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Riad Baba Ali

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat in the heart of Marrakech offers rooftop relaxation, poolside lounging, and authentic Moroccan flavors for travelers seeking respite

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Riad Baba Ali in central Marrakech offers a rooftop terrace and outdoor pool with sun loungers for relaxation. Enjoy soothing reflexology treatments and traditional Moroccan dishes at the baba ali restaurant. Visitors consistently praise their experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Superior Double Room (Ouarzazate) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room (Ouarzazate)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room (Essaouira) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room (Essaouira)

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room (Safi) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room (Safi)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room (Zagora) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room (Zagora)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, Riad Baba Ali is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Menara Mall are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Agdal Gardens and Majorelle Garden. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Menara Gardens and Oasiria Water Park. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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74 Derb Baba Ali, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • 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
  • The Bahia palace, Marrakech, Morocco.
    Bahia Palace
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    14 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café des Épices
    10 min walk
  • Terrasse Bakchich
    8 min walk
  • Ristorante I Limoni
    11 min walk
  • Terrasse des Épices
    10 min walk
  • Le Jardin
    9 min walk

About this property

Riad Baba Ali

  • Family-friendly riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
  • Located close to Bahia Palace and Majorelle Garden, Riad Baba Ali provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, baba ali, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this riad include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
    • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
    • Wedding services, massage treatment rooms and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Free infant beds, heating 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

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • baba ali

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Treatment room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with 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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

Free cots are available on request at the property

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 2.71 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 36 per room (return)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 5 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Baba Ali have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riad Baba Ali pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Riad Baba Ali?

Self-parking is available for EUR 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Riad Baba Ali?

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

What time is check-out at Riad Baba Ali?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Riad Baba Ali provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 36 per room applies.

Where is Riad Baba Ali located?

This family-friendly Marrakech riad is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Jemaa el-Fnaa and Bahia Palace. Majorelle Garden and Marrakech Plaza are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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 Baba Ali Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

uk travellers

Liked: Staff & service

Nice Riad - no doors on ensuit so no privacy :(

We had a good stay here for 1 week in Jan. Riad staff so lovely would do anything and everything to help. Breakfast each morning is fab!! We got an airport transfer through the Riad for €30 return and glad we did as would never have found it ourselves and heard people being taken down random alleyways and told to pay extra or they wouldn’t be taken to their hotel. Room was ok, looked gorgeous but smelt funny, sometimes of sewage both in room and just outside. There was no toilet door it’s just open which really wasn’t great as one of us had to keep waiting outside the room to give the other ‘privacy’. Also the safe didn’t work most of the time meaning we had to get it unlocked twice. As we only had hand luggage suitcases I didn’t bring a hairdryer as one is provided - it was so weak and cold it took 40 mins to dry my hair which was really frustrating and inconvenient. Our main issue was location. It’s in the Medina which is the local bit of town and from the second you arrive, it’s busy and dirty, there are grown men and young children CONSTANTLY hastling you for money, motorbikes are everywhere so your trying to dive out the way and it smells as there is lots of rubbish about and raw meat being sold from stalls etc. It was just too tiring. My honest advice would be don’t stay for more than 1 night. Spend the majority of the time in the new bit of the city where it’s quiet and clean and there are lots of nice restaraunts and come here for 1 night to experience the chaos
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sílvia

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

Precioso Riad con cena fantastica

El Riad es precioso, cuidan todos los detalles, un oasis de paz y tranquilidad en la medina, y el personal amable y encantador. Se agradece poder cenar en el Riad y disfrutar del romantico entorno con las vistas del patio (nosotros cenamos solos todas las noches y es un lujo). La comida realmente buena y si te quedas varias noches te van preparando distintos platos locales, aunque tambien es muy interesante cenar por la medina y ver la plaza de noche como minimo se debe probar una noche la cena en el Riad. La habitación Safi que tuvimos nosotros decorada con muy buen gusto y la terraza muy agradable para descansar y recargarse al sol. Al estar dentro de la medina ya cuentas que el entorno puede intimidar, sobretodo de noche, pero cuando te aprendes el camino para llegar al Riad te das cuenta que llegas en 10 minutos desde la plaza d las especies. Nuestra experiencia por la zona fue positiva y no tuvimos incidentes, pero tienes que ir decidido y conocer el camino para evitar que te ofrezcan acompañarte y pedirde despues la obligatoria propina.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great rmoroccan riad

