10/10 Exceptional
Very welcoming staff. Great location.
Christopher
Christopher, 4-night trip
Riad Palacio de las Especias
Riad with indoor pool, near Jemaa el-Fnaa
In the heart of Marrakech, Riad Palacio de las Especias offers a tranquil retreat. Relax by the indoor pool, indulge in full breakfast and daily manager's reception or explore nearby Majorelle Garden.
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Airport transfer
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Indoor pool
- Self parking
- Pool bar
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee shop/cafe
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Library
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Premium bedding
$123 nightly
$143 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Timeless city riad
Explore colonial elegance at this historic district riad. Its garden provides serenity among curated decor and vibrant city energy.
Dining delights
This riad features a restaurant, cafe, and bar for diverse culinary experiences. Mornings start right with a free full breakfast.
Premium sleep experience
Drift into dreamland on Egyptian cotton sheets with premium bedding. Curated furnishings and 24-hour room service complete this riad's charm.
Room options
Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Room (Bab Agnaou)
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Bathrobes
- 280 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room (Bab Berrima)
Exceptional
Highlights
Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
- Garden view
- 205 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room (Bab Debbagh)
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
- Garden view
- 248 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room (Bab Doukkala)
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
- Garden view
- 237 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room (Bab El Kemish)
Exceptional
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Hair dryer
- Garden view
- 205 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room (Bab Er Raha)
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
- 291 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room (Bab Ksiba)
Exceptional
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
- Garden view
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood
35 Derb Sidi Bouamar, Quartier Riad Larousse, Marrakech, 40000
About this property
Riad Palacio de las Especias
Riad Palacio de las Especias is just 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). After splashing around at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights at this Colonial riad.
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Riad Palacio de las Especias Reviews
Excellent
9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
8/10 Very good
Chilly in winter
The arrival at the hotel was poor with a hotel staff member encouraging us to overpay a luggage handler (400 dirhams) for carrying our bags on a trolley for about 7 minutes. The staff were generally friendly. The heating in the room as not functional and the it was about 7C in the morning. Advice to travelers in winter is to check heating works and bring warm clothes.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Room not ready at 12 - we had to wait 1 hour. They never reply to the phone. Staff not that friendly
Francesca
Francesca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I never usually write reviews but we had an amazing stay here! This was my first time in Morocco and I had some doubts but the staff were lovely and the riad is absolutely beautiful. We arrived at night and were greeted with tea on the terrace on arrival.
The room was clean and had authentic decorations which made it feel like a really genuine stay in Morocco. For the price I feel like this riad is such a hidden gem! The atmosphere was peaceful and transport links are good. Taxis won’t take you directly to the riad but it’s a short and easy walk to the square where you can get one. Cash machine is also a short walk away since a lot of places are cash only. There are nearby restaurants and the walk to attractions is also easy as long as you have access to maps.
There are cats, kittens and turtles living here too which was just so cute. Really contributed to the homely feel here.
If you don’t feel like going out there are also good food options to eat in the hotel.
We also had a late flight so after checking out the staff let us store our luggage and sunbathe on the terrace/ get changed in a toilet/ use the outdoor shower until we were ready to leave.
I am usually a solo female traveller so I had my reservations about coming here alone and bought a friend with me last minute, but in the future I would definitely feel comfortable coming here alone.
Thank you so much! Will definitely visit again!
Adrianna
Adrianna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Stort, koselig rom. Hyggelig personale, god frokost. Sentralt. God verdi for pengene
Snorre Forsberg
Snorre Forsberg, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
房間裡的設施跟清潔都不夠好，如果一樣的價錢，會有其他更好的選擇。
HAOWEN
HAOWEN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Le personnel de ce riad est aux petits soins pour ses clients! Le déjeuner inclus est super. Au coeur de la Médina tout en étant près des autres lieux touristiques en 15 min de marche.
Philippe
Philippe, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastisk Riad
Fantastisk ophold på Riad. De ansatte på Riad var meget hjælpsomme og hjalp os med at finde rundt i byen og booke ture/madkurser. Vores værelse var renligt og der var en dejlig hyggelig stemning på Riad. Hotellet kan helt klart anbefales.
Lau
Lau, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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Eleonora
10/10 Exceptional
Excelente
El lugar esta muy bien ubicado es facil llegar con el gps del lugar , el personal es lo mejor les doy 100 puntos por la atencion sin duda lo recomiendo .
Julio c
Julio c, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Terrible service and issues over pay.
So disappointed with this stay, we had two nights, and the service was terrible.
We were informed just before the end of our stay we had to pay in cash, which was never made clear. We asked for a read out of our bill so that we could take out enough Moroccan cash. When it came to the check out in the morning it took over 30mins and by magic they gave us a total in Euros and the exchange rate they used meant we paid more despite no additional charges. They clearly played us. The service was bad and you left feeling ripped off.
