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Riad Alaka

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Interior
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns
Property amenity
Premium bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
35 Derb Alaka Bab Doukkala - Médina, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place Bab Doukkala
    2 min walk
  • Les Terrasses Des Arts Marrakech
    1 min walk
  • Marrakech Central Station
    8 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Marrakech

With a stay at Riad Alaka in Marrakech (Medina), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden. .This spa riad is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bab Doukkala Mosque and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ecomusee Berbere.
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What's nearby

  • Marrakech Plaza - 11 min walk
  • Le Jardin Secret - 14 min walk
  • Majorelle Garden - 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

  • ‪L'escapade - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dar Moha Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Layali Karoun - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sports Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Les Terrasses Des Arts Marrakech - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Riad Alaka

Riad with a full-service spa, near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Riad Alaka offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Marrakech riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the riad include an indoor pool and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool and a steam room. Additional features at this riad include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The riad also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
Riad Alaka has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Off-site parking within 984 ft (MAD 30 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofing

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 41.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 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
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Riad Alaka Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Treated as a Queen!
I was very pleased with my staying at the Riad Alaka and my son (who stayed with me) is already planning to return in December with a friend. I highly recommend this place to experience the best of Marrackech!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

tomterresa, potland, maine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extra night in Marrakech
Spent an extra night in Marrakech and booked Riad Alaka when our original riad didn't have an available room. Alaka is not in the touristy part of the Medina just inside the city walls on the northwest side at Ave Hassan II gate but it's quiet and safe. With a 20-30 minute walk you can be at the palace, the souks, and other sights with the train station about 30 minutes away. The riad is located on an alley off a main commercial lane, think butchers, fish markets, scooter repair shops, bodegas, etc. Akala's manager, Azzis, was very cordial and friendly during our short stay making us feel very welcome. The riad seems to follow a typical floor plan with an open courtyard, a pool, and upstairs rooms overlooking the courtyard with well chosen appointments and nice architectural features plus a terrific rooftop deck with a working hot tub. A great place a little off the beaten path but well worth a visit. Breakfast follows a typical menu, bread in two or three forms with various condiments, juice, and coffee or tea.

8/10 Good

Mo, Souther California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little sanctuary in Marrakech
The boutique Riad Alaka is very stylish with classical Moorish architectural details. It is very clean and the staff is friendly. The hectic pace of Marrakech can be overwhelming and this riad's location is just 15 minutes walk from the main Jmaa el Fna market plaza, yet provides travelers peace and quiet in a charming and colorful courtyard setting.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aziz and the entire team were extremely attentive and helpful. Shukran!

6/10 Okay

Jock, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neat place to stay, quiet location
Very friendly hosts. Just a little to far from the main square for our liking. About 20minutes walk. Other than that, nice breakfast cooked every morning for us. We were only ones in the Riad so maybe that is why we weren't given keys to our room and the Riad. Had a small safe to store our valuables. Not a problem as the host/s was always there to open the door, even when coming home late at night.

10/10 Excellent

Brendan, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay
Great communication from Francoise and asiz from the moment we booked. ArrNged seamless airport pick up despite hour delay for flight. Felt very welcome and as if the place was our own from the moment of arrival. Amazing that suach a peaceful oasis could be located close to such atmosphere and action.

10/10 Excellent

Shere, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Riad
Marrakech was the first city on our Moroccan agenda and set the tone for an excellent trip. Aziz and the other gentleman that work at Riad Alaka are welcoming, kind, professional and extremely helpful. Two days in a row we had day trips and Aziz walked us out to find our bus to ensure we got on the correct bus and weren't left stranded. It was such a kind gesture and one that we appreciated immensely. I started to get sick the last day we were there and they were quick to get me a cup of hot water for my medicine which was much appreciated as well! I would stay here again and would recommend for others to stay here also. As far as location, it's in a part of the medina we may not have seen had we not stayed there so was really neat to see what everyday life is like there. It is a long walk to Jemaa al Fna, but it's an interesting journey through the winding streets of the Medina!

