Riad Alaka

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Located close to Le Jardin Secret and Majorelle Garden, Riad Alaka provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a rooftop terrace. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure, and a facial at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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A room with two beds, a small table with drinks, and a wall with a painting.

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with white linens, a heart-shaped towel arrangement, and decorative pillows.

Suite

  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Medina, a neighborhood in Marrakech, Riad Alaka is near a train station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Menara Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Le Jardin Secret and Majorelle Garden. Menara Gardens and Agdal Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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35 Derb Alaka Bab Doukkala - Médina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • A historic archway with a palm tree and a building in the background.
    Place Bab Doukkala
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An ornate architectural interior with intricate tile work and detailed carvings.
    Dar el Bacha Palace
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and modern buildings with balconies.
    Marrakech Plaza
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A bustling square with a prominent tower, surrounded by traditional buildings and palm trees.
    Jemaa el-Fnaa
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A blue building surrounded by cacti and palm trees.
    Majorelle Garden
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    16 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Terrasse Du Jardin
    7 min walk
  • Bacha Coffee Room & Boutique
    9 min walk
  • M Bacha
    5 min walk
  • Les Jardins Du Lotus
    14 min walk
  • Gon’s Chicken
    10 min walk

About this property

Riad Alaka

  • Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
  • Close to Le Jardin Secret and Majorelle Garden, Riad Alaka provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a rooftop terrace. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure, and a facial at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
  • Other perks include:
    • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Barbecue grills, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
    • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Alaka have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Riad Alaka pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This riad doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Alaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riad Alaka?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Riad Alaka provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Alaka located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 15-minute walk of Place Bab Doukkala, Marrakech Plaza, and Le Jardin Secret. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marrakech Central Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riad Alaka Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel lives up to expectations. Staff are excellent. Riad very Clean. Room size was as expected in a riad and was roomy. Breakfast superb. Would definitely return and recommend wholeheartedly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff and manager are superb. Very friendly and helpful. Could not ask for bettrr hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

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Disliked: Staff & service
My poor rating of Riad Alaka is due to one specific incident that occurred during my stay here. I stayed at Riad Alaka for 2 nights 15-16 October and booked a hammam treatment. I was originally told by the manager on duty that the cost would be 15 euros. However, after the hammam was finished and upon check out, the manager on duty (Aziz) told me that it was 15 euros plus an additional 15 euros for local tax, for a total of 30 euros. (This would essentially be a 100% tax.) I contacted various other local hammams in Marrakech and was told that "there is no taxes anywhere you go here , the price you pay includes everything , and not the clients who pay the taxes." As a result, I feel completely deceived and cheated by the manager on duty. Other than him, the rest of the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The place itself is traditionally decorated and clean, and the free breakfast provided is very authentic and delicious as well. The location is also only about a 15-20 minute walk to Koutobia/Jama El f’na Square. Had I not been conned by the manager on duty, I would have given Riad Alaka a much better rating. If you decide to stay here, I would highly recommend booking through third-party sites (such as Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.) just to have your booking confirmed and everything pre-paid in full to avoid situations like mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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部屋は清潔で広く、スタッフもとても親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Dans l'ensemble tout est bien. Mais pour ce qui est du souper offert par le personnel du riad, nous avons opter pour les couscous royale et Alaka, dans les deux cas le prix est trop élevé et la qualités ne vaut pas le prix.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Riad tres propre, tres bonne cuisine et literie tres confortable. Accueil chaleureux et bienveillant, situé à 2 pas de la gare routière bab doukhala et station de taxi. 2ème séjour et nous y reviendrons sans hésiter ! Un grand merci à toute l équipe 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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綺麗なリアドでした。 部屋の鍵がかかってるのかイマイチよく分かりませんでしたが、物を盗まれるような心配は基本的にないので大丈夫だと思います。 行くまでの道の雰囲気が少し怖かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Maravilloso

El Riad alaka es mas bonito que las fotos, la habitacion esta muy limpia y el desayuno delicioso, tambien cenamos Tajine y era todo delicioso y de calidad ya que tambien comimos Al exterior y notamos la diferencia que la calidad d'El riad era mucho mejor, Mimoune y las chicas que trabajan son muy agradables y profesionales
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Très bien situées pour accéder au souk et à la médina. Personnel très gentil et accueillant. Hôtel propre et calme
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice Riad with friendly staff.

