In the heart of Marrakech, Riad Ekla Boutique Hotel is a tranquil oasis with continental breakfast and a restaurant. Unwind by the outdoor pool or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests praise the riad's attentive staff.
142 rue El Gza, Medina, Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, 40000
What's nearby
Dar el Bacha Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Place Bab Doukkala - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Marrakech Plaza - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Majorelle Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Jemaa el-Fnaa - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Menara Airport (RAK) - 17 min drive
Marrakech Central Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Dar Moha Restaurant - 12 min walk
Le Terrasse Du Jardin - 2 min walk
La Ferme Medina - 8 min walk
Bacha Coffee Room & Boutique - 10 min walk
Dar Yacout - 5 min walk
About this property
Riad Lalla Azalay
Riad Lalla Azalay puts you just a 5-minute drive from Jemaa el-Fnaa and Avenue Mohamed VI. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Also, this riad is within a 15-minute walk of Majorelle Garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
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: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Riad Ekla Boutique Hotel Riad
Riad Ekla Boutique Hotel Marrakech
Riad Ekla Boutique Hotel Riad Marrakech
Frequently asked questions
Does Riad Lalla Azalay offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Lalla Azalay 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.
Is there a pool at Riad Lalla Azalay?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Riad Lalla Azalay?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Lalla Azalay?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Riad Lalla Azalay.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Lalla Azalay?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Riad Lalla Azalay?
No, this riad doesn't have a casino, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (4-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Riad Lalla Azalay and nearby?
Riad Lalla Azalay has an outdoor pool and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Lalla Azalay?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Riad Lalla Azalay like?
Riad Lalla Azalay is in Medina, a short 14-minute walk from Majorelle Garden and 7 minutes' walk from Place Bab Doukkala.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious, plentiful, and varied, with a mix of Moroccan pastries, fruit, and other options. (11 reviews)
The pool was a peaceful oasis, described as a charming feature of the property. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2026
Fantastic staff, so kind and helpful. Very serviceminded. The riad is a true gem. We loved the interior and the rooftop. The breakfast was great.
Maria
Maria, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2026
We had a nice experience at Riad Lalla Azalay. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. We also enjoyed the rooftop where the food, breakfast and service was very good.
Tobias Torrissen
Tobias Torrissen, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Staff were great and really helpful with how to get to places, will stay again!
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
Had an excellent stay at Riad Ekla! Can’t speak highly enough about how thoughtful and kind the staff was! Located in a central location but on a quiet road. Highly recommended!
jason
jason, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2026
The property was clean and the room had lovely touches like rose petals and bottled water. What stood out was the staff, Amen was like our personal butler, he was always on hand to assist us with directions, tours and dinner recommendations.
Alexis
Alexis, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2025
Room was clean, bathr
Vincent
Vincent, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2025
The Staff at Riad Ekla were friendly, efficient, nothing was too much trouble. The Riad was clean, tidy. Moustapha on Reception was excellent as was the other Moustapha the waiter along with his sister who was in charge of house keeping . A wonderful warm atmosphere , we felt like family. Highly recommend staying here. Super easy access to the souks and New Marrakech without being too noisy. We booked trips through the Riad which were wonderful and airport transfers. Nothing was too much trouble and we had a wonderful Honeymoon. Matt and Becky
Matthew
Matthew, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2025
A bit overrated place. Nice pool and common area but rooms are small. I don’t recommend the apartments on the ground floor - very loud. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stefan
Stefan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Absolutely amazing! The most caring and hardworking staff I’ve ever met! A huge shout out to Mowstafaa who helped us so much on our first night and throughout.
Sogand
Sogand, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The Ekla team went over and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Special thanks to Redouane, Idriss, the two Mustaphas & one other person I am missing. Sorry I forgot his name.These guys were all amazing. Attentive & provided pretty much everything we asked for. I highly recommend Ekla for your stay in Marakkech if you choose a Riad
Lola
Lola, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 19, 2025
Mustafa, the owner was more interested selling his tour packages than helping us settle. The taxi driver did speak to him that we were coming and ask him to come outside the main road as the transfer from airport to hotel could not be reached by car but he out buying some grapes for himself. The adjacent empty block and back are full of rubbish. Not sure who discarded the rubbish but full of it. Other staff are nice and helpful.
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swee a, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Fell in love with this white house with a green pool, very charming Morrocan design. The sweet fragrance every corner was relaxing and pleasing. So quiet except birds singing and the running water of the pool. A heaven to escape from the hustle and bustle of the old Medina.
Nice and friendly staff who offered perfect welcome mint tea and cookies, and a very brief useful suggestions of the attractions.
