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Riad Safar

Property class: 4
Guests pamper themselves with spa treatments or relax on the rooftop terrace with views of Jemaa el-Fnaa's bustling energy in this Marrakech haven

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Riad Safar offers a peaceful escape in central Marrakech, minutes from Bahia Palace and Majorelle Garden. Enjoy a massage or savor Moroccan dishes at restaurant 12, overlooking the outdoor pool. The property includes a children's pool and free in-room WiFi for all guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

About the area

Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, Riad Safar is near the airport. Dar el Bacha Palace and Le Jardin Secret are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Majorelle Garden and The Secret Garden Medina Marrakech. Travelling with kids? Consider Agdal Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Royal Tennis Harti. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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29 Derb Ouihah, Sidi Abedlaziz, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • A bustling outdoor market with numerous stalls and people.
    Jemaa el-Fnaa
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A courtyard with a tiled pool, a gazebo, and lush greenery.
    Le Jardin Secret
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A tower with a minaret, a sunset sky, and a cityscape with buildings.
    Koutoubia Mosque
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A traditional building with arched doorways, a balcony with ornate railings, and potted plants.
    Marrakech Museum
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dar el Bacha Palace
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Safran By Koya
    11 min walk
  • The Rooftop Terrace
    12 min walk
  • Kabana
    13 min walk
  • Kesh Cup
    9 min walk
  • Simple Speciality Coffee
    7 min walk

About this property

Riad Safar

  • Upscale family-friendly riad near the airport
  • Close to Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden, Riad Safar provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, 12, features al fresco dining and pool views. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
    • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in
    • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and wedding services
    • Concierge services, barbecues and a TV in reception
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Riad Safar have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 122 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 2 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 12

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 2.50 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 15 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 2 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Safar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Riad Safar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Safar?

Self-parking is available for EUR 2 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Safar?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riad Safar?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Riad Safar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Safar located?

This family-friendly Marrakech riad is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ensemble Artisanal, Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden. The Secret Garden Medina Marrakech and Le Jardin Secret are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Riad Safar Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce riad au calme ! Les hôtes sont très accueillant, et le thé à la menthe est toujour le bienvenu :) Le petit déjeuner est EXCELLENT : jus d'orange, thé, msemen, miel, vienoiseries, omelette, fruits, etc... Il y a un Hamman marocain sur place et vous pouvez en profiter pour ressortir la peau toute douce ! La piscine est au calme, et, elle est très agréable. Vu qu'il y a très peu de chambres, vous pourrez vous retrouver seul à la piscine sur le toit ! Le seul petit bémol est la litterie. Le matela est très dure. Mais sinon tout était parfait Merci beaucoup
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous place! So different from anywhere I’ve stayed before. Beautiful! And as for the staff, so, so good. They could not have been more helpful. Breakfasts were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superschöner Riad, sehr nette Gastgeber, Hamam im Haus und Massage nach Termin - Bademäntel usw. werden zur Verfügung gestellt, sehr relaxt und angenehm
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Riad Safar was fabulous but especially our wonderful hosts. Laaziza and Hammid were so accommodating and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Lasziza especially was truly a gentle and lovely soul. The coffee was excellent and the pool terrace relaxing and quiet. A great stay all round and would recommend this Riad if you are visiting Marrakech
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

pascal

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

nuits en plein hiver au riad Safar

un accueil delicat un confort délicieux une situation geographique parfaite, un coup d efoudre pour la qualité de ce riad
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful and traditional Riad

Beautiful Riad with calm and relaxing atmosphere after the hustle and bustle outside in the streets of Marrakech. Perfect place to stay with helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

Gardez le secret !

Très bon accueil. Le taxi commandé par la direction du Riad était présent et nous a déposé à l’entee de la médina où nous attendait Hamid, le gardien de l’hôtel. Celui-ci nous a amené au Riad Safar en nous donnant toutes les explications nécessaires pour pour nous repérer dans le dédale du quartier. Riad historique, service discret mais attentionné, localisation optimale dans la médina. Laziza, l’intendante de la maison veille sur tout et son thé à la menthe sur la terrasse en fin d’apres-midi est un vrai bonheur.
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Lovely Riad close to Souks

Lovely Riad, friendly staff, accompanied us to and from airport shuttle. Very quiet place to stay, stones throw from Souks and easy walk to main square, restaurants etc. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
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8/10 Good

marasano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
traditionelles Riad mit einer fantastischen Dachterrasse! Die Toilette ist sehr sehr klein, nur für schlanke Personen. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut. Das Personal sehr nett.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Lovely hotel, very friendly host

Lovely renovated boutique hotel. Very friendly hosts but you should have at least a bit of French language skills in order to communicate with them. The room was very cozy. Please also note that this hotel is in a very small and quiet dark alley (even during the daytime) and as such might be not the place for the faint-hearted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

renata

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

Mitten in der Medina

Wir wurden, da es mit dem Shuttledienst Kommunikationsschwierigkeiten gab, nicht wie vereinbart um 4.30 beim Riad abgeholt, und wurden kurzerhand zu der doch sehr frühen Stunde von unserem Host samt unserem Gepäck zum Taxi gebracht. Außerdem wurden wir auf unsere Anfrage auch gut marrokanisch bekocht.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Riad plein de charme et authentique

Un vrai dépaysement tous les sens sont mis en éveil. Une odeur d'oranger vous accueille dans le patio de ce riad plus que centenaire.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great experience..

