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Riad Houdou

4.0 star property
A peaceful Moroccan retreat where traditional charm meets modern comforts, just steps from historic Ben Youssef Madrasa

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Riad Houdou offers a quiet sanctuary in bustling Marrakech. Enjoy continental breakfast on the rooftop terrace, explore nearby attractions, relax by the heated pool, or indulge in spa treatments like manicures, facials, and body wraps. Attentive staff receive rave reviews.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite (Private Terrace) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite (Private Terrace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (bassin privé) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (bassin privé)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Medina, a neighborhood in Marrakech, Riad Houdou is in a shopping district and on a river. House of Photography and Marrakech Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ben Youssef Madrasa and Almoravid Koubba. Jemaa el-Fnaa is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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Rue Essebtiyne, n°54 derb el Hammam, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, 40000

What's nearby

  • Marrakech_MaisondelaPhotographie_6279324-4
    House of Photography
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa
    Ben Youssef Madrasa
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marrakech_MarrakechMuseum_6064129-5
    Marrakech Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Le Jardin Secret, old Medina, Marrakech, Morocco.
    Le Jardin Secret
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jamaa el Fna (Jemaa el-Fnaa, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa) square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter, Morocco
    Jemaa el-Fnaa
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    17 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café des Épices
    9 min walk
  • Nomad
    9 min walk
  • Terrasse Bakchich
    7 min walk
  • Dabachi Chez Cherif
    9 min walk
  • L'mida Marrakech
    8 min walk

About this property

Riad Houdou

Upscale guesthouse remodeled in 2023 and located near Ben Youssef Madrasa
Located close to House of Photography and Marrakech Museum, Riad Houdou provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and books
  • Outdoor furniture, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • A porter/bellhop, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 25; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Heated pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5.0 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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: EUR 3.97 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 17 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 5 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 25
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5.0 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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Houdou have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Riad Houdou pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Riad Houdou?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riad Houdou?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Houdou provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 17 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Houdou located?

Located in Medina, this spa guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of House of Photography, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and Marrakech Museum. Almoravid Koubba and Jemaa el-Fnaa are also within 15 minutes.

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 Houdou Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful RIAT and close to everything. The owner and Staff are as accommodating as can be. I would give the staff 6 stars if I could.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay at Riad Houdou! The staff were incredibly hospitable and attentive. By far some of the best service I have ever experienced without a doubt. Furthermore the property itself is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm hospitality, excellent services and very helpful all along the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and the Riad itself had a really lovely feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hasnath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay at Riad Hodou! Abdel and Abdella were amazing hosts! From the first day we arrived we were taken care of! We were provided with information about the vicinity, tips on how to get by and what to look out for. Breakfast was great. The Riad is beautifully decorated and it is not difficult to locate! Staying there really helped me enjoy my holiday in Marrakesh!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad Houdou is an excellent Riad to stay in if you want to experience the Medina first hand. The staff is excellent and the food is great. They are in walking distance to many of what you are looking to visit within the Medina (shopping, restaurants, etc...). The only knock is that everything is cash based, which they let you know up hand, but just make sure you plan accordingly. Even with this, I would still recommend staying here. Enjoy Marrakech (the Red City).
The bed within the Riad
The Turtles down in the lobby of the Riad
Outside of the Riad
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL FLORENCIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place and acomodations are very nice. People are very helpfull and polite. Food is alao very well prepared
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet, in the midst of bustling Medina. Beautifully decorated with ample space. Staff very kind, helpful, thoughtful!!! Great value!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have to say that the entire staff of this Riad was amazing. Kind, Helpful, Accommodating...I just can't say enough. From the pick up at the airport to check out, the experience was perfect. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Riad with helpful staff . Walking distance to main square . Had 1 dinner there . It was very good as were breakfasts
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a lovely stay at Riad Houdou. The service was excellent, Abdel the manager was particularly helpful and had a wealth of tips for our family's trip in Marrakesh. The property is located 10-15min walk from the main square and it is an oasis of calm, with all the usual amenities (including free filtered water, kettle in the room). Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riad itself is amazing, wonderful architecure and decor. The staff were very helpful and accomodating. Can't find anything negative to say. If you find the Medina overwhelming this Hotel is well positioned as although it isn't far from the busy streets, you aren't directly on them so you won't be stepping directly out into the madness and there aren't any noise concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nastaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly and Beautiful hotel. the hotel that was very clean and chic and their behavior was excellent and they surprised us for our anniversary and gave us a luxurious suite and a private pool. The person who saw us (Didier) was very friendly and kind and taught us a lot about the map of Marrakech and the sights and customs and shopping in the markets. I strongly recommend it to friends. Delicious breakfast with a nice view. The location of the hotel is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly and helpful owners and staff without being intrusive. Really useful advice on arrival about customs, where to go, how to be safe. Marrakesh is quite a culture shock for first timers until you get used to it but the teams help was great. Wish we had had in out first trip a few years ago Although the Riad Houdou isnt a restaurant, we would recommend eating there at least once. You need to book it before 11 though. Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What an amazing property and introduction to Morocco and Marrakech. I arranged for the airport transfer through the riad, and that was super convenient and affordable. The driver was waiting for us just outside the airport and dropped us off, and we were met by a guide who carried our luggage in a cart through the medina to the riad. The riad itself was beautiful. The main courtyard full of roses. We arranged for dinner to be provided the night we arrived. It may have been the best meal I have ever eaten. Incredible greeting mint tea and pastries, when we arrived, and then the dinner, a fantastic starter, wonderfully delicious tagine, and an amazing dessert. We had early departures and they arranged for a breakfast to go for us one day and an early breakfast the other. The location was perfect for us. The rooftop terrace was a beautiful setting for breakfast or an evening glass of wine with olives. The service was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice in many ways but the room was quirky.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

ELWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service and location. Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice hotel with reasonable price. All staffs are nice and highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheahara

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

Awesome Stay

Amazing. Great room/suite. Service was impeccable and really enhanced our stay. Location is great. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place in the Medina! Safe and easy to get to! Everyone was very attentive, the rooms were excellent, and the property was an oasis! Please make sure to enjoy the Hammam while there! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Obumneme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was fantastic. Abdel and his team are fantastic and very welcoming. They attend to your every need and are very proactive about checking on their visitor's needs. The stay feels very personal. They offer a lot of important information about the surroundings areas too
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily the calmest hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Much welcomed from the craziness outside The Riad is beautiful, very well kept and the staff literally couldn’t be more accommodating and helpful

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were amazing nothing was too much trouble! The Riad itself was absolutely stunning. A truly wonderful oasis in the middle of a magical city. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, warm atmosphere. Great staff. Beautiful breakfast. Fabulous service.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I took my dad (74) on a weekned here and it was the perfect quiet retreat that contrasted against the busy souks perfectly. Super, super friendly and helpful owners and staff who went above and beyond to help us. Wonderful breakfast, very clean, definitely the best mint tea I had during our stay in Morocco too. WIll be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023