Located in the heart of the Royal Kasbah district in the ancient Marrakech Medina, this romantic guest house is a 10-minute walk from the Royal Palace and the Saadian Tombs and 15 minutes from the famous Jamaâ El Fna Square. Riad Shemsi offers a vast rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Medina and Atlas Mountains, and a large swimming pool in the courtyard. All accommodation combines a Moroccan and contemporary style and the suite features a spacious seating area. A full breakfast is served every morning and Moroccan dishes are offered in the restaurant. Guests can also request sandwiches or salads, whilst sunbathing and admiring the views from the terrace. Guests can browse the free Wi-Fi by the fireplace in the living room or in the traditional Moroccan seating areas. Nearby street parking is free and Marrakesh Menara Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Marrakech, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful staff, particularly Abdul who went out of his way to welcome us and give us all the local info we could need. Once in the riad everything was beautiful, calm and so relaxing. Pool, sheltered outdoor spaces and rooftop glory. Fantastic...
  • D
    Derin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was great, location quite close to the main attractions in Marrakesh
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very welcoming and friendly, breakfast was lovely. The pool was refreshing and much needed after a walk into the centre.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan

Facilities of Riad Shemsi
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

Riad Shemsi takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Riad Shemsi accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: 40000MH1166

FAQs about Riad Shemsi

  • Riad Shemsi is 1.4 miles from the centre of Marrakech. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Riad Shemsi is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Riad Shemsi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Riad Shemsi can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Riad Shemsi has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Riad Shemsi include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Riad Shemsi offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Solarium
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Cooking class
    • Beauty Services
    • Bike tours
    • Facial treatments
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Manicure
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Pedicure
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage