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Riad dar Essalam

4.0 star property
Riad with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Royal Suite | Terrace/patio
Interior
Property entrance
Luxury Room (Yakout) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels
Royal Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
In the heart of Marrakech, Riad dar Essalam offers a tranquil retreat with traditional Moroccan cuisine at Dar Essalam restaurant. Savor lunch or dinner on-site, connect with free in-room WiFi, and unwind on the rooftop terrace. Guests praise the helpful staff and can enjoy perks like luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Royal Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Royal Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room (Yakout) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room (Yakout)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
170 Riad, Zitoune Lakdim Medina, Marrakech, 40000

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 18 min drive

About this property

Riad dar Essalam

Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
An airport shuttle, a free manager's reception and a rooftop terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Riad dar Essalam. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, Dar Essalam, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, concierge services and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 2 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Restaurants on site

  • Dar Essalam

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 5 for adults and from EUR 2 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 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 and cash
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

This property does not have any lifts
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Riad dar Essalam Marrakech
dar Essalam Marrakech
dar Essalam
Riad dar Essalam Riad
Riad dar Essalam Marrakech
Riad dar Essalam Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad dar Essalam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad dar Essalam?

This riad doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad dar Essalam?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riad dar Essalam?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Riad dar Essalam provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad dar Essalam located?

Located in Medina, this riad is within a 10-minute walk of Dar Tiskiwin Museum and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Majorelle Garden is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Riad dar Essalam Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and the hosts are amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Neil Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay and convenient for the main square
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and property was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiteshkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The royal suite was very spacious and staff was very welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

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

Excellent stay

Very good riad, well placed. The room was very confortable. The breakfast was really good and I loved the restaurant show in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Wonderful, friendly and helpful staff who worked so hard to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Mustafa was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

luisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location . Superb service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and always greeted me with smiles. The room was secluded and very cozy! Being able to stay in a 17th century Riad was an amazing experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful riad on the border of the Old Medina. Wonderfully restored and maintai n ed. Exceptional staff and service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Azhar

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

A great gem in the heart of the medina

Enjoyed our stay here- nice room, generous breakfast and friendly, helpful staff which were very accommodating when we asked to switch rooms. Overall satisfied for the money paid!

10/10 Excellent

umer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property if you want to stay in an authentic Morroccon property. The pictures don't really do the property justice. The staff at the property was very friendly and the restaurant next door had amazing food. The location is excellent, a few minutes from both the sqaures in the market. Absolutely worth staying and well worth your money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lietze

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

Amazing Riad in Marrakech

We have stayed at a lot of hotels and this is definitely one of the best. We stayed at The Royal Suite for 5 nights. The Royal Suite is spacious. The Riad is beautiful, location is great, but what made it so special was everyone at the hotel was amazing, especially Soumia. From day1 when she checked us in, she gave detail information about Marrakech, helped us book local tour and went above and beyond to make our stay special.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Abdalla

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place should not be on Expidia it’s very dirty place not Hotel it’s Airb&bthe most Expensive place in Marakich very dirty place the charge $160 an night
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aijing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was beautiful and spaces. We love it a lot. The restaurant in the hotel is fantastic! Best Tagine we had in Morocco. The staffs speak very good English and very helpful! The room was always cleaned nicely and on time. The only disappointment was that the terrace was in renovations and we didn’t have a common area to hang out.

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of the Medina you are close to everything. A very short walk to get a taxi. The rooms look like the photos. You will not be disappointed. You do have to walk up and downstairs. Service staff are excellent and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This review is very, very late as we stayed in January/February. We absolutely loved this riad! The staff were fantastic. They were so helpful and friendly. Breakfast each morning was wonderful and it was the best orange juice we've ever had! We especially liked coming back to the riad in the afternoon for some mint tea on the patio before heading back out sightseeing. During our 2 weeks in Morocco we travelled around the country a bit, but we couldn't wait to get back to Marrakech and to Dar Essalam. We had dinner in the restaurant our last night and the staff pulled out all the stops and we truly felt like VIPs. We loved it and the staff were truly wonderful. It was a great stay!

6/10 Okay

Blane, Sonora

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great riad, but no room service and the drains were clogged.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Moroccan Dream Riad

Loved this riad. Staff super friendly and kind, Royal Suite off the chart. Great location only a few minutes walk from the action. We arrived at the end of Ramadan and celebrations were in full swing. The restaurant next door was buzzing. We arrived late evening, popped in for a drink and felt like we had been transported to another world. Belly Dancing, candle dancing and music. Fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife uses a mobility scooter and the hotel was located in a great area. The staff allowed us to leave the fold up scooter behind the reception desk so we did not have to carry it upstairs. Breakfasts were excellent, staff helpful and chatty. Very historic riad, the roof terrace is currently being renovated but the potential is there. The views around the riad were atmospheric. Good shower and biscuits and fruit provided in your room. We are planning to come back next year but maybe earlier in March as weather started to get a little too hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preetesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2 night stay at Riad Dar Es Salam was fantastic. We stayed in the Royal Suite and the name was absolutely apt. The mosaic on the walls and the wood paneling on the ceiling along with the staff’s attention made it a place we would highly recommend. Soumia who was the person at the front desk was probably the best customer service person we have interacted with in all our travels across the world. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to help us be comfortable and well informed was amazing. Thank you again Soumia and Dar Es Salam staff for providing us a great time in Marrakech.

10/10 Excellent

James

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

An amazing Riad experience

We stayed at the Riad dar essalam for several nights in November this year. First let me say that service we received was absolutely wonderful. Somia, our front desk supervisor, was incredible in helping us with our travels in and about Marrakech and always went above and beyond our expectations. All the other Riad staff were friendly and always eager to help. The Riad itself was well located in the Medina and has several terrific restaurants that provide excellent food and entertainment. We highly recommend the Riad dar Essalam to anyone considering visiting Marrakech. Jim & Marsha
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

Richly decorated plush riad in the heart of town

Most people went here to dine in the dining room where "The Man Who Knows Too Much" was filmed, but when we actually stayed in this location, you surround yourself in plush and beautiful decor, and we got to walk around in the morning with no other guests around from one dining room to another instead of the during the bustling belly dancing dinner time. The room is nicely decorated with only 2 small windows that your hand can barely fit in, but we were there in May so there's no need for A/C (provided in room). Very close to Jemaa al-Fna but go to the souks on the north side for better deals and selections on food and items instead. Service was super nice and the lady accommodated our requests with a smile. One of the best stays in our 3-week driving trek in Morocco.
Great breakfast in the middle of plush decor
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Fantastic Experience. Exceptional

Not enough words to express how great this property is. In the heart of the old city and just steps away from all the major sites you’ll wish to see. What made this so special for myself was not only the Riad and it’s rooms as well as the building itself and the spectacular restaurant and the vast amount of history within it but the staff were always available to assist. With a friendly sincere smile in the morning to assisting with directions or setting up excursions to the Atlas Mountains or a special dinner out. I can honestly say that this is a hidden gem that will make your trip a special one. Many thanks to Soumia and all the staff. I have traveled the world and this I rate as “Highly recommended”. Don’t be fooled by the price. Read the reviews it will not disappoint.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Joquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice people. However - breakfast was cold, late, slow - not good. The TV never worked - they tried, but no luck. The major problem was cigarette smoke seeping into our room from the stairwell - for anyone with respiratory issues, you might contact them directly to make sure they resolved this problem. They moved us to a higher room, which had less - not zero - problem of cigarette smoke floating up, apparently from an employee's room of some kind. By the second night, we were coughing. Yuk. Otherwise, an interesting and historical place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023