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Riad Rafaele & Spa

4.0 star property
Riad with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Marrakech Museum

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Pillowtop bed
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

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Derb el Ghanjaoui, 2 - Assouel, Marrakech, 40030

What's nearby

  • Marrakech Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 13 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nomad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante I Limoni - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terrasse des Épices - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riad Rafaele & Spa

Upscale riad remodeled in 2022 and located near Marrakech Museum
Located close to Ben Youssef Mosque and Le Jardin Secret, Riad Rafaele & Spa provides free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a free daily manager's reception. Get out on the links at this riad and enjoy amenities such as golf caddies. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage, and a detox wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine café, RIAD RAFAELE & SPA, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a rooftop terrace and designer stores on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • An area shuttle, express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and coworking spaces
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of MAD 180; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • RIAD RAFAELE & SPA

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1760
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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: MAD 33.00 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

  • Hosted evening meal: MAD 180
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 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

Property is also known as

Riad Rafaele
Riad Rafaele Hotel
Riad Rafaele Hotel Marrakech
Riad Rafaele Marrakech
Rafaele Marrakech
Riad Rafaele
Riad Rafaele & Spa Riad
Riad Rafaele & Spa Marrakech
Riad Rafaele & Spa Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Rafaele & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riad Rafaele & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Rafaele & Spa?

Riad Rafaele & Spa doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Rafaele & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riad Rafaele & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riad Rafaele & Spa located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 5-minute walk of Ben Youssef Mosque and Marrakech Museum. Le Jardin Secret and Souk Zrabi are also within 10 minutes.

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Riad Rafaele & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great riad, really friendly staff, very quiet, walking distance to sights, thanks for a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful riad! The comfort and hospitality is incredible! The staff, managers and owners went out of their way to make it a truly special stay! Loved the interior design and the fabulous roof top terrace!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Fabulous stay

Fabulous stay and wonderful staff all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

A Marrakech marvel

Great location. Spacious, comfortable room. The staff just couldn’t do enough for us and were very helpful in warning us about the tourist pitfalls in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 4 nights at this beautiful Riad. Very peaceful & in a great location at the top of the Medina which made exploring on foot very easy. A lovely breakfast each morning of breads and eggs up on the roof top. All the staff were friendly and so welcoming but I must call out Brahim, who gave us a very warm welcome, told us all there is to know on the local area and really looked after us during our stay & at breakfast. A wonderful stay. Thank you all. We can also ecommend the spa & the service provided by Maryam & Oumyma. We booked the duo couples hamman & massage and it was sheer bliss. Once I overcame my inhibitions of being half naked, with just the provided disposable knickers on, it was amazing. The hamman left our skin so soft and cleansed. The massage was so relaxing and included a facial. It was a wonderful treat after a couple of hectic days exploring the Medina. It ends with a delicious, refreshing mint tea. Thank you Maryam & Oumyma for making us feel so special & giving us renewed glowing skin! Such a wonderful Riad - we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

soner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you prefer inside Medina, this is nice place , staff friendly and very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even the French can’t find anything to criticise about Riad Rafaele! A little oasis of peace in the middle of the busy Medina. The staff is amazing and always goes the extra mile to accommodate. The bedrooms are large, clean and welcoming and the massages very needed after a long day walking in the Souk. Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, sketchy to get
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Great 2 nights stay

Great stay. Unfortunately couldn't try the pool due to the weather. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jozefien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in the Riad was very pleasant! Great location, everything at walking distance & still in a quiet area. Refreshing pool, calm hotel, super friendly staff. 😊 Would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

1001 nuits

Our stay in Riad Rafaele was amazing. The riad is very well located, literally some steps from the souk, but it remains calm, I had the impression to leave in the country side. The staff and owners are very friendly and helpful. We received a lot of helpful tips from everyone. We had the chance to book a massage, best decision ever, it was amazing. I loved the decoration of the riad, it is bright and full of light. A big thanks to Thomas, Valerie & the staff for their hospitality 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful riad!! Our room was amazing and very spacious and the location is perfect. The staff was so sweet and accommodating and gave us great recommendations- and got us a reservation for the best meal we had in Marrakech! We also loved having breakfast on the beautiful rooftop. We loved staying here and will definitely recommend to friends!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richie

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

Riad Rafaele

We stayed here to celebrate my wife's birthday, where Thomas and Valerie were amazing throughout. There team were so helpful and looked after all 8 of us throughout our 3 night stay. I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the most amazing and hospitable Riad! And it is absolutely stunning. The 2 gentleman working (sorry, I forgot their names) were so great and gave excellent advice for local restaurants and tips. This was the best stay in our whole 2 week vacation in Morocco.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

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

Beautiful riad in a perfect location!

