In the heart of Marrakech, Riad Armelle offers an intimate retreat with free continental breakfast and a rooftop terrace perfect for soaking up the city's vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe or indulge in dinner at the on-site restaurant, then unwind with games in the arcade or relax by taking advantage of babysitting services.
Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Menara Airport (RAK) - 16 min drive
Marrakech Central Station - 28 min walk
Restaurants
Safran By Koya - 8 min walk
Le Terrasse Du Jardin - 7 min walk
Café Riad Laârouss - 9 min walk
Les Jardins Du Lotus - 9 min walk
Maison Reine - 5 min walk
About this property
Riad Armelle
Riad Armelle features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Jemaa el-Fnaa and Avenue Mohamed VI. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. This boutique hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia and Majorelle Garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2006
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Arcade/game room
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 19.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for MAD 300 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Does Riad Armelle offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Armelle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riad Armelle?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Armelle?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Riad Armelle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Armelle?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Riad Armelle?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (3-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Riad Armelle and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Riad Armelle also has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Armelle?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Moroccan cuisine.
What's the area around Riad Armelle like?
Riad Armelle is in Medina, a short 16-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 17 minutes' walk from Majorelle Garden.
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Riad Armelle Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Feb 16, 2025
My heart was warmed at the warm welcome and from the staff. Cici was really sweet and caring. They also arranged a hotel shuttle service pickup which was nice to have after a long flight. The interior is so elegant and charming. I would definitely recommend this Riad and also stay here again!
Candice C
Candice C, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 30, 2024
Great experience in old town Marrakech.
erna
erna, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 31, 2022
Wonderful place.
Caroline
Caroline, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 15, 2023
A lovely Riad, close to much that Marrakech has to offer. Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay here if again.
Trevor
Trevor, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 25, 2024
The staff made the property, there was a female who was so accommodating with questions, concerns, and explanations, she went above and beyond and we are grateful as it made navigating the city easier! All around beautiful property with great staff
Alex
Alex, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 12, 2023
Amazing Riad. Staff specially zizi very helpful. Typical riad pretty
Sudeesh
Sudeesh, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2023
We loved our stay at Riad Armelle. The property is amazing, and is its own oasis in the middle of a bustling Medina. You can feel the sense of history, and the furnishings and roof top terrace only make it better. Staff was very helpful and attentive, even accommodating our need for an early breakfast as we left early for an excursion one early morning. Fantastic value, too. Would definitely recommend.
Brad
Brad, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 11, 2023
Very beautiful hotel.
I really impressed with hotel's decor. I was in Riad Armelle when the earthquake happened last Sep 8th in Marrakech, but the hotel got only minor damage. Everything is good. There's about 15-20 min walking distance to many famous places in Old Madinas.
ANH
ANH, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
May 13, 2024
Far from th jamaelfna square and its a confusing maze to get to the square. Far from taxi stop if u have alot of luggage you need to walk to the riad. Place is average but we have other riad that we’ve stayed in same price but way better rooms.
Cory
Cory, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 16, 2023
A lovely authentic Riad within easy walking distance of the sites. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The Riad isn't easy to find, so asking the Riad to organise an airport transfer is a good idea as the driver will walk you right to the Riad's front door. Marrakech is a busy (and therefore) noisy place, so bring ear plugs to sleep.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 20, 2023
Property is behind a door in a walk just off a frantic market. Close the door and peace surrounds you. Beautiful interior and friendly staff. Just 15 min walk to the square and soukes. It’s the real experience of Morrocco.
keith
keith, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 7, 2022
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL Riad! This little Riad is an oasis of quietness in the middle of the bustling medina. The place is gorgeously decorated, and the staff are so lovely that they make you feel at home from the start. Food is great. They really have an outstanding chef. The property had some minor internet issues on my last day, but they were quick to fix them. Ill be staying at this Riad again when returning to Marrakech.
