Riad Aliya

4.0 star property
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Senior Suite | View from room
Superior Double Room
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Junior Suite | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
10 Derb Akerkour Quartier Kasbah, Palais Royal, Medina, Marrakech, 40000
  • Bab Agnaou
    7 min walk
  • Bahia Palace
    15 min walk
  • El Badi Palace
    15 min walk
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    12 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Senior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Marrakech

With a stay at Riad Aliya, you'll be centrally located in Marrakech, a 4-minute drive from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 7 minutes from Majorelle Garden. .This riad is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Saadian Tombs and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Agdal Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 15 min walk
  • El Badi Palace - 15 min walk
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 19 min walk
  • Avenue Mohamed VI - 3 min drive
  • Majorelle Garden - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 13 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mabrouka - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪DarDar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fine Mama - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪café almasraf - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riad Aliya

Riad with free breakfast, near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Riad Aliya offers 6 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. This Marrakech riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the riad include an indoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Detached private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this riad include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the riad's restaurant, riad aliya, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
Riad aliya - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Portuguese

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
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Riad aliya

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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: EUR 3.87 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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

Property is also known as

Aliya Marrakech
Riad Aliya
Riad Aliya Marrakech
Riad Aliya Hotel Marrakech
Riad Aliya Riad
Riad Aliya Marrakech
Riad Aliya Riad Marrakech

Riad Aliya Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay overall
Riad Aliya felt like our home for 6 nights. I don't normally write reviews but I compelled after staying in other riad's in Morocco, we really began to appreciate how amazing this one was. It was mainly the humble hospitality we received from the hotel manager (very genuine man) that made it all worth the stay. The hotel room was very clean and best of all had heat. We went in the end of December, which was quite chilly especially at night.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A haven amongst the mayhem
lovely riad in a quiet but interesting location a 10-15 minute walk from the mayhem of the main square. Thought we'd never find it again in the maze of alleyways but once you've done it once it's ok.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people and nice hotel
Lovely people and nice hotel, strange not to have locks on doors when you leave but the people were friendly and warm

10/10 Excellent

J, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant Riad in a quiet part of town!
We arrived at Riad Aliya the morning after we were due to arrive and we greeted by one of the lovely members of staff who checked us in and made us a lovely Moroccan breakfast. The riad is only about a 10 - 15 minute walk away from Jamaa el Fnaa square and a 5 minute walk from the Saadian Tombs. For us it felt like a real sanctuary from the chaos that is Marrakech and so could not recommend it enough. We were only there for 3 nights and had a wonderful time including a day tour to the Atlas mountains and waterfalls. I would recommend a day trip to escape the madness of the city.

8/10 Good

Happy_Traveller, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service
Located close to the airport and a short (10-15min) walk to the main square/souks. It looks recently renovated so everything is fresh and in good order. The staff were all so welcoming and always available to help. I can't compliment them enough for making our stay so enjoyable. Rooms were good sized, clean and comfortable. There is no TV in the rooms (which wasn't a surprise as I've stayed in riads before) but it would have been nice on a handful of occasions when you come back from being out and just want some downtime in your room. The breakfast was tasty and prepared fresh each morning. We didn't book an airport pickup. Upon arrival there is a taxi stand and the fares are all listed on a large board and the prices are fixed and reasonable. To get around during our stay, walking was fine, but for longer trips taxis are plentiful and cheap from the main street outside the medina. We decided to book an airport transfer from the riad for departure for the convenience of not having to carry our bags to the street where the taxis are. Unfortunately our ‘driver’ walked us from the riad through the medina back to the main street where he had parked his taxi (the same place we could have just walked ourselves and got our own taxi for a fraction of the price). It's not a big thing but we felt a little cheated right at the end by that experience. Don't let this put you off though. Overall we had a great time here and the staff were amazing.

