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Riad Houdou

4.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with spa, near House of Photography

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Terrace/patio
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Unwind at Riad Houdou, a serene oasis near Ben Youssef Madrasa. Indulge in continental breakfast on the rooftop terrace or relax by the heated pool with sun loungers. Explore Marrakech's charm and return to rejuvenate with spa treatments like manicures, facials, or body wraps. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Self parking
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Bus station shuttle
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (bassin privé)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite (Private Terrace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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Rue Essebtiyne, n°54 derb el Hammam, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, 40000

What's nearby

  • Ben Youssef Madrasa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bahia Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 21 min drive
  • Marrakech Central Station - 16 min drive
  • Airport pickup service
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Chez Chegrouni - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Riad Houdou

Riad Houdou features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Jemaa el-Fnaa. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures. Other features include an outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (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
    • The property charges 5.0 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 5 per day; includes in/out privileges)
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Train station pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Bus station shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Full-service spa
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guest house's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.97 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 17 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 4
  • Train station pick-up and bus station shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5.0 per cent
  • Hosted evening meal costs EUR 25

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 5 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Riad Houdou Hotel Marrakech
Riad Houdou Hotel
Riad Houdou Marrakech
Houdou Marrakech
Houdou
Riad Houdou Marrakech
Riad Houdou Guesthouse
Riad Houdou Guesthouse Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Houdou offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riad Houdou does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Riad Houdou?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Riad Houdou?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Riad Houdou?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 5 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad Houdou?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is EUR 17 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Houdou?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an on-site casino at Riad Houdou?

No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (6-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (6-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Riad Houdou and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and horse riding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Riad Houdou also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Riad Houdou?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Riad Houdou like?

Riad Houdou is located by the river in Medina, a short 14-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 7 minutes' walk from Marrakech Museum.

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Riad Houdou Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Oasis
Food
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Family friendly

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional service and location. Couldn’t be better.
ELWOOD, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Stay

Amazing. Great room/suite. Service was impeccable and really enhanced our stay. Location is great. Cannot recommend enough.
Sheahara, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I would have to say that the entire staff of this Riad was amazing. Kind, Helpful, Accommodating...I just can't say enough. From the pick up at the airport to check out, the experience was perfect. I would highly recommend staying here.
Patrick, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything about the stay was fantastic. Abdel and his team are fantastic and very welcoming. They attend to your every need and are very proactive about checking on their visitor's needs. The stay feels very personal. They offer a lot of important information about the surroundings areas too
Obumneme, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff were extremely helpful and the Riad itself had a really lovely feel.
Peter, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Warm hospitality, excellent services and very helpful all along the way.
Ranjit, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A really nice hotel with reasonable price. All staffs are nice and highly recommend
Chun Wai, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The place and acomodations are very nice. People are very helpfull and polite. Food is alao very well prepared
MANUEL FLORENCIO, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice Riad with helpful staff . Walking distance to main square . Had 1 dinner there . It was very good as were breakfasts
tracey, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place in the Medina! Safe and easy to get to! Everyone was very attentive, the rooms were excellent, and the property was an oasis! Please make sure to enjoy the Hammam while there! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Johnathen, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Easily the calmest hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Much welcomed from the craziness outside The Riad is beautiful, very well kept and the staff literally couldn’t be more accommodating and helpful

10/10 Excellent

Friendly, warm atmosphere. Great staff. Beautiful breakfast. Fabulous service.
robert, 9-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I took my dad (74) on a weekned here and it was the perfect quiet retreat that contrasted against the busy souks perfectly. Super, super friendly and helpful owners and staff who went above and beyond to help us. Wonderful breakfast, very clean, definitely the best mint tea I had during our stay in Morocco too. WIll be staying here again.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Riad itself is amazing, wonderful architecure and decor. The staff were very helpful and accomodating. Can't find anything negative to say. If you find the Medina overwhelming this Hotel is well positioned as although it isn't far from the busy streets, you aren't directly on them so you won't be stepping directly out into the madness and there aren't any noise concerns.
Alfie, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

10 out of 10

100% would recommend this riad. Polite staff, clean rooms with nice decorations.

4/10 Poor

Don’t stay here!
Chizoba, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had an awesome experience at this Riad. Staff was excellent. They provided excellent service. Riad is located in a crowded local area of old city.

10/10 Excellent

Great!
Wing In, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Family friendly and Beautiful hotel. the hotel that was very clean and chic and their behavior was excellent and they surprised us for our anniversary and gave us a luxurious suite and a private pool. The person who saw us (Didier) was very friendly and kind and taught us a lot about the map of Marrakech and the sights and customs and shopping in the markets. I strongly recommend it to friends. Delicious breakfast with a nice view. The location of the hotel is the best.
Nastaran, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Riad close to everything and wonderful staff.

Our stay was wonderful ! The Riad is beautiful, service was excellent, staff are friendly and response quickly to our needs,very helpful with our questions. The room is very comfortable and good size and very clean. Special thank you to the manager Abdel , who went above and beyond to assist us, thank you for the breakfast care package, it came in handy! And to Hassan who gave us a tour after the easy and quick check in and the welcome tea and sweets. Really, everything was very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious too...fresh made jams, yogurt, bread, tea and coffee. The whole staff are attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this Riad. I will stay here again. Also they are walking distance to the shops, restaurants and places of special interest. Thank you!
Ruby L, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

WOW, a must stay. I didn’t come thinking or expecting more than normal, however the attention everyone puts in this beautiful Riad is something you don’t easily get nowadays. Eric and Didier are there all the time to make sure everyone is taken care of. The staff is friendly and the riad is a diamond in the inside. The only thing you will regret is not staying longer!

10/10 Excellent

Wow! What an amazing property and introduction to Morocco and Marrakech. I arranged for the airport transfer through the riad, and that was super convenient and affordable. The driver was waiting for us just outside the airport and dropped us off, and we were met by a guide who carried our luggage in a cart through the medina to the riad. The riad itself was beautiful. The main courtyard full of roses. We arranged for dinner to be provided the night we arrived. It may have been the best meal I have ever eaten. Incredible greeting mint tea and pastries, when we arrived, and then the dinner, a fantastic starter, wonderfully delicious tagine, and an amazing dessert. We had early departures and they arranged for a breakfast to go for us one day and an early breakfast the other. The location was perfect for us. The rooftop terrace was a beautiful setting for breakfast or an evening glass of wine with olives. The service was amazing.
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Didier, Ahmed and all the staff at the Riad were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was so comfortable and beautifully decorated. Breakfast was lovely every morning on the sun terrace by the pool. We had dinner at the Riad one night it was amazing. Be sure to book your transfer from the airport direct with the Riad. It makes the process very simple. The Riad is only 10 mins walk to the main square. It was a very safe walk and we were given great recommendations by staff. Le Foundouk restaurant nearby was lovely. We booked the salt mine excursion to the Atlas Mountains through the Riad. A great day was had with our guides including a delicious lunch included. Thank you for making our stay such a good experience and for all your great advice. Best wishes Natalie and Peter
Natalie, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour, le personnel est charmant et aux petits soins. Le Riad est situé au cœur de la médina, tout est accessible a pieds.
Sandrine Mendes, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We started our Morocco journey with this Riad. The thing about this particular property was that these guys made a special effort to introduce us to give us bite-sized introductions to Do's Dont of Morocco without any special prompting. Their welcome was special, making us comfortable by giving a tour of Riad was a great touch. They all were special people trying to make us feel special.
Alok, 2-night trip