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Riad Palacio de las Especias

4.0 star property
4-star Colonial riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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A pool surrounded by large potted plants and ferns, with a decorative tiled wall and arched doorways.
An interior view of a building with a glass ceiling, arched doorways, and decorative lighting.
A spacious courtyard with multiple seating areas, potted plants, and a pool.
A pool area with a tiled edge, large potted plants, and a wooden door in the background.
A courtyard with a swimming pool, potted plants, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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35 Derb Sidi Bouamar, Quartier Riad Larousse, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Dar el Bacha Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Le Jardin Secret
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room (Bab Agnaou)

A neatly made bed with white linens and multiple pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and framed pictures on the wall.

Room (Bab Agnaou)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Bab Berrima)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a decorative floor rug, and a window with a metal screen.

Room (Bab Berrima)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Bab Debbagh)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with a view, and decorative lighting.

Room (Bab Debbagh)

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Bab Doukkala)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a tray with tea and bread, and decorative lamps on nightstands.

Room (Bab Doukkala)

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Bab El Kemish)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a decorative headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Room (Bab El Kemish)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Bab Er Raha)

A bedroom with a large bed, ornate wooden headboard, a decorative mirror, and a hanging lantern.

Room (Bab Er Raha)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Bab Ksiba)

A bed with white linens, two nightstands with decorative lamps, and a carved wall behind the bed.

Room (Bab Ksiba)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Marrakech

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Medina riad, you'll find Dar el Bacha Palace and Ensemble Artisanal. Souk Cherifia and The Secret Garden Medina Marrakech are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dar el Bacha Palace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 13 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante I Limoni - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kesh Cup - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Simple Speciality Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Terrasse Du Jardin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dar Moha Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Palacio de las Especias

4-star Colonial riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An indoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Riad Palacio de las Especias. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Marrakech riad.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Riad Palacio de las Especias offers 7 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. This Marrakech riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Palacio de las Especias

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per room
  • Self parking fee: EUR 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Palacio de las Especias to the airport?

Riad Palacio de las Especias is 4.7 mi (16-min drive) away from the Menara Airport (RAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad Palacio de las Especias have an airport shuttle?

Riad Palacio de las Especias offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 25 per room.

Does Riad Palacio de las Especias offer free breakfast?

Riad Palacio de las Especias offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Riad Palacio de las Especias?

No, there is no casino at this riad, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (3-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Palacio de las Especias?

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

Is there free parking at Riad Palacio de las Especias?

Free parking is not available at this riad. Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

Does Riad Palacio de las Especias have a pool?

Riad Palacio de las Especias features an indoor pool.

Does Riad Palacio de las Especias have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Riad Palacio de las Especias have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this riad.

How close is Riad Palacio de las Especias to downtown Marrakech?

Riad Palacio de las Especias is 0.5 mi away from Marrakech.

Riad Palacio de las Especias Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, thank you! The riad was well located near a taxi stand, only a short walk down one street which was not too busy, with good instructions online for how to get there. Breakfast each day was delicious, varied and plentiful with a new savory item each day (a lot of it was sweet items which I enjoy). We picked a room upstairs so no issues with noise at all. It felt like a tranquil haven from the traffic and streets in the main souks. The highlight were the staff who were both kind and hospitable. They truly made us feel welcome, comfortable and went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with our stay - thank you! (Also there was a sweet cat roaming the riad and three tortoise on the roof which were lovely too). Would recommend highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Chilly in winter

The arrival at the hotel was poor with a hotel staff member encouraging us to overpay a luggage handler (400 dirhams) for carrying our bags on a trolley for about 7 minutes. The staff were generally friendly. The heating in the room as not functional and the it was about 7C in the morning. Advice to travelers in winter is to check heating works and bring warm clothes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Francesca

Disliked: Staff & service
Room not ready at 12 - we had to wait 1 hour. They never reply to the phone. Staff not that friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never usually write reviews but we had an amazing stay here! This was my first time in Morocco and I had some doubts but the staff were lovely and the riad is absolutely beautiful. We arrived at night and were greeted with tea on the terrace on arrival. The room was clean and had authentic decorations which made it feel like a really genuine stay in Morocco. For the price I feel like this riad is such a hidden gem! The atmosphere was peaceful and transport links are good. Taxis won’t take you directly to the riad but it’s a short and easy walk to the square where you can get one. Cash machine is also a short walk away since a lot of places are cash only. There are nearby restaurants and the walk to attractions is also easy as long as you have access to maps. There are cats, kittens and turtles living here too which was just so cute. Really contributed to the homely feel here. If you don’t feel like going out there are also good food options to eat in the hotel. We also had a late flight so after checking out the staff let us store our luggage and sunbathe on the terrace/ get changed in a toilet/ use the outdoor shower until we were ready to leave. I am usually a solo female traveller so I had my reservations about coming here alone and bought a friend with me last minute, but in the future I would definitely feel comfortable coming here alone. Thank you so much! Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

MOANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon petit déjeuner !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr hilfsbereites Personal und leckeres Frühstück. Schönes Zimmer und gemütliches Bett. Es gibt eine große und gemütliche Dachterrasse.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det är en Riad i centrum, om man har rätt förväntningar på boendet så är detta ett toppenställe! Men det är ju inget Hilton eller liknande. Mycket nöjda, centralt och bra! Trevlig personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Snorre Forsberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stort, koselig rom. Hyggelig personale, god frokost. Sentralt. God verdi for pengene
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

HAOWEN

房間裡的設施跟清潔都不夠好，如果一樣的價錢，會有其他更好的選擇。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel de ce riad est aux petits soins pour ses clients! Le déjeuner inclus est super. Au coeur de la Médina tout en étant près des autres lieux touristiques en 15 min de marche.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lau

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

Fantastisk Riad

Fantastisk ophold på Riad. De ansatte på Riad var meget hjælpsomme og hjalp os med at finde rundt i byen og booke ture/madkurser. Vores værelse var renligt og der var en dejlig hyggelig stemning på Riad. Hotellet kan helt klart anbefales.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julio c

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

Excelente

El lugar esta muy bien ubicado es facil llegar con el gps del lugar , el personal es lo mejor les doy 100 puntos por la atencion sin duda lo recomiendo .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible service and issues over pay.

So disappointed with this stay, we had two nights, and the service was terrible. We were informed just before the end of our stay we had to pay in cash, which was never made clear. We asked for a read out of our bill so that we could take out enough Moroccan cash. When it came to the check out in the morning it took over 30mins and by magic they gave us a total in Euros and the exchange rate they used meant we paid more despite no additional charges. They clearly played us. The service was bad and you left feeling ripped off. Additionally, we had to eat in the hotel and they have a menu but only served two dishes none of which were vegetarian. Would not return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was as an amazing stay at this Riad. The accommodations were outstanding! I have never experienced anything like you. But what really takes this Riad over the top is the warm, helpful and hard working staff. Specifically
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edgar

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

Muito bom!

O Riad é muito bom, mas recomendamos que antes de chegar na Parking Area ligue para a recepção do Riad e solicite que alguem vá lhe buscar, isto evitará alguns aborrecimentos. Foi o único lugar que tivemos que insistir para ficar com nossos passaportes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and close to the souks/main square
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
La posizione del riad è buona. La struttura è carina e tipica marocchina. La pulizia dell’hotel è stata molto deludente: lavandino e doccia otturati (ce li hanno sturati l’ultimo giorno); le seconde lenzuola non credo proprio che fossero pulite considerato l’odore (infatti quando si sono accorti che avevo messo l’asciugamano sopra il cuscino, le hanno cambiate). Infine, avevo fatto presente della necessità di trovare prodotti gluten free per la colazione, ma quando siamo arrivati erano del tutto impreparati. Apprezzo la massima disponibilità mostrata dai ragazzi alla reception, ma per quanto abbiamo pagato, non sono ammesse queste manchevolezze.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RIAD PALACIO DE LAS ESPECIAS IS A GEM IN THE MEDINA THE RIAD IS VERY WELL APPOINTED, CLEAN, JUST THE RIGHT SIZE AND HAS A BEAUTIFUL ROOF TOP TO UNWIND AT THE END OF A LONG DAY- "THINK OF THIS AS YOUR HOME WHILE IN MARRAKECH" WAS WHAT WE WERE TOLD ON OUR STAY BREAKFAST IS DELICIOUS THANK YOU TO IDRESS AND THE WHOLE TEAM AT THE RIAD FOR MAKING US FEEL SO WELCOME WITH GENUINE, KIND AND WARM MOROCCAN HOSPITALITY WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER ADVENTURE IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL CITY THERE IS AN ENTRANC TO A COOL SOUK JUST OFF THE PARKING NEAR THE RIAD AND EAT AT JARDIN THANK YOU AGAIN FROM YOUR CANADAIN FRIENDS
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most beautiful, tranquil boutique hotel setup - photos do not do riad palacio de las expecias justice! It is a complete haven that is perfect to come back to and escape the hectic streets of Marrakech after a day's sightseeing (15min walk to the markets and 15 min walk to the jardin majorelle). The staff were wonderful, the breakfast was great. LOVED the roof terrace with the adorable tortoises wandering around. Thank you for a great few days stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Riad, within excellent walking location of all the sights. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

To notch service

Convenient location in the heart of it all. The Riad was a calm oasis from the hustle and bustle of the medina. The daily breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful. We opted for the airport pickup and dropoff which was great, and ensured we started and ended our trip on a good note.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great, but...

The hotel is beautiful. Great rooms, comfy beds, amazing pool and terrace, very friendly staff, abundant breakfast. But. There was no hot water. We stayed for 4 days and every single time we went to shower the water was cold. We had to tell a staff member who repaired the system and apologized profusely. We could tell they were just as embarrassed and sick of it as us. I’m talking to other guests we learnt this had been a problem through their stay too. So hopefully this gets resolved. Otherwise it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

Prachtige riad

Goed gelegen, prachtige kamers, goed verzorgd en uitgebreid ontbijt. Personeel was erg vriendelijk en wou altijd helpen waar nodig. De riad huisdier schildpadden zijn ook erg leuk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018