Breakfast on the rooftop was a good beginning of each day, too. In Morrocan style, it was quite full and balanced with vegetable salad, yoga, fruit, orange juice, etc.
Chatting with the staff was ice on the cake, making me feel like home! So grateful I made the best choice to stay there!
Thank you Ekla, you made my day!
Lan Fong Astor
Lan Fong Astor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
We had a fantastic stay at the riad.
We arrived in the evening and were greeted with Moroccan tea and pastries. The riad is beautiful, very peaceful and is like a calm oasis in the centre of Marrakech.
The room was spotless and had everything we needed - great AC, hairdryer, toiletries, bottled water etc.
The manager, Yaseen is super friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing stay. He gave us lots of recommendations about the medina and he arranged a private tour guide for us (who was fantastic!) as well as recommending two superb restaurants (comptoir and Azar) and arranging transfers for us.
Breakfast is served on the roof terrace and is lovely, a mixture of Moroccan pastries, fruit etc and is different every day. Brahim looked after us every day and nothing was too much trouble for him.
We ate at the hotel one night and would recommend the lamb tagine.
Honestly one of the best places we’ve ever stayed, the staff are amazing and the riad is a great place for exploring the medina.
Samuel
Samuel, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 12, 2026
I was really disappointed by the Riad we were only there for 1 night any more and I would have not stayed. Pictures online seem to be AI generated as the Riad looked nothing like these in reality. Really dissapointed. Room was small dark and cold and beds were extremely noisy and uncomfortable.
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2026
Lovely staff providing a warm welcome to the city. The rooms are clean and the riad is a short walk away from the entrance to the souks.
Giulia
Giulia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Truly enjoyed our experience at Riad Ekla! Not only was it beautiful, it was also relaxing. The area is perfect, it was in the medina but more on a quiet side. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. Loved the breakfast. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Marrakech.
Mariene Claire
Mariene Claire, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Excellent hospitality from everyone at the Riad. The manager and his team explained the local map and were available for any questions!!
manjit
manjit, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 27, 2025
What's normal in Africa
Do not book more than what you are willing to pay for on your credit card. I "reserved" 3 rooms for myself and 2 colleagues on Hotels.com with the "reserve now, pay later" feature, to "pay upon arrival". Upon arrival, I was told all 3 rooms were charged to my card and the bill could not be split. I explained that that was not what I booked, but I was told bills are not split in Africa. I had to dispute the charges with my credit card company, and for the 4 days we were there, I was repeatedly put off, lied to and felt as though I were being strong armed into paying for not only all rooms, but all charges made to the rooms of my colleagues as well on my card. They were also charging 3 different rates despite my having booked 3 rooms at the same rate, and again said, that's just how things are done in Africa. I cited that it was called fraud. My colleagues wanted their cards charged, but were told to just pay me. For 4 days, I fought with them, which overshadowed my entire trip, as I could not use the card due to the fraud report, and was not comfortable being there. Upon leaving, at 6 am on the last day, they accepted my colleagues' payments. But for 4 days, I received pushback. This is not service. There is no shortage of options for a Riad all over town, which I hope have better service and do not try to normalize fraud.
Loren
Loren, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2026
The room was lovely and spotless. The breakfast was freshly cooked each day and lovely to enjoy on the rooftop. The staff were are amazing, giving useful information and making us coffee when we got back after a long day exploring!
Jemma
Jemma, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2026
Lite för tidigt på säsongen för att använda poolen men den var väldigt ren och välskött.
Charlotta
Charlotta, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2025
Realmente espectacular , el personal muy pero muy atento y amable , el desayuno de calidad y los cuartos están lindo y limpio.
Volvere seguro
Laurent
Laurent, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2025
Le gros coup de coeur : le personnel, tellement génial! Riad simple, mais qui fait le job, la promesse est tenue - peut-être pas très adapté à l'hiver, mais ça doit être le cas dans beaucoup d'endroits.
Le +++ : le cours de cuisine, je recommande vivement
Le - : le spa, il y a beaucoup mieux ailleurs
Laure
Laure, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2025
Perfekt gelegen in der Medina.
Nebenstraße und wirklich ruhig.
Sehr nettes Personal
Gegend absolut sicher, auch wenn man es auf den ersten Eindruck evtl nicht denkt. Haben alles zu Fuß erledigt
Christian
Christian, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Charmant petit riad au coeur du souk
Le personnel est aux petits soins en permanence, tout le monde est adorable. Les restaurant est excellent ainsi que le petit déjeuner qui est vraiment très copieux et change tous les jours.