Riad Faraj

4.0 star property
Riad with a full-service spa, 8-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Riad Faraj creates a peaceful haven in central Marrakech, just steps from the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Guests cool off in the outdoor pool and sample regional dishes at the restaurant. The stay includes breakfast and WiFi access throughout the property.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
32 Rue Mokha, Medina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • El Badi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DarDar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fine Mama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Otto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mabrouka - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Riad Faraj

Upscale riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Close to Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia, Riad Faraj provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this riad include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Riad Faraj feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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 (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

The property is closed between 26 March and 28 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Riad Faraj Marrakech
Faraj Marrakech
Riad Faraj Riad
Riad Faraj Marrakech
Riad Faraj Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Faraj have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riad Faraj pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Faraj?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Riad Faraj?

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 Faraj?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Riad Faraj provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 15.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Faraj located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 10-minute walk of Mellah Market and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Souk El Bahja and Koutoubia Mosque are also within 10 minutes.

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Riad Faraj Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 258 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Francime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

NIDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The road is beautiful! Nouhaila was amazing as well as Zacarías ! I truly had no complaints other then the sheets in my room were not clean and when I left my key to have the towels changed when I returned the same towels were there. They did immediately noted minor repairs needed and did it on the spot! Breakfast was great! The tea was great! The pool area beautiful and everything about this place was perfect. Walking distance to everything. Pick up for excursion were down the street or a 5 min walk. I truly enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Andreas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
worn place, needs renovation and cleaning. very, very unpleasant smell in the bathroom. way, way to expensive for what you get. we‘ve been in two other riads on the same trip for half the price and double fun.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

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

Comfortable and close to the centre

It was pleasant to stay in this riad. It is within 5 minutes walk to Jamaa el Fna Square and a good walking distance to other attractions, therefore we did not need to book any taxi at any point. The staffs are all very nice and accommodating and I am very pleased with my short break in Marrakesh. The riad itself is clean and very comfortable. The rooftops are a great way to relax and catch more sun. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for a fee. Delicious breakfast is included with our stay and it is a good way to try authentic Moroccan breakfast. We asked for a shuttle transfer to and from the airport and it was sorted out quickly. In summary, me and my husband are very happy with our stay and definitely recommend this place !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful, uncomfortable bed, air conditioning barely worked. Old bath towels full of holes. Water barely trickled. Breakfast was recycled from days prior. In the middle of our stay the manager asked us to pay the two coffees and water we had ordered before because their cash box was empty. Pool full of dead bugs. Asking for extra toilet tissue was always an issue because they rarely had any. Beautiful road but they seem to get lost in the details that matter most. We will never return and certainly never recommend to anyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shareen

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

Worst

Worst experience that zi ever had . I booked my accommodation with hotels.com and paid for that already. When we arrived at the accommodation the door was locked and no one opened . We stood on the street in a foreign place unfamiliar with the surrounding for 2 hours. Called hotels.com and was on the phone for 2 hours and they could not get a hold of the hotel as well. Frustrated, tired and disappointed with the answer from hotels.com we looked for another place. Very disappointed that such a big corporation will be in partnership with such a place. The place and surrounding also is nothing as it looks like on the picture. Very disappointed and frustrated. Urge hotels.com to have extra due diligence while getting into partnership with such place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Marrakech Medina. Staff very friendly. Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, staff were great but in need of a little TLC. Would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sebastián

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

PESADILLA EN EL HOTEL

El Riad ahora mismo está con 0 mantenimiento y 0 limpieza: El suelo donde comimos, que solo hay comedor exterior, estaba lleno de manchas de óxido y el día anterior estuvieron por la noche comiendo doritos un amigo del recepcionista y él y desayunamos con estos en el suelo. Hay luces que no funcionan y la decoración está rota, al igual que la cascada del patio y no la arreglan. Las toallas del baño están viejas y deshilachadas. El suelo en general sucio. Sería un Riad digno de pesadilla en la cocina versión hotel. Encima habíamos alquilado la suite superior y los cristales de muchas puertas están rotos, nos intentaron colar otra habitación porque no habían limpiado la suite y encima no funcionaba el aire acondicionado, así que nos tocó irnos a esa habitación simple. En fin: Caro, sucio y malo. Una lástima el potencial lo tiene.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely riad. The staff was excellent, very friendly. The location was hard to find, and there was a lot of construction on the way to the riad. Once in, however, the room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

judith

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The accomodation is near to all important places. Just 5 min walk. It is a quiet neighbourhood. The breakfast is simple and every day the same. The hostess is very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
War super alles Gerne wieder
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apart from being close to town center and yet quiet, place is very filthy, property co dition is horrible, service is mediocre though the staff tried their best to make up for the deficiencies, food is horrible, one person is assigned to clean and to cook and serve. Plates chipped and towels ripped and filthy. The place and room not as per the description. The rating given is inaccurate and very misleading. Nothing would make me go back even if i were paid to stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marta