Nice Riad with friendly staff. Location I would say is interesting. Lots of run down buildings around but the Riad is like an Oasis. It's about a 20 min interesting walk to the main square. Breakfast was good. No door on the bathroom was my only little complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

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Excellent host, and located to explore the Medina

Riad host was most gracious, entertaining and helpful - directing us where to park a rental car nearby in a secure location and meeting us there to assist us to find the hotel location. Excellent breakfast and very nice in house Hammam as well. Finding a single bed bug was the only downside, but as it was the only one could have hitched a ride from other travelers...the mattresses in the family sized room were otherwise very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed at the Riad in September. The Riad is lovely, in a popular area of Marrakech where you can enjoy the market and to bargain in the souk. It is ideally located in the center of the Médina. The Riad is perfectly clean and the employees are really kind and helpful. It is a typical propriety decorated in the pure Moroccan style. The bedroom was well furnished and decorated. The terrace on the top was really enjoyable. It is a pure moment of relax and happiness to enjoy the Jacuzzi by night. We decided to have diner twice. The chicken tajine and the couscous were delicious! We also appreciated the breakfasts that were typical Moroccan and varied. Thank you very much Malika!! Your food was extremely tasty. We really felt at home thanks to Aziz (Responsable for the guests) and Malika (cook). They were extremely helpful and friendly with us, giving us excellent advices. Thanks for the nice service!! It was a really enjoyable stay and we are gonna recommend this place without any hesitation!! The only negative points : No internet connection in our bedroom and on the terrace. We were really chocked by the behavior of the two French owners of the Riad (Pascal and his wife). They were not treating well the employees and Pascal’s wife was even screaming on an employee in front of the customers... this is definitely not a behavior to have when you are the boss of a riad/hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

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Amabilidad por parte de todo el personal. Bastante alejado de la plaza
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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We are pleased by the willingness of staff to help. We arrived at the Riad around 10pm due to the delay caused by the day trip and have to leave early next morning. During our 10 hour stay in the Riad, the staff prepared our dinner as well as breakfast and helped to hire taxi for us. The Riad is located at the edge of Médina with easy to reach many places. It is very crowded at night market outside. However, it is quiet inside the Riad. The breakfast could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

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お勧めできるリアド

全体的にまあまあ満足できるリアド。部屋は少し狭いかも。部屋に南京錠がなく（内側からは閉めれる）、フロントに「鍵は？」と聞くと、「ホテル全体がとても安全に管理されているから大丈夫！」と。建物の入り口はちゃんと管理されており、実際に安全な感じはしたので問題はなし。小さめのリアドですごく豪華ということもないですが、満足できました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Many thanks for everything!

The Riad is charming! Pascal, Aziz and their team were welcoming and very caring. From arranging airport transfers to the fabulous vegan meals that Aziz prepared just for me, the experience was exactly what we wanted. The location was in a more local area although close enough to a main road with taxis but being first timers and after exhausting days of sightseeing, we opted to dine in for three nights. Simply wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Prachtig riad met zeer gastvrij personeel

Prachtig riad! De kamers zijn mooi ingericht en erg schoon. Het personeel is uiterst behulpzaam en gastvrij. Aanrader!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

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Sono stato una notte con la famiglia al Riad Alaka. Buona posizione, accoglienza calorosa. Il posto è molto bello e ben tenuto. Letti comodi e jacuzzi sul terrazzo. Colazione abbondante e di buona qualità. Prezzo nella media.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Séjour à marrakech

Très bon établissement.je conseille ce riad a proximité de tout bon accueil Aziz. sofian Malika.sont très gentils.serviable ainsi que les gérants aussi ..aucun bruit alors qu' il se situe en plein centre .. un jacuzzi hammam .massage et vous pouvez également manger le soir si vous le souhaitez petit déjeuner très bon a recommander pour un séjour à marrakech possibilité de tout faire a pied et pas très loin de l aeroport...
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice place and lovely staff

My friend and I stayed for 3 nights at this riad and we totally recomend it. The staff was really friendly and helpful, the room was nice and clean and breakfast was amazing. We even had dinner a couple of nights there and the food was delicious. The location is not very central, around 15 min walk from the main plaza, and just at the end of an alleyway. However, it felt like a totally safe area, it was lit at night and gives you the chance to cross a more local market.
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10/10 Excellent

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A little gem in the Medina

What a lovely find! If you are looking for a luxurious, quaint hotel where the staff truly cares about your stay, look no further. Rooms are extremely clean, bed linen changed every day, outwardly food and incredibly friendly staff. Having stayed in 5 stars cha in hotels such as Hilton and Sheraton, I would rate Riad Alaka higher any day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic Riad

A superb riad in the north of the medina. Great location for both old city and nouvelle ville. 20 minute walk to Jemma El Fna or catch a taxi 5 minutes away. The staff were very friendly, helpful and also cooked us some excellent food. Room very comfortable and tastefully decorated as is the whole riad. Would not hesitate to recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel muy bien situado

El trato del personal de la casa es excelente. Cenamos una noche en el Ríad y estaba todo buenísimo (el tajin de Asís sobre todo). Cualquier duda sobre la ciudad o traslados te lo solucionan. Enhorabuena Asís y Sofian
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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8/10 Good

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Classico Riad situato in Medina, silenzioso

Cortesia e disponibilità di Aziz e del suo staff, sempre presenti e solerti ! Sarà perché non è alta stagione, ma una tv in ogni stanza o in locali comuni non guasterebbe !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Riad

Wonderful location in the old Médina. So nice to merge with the hustle and bustle of the locals going about their daily business. Very obliging and helpful stafff. Make you feel at home the moment to step into the beautiful Riad . Would definitely stay their again .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017