Don’t look any further, book this riad! My wife and I stayed here during our time in Marrakech. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming and the property itself is a dream. We enjoyed watching the sunsets and drinking wine from the rooftop patio. We also booked a couples hamman (traditional Moroccan bath)/ massage and I’m still dreaming about the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rukmini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This riad is lovely, has mod cons and is situated in a lovely location, easy to get to all the souks and the taxi rank. However there are some areas for improvement bearing in mind that I have been to Marrakech twice before and stayed in local riads… on our arrival we were greeted warmly with refreshments but then were told that a staff member will be explaining the area on a map and this went on for quite some time which I felt was really unnecessary especially as we were not asked if we needed this information. We were quite tired, already had our days planned and booked museums and this was not needed. No other riad has subjected me to this and certainly not the way I would like to start the holiday. I had to ask twice to allow us to just get changed and start exploring the city. Their breakfasts were not substantial, especially as a vegetarian who does not eggs, they did not cater enough. I had asked for some yoghurt and they did not have any on any of the days. Again in contrast to other riads who have provided a far more substantial breakfast. They also had real problems with their card machine which I found quite stressful to be honest, and I wasn’t the only English person who experienced this. Again other riads I’ve stayed at did not have this problem. They are issues with their plumbing from scorching hot to very cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Look no further, this is the place to stay!

Such a beautiful, clean, amazing location! I did lots of research on where to stay and im so glad i chose this place. The entrance seems a bit hidden but once you get into the riad, you discover such a gorgeous location. Everyone was extremely helpful and even had the opportunity to meet the owner who was friendly and assisted us with an issue himself. The food here is so good! The chicken tagine was the best i had in Morocco! Definitely going back here when i return!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sonal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riad was a nice haven away from hustle and bustle of the markets. The owners were very helpful with tips during our stay. All of the staff were very accomodating. I especially likes that there was the shaded lounge areas to cool down after a long hot day but if you wanted some sun the terrace had plenty of areas to sit. Meals and drinks were lovely and tasty
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Riad was lovely. Clean and quiet. The food at the on-site restaurant was very good. The room was comfortable and the pool was great to have after some long days out. The stand out was Marwan (manager/concierge ?). He was so helpful and fun to chat with. He made our experience a step above what we expected.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Frieda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a true oasis!!! The rooms and the entire riad are modern and bright. The breakfast is excellent for a balanced start to the day. Thomas and his team are indescribably lovely and read every wish from your eyes and do everything to ensure that you have the best time there. Due to my asthma, we were allowed to change rooms on request, as the first one had no proper way of ventilating at night. The only thing I could „criticize“ would be the dust on the lamps hanging 3 metres high 😜 Thank you again and hope do be with you again very soon 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

natalie F

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

Cosy, central and welcoming!

The Riad Raffaele is a cosy and beautiful property in the heart of the Souks. We felt at home the moment we arrived to fresh mint tea and cookies. The location is good, but the surrounding area itself is a little difficult to maneuver at night so I recommend knowing exactly where to go once it gets dark to avoid getting lost. The breakfast was lovely and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. The rooms are basic and the showers aren't very inviting but aside from that this place is a 10!

10/10 Excellent

will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Riad Rafaele was perfect! The Riad is stunning as was our room. The pool is lovely and the rooftop is so nicely furnished and comfortable and quiet, an oasis in the bustling medina. The massages are great too and reasonably priced. When we arrived, Marwan greeted us with tea and info about the Medina which was enormously helpful. He even helped us in negotiating the return of a jacket we had left in a taxi. I can’t rave enough about Riad Rafaele! My only complaint is that the bar wasn’t always fully stocked with alcoholic beverages, but that’s a minor issue considering that most of Marrakech is alcohol free.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing stay at Riad Rafaele. From the welcome we received on arrival to the morning we left it was perfect. It is an oasis of tranquillity. Great location for walking to the souks and major attractions. The riad itself has been restored by the owners and is beautifully decorated. We stayed in one of the suites which was very spacious and clean. Valerie, the owner, was charming and very welcoming and helpful. She really cares that her guests have everything they need and have the best experience. The staff are brilliant, helpful and friendly, amazing customer service. Houssaine was fantastic and arranged a tuk tuk to take us to a dinner booking and back which was a great experience. Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was lovely and fresh. We loved staying here and it genuinely felt like we were staying with good friends. We will definitely stay again when we return to Marrakech. Merci Valerie, Houssaine, Ridouan and Ibrahim.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful oasis

The Riad was amazing. We were welcomed by the staff with tea and biscuits and they were really helpful in terms of travel tips and where to eat. They also printed out our flight tickets and served breakfast at 6am for us. Really appreciated. The courtyards is so beautiful and we loved our room, which was beautifully designed. There is a small paddle pool on the courtyard but is more of a dip pool than a swimming pool:-) So if you are looking for a holiday where you stay by the pool, this is probably not it. But if you just need a place where to hide from all the craziness and heat outside, and relax, this is an oasis.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and wonderful staff… the only downside is they do not serve alcohol- do I read on their Expedia page when I booked said that they did.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025