8/10 Good

P Smith, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality at it's best
I booked the transfer service from the airport which was a blessing as many locations in the Medina are difficult to find at night. Upon arriving the Riad was quiet. there was no rush to check in the focus was to have me settled and relaxed in my new environment. They entire time stayed I felt that the Riad was a home away from home. I would definitely recommend this Riad to any travellers.

8/10 Good

Explorers, Herefordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great service good location good room,
Very pleased as it was our first time in Marocco. Water in the hotel could be warmer. Excellent staff.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth staying at this hotel.
We stayed here the night prior to a two day hike in the mountains due to very positive comments we had seen on this sight. However though the staff were initially friendly and engaging we were left disappointed by our stay at this Riad. The morning of our departure, the water had been turned off due to a leakage of some sort. This was done without informing us, apologizing or making other arrangements. We were left without any water for showering and all the staff could say was it was not their fault and hoped we would not write a bad review. There was no attempt at trying to assist in helping make other arrangements, offering a discount or some compensation or added benefit or to help with the situation. eg making arrangements to allow us to bath in another Riad close by. In addition internet access was intermittent and only minimally accessible in the rooms. So while this has several positive points-it was clean and ordered; customer service, with the desire to help with an unexpected problem wasn't there. Definitely not worth the money to stay in this place.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for women.
Absolutely amazing. Beautiful, clean, super relaxing. An added bonus is that the hotel is run by women, which was great, especially when it came to taking a dip in the plunge pool in my bikini. Great food, very comfortable, a nice part of town and I would certainly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Kylie, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Friendly staff,great position, amazing top courtyard to relax.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An oasis of calm
The Riad was a lovely oasis of calm, perfect to come back to after a day exploring Marrakech. The staff were all very friendly and we would recommend having dinner at the riad.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A relaxing escape from the streets of the old city
My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely Riad in the Kasbah area of the old city. It was well located, just a few minutes walk from the main square at Djemaa el-Fna, and a short walk/quick taxi away from all of the old city attractions. The Saadian tombs and Kasbah Mosque were at the top of the street. The Riad provided a relaxing, tranquil escape from the busy streets. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly, with lots of local knowledge to help us get the most from our trip. We were welcomed with a delicious pot of mint tea upon arrival. We opted to stay in the brune room on the first floor. It was clean, spacious, and we got a good night's sleep every night. The facilities are good, with a plunge pool in the courtyard, and a lovely rooftop terrace for breakfast/meals, with sun loungers. We were also able to arrange a transfer to/from the airport through the Riad. One of the best aspects of our stay was that the staff were flexible with the timing of breakfast, and check-out. They also recommended a well-priced spa for a hammam/massage that was a short walk up the street. All in all we had a great time, and thoroughly recommend Riad Aliya.

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oasis in the middle of the Medina
An oasis in the middle of the Medina of Marrakech. I liked the terrace very much!

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Riad
We were welcomed warmly and were given prompt, efficient and pre-emptive service. We were provided with useful leaflets for planning out stay upon arrival as well as with complimentary and very excellent fresh mint tea. Staff were polite, obliging and happy to book things/barter on our behalf to get good deals, such as carriage rides and camel riding. They also e-mailed in advance to arrange transfers and provided us with breakfast outside of the usual meal time to accommodate our departure for the return flight. Although the mattress was slightly uncomfortable I would definitely return to this Riad again if I return to Marrakech. The hotel is located about 5 minutes on foot from the main square and is very close to the palaces and Saadian tombs and many spas. Many people we spoke to like to use taxis and carriages but we found the walking distance/time to be very easy to do.

8/10 Good

Paul, Gloucestershire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing traditional riad
Riad Aliya was in a great location, only a ten minute walk from the centre of Marrakech and very near to sights and shops. The airport transfer was worth paying for, as it would have been tricky to find initially. It's a beautiful, relaxing riad with spacious pretty rooms, and the staff were really friendly. Lovely authentic Morrocan breakfast too. Only downsides were a slightly basic shower and no lock on the room's door. Would definitely recommend it, and it was excellent value for money.

