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Riad Zarka

3.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect blend of Moroccan charm and attentive service at this welcoming retreat just steps from Jemaa el-Fnaa's vibrant atmosphere

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Riad Zarka offers a peaceful escape in central Marrakech. Guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and an outdoor pool. The 24-hour front desk and attentive staff ensure visitors have everything they need throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿2,138
฿2,590 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, Riad Zarka is near the airport and near a train station. Shrob ou Shouf Fountain and Ben Youssef Madrasa are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Jemaa el-Fnaa and Souk Laghzel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Royal Tennis Harti or Marrakesh Stadium. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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143 Derb Aarjane, Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, 40000

What's nearby

  • Marrakech_SoukoftheMedina_553248621532454772-4
    Souk of the Medina
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Le Jardin Secret, old Medina, Marrakech, Morocco.
    Le Jardin Secret
    5 min walk - 0.5 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
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Panoramic sunset view of Marrakech and old medina, Morocco
    Koutoubia Mosque
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Souk Semmarine
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Café de France
    6 min walk
  • Zeitoun Café
    5 min walk
  • Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha
    5 min walk
  • Bab Ftouh
    4 min walk
  • Café des Épices
    2 min walk

About this property

Riad Zarka

Riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Close to Koutoubia Mosque, Riad Zarka provides amenities such as free continental breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Riad Zarka offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 3.15 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.

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 only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Zarka have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Zarka?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Zarka on 6 Jun 2026 start from ฿2,138, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Riad Zarka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Zarka?

This riad doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Zarka?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riad Zarka?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riad Zarka located?

Located in Medina, this riad is within a 10-minute walk of Rahba Kedima and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Souk Laghzel and Souk Semmarine are just steps away.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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 Zarka Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora Marie

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

Great place

Great location, friendly staff and it's a beautiful hotel, especially the courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room. Staff were very attentive and helpful. A small oasis in the madness of the Medina.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and clean.. right in the middle of the Medina. Best part was the staff. Abdul was great and made us feel safe and welcome and also helped us with all trips planning and provided recommendations on do’s and don’ts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team are incredible welcoming and friendly and it was a pleasure to revisit.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sri bharath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in medina. The service is top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abdul was AMAZING! Beauitful Riad with a great location. Even though it was in the medina it is sstill tucked away where it is still quiet! 100% reccommend this place to anyone visiting Marrakech!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abdul was an amazing staff member, really helped us out when we got to the riad, as well assisted us when we mentioned needing a driver for the next day to take us to the train station. The riad was really nice, very lovely presentation and atmosphere and definitely recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Riad with very friendly welcoming staff. Very peaceful inside but only a stone's throw from the he hustle and bustle. Even though we didn't eat there saw other guests with meal which looked great , good choice of restaurants close by as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and good staff but quite difficult to get back to!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riad is right in the heart of the medina, and is very quiet, with a lovely roof terrrace. The staff were lovely, really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to find, extremely clean, and matched the description and photos. The bathroom was great and the bed/bedding was super comfortable and the AC worked great! Our host, Abdul, was fantastic. He made us feel extremely safe and comfortable and even made us an early breakfast for our early checkout. 10/10 would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ugay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simu was sweet. He arranged early breakfast for us. The location is perfect too
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can't go wrong with this place. Abdou, especially, was wonderful. He took the time to go over the map, highlight important places like ATM and banks and, of course the main attractions. He was extremely attentive towards my stay. In fact, the whole staff is the reason I booked another two nights at the hotel before my return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally helpful and lovely.The property is right in the heart of the souks but is an oasis of calm.This riad comes highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Great place to stay in Marrakech

Had a wonderful few days staying at Riad Zarka. It is situated in the heart of the action, close to all the markets and yet very quiet and peaceful to relax and sleep. Simon went out of his way to look after me, even leaving out a flask of coffee and some breakfast for a 6am start for a tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Breakfast was great. Simon was very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Riad Zarka is a calm and relaxing space in a hectic and stimulating city. Simo was very helpful answering our questions and made us feel welcome. The breakfasts were also nice.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianora

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

Cute and relaxing Riad in central position

I stayed there for 1 night, I was traveling alone and the central position was perfect to walk around alone even at night. They were nice and caring. The breakfast was very good and relaxing in the patio
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marrakesh was amazing, and the beautiful Riad Zarka was truly a great choice for accomodations. Fantastic staff. Delicious breakfast! We felt very at home in this unique property. Steps away from all the action!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really well kept ,lovely & calm riad a minutes walk from the spice square ,you can see it’s very well maintained ,beautiful little courtyard,the room was spotless & the both the hosts were friendly,welcoming & attentive,the breakfast was very nice,not huge but just enough to get you started for the day.overall I would thoroughly recommend this riad !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hadiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very good stay at this Riad. Right in the middle of the Medina so very accessible. Staff Dua and SirMo took good care of us and were always ready to help. I’ll book again should I be visiting Marrakech.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Best Riad Ever!

Amazing peaceful serene property in the middle of a chaotic city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay . The property is beautiful. Comfortable bed, great shower , spacious room and roof terrace with loungers and outdoor shower. Don’t think we could have picked a better location either. We only ate breakfast there and it was really nice. Also it was so quiet despite being close to things. The staff are ALL amazing , so friendly and helpful . The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was due to the fact that I specifically messaged the Riad before departure to ask about payment and they said cash or card . However when we got there it was cash only . This spoiled our holiday really as each day whatever we were we had to find a cash point . Due to the daily withdrawal limits I had to do this each day . This then limited the amount of cash we had each day and the amount of souvenirs we could buy and I was unable to tip the staff as I would have liked. I really wish they had given the correct information and I would have brought cash with me . Such a shame as everything else about the Riad was just perfect . If you take cash you will love it !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUBEN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zarka Riad it’s the best in Marrakesh. Very close to everything you need , very safe, clean with beautiful Moroccan decorations , spacious, delicious food and very friendly Staff ( thanks to Simo and Dua ) . I highly recommend this Zarka Riad.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

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

Great stay

Friendly service and great breakfast. Riad is steps away from the Medina. Only issue is taxi availability, need to coordinate transportation with front desk ahead of time. Front desk did a good job getting us help to bring our luggage and connect with taxi driver. Riad is a bit difficult to find but once located, it is easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024