The Riad is average, not bad, not great. It was reasonably clean. We didn't get the room that was in the photo but I'm coming to see that seems to be common practice in many accommodations. The breakfast was ok. There is only 1 staff member/owner it seems, and we didn't get an energetic welcoming vibe unfortunately. The location is down a road with construction, but it was well lit at night which was comforting. It's quick access to the main road when dragging luggage on dirt roads.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

MUHAMMAD

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was smaller than listed on the website and amenities were non existent. The room was not cleaned for the second night of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

CHRYSTELE CORINNE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L' hébergement est non conforme aux photos et à l 'evaluation 4 etoiles.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bilal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
**Enttäuschung pur – Finger weg von diesem Riad!** Wir haben nach einer Nacht die Unterkunft gewechselt und waren voller Hoffnung, dass unser Aufenthalt besser wird. Am ersten Tag haben wir mit dem Rezeptionisten gesprochen und eine Abmachung getroffen: Wir zahlen nur für die eine Nacht und checken dann aus. So weit, so gut. Die Vereinbarung wurde auch mit Expedia per E-Mail geklärt. Als wir schließlich ausgecheckt haben, wollte ich zur Sicherheit unseren Zahlungseingang überprüfen. Zu meinem Entsetzen hatte ich immer noch keine Bestätigung oder Eingangsbestätigung erhalten. Also wandte ich mich erneut an Expedia. Was dann passierte, hat uns wirklich schockiert: Die Managerin des Riads hatte die Stornierung zurückgezogen (!) und behauptet, die E-Mail des Rezeptionisten sei eine Fake-E-Mail und dieser würde dort nicht arbeiten! Wir waren sprachlos ob dieser dreisten Lüge. Nach langem Hin und Her mit Expedia wurde uns schließlich recht gegeben, und sie akzeptierten die erste E-Mail als gültig, wodurch wir unser Geld zurückbekamen. Diese Erfahrung war nicht nur frustrierend, sondern auch überaus enttäuschend. Wir können diesen Riad absolut niemandem empfehlen – die wunderschöne Gestaltung des Hinterhofs mit Wasserfall kann das nicht einmal ansatzweise wettmachen. Fazit: Besuchen Sie diesen Riad auf keinen Fall, wenn Sie bösen Überraschungen entgehen möchten!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Thierry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Riad très bien situé dans la médina proche des principaux sites touristiques. Ensemble du Riad plutôt agréable. Mais quelques points à améliorer : - Odeur d'égouts dans les WC - Pas de drap housse sur le matelas et draps trop petits pour le lit - TV dans la salle de bain et pas dans la chambre
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ahmad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible and filthy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Riad Faraj from October 13-15 , the staff was so friendly and welcoming upon my arrival. I was happy to get a room on first floor right across the pool. The aesthetic of the Riad is extremely modern , authentic beautiful Moroccan style. Rooms were clean and spacious. I love the staff here they are so friendly and helpful. The breakfast is so tasty , nice presentation and beautiful view. Genuinely so soothing to eat your breakfast while relaxing in the peaceful ambience. Highly recommend this RIAD to anyone travelling to Marrakesh, it is also located in the perfect area. Will definetly be coming back here any time I stay in the city .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

daniele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad tenuto male la spa non ce le camere pessime vetri e serrature rotte infiltrazioni di acqua dal soffitto condizionatore mal funzionante parti comuni scadenti e divanetti rotti
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful parking is offsite 10 euros a night location is great .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Amir

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like this riyad I don’t recommend it. Firstly the towels smelt horrible. I asked for fresh clean towels everyday and reported the smell but the manager said that it was the smell of the detergent they used. It had a horrid smell it made us feel sick we didn’t feel like using them. The bathtub isn’t on a slant it’s all straight so the water takes ages to drain, in other words you’re just stood in a pool of water. The bathtub was also covered in lots of rust stains which wasn’t pleasant. There was no WiFi the whole week we stayed, I kept asking the manager when will it be fixed but she just kept saying “maybe tomorrow. Maybe later”. It only started to work on our last night how convenient(!). The air condition in our room was rubbish, it had very weak power, I could barely feel it. The only only convenient good thing that came from the riyad was that it was near the Jem al Finna square and the markets etc, all the good spots were in walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

itziar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
El riad esta falto de mantenimiento, pero limpio y muy bien localizado. El personal encantador. La experiencia ha sido buena.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayoub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024