8/10 Good

Olivia, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Review of Riya Aliya
I thought the look and cleanliness of the hotel was fantastic. The rooms are adequatley sized and tidied everyday. The dining area around the little pool is lovely - much effort made -when we ate there on the first night the table looked beautiful with flowers and rose petals.It was also very quiet as it is hidden in the backstreets. I would strongly advise anyone to take the transfer offered because it is very hard to find otherwise - we were walking around for about 45minutes until someone by chance rescued us and lead us to the door. There is no sign even outside so you will not know you are there even if you do miraculously make it! The hotel staff were so friendly and smiley and very laid back (but not with security) - if you are expecting constant, 5* attention and uniformed staff this would not be the place for you. If you are looking to stay in a comfortable, clean, quiet riya and happy to pass your own time this riya is perfect. I will certainly stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little sanctuary
It isn't easy to find first up but Riad Aliya is a little sanctuary amongst the crazy bustle that is Marrakech. Looked after by a team of ladies led by Hanin, it is meticulously maintained with attention to detail. The staff are extremely helpful and are happy to work with you to have a great holiday. It is located just off a good food strip close to the Saadian tombs and a 10 minute walk to Djemaa El-Fna. I could recommend this place as great value for money. It is a really nice place and a great place to relax at after a crazy day in Morocco.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad Aliya
Lovely Riad - just as described. Further away from central square than expected - map on Hotels.com completely wrong - check Riad website for a better idea.

8/10 Good

Mandy, Omaha, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
It was a nice experience, clean and the employees were very helpful! Romantic. I must say that there is no label outside for the B&B, so unless you pay the 15 euro for the B&B to arrange a taxi pickup from the airport, you could easily NEVER find the place. (Pay for one yourself on the way back to the airport- the normal price is about 5 euro). The area is very hectic and crazy around it, and I didn't feel that safe at night, trying to go get dinner-which there are not that many places around really close to eat, unless you want to eat vendor food. I loved the hotel, but because of the location I think next time I would stay in the newer part of the city. I will not hold my culture shock against the hotel though. It is a great location if you wish to stay emerged in the middle of the old market. Good Moroccan bread and fresh squeezed juice for breakfast. Again, great service from the staff!!

8/10 Good

Sunshine, Milano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dalle foto ci aspettavamo una struttura più grande, soprattutto la piscina. Il Riad e molto curato, semplice ma bello. Pulizie giornaliere, colazione buona. Possibilità di organizzare escursioni direttamente con il Riad. Giancarlo e i ragazzi della reception sono stati Super!! Dovendo fare un pezzo di strada a piedi per raggiungere i taxi, ci accompagnavano loro quando i tassisti non venivano a prenderci, essendo un gruppo di sole donne era una sicurezza. Posizione nel vero cuore di Marrakech.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

J., Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super vriendelijk personeel!
Super vriendelijk personeel waarvan niks teveel gevraagd is. Zwembad is niet groot maar, mijn kinderen vonden het heerlijk na de hele dag rondgelopen te hebben.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ewi, Hannover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Orientalisches Flair, träumerisch gemütlich
Riad Aliya ist ein Traum aus 1000 und einer Nacht! Die Räumlichkeiten sind super sauber und gepflegt und in einem einmaligen orientalischen Ambiente! Der Service ist stets zuvorkommend und freundlich, die Anlage super gepflegt! Das Frühstück war ausreichend serviert und täglich abwechslungsreich. Danke!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bof y avait mieux comme riad
pas top on aurait dû en prendre un autre dommage
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Paul, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leuk hotel midden in de Kasbah
Typische riad met zeer vriendelijk en gastvrij personeel.

10/10 Excellent

suisse15, suisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
petit coin tranquil
tres calme, pittoresque, charmant mais pas possible de s'y rendre par taxi obligeant de si rendre à pied avec toute les valises