The staff was very kind and helpful. They helped us and gave us a lot of tips. They are very hospitable and hard working. The place is very charming and very well located.

Stayed in April 2025

While the property’s central location was a major advantage, it did come with some drawbacks. Unfortunately, the noise from outside the building was noticeable, especially since our room faced the street. During the early morning hours, when traffic and rush hour began, the sounds from the street were quite audible, which occasionally disrupted our peace. Despite this, the overall experience was still enjoyable.

The property's location was extremely central, providing easy access to everything in the heart of the city. The rooftop was a standout feature, offering a fantastic spot to sunbathe all day while enjoying a beautiful view. Additionally, Ibrahim, the person responsible for guest relations, was exceptionally kind and helpful. We truly appreciated the way he treated us and made our stay so pleasant. The breakfast was always prepared and ready, whether we woke up early or decided to sleep in. It was a wonderful experience overall!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

The historic character of the building. Beautiful architecture.

Stayed in February 2025

The staff respects your privacy and doesn't clean the rooms unless you ask. We appreciated the privacy but is good to know that you have to request a room cleaning.

Centrally located, the riad is easily accessible to the centre and to various shopping & dining locations. The rooftop terrace has several nice seating nooks for groups of various sizes. The staff were incredibly welcoming with delicious mint tea on hand.

Stayed in May 2024

I wish that had more breakfast options

How nice it looks and the location is great

Stayed in May 2024

The bed was quite hard. It was quite dark in the area to return to the riad in the evening

Lovely large room

Stayed in April 2024

Could be chilly in the Spring evenings

Lovely location, in the Jewish quarter. Beautifully presented Riad with balcony and lovely original features throughout.

Stayed in March 2024

Breakfast is poor given the price for the room. More salty options and eggs would be great. The curfew is non sense, invest in a key and dont make people come before midnight so the staff can open you the door. The guy was nice enough to still open the door for us but we felt very bad about it. When we wanted to check out the guy kept knocking on my door exactly two minutes past check out time and literally said : we need the room, it's time to check out. I was already on my way out and waiting 5 minutes wouldn't hurt anyone. WiFi is useless.

The Riad is beautiful and well located (Taxi can drop you off right in front of it which is rare in the medina) the room was beautiful.

Stayed in February 2024

wouldn’t recommend the location (as in central marrakesh in general) if you’re a young girl or woman. The riad was perfect for what we were looking for, however the moment you step out of the riad just be aware of your surroundings.

Rooms and the entire riad was super nice, very clean and safe.

Stayed in January 2024

The bathroom was a bit broken and we didn’t have our own keys to open the outside door so every time we went out we had to knock the door

The Road was very nice, decent room, helpful hosts, good breakfast

Stayed in January 2024

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Brahim's warm hospitality and flexibility Breakfast was great and on time Staff was exceptional Regular room cleaning was on point

Stayed in May 2023

Overall everything is dated and not maintained very well. Also the cleanliness was not on point. The shower head fell off the wall, the towels looked dirty and were very old, the bathroom was not spotless, the bed was very small and the mattress was bumpy. The rooftop could be amazing if it was just maintained better, the cushions are old and a bit moulded and the whole place could use a good paint. Breakfast is made with love but nothing too special, but i did like the coffee :) The host that we met was an older man, very kind, but did not speak a word english. Eventually we managed to communicate with little words and a lot of hand gestures! Also prepare to pay cash as the property does not have any card payment options.

It is an old Riad with a very authentic vibe, there are several seating options on the rooftop terrace so you can have a bit of privacy and the location is perfect. Situated just a few minutes walking from Bahia Palace, the Riad is close to the vibrant area but our room was quiet.

Stayed in March 2023

Cosy place that was perfect for me and my mom. The decor is very beautiful and staff very attentive. A good place to relax after a long flight, quiet atmosphere. They were flexible about our checkout time and allowed us to rest in the lobby, which was so appreciated.

Stayed in November 2022

Loved my stay at Riad Marelia, absolutely nothing to dislike. Just do your research! Hotel or Riad?? Bright rooms and swimming pool?? Airport shuttle is a must for me, I don't want to drag my case through the souk looking for an elusive riad door! Marrakech is unique, if you want perfection go to Dubai, otherwise have an open mind, lower your expectations and immerse yourself in the history and culture of this amazing city.

Gorgeous riad. Yes it's a little dated and needs some maintenance, but it's absolutely charming, clean and brilliant value for money. Ibrahim is very friendly and helpful, no English but we still managed to comunicate. The roof terrace is fabulous, 3 levels and several seating areas. Breakfast is more than adequate and tea or coffee are always available. Focus on the lovely birdsong not the traffic noise. (You're're in a city what do you expect) Great location, right next to Bahia Palace and short walk to cafes and souks. I can't wait to return xx

Stayed in May 2025

The property is very nice, but there are some small changes you can make like working on the rooftop adding new sunbath chairs doing it up would make huge improvements our room had few electrical issues some plugs were working some were not and the sink drain was very slow but other than that it was nice and cosy place host was very welcoming

The property was very well beautiful good location not too far from the centre

Stayed in February 2025

Kind cold during the night.