Great hotel, close to everything! Beware of taxes collected at hotel per person per night but other than that it was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentisches Riad in zentraler Lage (alles fußläufig erreichbar) mit sehr nettem und hilfsbereitem Personal.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very nice and exactly what we expected. The staff was excellent and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RODRIGO

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

Un oasis dentro del caos

El hotel (o Riad) es un espacio de calma. Al estar dentro de la Medina está en el centro de un caos (especialmente el sector donde se encuentra el hotel) un caos que sabiéndolo llevar resulta facinante. Encontrar el Hotel puede resultar imposble sin alguien que os acompañe. Recomiendo contratar con ellos un taxi que los recoja en el aeropuerto, de lo contrario empezará mal el paseo. El hotel está impecable en sus instalaciones, Adil, su administrador es muy atento en dar todas las instrucciones necesarias y al igual que todos allí, son muy amables. Salir de noche resulta intimidador, pese que al parecer existe poca delincuencia, hay muchas personas que se ofrecen en guiar (es natural perderse) a cambio de un pago.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henna

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

loved every bit!

amazing service and such a beautiful hotel.. heading off to Agadir now but i have already booked this hotel again to stay upon my return! amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hadders

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

An oasis in the middle of the old city.

There cannot be any other Riads in Morroco that offers better value for money than this place. The staff are very helpful,the rooms are clean and tidy and the food was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for Lamia and the other staff members. Also free wifi which was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Rene værelser, men ingen dør til badeværelset

Overordnet set et rigtig godt ophold på Riad Baba Ali. Stedet var svært at finde. Værelserne er rene. Desværre var der sket en dobbeltbooking, så vi kunne ikke få alle vores overnatninger på stedet. De havde dog sørget for, at vi kom på en anden rigtig skøn Riad og de sørgede også for transporten dertil. Morgenmaden bliver serveret på det tidspunkt, man ønsker. Da vi bookede fik vi gratis middag for 2 med i købet. Dette var personalet ikke klare over. Det endte dog med, at vi fik en lækker tajin-ret. Hotellet arrangerer gruppe-ekskursioner, hvilket vi benyttede også af. Det var en hyggelig tur, men vi ved til en anden gang, at vi ikke ønsker en guide, da man konstant bliver ført igennem små boder for at købe og misser de storslåede natur-områder.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elsa

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

INCONTOURNABLE! AUTHENTIQUE & CHALEUREUX

Nous sommes partis en couple 1 semaine en septembre 2016, nous n’oublierons pas ce lieux magique ! Le personnel était adorable, aux petits soins, Zineb est une cuisinière hors pair : j'ai mangé le meilleur tajine de ma vie entière :p Youssef nous a fait découvrir un Marrakech féerique, nous ne le remercierons jamais assez. Des gens attentionnés, serviables mais aussi dotés de grandes qualités humaines. Une immersion totale dans la medina. En ce qui concerne l'endroit, le Riad est fidèle aux photos, tout simplement somptueux, chaque détail est travaillé, la décoration splendide, les objets d'art jusqu'aux odeurs enivrantes. Nous avons très bien dormis, la literie est bonne et tout est très propre, la piscine bienvenue en revenant d'escapades. Si l'ont devait y trouver un petit inconvénient ce serait la situation, non loin de le place Jemaa El Fna à vol d'oiseau mais un labyrinthe à pieds ! Nous avons pu nous promener et découvrir de nouveaux lieux ... Merci encore à Z&Y, nous recommandons sans hésiter ;)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Convenient and very nice hotel!

This hotel was fantastic! The staff were really helpful and the room was very nice. Great feature having a terrace as well! Only a 15 minute walk through the Souks to the main square too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Très bon rapport qualité prix.

