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Riad Houdou

4.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Unwind at Riad Houdou, a serene oasis near Ben Youssef Madrasa. Indulge in continental breakfast on the rooftop terrace or relax by the heated pool with sun loungers. Explore Marrakech's charm and return to rejuvenate with spa treatments like manicures, facials, or body wraps. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (bassin privé)

Spa

The on-site spa has some ways to help you recharge. The property's spa offers massages and wellness treatments such as body scrubs. Other on-site facilities include a steam room.

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom
Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (bassin privé)

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (bassin privé)

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (bassin privé)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite (Private Terrace)

Junior Suite (Private Terrace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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.
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Rue Essebtiyne, n°54 derb el Hammam, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, 40000

What's nearby

  • Ben Youssef Madrasa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bahia Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 16 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café de France - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Zeitoun Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬9 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 manicure/pedicure, a facial or a body wrap 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 outdoor furniture
  • Multilingual staff, books and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • 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:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 5 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 25; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Heated pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5.0 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 3.97 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 17 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 5 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 25
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5.0 per cent

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Houdou have a pool?

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.

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Riad Houdou Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hasnath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service and location. Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheahara

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

Awesome Stay

Amazing. Great room/suite. Service was impeccable and really enhanced our stay. Location is great. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Obumneme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was fantastic. Abdel and his team are fantastic and very welcoming. They attend to your every need and are very proactive about checking on their visitor's needs. The stay feels very personal. They offer a lot of important information about the surroundings areas too
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and the Riad itself had a really lovely feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm hospitality, excellent services and very helpful all along the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chun Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice hotel with reasonable price. All staffs are nice and highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL FLORENCIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place and acomodations are very nice. People are very helpfull and polite. Food is alao very well prepared
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Riad with helpful staff . Walking distance to main square . Had 1 dinner there . It was very good as were breakfasts
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place in the Medina! Safe and easy to get to! Everyone was very attentive, the rooms were excellent, and the property was an oasis! Please make sure to enjoy the Hammam while there! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily the calmest hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Much welcomed from the craziness outside The Riad is beautiful, very well kept and the staff literally couldn’t be more accommodating and helpful

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, warm atmosphere. Great staff. Beautiful breakfast. Fabulous service.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I took my dad (74) on a weekned here and it was the perfect quiet retreat that contrasted against the busy souks perfectly. Super, super friendly and helpful owners and staff who went above and beyond to help us. Wonderful breakfast, very clean, definitely the best mint tea I had during our stay in Morocco too. WIll be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10 out of 10

100% would recommend this riad. Polite staff, clean rooms with nice decorations.

4/10 Poor

Chizoba

Don’t stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shakil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome experience at this Riad. Staff was excellent. They provided excellent service. Riad is located in a crowded local area of old city.

10/10 Excellent

Wing In

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nastaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WOW, a must stay. I didn’t come thinking or expecting more than normal, however the attention everyone puts in this beautiful Riad is something you don’t easily get nowadays. Eric and Didier are there all the time to make sure everyone is taken care of. The staff is friendly and the riad is a diamond in the inside. The only thing you will regret is not staying longer!

10/10 Excellent

Ruby L

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

Riad close to everything and wonderful staff.

Our stay was wonderful ! The Riad is beautiful, service was excellent, staff are friendly and response quickly to our needs,very helpful with our questions. The room is very comfortable and good size and very clean. Special thank you to the manager Abdel , who went above and beyond to assist us, thank you for the breakfast care package, it came in handy! And to Hassan who gave us a tour after the easy and quick check in and the welcome tea and sweets. Really, everything was very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious too...fresh made jams, yogurt, bread, tea and coffee. The whole staff are attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this Riad. I will stay here again. Also they are walking distance to the shops, restaurants and places of special interest. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eric, Didier, Ahmed and all the staff at the Riad were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was so comfortable and beautifully decorated. Breakfast was lovely every morning on the sun terrace by the pool. We had dinner at the Riad one night it was amazing. Be sure to book your transfer from the airport direct with the Riad. It makes the process very simple. The Riad is only 10 mins walk to the main square. It was a very safe walk and we were given great recommendations by staff. Le Foundouk restaurant nearby was lovely. We booked the salt mine excursion to the Atlas Mountains through the Riad. A great day was had with our guides including a delicious lunch included. Thank you for making our stay such a good experience and for all your great advice. Best wishes Natalie and Peter
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine Mendes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour, le personnel est charmant et aux petits soins. Le Riad est situé au cœur de la médina, tout est accessible a pieds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025