The facilities are very comfortable and clean, and the staff in general were very attentive and caring. Even though he doesn't speak English, Mr. Ibrahim did everything he could to make us feel comfortable. He was very loving kind and attentive, and told us the best places to visit and what to look out for. I speak a little French, so we could talk a little each day. Even though he was far away, Morad also showed us his attention and care. I don't know if it's because we went in February, but the Riad's terrace could have been more attentive. It has a beautiful view and the sun shines fantastically. We couldn't leave the Riad without visiting the terrace every day. The breakfast was excellent, and I must mention the wonderful tea they offered us. We will definitely visit again.

Stayed in February 2025

The location was very central, very close to the Bahia Palace and the souks and the squares where all the restaurants and activities are, and not far from the Saardian Tombs. The breakfast was simple but ample: juice, all the coffee you wanted, bread, various pancakes, muffins, plus jam, marmalade, honey. You eat it in a beautiful courtyard, full of birdsong. Marrakesh is an exciting but intense city, and the riad provided an oasis of calm to retreat back to, to rest and recharge. Morad sorted out the taxi shuttles to and from the airport, so no stress there, and in the riad Ibrahim was a fantastic host. If you wanted some tea or coffee he would provide it at any time, at no extra charge. If you can speak a little simple French it would be helpful. However, if you want to stay somewhere that feels very Moroccan, but is comfortable, friendly and safe, I recommend Marélia highly. It felt like a home from home.

Stayed in February 2025

What I have to tell is the helpfulness of the hosts! I couldnt ask anything they wouldnt have helped in any case. Morad always answered immediately and Ibrahim was also cute and helpful!

Stayed in February 2025

Don’t stay at this riad!! They do not help you with anything! They don’t print your boarding tickets, they don’t receive card to pay your stay, the property is old and it’s not well managed, it’s nothing like the pictures. When we arrived all the lights were turned off. The smell is not nice, the old man that is in charge is gentil but he only speaks French, so that’s a limitation! This Riad doesn’t have the facilities that a traveller needs. The guy of the first Riad I stayed in was the one who helped me with everything even though I wasn’t staying there anymore. If you’re reading this I recommend this Riad: Moullaty Lalla Khadija &Spa

The location

Stayed in November 2024

The host was extremely rude. Did not speak any English or Spanish and when we tried to ask him for someone to help us communicate or use google translate to Arabic he got upset. First, we were not clear why he was charging us almost 20 euro more vs what the Booking reservation said. And he got very rude when we were asking. I had to look for the booking receipt to detail, if he would have explained that we would have avoided a really unpleasant check-in. Then, the day before check out HE OFFERED we could leave our bags in the lobby after checkout because we had a late flight. The day of the check-out he asked if we could leave 30 minutes early of the stated time “because new customers where coming” (or that is what we understood…) but we had already an experience booked and said no, that we would leave at the exact hour (12m). During the check-out, at the correct time noon, he basically kicked us out and said we could not leave anything there because there would be no one later to open (for me a lie because there is never an empty Riat if there are customers). Anyway… we where left on the street with no plan and our bags for all day. It was the worst experience we had on our trip, really disappointed because all other Moroccan people except that man are real nice.

We had the worst possible treatment from the host. Room was ok.

Stayed in November 2024

Only good air-conditioned.

To be honest location, is extremely difficult to find. Not what I was expecting.

Stayed in June 2024

The property is quiet, clean and nice. I really liked the terrace on top of the riad, it’s lovely and relaxing above all after a walking day in Marrakech

Stayed in May 2024

We really enjoyed spending time at Riad Marelia. The location was perfect for us. The street was a bit loud but we loved watching what was going on outside. The terrace was perfect for resting during hot days and watching sunsets. The host was really kind and nice. He did not speak any English but he told us everything we need to know. The breakfast was very good and served perfectly in the morning. We got the best tea.

Stayed in May 2024

This Riad is very run-down, and not properly maintained. eg: broken toilet seat; broken shower which points to the wall; one non-working bedside light and the only accessible bedside mains socket was not working; room centre-light not working; Bathroom wall-lights hanging by their cables; chipped sink; worn-out carpets and towels. Advertised as having an "indoor swimming pool" (this is the reason I chose it). However it has only the usual decorative half-moon small pool, open in the centre of the property. One could paddle in it, if it were cleaner. However, you definitely cannot SWIM! When I asked the manager "Ou est la piscine?" he laughed. Breakfast was pancakes, bread and jam with coffee and orange juice. No fruit or cheese. When I asked "avez-vous du fromage?" he replied "demain" (tomorrow). The next day, two triangles of processed cheese appeared, but not subsequently, though I did ask again. Now, I know this is a poor country, and so I just dialled-down my expectations. However, subsequently during my visit, I met an American, an Englishman, a Scot and an Austrian couple. I asked each of them about their Riads and the price they paid. Every one was vastly better - and at a similar price: I saw photos of colourful rooms, all very clean and with a much better breakfast.

The location is good, just a two minutes walk from the Bahia Palace and an interesting walk through the Souks to the Jemaa el-Fnaa city square. Marrakech is a riot of sound, scent and sights. There are more Souks then I could see in 7 days. Plenty of cafes, restaurants and a few bars serving alcoholic drinks. Be prepared for a lot of traffic - motorcycles riding through the souks are a hazard, for the danger of collision and for their fumes.

Stayed in April 2024