Additionally, we had to eat in the hotel and they have a menu but only served two dishes none of which were vegetarian.
Would not return
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was as an amazing stay at this Riad. The accommodations were outstanding! I have never experienced anything like you. But what really takes this Riad over the top is the warm, helpful and hard working staff. Specifically
James
James, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Muito bom!
O Riad é muito bom, mas recomendamos que antes de chegar na Parking Area ligue para a recepção do Riad e solicite que alguem vá lhe buscar, isto evitará alguns aborrecimentos. Foi o único lugar que tivemos que insistir para ficar com nossos passaportes.
Edgar
Edgar, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Lovely property and close to the souks/main square
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
La posizione del riad è buona. La struttura è carina e tipica marocchina. La pulizia dell’hotel è stata molto deludente: lavandino e doccia otturati (ce li hanno sturati l’ultimo giorno); le seconde lenzuola non credo proprio che fossero pulite considerato l’odore (infatti quando si sono accorti che avevo messo l’asciugamano sopra il cuscino, le hanno cambiate). Infine, avevo fatto presente della necessità di trovare prodotti gluten free per la colazione, ma quando siamo arrivati erano del tutto impreparati.
Apprezzo la massima disponibilità mostrata dai ragazzi alla reception, ma per quanto abbiamo pagato, non sono ammesse queste manchevolezze.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
RIAD PALACIO DE LAS ESPECIAS IS A GEM IN THE MEDINA
THE RIAD IS VERY WELL APPOINTED, CLEAN, JUST THE RIGHT SIZE AND HAS A BEAUTIFUL ROOF TOP TO UNWIND AT THE END OF A LONG DAY- "THINK OF THIS AS YOUR HOME WHILE IN MARRAKECH" WAS WHAT WE WERE TOLD ON OUR STAY
BREAKFAST IS DELICIOUS
THANK YOU TO IDRESS AND THE WHOLE TEAM AT THE RIAD FOR MAKING US FEEL SO WELCOME WITH GENUINE, KIND AND WARM MOROCCAN HOSPITALITY
WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER ADVENTURE IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL CITY
THERE IS AN ENTRANC TO A COOL SOUK JUST OFF THE PARKING NEAR THE RIAD AND EAT AT JARDIN
THANK YOU AGAIN FROM YOUR CANADAIN FRIENDS
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The most beautiful, tranquil boutique hotel setup - photos do not do riad palacio de las expecias justice! It is a complete haven that is perfect to come back to and escape the hectic streets of Marrakech after a day's sightseeing (15min walk to the markets and 15 min walk to the jardin majorelle). The staff were wonderful, the breakfast was great. LOVED the roof terrace with the adorable tortoises wandering around. Thank you for a great few days stay.
Ally
Ally, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful Riad, within excellent walking location of all the sights. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Abbie
Abbie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
To notch service
Convenient location in the heart of it all. The Riad was a calm oasis from the hustle and bustle of the medina. The daily breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful. We opted for the airport pickup and dropoff which was great, and ensured we started and ended our trip on a good note.
Heather
Heather, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great, but...
The hotel is beautiful. Great rooms, comfy beds, amazing pool and terrace, very friendly staff, abundant breakfast.
But. There was no hot water. We stayed for 4 days and every single time we went to shower the water was cold. We had to tell a staff member who repaired the system and apologized profusely. We could tell they were just as embarrassed and sick of it as us. I’m talking to other guests we learnt this had been a problem through their stay too. So hopefully this gets resolved.
Otherwise it was great.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Prachtige riad
Goed gelegen, prachtige kamers, goed verzorgd en uitgebreid ontbijt. Personeel was erg vriendelijk en wou altijd helpen waar nodig. De riad huisdier schildpadden zijn ook erg leuk.
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful, romantic winter stay
We had a great time and especially loved the staff's attentiveness and the delicious breakfasts! :)
Nataleigh
Nataleigh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Veborgen geheim in de medina
Het is een moeilijk te vinden Riad maar eenmaal gevonden is het echt een super Riad. Met voor iedere gast een vers gemaakt ontbijt door het meest vriendelijke en gastvrije personeel dat wij in menig hotel hebben mogen meemaken. Een echte aanrader!
Rick
Rick, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very quiet and nice Riad!
Very tasteful furnished riad. A very pleasent place to be when you return from the town. very quiet, the staff always around but only reacting if you ask. not bothering you like people in the street . and very pretty roof top..
Verified traveler
6-night trip
8/10 Very good
A real charmer
Real boutique riad with charm and a little dusty in a good way. Friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed and delicious food. Restaurant a little on the pricey side and pool would benefit from a good scrub but overall a wonderfull stay!
Topaz
Topaz, 3-night trip
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