Does Riad Palacio de las Especias have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Palacio de las Especias?

As of 31 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Palacio de las Especias on 12 November 2025 start from $135.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Riad Palacio de las Especias pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Palacio de las Especias?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Riad Palacio de las Especias?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

Does Riad Palacio de las Especias provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 25 per room applies.

Where is Riad Palacio de las Especias located?

Located in Medina, this riad is within a 15-minute walk of Dar el Bacha Palace and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Ensemble Artisanal and Souk Cherifia are also within 10 minutes.

Riad Palacio de las Especias Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

4/10 Poor

Francesca

9 January 2023

Disliked: Staff & service

Room not ready at 12 - we had to wait 1 hour. They never reply to the phone. Staff not that friendly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

5 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very welcoming staff. Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

HAOWEN

29 November 2023

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。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

15 July 2023

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

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

30 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lau

27 April 2023

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

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora

9 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2 January 2023

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julio c

24 October 2022

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

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 .

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Laura

19 March 2020

Disliked: Staff & service

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

1 January 2020

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

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

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Edgar

22 December 2019

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

9 December 2019

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

Lovely property and close to the souks/main square

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

3 November 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

1 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ally, London

24 November 2018

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abbie, Yorkshire

8 November 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Riad, within excellent walking location of all the sights. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather

25 May 2018

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

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.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

4 May 2018

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

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sophie, Amsterdam

2 March 2018

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nataleigh

4 January 2018

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

Wonderful, romantic winter stay

We had a great time and especially loved the staff's attentiveness and the delicious breakfasts! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Breda

18 November 2017

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

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

17 September 2017

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

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..

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Topaz

5 August 2017

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ally, NYC

17 May 2017

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

Gorgeous riad in the heart of the Medina

We had the most magical stay at Riad Palacio de las Especias. Upon arrival, we were greeted by friendly staff with iced Moroccan mint tea and cookies. Our room was beautiful, they even put out rose petals. We also really enjoyed lounging in the gorgeous courtyard and the roof (which has an adorable, small tortoise population!). The location is just a few minutes walking from the souk and great restaurants. I highly recommend this riad and hope to return again.

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