Très bon rapport qualité prix, juste dommage qu'il faille insister pour que le petit-déjeuner soit servi sur la terrasse. C'est dommage, parce que quand on vient d'Europe en plein mois d'octobre c'est pour profiter un max des derniers rayons de soleil, alors usez et abusez de cette terrasse, nous en avons besoin. Pour le reste si l'on tient compte que l'on est dans un riad et non pas dans un 5 étoiles, tout était très bien, à la hauteur de nos attentes...le personnel était sympathique il a su nous rendre le séjour agréable. Bravo à la cuisinière, tous les soirs sa cuisine a enchanté nos papilles. Et surtout Adil mérite une mention particulière, il a été le remplaçant du gérant pendant nos 3 premiers jours de séjour, nous l'avons trouvé hyper pro, félicitation pour cet accueil.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

très joli

personnel très gentil, Riad très joli, chambre petite mais absoluent charmante, piscine des plus rafraîchissante et terrasse ensoleillée tranquille.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous Riad

From the moment we walked in the door this Riad was an oasis of comfort and relaxation. We were welcomed with tea and biscuits while we filled out the obligatory paperwork, then shown to our well furnished, comfortable room. As we were too late to order dinner at the Riad, and unsure of our location to venture out into the streets, the wonderful man (*sorry I didn't catch your name) on evening shift offered to go and get us a pizza! This friendly, accommodating service was evident throughout our stay. The splash pool, then relaxation on the terrace, was welcome after a morning of exploring the nearby markets. The terrace was set up nicely for breakfast and we also enjoyed some evening hours there, as well. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Séjour de rêve

Un accueil exceptionnel, un personnel toujours au petit soin, réactif. Une localisation qui me convient car pas dans une partie trop touristique.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ifigenia

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

Such a peaceful and lovely riad!

Just back from a great stay at the Riad, much like the comments we have nothing but praise for the lovely staff and great hospitality offered. Although the neighbourhood was slightly dodgy and it was very easy to get lost, once you found your way you felt you experienced the real medina and Marrakech. I would certainly recommend getting an airport transfer upon arrival as there was no way we were going to find the Riad on our own. It was an absolutely lovely stay and excellent location for visiting the main square and the souks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

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

Fijne riad in centrum van medina

Een hele fijne riad met lieve mensen die goed voor je zorgen! Super!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Awesome place to stay

Very clean room, beautiful place to stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. 15-20 min walk from the big square. We booked a transfer with the hotel and didn't realize we paid it to the hotel so we paid the driver and the driver realized we had already paid and came and found us in the train station to give us the money we gave him back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

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

Amazing off the beaten Riad

I truly loved staying at this Riad. It was very quiet, clean, and the staff were very generous. I had to be up in the morning at 7am to head to the desert and the staff made an amazing breakfast for me.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiphanie

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

Riad très propre, calme et agréale

Le propriétaire est à notre disposition pour accompagner au mieux notre séjour. Le Riad est situé dans l'ancienne ville de Marrakech à proximité des points touristiques.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Trevlig och välskött riad

Mycket trevlig, välskött och fräsch riad i bra läge i Medinan. Fantastisk service av Yosef som arbetade under vår vistelse och som hjälpte oss med allt vi önskade. Dock väldigt svår att hitta så ring riaden (eller be taxichauffören göra det) när ni närmar er så möter personalen er vid Baba Ali Moskén. Jämfört med andra områden i Medinan så rör sig här inte så mycket turister vilket gör att de som bor på riaden får se en annan sida av den gamla staden som många missar.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming little gem

Very charming place, beautifully decorated, the staff is very friendly, polite and helpful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique riad mais... difficile à trouver

Concernant les points négatifs d'abord, il a été pour nous TRES difficile de trouver le riad. De plus, nous sommes arrivées à 21h et nous n'avons pas pu manger sur place alors que sur la carte il est écrit "service à tout heure".... Pour les points positifs, le riad est vraiment magnifique et très bien entretenu. Le petit déjeuner est excellent. Merci à Youssef pour sa gentillesse et sa bienveillance.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Hyggelig oase

Vi boede i Riad Baba Ali i to nætter og var yderst tilfredse med stedet! Det er rigtig flot, hyggeligt og afslappende. Yossef var rigtig venlig og hjalp os både med at booke busser, hamman og massage. Vi anbefaler stedet varmt :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henlof

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

Superb riad

We stayed in about seven hotels during our stay in Morocco, this was by far the nicest and also served the best food we had during our whole trip. Very nice house and spacious rooms. Almost impossible to find the riad on your own, but taxi drivers could call the manager and he will meet you at the taxi.