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Riad Elias

4.5 star property
Mediterranean riad with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Junior Suite
Designer store
Standard Double Room | Bathroom sink
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Day bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Day bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Day bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Place ben Saleh Derb-Nousrial N°6, Marrakech, 40 000

What's nearby

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bahia Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 16 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeitoun Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café de France - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Chez Chegrouni - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Elias

Luxury riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Near Bahia Palace, Riad Elias provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a free manager's reception. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or a body wrap at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), free cots/infant beds and day beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking for EUR 3 per day; reservations required; discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 3 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.
Free cots 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 2.50 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: EUR 20 per room (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 3 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Riad Elias Marrakech
Riad Elias
Elias Marrakech
Riad Elias Riad
Riad Elias Marrakech
Riad Elias Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Elias have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Elias?

As of 21 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Elias on 31 Jul 2025 start from NZ$127.76, including 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 Elias pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riad Elias?

Self-parking is available for EUR 3 per night.

What time is check-in at Riad Elias?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riad Elias?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Riad Elias provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per room applies.

Where is Riad Elias located?

Located in Medina, this luxury riad is within a 10-minute walk of Boucharouite Museum and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Shrob ou Shouf Fountain and Marrakech Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Riad Elias Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 257 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Lovely stay with lovely hosts. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very pleasant stay with everything in walking distance. First time stay at Riad and definitely recommend. Real Marrakech.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, clean place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

A good location in the Medina in a clean well property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

An enjoyable stay minutes from Jemaa el-Fnaa. First time experience in a riad. Would definitely return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Welcoming Riad, in the middle of Medina. Quiet somehow. Not easy taxi access, so we did walk with our luggages through the medina. Walking distance to souk and bahia palace, and all the other attractions. We stayed only one night, but i would recommend if you want to have a flavour of the old medina.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very great host, clean accommodation and very helpful staffs and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Our stay was great from start to finish. Elias welcomed us with tea and made sure we started to relax straight away. We had questions, he had the answers.we had just to say what we needed and he organised it for us. I also highly recommend the hammam and massage provided in the property. The 2 ladies who looked after us with breakfast were so lovely 😍 Oh and the dinner we had at the property was the best Tajine 👌 in all 7 days in Marrakesh. I would highly recommend a stay with Elias and the team.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Cute little find in the heart of Morocco! I've never stayed at a riad before, but the hosts were super welcoming and accommodating. The only downside of the stay was the bathroom. The water kept fluctuating from super hot (I burned my hands when washing them once) and super cold when I showered. The water pressure was also really low which made it a bit difficult to shower but other than that, it was a great place and beautiful! The location was a bit alarming at first but we ended up feeling super safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Amazing staff and decent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10

Old ruins, no sound proof, doors can't be locked, bed very hards, way too expensive for what it is, beware of the airports fees
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Very well centred riad in the heart of Marrakech. The riad is located quite close to most of the city attractions and can be easily reached via foot. The host/staff, everyone was very lovely and welcoming. The owner gave us tips on how to get around and to avoid getting scammed which helped us since it was our first time visiting Marrakech. Overall very pleasant stay, sad to be back to reality 😭😭
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location in the heart of the old town (Medina) area of Marrakesh. Easy walk to the Souks and lots of the nearby attractions. The old town is a bit of a maze, but google maps led me right to the alley leading to the Riad. Riad was beautiful inside - a nice calm respite from the busy world all around. Very kind and helpful staff. Breakfast was enjoyable. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Staff and the host are very warm and accommodating. they honor my VIP status. Breakfast option is great. Staying at this Riad makes for very authentic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

Clean and simple but comfortable. Beds are hard but typical in Morocco. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Very traditional Riad. Well maintained. Staff and owner were excellent. Very close to main of the sights.

