Located close to House of Photography and Marrakech Museum, Riad Houdou provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace and a garden. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure and a facial at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, Riad Houdou is in a shopping district and on a river. House of Photography and Marrakech Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ben Youssef Madrasa and Almoravid Koubba. Jemaa el-Fnaa is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
Rue Essebtiyne, n°54 derb el Hammam, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, 40000
What's nearby
House of Photography
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ben Youssef Madrasa
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Marrakech Museum
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Le Jardin Secret
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Jemaa el-Fnaa
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Marrakech Central Station
17 min drive
Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
21 min drive
Restaurants
Iraki Shawarma
11 min walk
Nomad
9 min walk
Café des Épices
9 min walk
Terrasse De La Fontaine
10 min walk
Kesh Cup
10 min walk
About this property
Riad Houdou
Upscale guest house remodelled in 2023 and located near Ben Youssef Madrasa
Located close to House of Photography and Marrakech Museum, Riad Houdou provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure or a facial at the on-site spa. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Self-parking (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and concierge services
Luggage storage, books and a porter/bellboy
Games, multilingual staff and a water dispenser
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
Wardrobes/cupboards, reusable coffee/tea filters and electric kettles
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Riad Houdou pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Riad Houdou?
Self-parking is available for EUR 5 per day.
What time is check-in at Riad Houdou?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Riad Houdou?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Riad Houdou provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 17 per vehicle applies.
Where is Riad Houdou located?
Located in Medina, this spa guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of House of Photography, Ben Youssef Madrasa and Marrakech Museum. Almoravid Koubba and Jemaa el-Fnaa are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Riad Houdou Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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A beautiful riad with distinctive character in every room and public area. Meticulously decorated by the hosts with excellent updates to the property (to the extent that Moroccan construction complications makes possible). The riad is conveniently located in the Medinah (but not too far from one of the entry gates) such that tourist sites are easily accessed while keeping the noise of the Medinah away from the riad. Excellent and affordable dining nearby. As for most of the Medinah, while safe for tourists comings and goings feel somewhat sketchy and avoiding 'helpful' locals is difficult. The Medinah aesthetics can be gritty and a single woman might feel somewhat at risk (though probably not really). Riad Houdou is a terrific oasis from the hustle-bustle to return to and the staff are fully-committed to making a visit a pleasure!
Breakfast was fresh and homemade. Very clean room. Staff were so amazing and helpful. Great value for the price we paid. Would definitely come back again.
Riad Houdou is truly stunning. every detail is to be admired - from the beautifully tiled floors to the pretty ceilings.
It is one of the most special places I have ever stayed, made it even better by all the wonderful staff and hosts. I hope to come back one day and will
recommend it to anyone coming to Marrakesh
Had an amazing stay at Riad Houdou! The staff were incredibly hospitable and attentive. By far some of the best service I have ever experienced without a doubt. Furthermore the property itself is beautiful
My family had a lovely stay at Riad Houdou. The service was excellent, Abdel the manager was particularly helpful and had a wealth of tips for our family's trip in Marrakesh. The property is located 10-15min walk from the main square and it is an oasis of calm, with all the usual amenities (including free filtered water, kettle in the room). Would definitely stay again.
Absolutely loved my stay at Riad Hodou!
Abdel and Abdella were amazing hosts!
From the first day we arrived we were taken care of! We were provided with information about the vicinity, tips on how to get by and what to look out for.
Breakfast was great.
The Riad is beautifully decorated and it is not difficult to locate! Staying there really helped me enjoy my holiday in Marrakesh!
I would have to say that the entire staff of this Riad was amazing. Kind, Helpful, Accommodating...I just can't say enough. From the pick up at the airport to check out, the experience was perfect. I would highly recommend staying here.
Riad Houdou is an excellent Riad to stay in if you want to experience the Medina first hand. The staff is excellent and the food is great. They are in walking distance to many of what you are looking to visit within the Medina (shopping, restaurants, etc...). The only knock is that everything is cash based, which they let you know up hand, but just make sure you plan accordingly. Even with this, I would still recommend staying here. Enjoy Marrakech (the Red City).
Family friendly and Beautiful hotel.
the hotel that was very clean and chic and their behavior was excellent and they surprised us for our anniversary and gave us a luxurious suite and a private pool. The person who saw us (Didier) was very friendly and kind and taught us a lot about the map of Marrakech and the sights and customs and shopping in the markets. I strongly recommend it to friends. Delicious breakfast with a nice view. The location of the hotel is the best.
The Riad itself is amazing, wonderful architecure and decor. The staff were very helpful and accomodating. Can't find anything negative to say. If you find the Medina overwhelming this Hotel is well positioned as although it isn't far from the busy streets, you aren't directly on them so you won't be stepping directly out into the madness and there aren't any noise concerns.
Riad Houdou really was my palace for a week. I was treated like a VIP from being picked up at the airport to be dropped back again.
Everyone was more than helpful, whether it was a very early breakfast (at 7am) when they usually start at 8.30am or the Riad tour when I arrived as well as an introduction to Marrakech the next morning, along with tips and tricks for tourists.
I had dinner waiting on me on my first evening and was well organised enough to book it for a second evening when I knew I wouldn't be back from my trip to Essaouira until around 8.30pm.
Finally, I don't want to say one part of my stay was better than any other, but it was remarkable how quiet the rooftop was when chilling by the pool. The same can be said for nighttime in bed but especially the two hours spent for the hammam and massage (something I recommend to everyone needing to make time for themselves).
Shukran.
Exceptionally friendly and helpful owners and staff without being intrusive.
Really useful advice on arrival about customs, where to go, how to be safe.
Marrakesh is quite a culture shock for first timers until you get used to it but the teams help was great. Wish we had had in out first trip a few years ago
Although the Riad Houdou isnt a restaurant, we would recommend eating there at least once. You need to book it before 11 though. Thoroughly recommend
Wow! What an amazing property and introduction to Morocco and Marrakech. I arranged for the airport transfer through the riad, and that was super convenient and affordable. The driver was waiting for us just outside the airport and dropped us off, and we were met by a guide who carried our luggage in a cart through the medina to the riad. The riad itself was beautiful. The main courtyard full of roses. We arranged for dinner to be provided the night we arrived. It may have been the best meal I have ever eaten. Incredible greeting mint tea and pastries, when we arrived, and then the dinner, a fantastic starter, wonderfully delicious tagine, and an amazing dessert. We had early departures and they arranged for a breakfast to go for us one day and an early breakfast the other. The location was perfect for us. The rooftop terrace was a beautiful setting for breakfast or an evening glass of wine with olives. The service was amazing.