Viviana
Viviana, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 20, 2023
An original old boutique hotel in Moroccan style. The entrance is in an alley (Derb) near the city gate (Bab Doukkala) within the walled inner city. (Medina); The hotel is old with a lot of atmosphere but clean. The breakfast was good. The taxi can get to the gate, after which you have to walk another 100 m through the chaotic busy street with local shops, restaurants and souvenir shops. The staff is is friendly as are the people on the street and we always felt safe.
Rudolf
Rudolf, 7-night trip
4/10 Poor
Sep 4, 2024
Staff is very nice especially Ziad. If it wasn’t for him, I would have given the property one star only.
I checked in, put my cloths out and left to explore the city. I came back and there was water all over my cloths and the floor that was coming from the AC unit. They changed the room for me but the toilet in the other room wasn’t working properly and water kept running all night. Ziad made sure it’s fixed the next day.
Not easy to get to the hotel as cars don’t reach the area. Bottom line, the property is beautiful but needs a lot of repair. I will never go back to it. Ziad stands out as an excellent employee of the property
Sawsan N
Sawsan N, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 13, 2023
We stepped at night into a very busy old market street, full of donkeys pulling carts, buzzing vespas hovering around
smoky areas, it felt like being on a set of a Jacky Chan's film. It took us 10 minutes walking to a second little turning to find our riad. We found a pretty tiny wooden blue door.
We knocked on it and bent our heads to walk in. As the door opened we walked into an oasis. A beautiful courtyard filled with gigantic climbing plants , marble flooring, and massive mirrors was leading to a second courtyard flanked with timber lacy type wood carving balconies.
The place was full of tranquillity. It felt like a mind spa hanging around downstairs, rooms or a magnificent roof top. The gentle Moroccan music was waving through the different areas. We felt completely disconnected from the rest of Marrakech, which was a few minutes away.
The staff was lovely and helpful. I would not pick a better accommodation.
Yvonne
Yvonne, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 28, 2023
The lady managing the Riad was so helpful and made us very welcome. Expedia had not sent the required voucher to them and I spent a frustrating time “talking” to computerised Bots and ultimately to a human( not having humans available to deal with queries wastes time and is so frustrating as they keep repeating the same silly mantra instead of dealing with the issue). Eventually they did what they should have done months ago and sent the voucher which then mysterious disappeared from my screen!
The Riad however is excellent. An oasis of calm right off the main track in the Souk.We ate there and the food was local specialities imaginatively served. Breakfasts too were filling and with wonderful breads. Rooms are comfortable and individually styled in the local colours. Bathroom showers was hand held and not fixed to the wall. A/C but we used the windows which opens onto the central courtyard and safe. Riad is a 200 year old former home. Roof garden is equipped with sun beds and shady spots and is excellent for sipping a beer after a long days sightseeing. Wi fi works but is weak but that’s not why you go there, it’s fine for emails. Taxi’s can’t reach the Riad and so they drop you nearby leaving a 50 years walk through a crowded souk. Make sure you get directions on how to find the Riad from where the taxi drops you. Pick-ups too can be challenging but the manager was willing to contact our tour companies to ensure they were actually coming to the right place!
Paul john
Paul john, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 26, 2025
riad bellissimo, cortile meraviglioso.curato nei minimi dettagli. personale fantastico, professionale e gentile. pulizia perfetta. zona ottima. colazione varia e molto buona. lo consiglio assolutamente
paolo
paolo, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 21, 2025
Luis Andrés Molina
Luis Andrés Molina, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 26, 2025
gilles
gilles, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 24, 2025
Great atmosphere, culture, and staff.
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 12, 2024
Super Riad, tolle Gastgeber, die wahnsinnig hilfsbereit und kompetent sind!I Wir würden immer wiederkommen!!
Huckbald
Huckbald, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 28, 2024
Desmasures
Desmasures, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 29, 2024
Elodie
Elodie, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 13, 2024
Dana
Dana, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2023
Totalmente encantador, es un pequeño palacio como un oasis en medio de un mercado y pequeñas calles, fácil acceso a pie al resto de la Medina. El personal muy educado y acogedor. Buen desayuno.