10/10 Excellent

Bernard , New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommended
Stayed at Riad Alaka for only one night but which I stayed there my entire trip. If you want to get a taste of the old Morocco this is the place for you. It is located right next to the Medina where people are selling all types of wares and food in the streets, but once you enter the riad it is a different world. The place beautiful and clean. Small pool right in the middle on the ground floor and hot tub on the roof. Eight friends and I rented the entire space. Our host was very humble and gracious and he is also a great chef. I suggest you ask him to prepare breakfast and dinner.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice Riad with very nice staff!
a very nice Riad close to all the main attractions, 10 mins from Jemaa al fna square, the staff are wonderful and made the stay that much better. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Steve, Utah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice riad at edge of medina
Very charming riad at the edge of the Marrakech medina. The proprietors were very friendly and helpful: they met our cab when we arrived, in order to find the riad; provided maps of the area; set up a cab ride for the train station and accompanied us to the pickup point; and even did a couple of small loads of laundry for us at no charge. The reasons we did not give it a full 5 stars were the lack of cleanliness in the bathroom (the tile around the sink was clearly not really cleaned), and mold found in the bread one morning at breakfast. We would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't look further
It is hard to imagine a better welcome and degree of hospitality. I haven't visited any other riads in Marrakesh so I can't make comparisons but for the manager here, Aziz, nothing was too much trouble. He is happy to cook in the evenings and uses a lot of imagination to produce dishes that are traditional but a bit different. When we wanted to invite some friends he was happy to cater for them too and did a different menu. You can also watch him preparing the food in his nice clean kitchen. We were very happy with our choice and thoroughly recommend Riad Alaka.

10/10 Excellent

Hans Martin, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Place
In short, I had had considerable expectations with the Riad's excellent reviewes - I can confirm that it lived up and exceeded all expecations. The friendliness of the staff is incredible and they will do everything they can to make your stay enjoyable... After 6 days it almost felt sad leaving our 'family' in Marrakech behind. Thanks for a great stay! Cannot recommend enough!

10/10 Excellent

Joey, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet haven
Riad Alaka is so quiet, only the sound of birds flying in to courtyard and singing in the morning. It is beautifully decorated and the spa and sauna for free are also a treat +256 783 728 886at the end of the day. Asiss cooked us a beautiful meal on the last night. Although there are cheaper riads we would highly recommend Riad Alaka.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location, 5 star service, beautiful hotel.
My sister and I stayed for 8 days here, it couldn't have been better. The service was faultless and so personal. The staff bent over backwards to accommodate our every need. My sister's birthday was during our stay Aziz bought a personalised cake & blew up balloons! We needed to buy some unusual items; Aziz went out to buy them for us himself. One day he cooked us lunch without us having asked & with no charge. For most of our stay we were the only guests & had pretty much free reign. We were given our own key and came & went as we pleased, one evening we got back at 4am! We had breakfast whenever we liked, often after lunchtime - they didn't mind a bit. We were upgraded to a bigger room without asking. Upon leaving we were able to check out at 5pm due to a late flight. The quality of the food was excellent, the breakfasts were delicious. The rooms were extremely clean & comfortable. The plunge pool was amazing & much needed in the heat! The roof terrace was brilliant, a lovely escape from the bustling city, we spent several days lazing there topping our tans up. Rooftop Jacuzzi was also great, especially at night after an evening out. The location of the Riad is perfect as everything is within 15 minutes walk & it’s next to the best fresh fruit market in town. There are also many little local restaurants serving delicious food for next-to-nothing prices. All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this Riad & if I went back to Marrakech I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilloso
El Riad alaka es mas bonito que las fotos, la habitacion esta muy limpia y el desayuno delicioso, tambien cenamos Tajine y era todo delicioso y de calidad ya que tambien comimos Al exterior y notamos la diferencia que la calidad d'El riad era mucho mejor, Mimoune y las chicas que trabajan son muy agradables y profesionales
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023