Very nice traditional Riad. Centrally based within easy walking distance of most tourist attractions, restaurants etc. Food in Riad also very good, we ate there twice during our 5 night stay Breakfast great with something home cooked every morning.. Staff very helpful & obliging. Pick up from airport also appreciated as Riad can be a bit difficult to find initially, but soon got our bearings. Better lighting in alleyways would be beneficial, although never felt unsafe. A torch might have been helpful when returning in the evening.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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300+ year old authentic rial style home

Outstandingly authentic 300+ year old privately owned riad style (central garden/courtyard) three story home. Quiet, simple but elegant, personal (four guest rooms total) touch service, exudes the desert legacy without the usual generic big box chrome and glass hotel experience. The hotel itself is worth the trip, add in the fact that it's situated in the middle of Marrakech's centuries old medina and it's well worth the trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

A fantastic stay

You must ask them to cook a meal in for you it was the best food we tasted during our stay. We had dinner in 3 out of the 5 nights. A lovely couple manage Riad Safar, whatever they are paid it is not enough!
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

Traumhaft ausgeschmücktes Riad aus dem 18.Jhr.

Sehr hilfsbereite Gastgeberin vor Ort, das Riad ist nur beim ersten mal etwas schwer zu finden, aber mit Hilfe von Passanten ist auch das kein Problem.
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10/10 Excellent

PIETRO

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

Riad bellissimo

Partiamo dal riad:è una sontuosa residenza di una nobile famiglia, le camere molto belle e spaziose, e per finire una citazione particolare per Laziza e Hadid, i gestori che non vi fanno mancare nulla con molta discrezione.
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10/10 Excellent

carl

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

Tranquility from the madness..

Riad Safar was in a great location and the breakfast was excellent. Only a short walk to the main square and 10min cab ride to the airport... Brush up on your French before you go, as they speak French in the Riad.. Great stay, highly recommended
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

Excellent location

Once we got our bearings, we found this Riad to be perfectly located. It is just outside the madness of Souks. Hamid welcomed us & did everything he could to make sure we were happy. Very clean and beautiful inside. We took advantage of the roof gardens every evening. Would recommend having a glass of wine whilst watching the sun go down on the highest deck.
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6/10 Okay

Kim

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Very authentic

The Riad is very central, you really are in the centre of all the action but finding it is difficult and need to go down lots of winding paths and tunnels which is a bit daunting although seemed safe. The main issue is finding the Riad after being out especially at night the manager in the Riad booked our restaurants and they did accompanying us to find the restaurant whichever as very helpful. You can visit everywhere on foot but if you want to get a taxi they drop off point is still a good walk from the Riad. Once inside the door of the Riad it is very beautiful and perfectly renovated It advertises a pool but I would call it a plunge pool as it is very small. Most people speak French rather than English so if you speak French that's good
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8/10 Good

Neil

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

Great Raid in a very good bit of town.

Beautiful Riad. We really enjoyed our stay. It was relatively cold in Marrakech in February (of course) Unfortunately we weren't in the room that has an open fire (the family room is the one with the open fire). The building is rather open to the elements and so you will feel the cold outside of the summer months. The WiFi is a bit flaky at times, slow but passably good. Other than this, no complaints at all. The Riad as I said is really stunning, great roof terrace, really wonderful decoration and condition throughout. The welcome is good, lots of free mint tea when we requested it, and the meals there are fantastic and good value. We had a second meal there on the night before we left and we're glad we did. The Riad is easy to find, you will have no difficulty as long as you arrange for someone to meet you the first time you go there. The immediate area is fairly gentrified for Marrakech - certainly a great spot to base yourself from. I would recommend this Riad to other people coming to Marrakech for sure.
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great riad

Very friendly staff, tranquil location, easy access to all of the main tourist locations (once you find your way around Marrakech). Personally met from the airport transfer taxi so we didn't get lost on our arrival, with advice on general direction to the the Jamaa El Fna and the souks en-route. Comfortable, spacious room (we had a junior suite). Breakfast served on the terrace every morning, and the evening meal we had was really good. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

A Quiet Oasis in the Hub of the Medina

A very authentic yet rustic-opulent Riad. Lovely staff, Delicious and filling breakfasts and the best Dinners we had were at the Riad. Quiet and relaxing.... we had the place to ourselves as no one else was staying, so we felt truly spoilt. Pure indulgence for adults away from the chaotic souks and square. Late afternoon we would sit on the roof terrace and play cards till we were too hot, then slide into the plunge pool to cool down.... Marrakech was an eye opener but I can truly say I was sad to leave. I really hope to go back and would definitely visit Safar again ! A wonderful 3 night trip :)
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Fin upplevelse

Kan varmt rekommendera denna Riad till alla som vill åka och uppleva Marrakesh .
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019