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Riad Ecila

2.5 star property
Travelers find peace at this serene riad just steps from Jemaa el-Fnaa's energy, with expert massage therapists and a starlit rooftop retreat for evening relaxation

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Riad Ecila offers a serene retreat in central Marrakech with free breakfast and spa treatments. Enjoy indoor/outdoor pools with sun loungers and a rooftop terrace. Multilingual staff assist with car rentals and provide attentive concierge service.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Azir) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Azir)

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  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom (Touma) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom (Touma)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Zaatar) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Zaatar)

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

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Quarfa) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Quarfa)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Room, Private Bathroom (Zaafran) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, Private Bathroom (Zaafran)

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Camon) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Camon)

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, Riad Ecila is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk. Marrakech Museum and House of Photography are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ben Youssef Madrasa and Bahia Palace. Don't miss out on a visit to Le Jardin Secret. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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24 Derb N'Khal, Rahba Lakdima, Médina, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, 40000

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret, old Medina, Marrakech, Morocco.
    Le Jardin Secret
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marrakech_MarrakechMuseum_6064129-5
    Marrakech Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa
    Ben Youssef Madrasa
    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
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dar el Bacha Palace
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    19 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha
    5 min walk
  • Bab Ftouh
    5 min walk
  • Café des Épices
    2 min walk
  • Nomad
    2 min walk
  • Cafe Guerrab
    5 min walk

About this property

Riad Ecila

Riad remodelled in 2023 and located near Marrakech Museum
Located close to Ben Youssef Madrasa and House of Photography, Riad Ecila provides free breakfast (local cuisine), an airport shuttle and a rooftop terrace. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage and a facial at the on-site spa. In addition to car hire on-site and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and massage treatment rooms
  • Tour/ticket information, outdoor furniture and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and heating

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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
  • 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
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 25; reservation required

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport, train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant 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 2.5 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 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 25

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Ecila have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Riad Ecila pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Ecila?

This riad doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Ecila?

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

What time is check-out at Riad Ecila?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Riad Ecila 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 Ecila located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 5-minute walk of Marrakech Museum and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Le Jardin Secret and House of Photography are also within 10 minutes.

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 Ecila Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Perfect for long or short stay

Riad Ecila was absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway! We were inside the Medina and close to everything. The accommodations and service were great and whenever we come back, we will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the outskirts of the souk,easy walking around,many restaurants nearby(found a great Indian restaurant if you need a break from Moroccan food,500m around the corner),breakfast generous,rooftop pleasant for sundowners(bring own alcohol)with view over medina.staff friendly and Ismail did bookings for all excursions and some restaurants.recommend this riad
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first trip to Marrakech and my first stay in a traditional Riad. Beautiful welcome with tea even though it was late. The Riad was situated perfectly for all I wanted to see and was a welcome oasis after a long day exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrian

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

Perfection!

This Riad was fantastic, they organised an airport pick up for an additional fee which I would recommend! The Riad itself is beautiful and ideally located, the service was awesome and that rooftop was the perfect space to chill. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Amazing Riad and staff

