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Riad Karmela

4.0 star property
Riad with a full-service spa, near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Suite (Private Terrace) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Hallway
Riad Karmela in Marrakech offers a serene garden escape. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, spa services like body scrubs and massages, a coffee shop, laundry facilities, helpful staff, and in-room WiFi for a comfortable stay.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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Suite (Private Terrace) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Private Terrace)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family House | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
10, Derb El Ferrane Azbezt, Place ben Saleh, Medina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bahia Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 24 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nomad - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Iraki Shawarma - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Kessabine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Terrasse des Épices - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riad Karmela

Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Located close to Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia, Riad Karmela provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a body scrub, reflexology, or a massage at Karmela, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad Karmela offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (EUR 5 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1800
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 3 are welcome
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: 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 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day (6562 ft away)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 3 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
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 10 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Karmela
Karmela Marrakech
Karmela Riad
Riad Karmela
Riad Karmela Marrakech
Riad Karmela Hotel Marrakech
Riad Karmela Riad
Riad Karmela Marrakech
Riad Karmela Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Karmela pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Karmela?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riad Karmela?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Riad Karmela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Karmela located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 15-minute walk of Ben Salah Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Museum of Moroccan Elegance and House of Photography are just steps away.

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Riad Karmela Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 526 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilenys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Riad Karmela was an unique marrakech's experience, the staff very friendly and available to help all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff good location nice riad
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

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

Excellent location and enchanting atmosphere.

Amazing Riad in the heart of the Medina. Easy to find with Google Maps and no need for taxi or tuk tuk for the most part. The Riad makes you feel like you've escaped into your own private estate in Morocco.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and a really warm welcome. We had the family suite and stayed for one night, but the experience was perfect. Staff are so helpful and friendly. Will stay here again next time we are in Marrakech.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimple

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, the staff was so hospitable and lovely. Everyone was kind, helpful and competent. We had an issue with ants or some tiny bugs in our bathroom (also almost 40° C weather) and they made sure to take care of it and make sure we were comfortable. It is a beautiful, centrally located, very Instagram worthy Riad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sisters and I had a wonderful stay at Riad Karmela. The staff were all incredibly helpful and friendly, we all agreed it was the best service we have ever received. I would highly recommend staying here, and would do so again next time I am in Marrakech.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chauncey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Beautiful Riad, an oasis in manic Marrakech

We had a lovely stay at Riad Karmela. It is a beautiful Riad hidden away in the medina. The downstairs courtyards and roof terrace are excellent and so quiet compared to the street level chaos. The location was ideal for exploring the centre of Marrakech, with all key sites in walking distance. The breakfast was good, with plenty of choice and we had 2 evening meals, which were excellent. We used the hammam, which is small but good, the massage was very good. We booked the airport transport and we were glad we did, as we're not sure we would have found the Riad without doing so.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Excellent in every way

The place is beautiful, the service 10 of 10, the stuff was incredible helpful. We just loved every second at Riad Karmela!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great friendly staff made superb effort to organize arrival logistics and meet any subsequent requests. Very authentic cultural experience on a first night in Morocco.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and super friendly team
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellence in hospitality. I liked everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the staying at the Riad Karmela. The staff were very friendly and very helpful when we had questions. They really made us feel like we were home. The location was great as we were able to walk to most places. The rooms were nice and comfortable, and food was really good as well. I would definitely stay at this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Riad in the heart of the Medina. The atmosphere is quite unique. Great staff, superb food, very charming. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reataurant in hotel only place easy enough to get to especially at night (going out, since no tuk tuks or taxis could come in all the way), and food average. I think the complication getting taxis is enough to not stay there again. Room looks authentic which i wanted, but felt a little worn and didnt feel the cleanest (hair in bathroom and rug?). Bed nice. Door has huge opening so all talking and noise is right there and kept me up. But door looked cool and authentic, which was good at least. Air con had hard time keeping cool with summer heat. Staff were nice and helpful. Overall good experience. Sometimes walking back to place alone i was harassed and that wasnt nice. Maybe normal i dont know. Maybe same in all areas. Close to market and shopping. Massage was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

aylin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
old bathroom, need a lot of maintenance breakfast was nothing special, everything wal cold, the food was very good and the guys who served us were very friendly, except the guy who works at night in the reception, complicated for the transportation you pay for a taxi and you have to walk more than 10 mins doen's matter if you pay the taxi at the riad or not
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabrah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No hot water and the facilities are very minimum. That said, there is not much around to choose from in this area. The breakfast was okay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Incredible experience

It is my first time in Morocco, and Riad Karmela made a good impression. Living in the center of the Medina was itself an experience. I would like to experience it again in the future. However, the downside is the unstable internet. I hope they could improve that for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Abhay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed only 1 night before leaving for desert tour. Its location is not convenient for tour pickup/dropoff for first timers. Dinner tasted good. Early breakfast and checkout just happened. They were not prepared for that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Asad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never confirmed the booking and nor did I go on this holiday, yet I’ve been charged. Expedia only contacted me thanking me for my visit and asking for feedback. My card was charged without even checking with me or confirming anything.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A collection of 3 Riads hidden down an alley just seconds from the madness of the medina. Lots places to relax inside on the patios and different areas on the roof terraces. Friendly helpful staff, who speak English, French as well as Arabic. Arranged airport transfers with Riad, though they forgot to collect us on arrival, so we had to ask a local to ring the Riad for us (so either double, double check or take the phone number and use data roaming!). Could arrange your own transfers, but difficult to find first time in the dark on your own, even with google (and if you can get internet). Very good breakfast, and dinner (we ate there twice in the evening, delicious spring chicken with vermicelli). Take some Euros, Riad will change and take back any unused dirhams- until you can access a bank. It was our first time in Marrakech and we thoroughly enjoyed the different culture. The only downside? the horrendous queues at the airport, both in and out (we got there 3 hours before our flight back home to be safe),shame really as I would like to explore more of the country.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would consider it a nice 3 star Riad (not 4 star). The Riad itself is very nice and the staff is kind (tip them well). The dinners are pretty reasonable and wifi works well. The Rias is also quite peqceful. The major issue with the Riad is location. Property is close to some mosques so morning prayers are very loud and a good night's sleep was difficult even with earplugs. The property is north of the square but we ended up walking south of the square most days. Taxis are a 10 minute hike through the Medina (dodging motorbikes and tuk tuks and touts and people). We've had a taxi refuse to take us to the drop off square and another who couldn't find it. We finally discovered that having the Riad schedule a tuk tuk was the way to make things more convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful oasis in the middle of the chaos that is Marrakesh. Cannot praise the staff enough, always polite and helpful, couldn’t do enough to ensure a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025