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Riad Faraj

4.0 star property
Riad with a full-service spa, a short walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
View from property
Fireplace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Moroccan cuisine
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In the heart of Marrakech, Riad Faraj offers a tranquil oasis near Jemaa el-Fnaa. Relax by the outdoor pool or indulge in local cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy free breakfast and WiFi throughout your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, Non Smoking

Superior Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, Riad Faraj is near the airport and near a boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Place des Ferblantiers and Cyber Park, while Dar el Bacha Palace and Mouassine Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Marrakesh Stadium or S1 Speedway. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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Map
32 Rue Mokha, Medina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DarDar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Snack Toubkal - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Naranj - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Café Restaurant l'Etoile - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riad Faraj

Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Close to Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia, Riad Faraj provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to a facial, a body wrap or a body treatment at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this riad include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Riad Faraj feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 26 March and 28 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 15.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Riad Faraj Marrakech
Faraj Marrakech
Riad Faraj Riad
Riad Faraj Marrakech
Riad Faraj Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Faraj have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riad Faraj pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Faraj?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Riad Faraj?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riad Faraj?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Riad Faraj provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 15.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Faraj located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 10-minute walk of Mellah Market and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Souk El Bahja and Koutoubia Mosque are also within 10 minutes.

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Riad Faraj Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 258 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Marrakech Medina. Staff very friendly. Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, staff were great but in need of a little TLC. Would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful parking is offsite 10 euros a night location is great .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Francime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location very close to most sights, but quiet for a good night's sleep. Would go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely riad. The staff was excellent, very friendly. The location was hard to find, and there was a lot of construction on the way to the riad. Once in, however, the room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayoub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Riad and location

Great Riad located about a 5min walk from the main square. Nice rooms and very friendly staff. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service staff was very nice, thanks to Abdullah and Omar. Hotel is very nice as in the photos. Very near place to main square...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location, nice staff, regular hotel.

Location is great and their staff is very friendly and helpful. However, the hotel room is quite poor. There is an important lack of maintanance like there are no towel racks, toilet paper racks, there is no body cleaner only shampoo, or humidity on the shower walls (see pictures) but I have to say everything was clean.
We had no towel rack
Humidity on the shower wall
No support for the shower
No toilet paper rack
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff service, attentive and responsive. Knowledgeable, approachable/personable. Went over and beyond to assist.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sérgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleased with the service, very friendly staff. 5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mustapha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Riad Faraj from October 13-15 , the staff was so friendly and welcoming upon my arrival. I was happy to get a room on first floor right across the pool. The aesthetic of the Riad is extremely modern , authentic beautiful Moroccan style. Rooms were clean and spacious. I love the staff here they are so friendly and helpful. The breakfast is so tasty , nice presentation and beautiful view. Genuinely so soothing to eat your breakfast while relaxing in the peaceful ambience. Highly recommend this RIAD to anyone travelling to Marrakesh, it is also located in the perfect area. Will definetly be coming back here any time I stay in the city .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ahmad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible and filthy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

NIDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The road is beautiful! Nouhaila was amazing as well as Zacarías ! I truly had no complaints other then the sheets in my room were not clean and when I left my key to have the towels changed when I returned the same towels were there. They did immediately noted minor repairs needed and did it on the spot! Breakfast was great! The tea was great! The pool area beautiful and everything about this place was perfect. Walking distance to everything. Pick up for excursion were down the street or a 5 min walk. I truly enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marta

The Riad is average, not bad, not great. It was reasonably clean. We didn't get the room that was in the photo but I'm coming to see that seems to be common practice in many accommodations. The breakfast was ok. There is only 1 staff member/owner it seems, and we didn't get an energetic welcoming vibe unfortunately. The location is down a road with construction, but it was well lit at night which was comforting. It's quick access to the main road when dragging luggage on dirt roads.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLIVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rayna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Riad Faraj. The staff was very accommodating and helpful and the dinner we had there was GREAT. On the downside, our room was very small and the floor mats beside the bed needed to be cleaned. The shower didn’t drain properly so we stood in a pool of water while we bathed. For the price, it was satisfactory and we did enjoy our stay. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During our four-day stay at Riad Faraj, we were thoroughly impressed. The staff went above and beyond with their kindness and assistance throughout our visit (Zakaria, Idris & Nuheyla). Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted with an introduction to Marrakech's activities and treated to traditional mint tea. Though our initial room had a minor issue, the staff promptly upgraded us to a nicer & bigger room, ensuring our comfort and satisfaction. Overall, our experience was exceptional, and we appreciated the thoughtful gestures from the Riad Faraj team.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Andreas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
worn place, needs renovation and cleaning. very, very unpleasant smell in the bathroom. way, way to expensive for what you get. we‘ve been in two other riads on the same trip for half the price and double fun.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apart from being close to town center and yet quiet, place is very filthy, property co dition is horrible, service is mediocre though the staff tried their best to make up for the deficiencies, food is horrible, one person is assigned to clean and to cook and serve. Plates chipped and towels ripped and filthy. The place and room not as per the description. The rating given is inaccurate and very misleading. Nothing would make me go back even if i were paid to stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

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

Comfortable and close to the centre

It was pleasant to stay in this riad. It is within 5 minutes walk to Jamaa el Fna Square and a good walking distance to other attractions, therefore we did not need to book any taxi at any point. The staffs are all very nice and accommodating and I am very pleased with my short break in Marrakesh. The riad itself is clean and very comfortable. The rooftops are a great way to relax and catch more sun. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for a fee. Delicious breakfast is included with our stay and it is a good way to try authentic Moroccan breakfast. We asked for a shuttle transfer to and from the airport and it was sorted out quickly. In summary, me and my husband are very happy with our stay and definitely recommend this place !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shareen

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

Worst

Worst experience that zi ever had . I booked my accommodation with hotels.com and paid for that already. When we arrived at the accommodation the door was locked and no one opened . We stood on the street in a foreign place unfamiliar with the surrounding for 2 hours. Called hotels.com and was on the phone for 2 hours and they could not get a hold of the hotel as well. Frustrated, tired and disappointed with the answer from hotels.com we looked for another place. Very disappointed that such a big corporation will be in partnership with such a place. The place and surrounding also is nothing as it looks like on the picture. Very disappointed and frustrated. Urge hotels.com to have extra due diligence while getting into partnership with such place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location but that's about it...

The riad is gorgeous with close proximity to the main square but the good things kind of end there. The receptionist only really cared about selling us trips and spa services. The room is basically just a room. No nightstands, nowhere to really put the luggages, no iron (as in the riad doesn't have an iron at all), no comforter or covers just a thin sheet, bathroom drain was very very slow so you are just standing in a pool or dirty water while showing. It's beyond me how this is classified as a 4 star accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022