We had a wonderful stay at Riad Ecila to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The staff were amazing and always on hand to help or offer advice. They recommend and booked a couple of local restaurants for our stay and in the last night we are at the Riad (locally produced and cooked meal was amazing!). The location is right at the heart of the Souk but it is an oasis of tranquility from the outside hustle and bustle. We would thoroughly recommend staying at Riad Ecila. Thank you Yvan and the team for making our stay memorable.
View from the terrace
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is absolutely a golden gem! The Raid is extremely beautiful, the rooms are amazing, the breakfast is very complete and served at the table, and the people... oooh the people! They are all amazing, from the owners to the cleaning ladies, everyone always smiling and ready to help! We are definitely coming back! A special thanks to Ismael! Ps: I recommend to book the transfer from the airport to the raid, getting inside of the Medina at the first time might be a little messy, so having someone with you helps a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely peaceful oasis smack dab in the middle of the crazy chaos of Marrakech. Yvan, both Ishmaels and the rest of the staff were constantly one step ahead of our needs. Upon arrival, we received a comprehensive orientation, including restaurant recommendations and a map of the city with lots of detailed notes. They served delicious breakfasts in the courtyard. They brought us beer, wine and snacks on the rooftop patio. They catered to our every whim....booking excursions, guides, airport shuttles and transportation. The authentic Moroccan decor is gorgeous. Even 'Cila, the housecat, was delightful. Can't say enough.... fantastic stay! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was just perfect from the beginning to the end . Mouna makes the best breakfast in the morning. All the magic is happening in the kitchen. She can also make dinner if you ask the day before. Her tajine is unbelievable. The room is very pretty and comfortable. Shower is amazing. It is located next to the place des épices so easy to start with the traditional experience. Nadia helped us with the Hammam. I highly recommend this as well. Ismaël organized all the taxis to different activities and overall, our stay was perfect! I will definitely come back. Thank you to this fabulous team! You went beyond my expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad Ecila in absolute heaven. Prior to arrival, Yvan was in contact with me to ensure any questions that I had were answered, and even booked a Hammam and Massage for me on arrival (which was bliss - thank you Nadia!). I arranged the airport transfer through them which I would highly recommend as the Medina is extremely busy and not accessible by taxi. I was met by Hassan at the entrance to the Medina who took my luggage and guided me to the Riad. On arrival, Ismail was there to greet me and I immediately fell in love with the Riad. It is a pure oasis of calm in amongst the madness of the souk and the decor is exceptional. Ismail gave me a full tour of the property and also talked me through a map of the area, pointing out all of the key places to visit including the best restaurants. My room was beautiful, as was the courtyard, pool and rooftop terrace which has a fantastic view across the Medina. Ismail also booked excursions for me which were fantastic and very well organised. I will certainly visit Marrakesh again and would not dream of staying anywhere other than Riad Ecila. Thank you Yvan, Ismail, Abdul, Nadia and Muna for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raouf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Un excellent riad au cœur de la médina, avec une équipe en or qui vous fait vous sentir chez vous. Le petit-déjeuner est un véritable délice, la chambre impeccablement propre, et le personnel toujours attentif, souriant et très chaleureux. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter. Un grand merci à toute l’équipe pour ce séjour inoubliable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk lille oase i den hektiske Medina. Hjælpsomt og sødt personale. Kan anbefales.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celine

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

Merveilleux

Quel séjour merveilleux ! Accueil chaleureux, petit déjeuner excellent et complet, calme du patio grâce à la verrière rétractable et situation idéale au coeur de la Médina ! Ambiance familiale et chaleureuse, on repart ému des sourires du personnel ! Conseil : réserver dès le 1er soir le dîner au Riad, délicieux, car il faut réserver dans les autres restaurants de la Médina. Mouna est la meilleure cuisinière de Marrakech !
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaux

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

Magnifique Riad au cœur de la Medina

Magnifique Riad décoré avec beaucoup de goût ! Idéalement situé en plein cœur de la Medina. Ne manquez pas le coucher de soleil depuis la belle terrasse. Un grand merci aux propriétaires pour leur accueil et leurs bons conseils et à toute l’équipe du Riad Ecila pour leur gentillesse et professionnalisme !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Enestående

Fantastisk hotel med skøn atmosfære. Meget stille på trods af at det ligger lige midt i medinaen. Meget smukt indrettet med mange fine detaljer. Sødt og venligt personale. Køkkendamen er så smilende at man kun kan blive i godt humør. God morgenmad. Ville elske at komme tilbage!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Une très beau séjour dans ce Riad

Nous avons séjourné 3 nuits dans le Riad Ecila. En plein cœur de la Médina et à deux pas de la place des épices, ce Riad offre une réelle immersion dans la Medina, les hôtes sont adorables et aux petits soins, le petit déjeuner est très copieux et d’excellents restaurants aux alentours. Les chambres ne sont pas immenses mais offre tout le confort nécessaire. La piscine permet de se rafraîchir après les balades c’est un vrai plus ainsi que le toit pour se relaxer en fin de journée. Bref un très bon rapport qualité prix
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is great - right in the middle of the sook. Stuff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Interesting location with loads of character.

Interesting location. Very helpful staff. Lovely room with lovely and interesting bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had been refurbished by the owner to a high standard and his enthusiasm for sharing his passion for Marrakesh and his Riad was clear No negatives about our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trato familiar, buen ambiente y muy limpio. Detalles que te hacen sentir como en tu propia casa, flores frescas en la habitación, desayuno casero... y el personal que trabaja allí muy amable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoran

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

U srcu Marrakesha

Sjajan domaćin, spreman pomoći savjetima. Besprijekorno čisto uz svakodnevno održavanje. Odlična lokacija u srcu Medine. Dobra mjesta za jelo u blizini, kao i tržnica sa začinima. Već nakon prvog polaganog nalaženja Riada smo se odlično snalazili po centru.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location 3 minutes walk to big square but quiet. tastefully decorated. Good breakfast. The owner and staff are super friendly and helpful. highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine Ferrero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024