This smoke-free riad features 2 indoor pools, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a children's pool and concierge services.
Riad Africa offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Marrakech riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.
Children aged under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Riad Africa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 indoor pools.
Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Take a swim in the 2 indoor pools
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
Steps from Mellah Market and 7 minutes on foot from El Badi Palace
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Riad Africa, you'll find 2 indoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Riad Africa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.
This 3.5-star Marrakech riad is smoke free.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Things to do
2 indoor pools
Bicycle storage
Children's pool
Library
Family friendly
2 indoor pools
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Rooftop terrace
Spa
Manicures/pedicures
Swedish massages
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 lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
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3 buildings
3 floors
Built in 2002
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Africa
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 26.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: MAD 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Riad Africa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - midnight. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 56/2013
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
In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Riad Africa
Riad Africa Marrakech
Africa Marrakech
Riad Africa Riad
Riad Africa Marrakech
Riad Africa Riad Marrakech
Riad Africa Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Travelling with another couple. They stayed at Riad Africa but we got bumped to Riad Explore 650 m up the souk and down another back alley. Had early flight. no way to sleep with the noise outside and inside. Pro tip: DO NOT BOOK ACCOMODATIONS IN THE MEDINA! Almost got mugged at 3 am trying to get our cab after clerk said he would walk us down but was no where to be found. Room was updated and nice but good luck sleeping with all the noise of dogs, cats, neighbors, motor cycles etc which does not stop at anytime. Very poor choice by us. Our fault for not knowing what we were doing.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
fred
13 Feb 2026
Disliked: Amenities
The economy room is excruciatingly small and claustrophobic - pretty much a closet. This is not apparent in the pictures taken and when asking front desk to upgrade had to pay full price of the new room to get the upgrade - this is really unacceptable.
I loved my stay at Riad Africa. The property is beautiful and located close to the main path in the souk. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They even gave me a free room upgrade. The room was lovely, comfortable, and the breakfast was tasty. I'd definitely recommend this location and would happily stay again when back in Marrakech!
Tryphena
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Nicole
Travelled with group
12 Oct 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast was ok, the a/c was good. Reliable staff. I didn’t like the location - in the market and a lot of of cats were in the market. No cats in the hotel though which was good.
Arrived to be told that the room I had booked was not available, and we were being put in there sister riad.
At 1st I was not impressed . Once taken to the other riad I changed my mind. It was amazing, the room had everything that you wanted. Kettle, fridge, tea and coffee, smart tv and air-conditioning.
Room was very clean.
Only downside I can say is the shower was always cold.
Breakfast was amazing and and the hosts were great, nothing was too much trouble.
They even gave my wife and I a amazing evening dinner for the inconvenience.
Would definitely stay here again.
My daughter and I had a good stay at this property. The room was comfortable, the bathroom was pretty small and didn’t drain very well.
There was some construction noise early in the morning, probably work going on in one of the adjacent rooms. Since it happened on the day we were leaving, we didn’t bother to bring it up with the staff.
Chitra
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Karen
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had read the reviews so knew what i was likely to find. The transfer from the airport worked smoothly and the entry to the riad was fine. I was greeted by a young man (Said) and put in a
Not sure if the hype of this place lived up to expectations upon reading reviews. The host is lovely and more than welcoming however everything runs on “African time” so don’t expect to do anything on time. Its sometimes a nice change from the chaos outside the riad in Marrakech streets, but difficult with a hungry toddler.
The property is well maintained, but down a quiet dirty street. The service was slow and they were unable to keep up with breakfast demand. The roof terrace was nice but worn and most of the shades broken.
Close and walkable to most places of interest. Didn’t get to spend lot of time at the property as I had a packed short trip but they have nice rooftop space to relax and enjoy
I chose this Riad since it was good value and also had the pools and spa. I booked the spa package which was excellent and refreshing. Place isn't new but it's charming and I had a nice stay there. The breakfast was simple but nice, beds comfortable and they had air-conditioning which is much needed as it was very hot. The staff went above and beyond to make your stay comfortable, very helpful and friendly. Overall it was an excellent stay.
Karina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
MOhammed
Travelled with family
30 Aug 2024
The services provided by the property were ok. No complimentary tea or warm reception. Just water was provided.
One issue I had and wasn’t addressed properly by the staff was about arranging a pickup from the station to Riad, I contacted the property via Expedia and there was no WhatsApp info, they didn’t respond to query in time. When I showed them unanswered messages the staff was trying to tell me that you may have contacted wrong property.
I politely explained pls check this message it is sent directly to your property, there is no other property. I had to arrange a private pick up, wait at the station for 30 mins, pay extra for the trolley service and the staff response was “oh well you are here now”. One more time I asked for transportation back to the Airport I asked for help but their reference rates were very high as compared to services offered by others in the same area.
To be clear these are not their direct services but extended services or through their affiliates. But for a tourist not familiar with the area and to get an end to end experience these were big gaps that I didn’t experience at any other Riad.
All other Riads in Morocco were very helpful and arranged these services happily,
Going out of their way and tried to make a good experience for me and my family.
MOhammed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Rein Blaalid
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotlessly clean and well equipped, but extremely small, especially the bathroom. It was a very slim single bed with a hard mattress, and noise during the night from the power unit. The breakfast was fine, and location good (nearby the road and the main square). Also very good and fast service at check-in.
This place was perfect!! Really clean and comfortable. Room was just want I needed. Bathroom was clean and spacious. Hotel is located in the old town about seven minutes away from the big market. Walking through the little shops leading to the market was great too! Would definitely recommend.