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Riad Karmela

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat in Marrakech where travelers can relax in tranquil gardens, enjoy spa treatments, and experience genuine Moroccan hospitality

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Riad Karmela in Marrakech offers a serene garden escape. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, spa services like body scrubs and massages, a coffee shop, laundry facilities, helpful staff, and in-room WiFi for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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Suite (Private Terrace)

Suite (Private Terrace)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Wardrobe
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Family House

Family House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds, 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Marrakech, Riad Karmela is in the city centre. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Criee Berbere are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Place des Ferblantiers and Cyber Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Royal Tennis Harti or Marrakesh Stadium. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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Map
10, Derb El Ferrane Azbezt, Place ben Saleh, Medina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Marrakech_MarrakechMuseum_6064129-5
    Marrakech Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa
    Ben Youssef Madrasa
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Le Jardin Secret, old Medina, Marrakech, Morocco.
    Le Jardin Secret
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marrakech_SoukoftheMedina_553248621532454772-4
    Souk of the Medina
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jamaa el Fna (Jemaa el-Fnaa, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa) square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter, Morocco
    Jemaa el-Fnaa
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    18 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nomad
    5 min walk
  • Café des Épices
    5 min walk
  • Le Grand Bazar
    8 min walk
  • Dabachi Chez Cherif
    7 min walk
  • Café Kessabine
    8 min walk

About this property

Riad Karmela

Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Riad Karmela. Treat yourself to reflexology, a body scrub or a massage at Karmela, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Riad Karmela feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1800
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 3 are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day (6562 ft away)

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 10 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Karmela
Karmela Marrakech
Karmela Riad
Riad Karmela
Riad Karmela Marrakech
Riad Karmela Hotel Marrakech
Riad Karmela Riad
Riad Karmela Marrakech
Riad Karmela Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Karmela pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Karmela?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riad Karmela?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Does Riad Karmela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Karmela located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 15-minute walk of Ben Salah Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Shrob ou Shouf Fountain and Place Des Epices are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Riad Karmela Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 542 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional! Staff were amazing and for celiacs, they have a full gluten free breakfast with Schaefer products (bread, crackers, digestives, rice cakes!). You can’t miss with this excellent Riad!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daphine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and lovely family friendly rooms! We stayed as a family or five and had enough space in the family room to move around. The only downside was the poor ventilation in the rooms however I appreciate that this is a very old building. Regardless, this day exceeded my expectations and I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sagar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service. We reached around midnight after a long drive through a storm. After check in, staff offered refreshing tea and dinner and did not charge us. The staff provided fresh fruits, dates and nuts and several water bottles daily. Breakfast was good but same every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Marrakech. Real Riad experience. Great food and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Riad Karmela. The staff, including Fatima Ezzarha, both our drivers, everyone working at breakfast and generally around the hotel were so kind and hospitable. They went out of their way to make sure we had a comfortable stay and support with delayed baggage and our very curious young son. Fatima Ezzarha, who had her hands full multi-tasking the entire time we were there, was so calm and helpful - she made us feel like we were the only and most important guests in the hotel. We've stayed at many riads in Marrakech and the breakfast is stunning and absolutely unrivaled. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful oasis in the middle of the chaos that is Marrakesh. Cannot praise the staff enough, always polite and helpful, couldn’t do enough to ensure a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic. The customer service was wonderful, friendly and very helpful. Location was spot on, in the heart of the souk. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great breakfast, excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff good location nice riad
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilenys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Riad Karmela was an unique marrakech's experience, the staff very friendly and available to help all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tugba

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were very hospitable and welcoming. The location was very convenient - walkable to most hot spots. Could’ve done with cleaner rooms, especially the bathroom inc towels, otherwise all good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional customer service , we got an exotic bedroom with our own terrace to enjoy sunrise and sunset. Excellent breakfast and Hammam!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and a really warm welcome. We had the family suite and stayed for one night, but the experience was perfect. Staff are so helpful and friendly. Will stay here again next time we are in Marrakech.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel, very kind an friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best customer services. The staff is ready to help you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent time, the property was an oasis and the service was fantastic. We had dinner there both nights and it was delicious. Mohamed took great care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimple

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, the staff was so hospitable and lovely. Everyone was kind, helpful and competent. We had an issue with ants or some tiny bugs in our bathroom (also almost 40° C weather) and they made sure to take care of it and make sure we were comfortable. It is a beautiful, centrally located, very Instagram worthy Riad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

flavia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I booked a family room at Riad Karmela and they sent me to riad Karmela princess instead which is their sister property across the alleyway. They didn’t explain why and it was out last day in Marrakesh so we didn’t have time to deal with it and accepted the room. The room was spacious and clean but it had a horrible sewer smell coming from the bathroom. Breakfast buffet was surprisingly really good. Besides the horrible smell at the room the main issue with this property was its location. At night we had a really hard time going back to the riad because 4 of the main gates at the Medina were closed. We have stayed at a different part of the Medina and never had this issue. This part of the Medina felt a little more empty and unsafe. When we were trying to go back to our hotel after running into so many closed gates we ended up falling for one of the scams of a “friendly local” showing you the way back. He did show us the way but became aggressive and started yelling demanding money. Glad we only stayed in this area for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vinayak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for 3 nights and enjoyed it immensely. Our room had a beautiful terrace with sofa. We spent hours soaking sun and watching beautiful Atlas Mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sisters and I had a wonderful stay at Riad Karmela. The staff were all incredibly helpful and friendly, we all agreed it was the best service we have ever received. I would highly recommend staying here, and would do so again next time I am in Marrakech.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

Very service-minded and friendly staff at this charming Riad.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. The service is amazing. Anything you ask is no problem. The food is great and this time as a treat we took the mini princesse the private apartment with its own roof terrace and three en-suite bedrooms and downstairs living area. Said the manager was amazing and took care of us - we will definitely come again Katie
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chauncey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Riad, an oasis in manic Marrakech

We had a lovely stay at Riad Karmela. It is a beautiful Riad hidden away in the medina. The downstairs courtyards and roof terrace are excellent and so quiet compared to the street level chaos. The location was ideal for exploring the centre of Marrakech, with all key sites in walking distance. The breakfast was good, with plenty of choice and we had 2 evening meals, which were excellent. We used the hammam, which is small but good, the massage was very good. We booked the airport transport and we were glad we did, as we're not sure we would have found the Riad without doing so.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025