10/10

We could not recommend this as a place to stay - Great location and was easy to walk around, close the food restaurants. loved that we could decide when we have breakfast! Also as a VIP we were offered a traditional hammam, which was lovely and the massage which was paid for, as one of the best I have had! The Hotel manager was personable and was approachable and catered to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Great, central location. Walkable everywhere. Our 7 year old swam and played with Caroline, the tortoise. The hammam and massages were great. They made a nice roof top party for my husbands birthday as our 15 euro credits. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

Our stay at Riad Elias was very good. The owner/ manager was very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and spacious. The sun deck on the roof was great for getting away from the hustle and bustle of the Medina for a bit of sun and relaxation. The breakfast was delicious and very comprehensive. All staff were extremely helpful. The location of the Riad is good with a 5 minute walk to the Jemaa el-Fnaa square and very close to lots of the markets and souks. The bed in the room was extremely hard but did not take away from the sleep quality to be honest. When you check in, you are given a key for the room but not for the front door of the Riad so you are reliant on knocking and a member of staff to let you in. Overall, the Riad oozes the Marrakesh culture and Charm. It is stunning once inside and I would 100% stay again if returning to Marrakech. We had an issue with the shower not working correctly which was quickly resolved by the staff which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

This Riad is a piece of paradise in this crazy world. Once you step through the beautiful front door, a beautiful, quiet oasis awaits you. Hosted by Said and his wife Majda, who will make you a wonderful traditional lunch or dinner upon request. This Riad is like an English B&B but in another world. Authentic Morrocan, quiet, great service, and a nice breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble for Mr. Said, he is a great host. We hope to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

Riad situated in a great location close to the main square. Once inside it was lovely and quiet. The owner was very friendly and when we arrived we were given water and advised where we could exchange money and what to expect to pay for taxis . If we had any questions, we only had to ask. Breakfast was quite simple, consisting of croissants, bread and pancakes, juice and coffee. On the last day of our stay we were offered omelette which was very welcome. Our room was on the top floor opening out onto the courtyard. It was basic but spacious and suited us for our 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

It was an incredible stay in Marrakech. The location is amazing in the heart and bustle of the Madina. The proprietor Said was always their taking care of every need even late at night. This is an authentic Riad experience through the ally ways of the Madina and a few mins walk to Jamaa-Elfna. Call Said before you get there and he will send somebody to help you with the bags. The staff are so friendly and the rooms are authentic and very comfortable and very clean. The rooftop setting is wonderful to hang out on during the cool Marrakech evenings with nice sofas and tables. All in all I highly recommend it. We stayed 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Saïd and the family were so welcoming and friendly from our first minutes in Morocco. Being our first time, the whole crew was so knowledgeable and informative about where the best places to go/avoid were to ensure we were safe and had fun. Extremely accommodating to all of our food and dietary needs, and even brought us a fruit bowl on our last morning. Beautiful setting with gorgeous pool in the middle, where everyone was friendly and hung out in the common areas. Such a fun time exploring the different cultures and learning from the natives. The Riad is in a fantastic location in the center of the city, but with enough privacy to still feel safe coming home at the end of the night. You truly feel like family staying here, and the whole experience is individualized to meet your needs. Will definitely be back again to see the lovely city of Marrakesh and would never stay anywhere but our home away from home, the Riad Elias
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

Riad Elias is a beautiful place, clean and peaceful, but it was spoilt by our frosty welcome. Said wasn’t there when we arrived at 7.30pm (we are a group of 6 middle aged women) but his wife was, and ushered us to sit in the lounge area. When Siad arrived 10 mins later, we asked to see our rooms and he insisted that we eat first as his wife had been up since 7.30am. We explained we had been travelling and needed to freshen up so he reluctantly showed us our rooms. We had booked junior suites so each room should have had a single bed and a double bed - only one room had this. Again he was very grumpy with us, told us that he couldn’t do anything about it that evening. Dinner was delicious but the atmosphere was somewhat spoilt. He continued to be argumentative with us until the last day, we weren’t sure if it was because we were travelling as a group of women without a male usher or because we had just got off to a bad start. Great location, clean, tidy and the ladies who made and served our breakfast were simply delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10

This place was located 15 min walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa, which was really nice. The place looked nice and everything. The beds are hard and the walls are very thin. You can hear everything. The owner on the other hand seemed a little scammy. He would be helpful and Mr. Nice guy but there were questionable moments. One moment being when we were leaving, we spent 80 MAD to get there from the airport but to go back with HIS taxi driver at 5am was 200 MAD. This man was forcing us into the “insurance” and bigger vehicle but all we wanted was a small taxi. He then proceeded to tell us there are no small taxis available at 5am but we drove past the square in the morning and there were many. He was getting annoyed that I was asking so many questions and I was annoyed that he kept talking over me and being kind of rude, so I accepted. When we were leaving, he was like there is a tourist tax but i pay for you like it isn’t included in the listing and I quote “We have included all charges provided to us by the property.” It’s small occasions but overall the stay was decent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025