Alaka

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Interior
Property amenity
Courtyard
Premium bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing
Free full breakfast

Overview of Riad Alaka

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
35 Derb Alaka Bab Doukkala - Médina, Marrakech, 40000
  • Popular LocationLes Terrasses Des Arts Marrakech1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlace Bab Doukkala2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarrakech Central Station11 min drive
  • AirportMarrakech (RAK-Menara)15 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Marrakech

Riad Alaka is located in Medina, a neighborhood in Marrakech, and is near a train station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Avenue Mohamed VI are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Le Jardin Secret and Majorelle Gardens. Oasiria Water Park and Agdal Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Marrakech Plaza - 11 min walk
  • Le Jardin Secret - 14 min walk
  • Majorelle Gardens - 16 min walk
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 3 min drive
  • Palais des Congrès - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chez Yassine - 9 min walk
  • Zeïtoun - 12 min walk
  • Sports Lounge - 9 min walk
  • La Place Verte - 3 min walk
  • Dar Moha Restaurant - 8 min walk

About this property

Riad Alaka

Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Close to Marrakech Plaza and Le Jardin Secret, Riad Alaka provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a rooftop terrace. Indulge in a facial, a manicure/pedicure, and a sports massage at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

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 30 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 330.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 25 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 8 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MAD 50 (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 30 per day (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 330.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Alaka Marrakech
Riad Alaka
Riad Alaka Marrakech
Riad Alaka Riad
Riad Alaka Marrakech
Riad Alaka Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Alaka have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Alaka?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Alaka on May 7, 2024 start from $89.49, excluding 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.

Is Riad Alaka pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Alaka?

This riad doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Alaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riad Alaka?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Riad Alaka provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Alaka located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 15-minute walk of Place Bab Doukkala, Marrakech Plaza, and Le Jardin Secret. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marrakech Central Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Riad Alaka Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Riad with friendly staff.
Nice Riad with friendly staff. Location I would say is interesting. Lots of run down buildings around but the Riad is like an Oasis. It's about a 20 min interesting walk to the main square. Breakfast was good. No door on the bathroom was my only little complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent host, and located to explore the Medina
Riad host was most gracious, entertaining and helpful - directing us where to park a rental car nearby in a secure location and meeting us there to assist us to find the hotel location. Excellent breakfast and very nice in house Hammam as well. Finding a single bed bug was the only downside, but as it was the only one could have hitched a ride from other travelers...the mattresses in the family sized room were otherwise very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Riad in September. The Riad is lovely, in a popular area of Marrakech where you can enjoy the market and to bargain in the souk. It is ideally located in the center of the Médina. The Riad is perfectly clean and the employees are really kind and helpful. It is a typical propriety decorated in the pure Moroccan style. The bedroom was well furnished and decorated. The terrace on the top was really enjoyable. It is a pure moment of relax and happiness to enjoy the Jacuzzi by night. We decided to have diner twice. The chicken tajine and the couscous were delicious! We also appreciated the breakfasts that were typical Moroccan and varied. Thank you very much Malika!! Your food was extremely tasty. We really felt at home thanks to Aziz (Responsable for the guests) and Malika (cook). They were extremely helpful and friendly with us, giving us excellent advices. Thanks for the nice service!! It was a really enjoyable stay and we are gonna recommend this place without any hesitation!! The only negative points : No internet connection in our bedroom and on the terrace. We were really chocked by the behavior of the two French owners of the Riad (Pascal and his wife). They were not treating well the employees and Pascal’s wife was even screaming on an employee in front of the customers... this is definitely not a behavior to have when you are the boss of a riad/hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My poor rating of Riad Alaka is due to one specific incident that occurred during my stay here. I stayed at Riad Alaka for 2 nights 15-16 October and booked a hammam treatment. I was originally told by the manager on duty that the cost would be 15 euros. However, after the hammam was finished and upon check out, the manager on duty (Aziz) told me that it was 15 euros plus an additional 15 euros for local tax, for a total of 30 euros. (This would essentially be a 100% tax.) I contacted various other local hammams in Marrakech and was told that "there is no taxes anywhere you go here , the price you pay includes everything , and not the clients who pay the taxes." As a result, I feel completely deceived and cheated by the manager on duty. Other than him, the rest of the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The place itself is traditionally decorated and clean, and the free breakfast provided is very authentic and delicious as well. The location is also only about a 15-20 minute walk to Koutobia/Jama El f’na Square. Had I not been conned by the manager on duty, I would have given Riad Alaka a much better rating. If you decide to stay here, I would highly recommend booking through third-party sites (such as Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.) just to have your booking confirmed and everything pre-paid in full to avoid situations like mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

JL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are pleased by the willingness of staff to help. We arrived at the Riad around 10pm due to the delay caused by the day trip and have to leave early next morning. During our 10 hour stay in the Riad, the staff prepared our dinner as well as breakfast and helped to hire taxi for us. The Riad is located at the edge of Médina with easy to reach many places. It is very crowded at night market outside. However, it is quiet inside the Riad. The breakfast could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Many thanks for everything!
The Riad is charming! Pascal, Aziz and their team were welcoming and very caring. From arranging airport transfers to the fabulous vegan meals that Aziz prepared just for me, the experience was exactly what we wanted. The location was in a more local area although close enough to a main road with taxis but being first timers and after exhausting days of sightseeing, we opted to dine in for three nights. Simply wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place and lovely staff
My friend and I stayed for 3 nights at this riad and we totally recomend it. The staff was really friendly and helpful, the room was nice and clean and breakfast was amazing. We even had dinner a couple of nights there and the food was delicious. The location is not very central, around 15 min walk from the main plaza, and just at the end of an alleyway. However, it felt like a totally safe area, it was lit at night and gives you the chance to cross a more local market.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem in the Medina
What a lovely find! If you are looking for a luxurious, quaint hotel where the staff truly cares about your stay, look no further. Rooms are extremely clean, bed linen changed every day, outwardly food and incredibly friendly staff. Having stayed in 5 stars cha in hotels such as Hilton and Sheraton, I would rate Riad Alaka higher any day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Linda, Bristol, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Riad
A superb riad in the north of the medina. Great location for both old city and nouvelle ville. 20 minute walk to Jemma El Fna or catch a taxi 5 minutes away. The staff were very friendly, helpful and also cooked us some excellent food. Room very comfortable and tastefully decorated as is the whole riad. Would not hesitate to recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Manjit, Waterloo. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Riad
Wonderful location in the old Médina. So nice to merge with the hustle and bustle of the locals going about their daily business. Very obliging and helpful stafff. Make you feel at home the moment to step into the beautiful Riad . Would definitely stay their again .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017