328 reviews
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$30035,Derb Sidi Bouamar Quartier Riad Larousse Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
328 reviews
1/210
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Welcome to the enchanting Riad Palacio De Las Especias, a delightful 3-star gem nestled in the heart of Marrakesh, just a stone's throw from the vibrant city center (only 0.4mi away!). Located at 35, Derb Sidi Bouamar in the Quartier Riad Larousse Medina, this charming oasis is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the bustling spirit of Morocco while enjoying a serene escape. Prices start at a wallet-friendly minimum of 69 USD per night, making it an ideal spot for budget-conscious travelers eager for an authentic experience.
Step inside and discover a world of comfort and hospitality! The riad boasts a sparkling outdoor swimming pool for those hot Moroccan days, as well as a picturesque sun deck where you can sip on refreshing beverages. With free WiFi, air conditioning, and a delightful restaurant offering local cuisine, your stay is guaranteed to be as relaxing or adventurous as you desire. For those moments when you're seeking entertainment, you can indulge in live music performances (for an extra charge) or partner with the friendly tour desk staff to embark on unforgettable excursions throughout the city.
Guests rave about the inviting atmosphere and impeccable service at Riad Palacio De Las Especias, with 328 glowing reviews showcasing the memorable experiences they’ve had. Whether you're lounging in the lush garden, enjoying the views, or taking advantage of room service, you will find it hard to resist the charm of this Moroccan haven. So pack your bags and get ready to create lasting memories in one of Marrakesh's most delightful retreats!
As the sun sets over Marrakesh, the Riad Palacio De Las Especias transforms into a magical retreat filled with the charm of Moroccan evenings. Picture yourself winding down with a glass of mint tea in hand, listening to the soft sounds of live music that waft through the air, creating a serene ambiance perfect for relaxation. The romantic atmosphere of the on-site restaurant invites you to indulge in mouthwatering Moroccan dishes crafted with love and authentic spices. Each meal is a delightful journey through the rich culinary landscape of the region, making every dining experience truly unforgettable.
Venture beyond the riad, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by the bustling bazaars, vibrant streets, and hidden gems of the Medina. With the help of the ever-friendly tour desk staff, you can easily plan day trips to popular attractions, seize the chance to explore the scenic beauty of the Atlas Mountains, or dive into the market maze to hunt for unique souvenirs that capture the essence of your travels. Every moment spent in this colorful city is bound to ignite a sense of adventure that will leave you with tales to tell for years to come!
Returning to the Riad Palacio De Las Especias after a day of exploration offers a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, where you can cool off and soak in the sun on the inviting deck. Whether you're basking in the warmth or sharing laughter with fellow travelers, this vibrant haven perfectly blends relaxation and excitement. So come and experience Marrakesh in all its glory while enjoying the charm and outstanding hospitality that awaits at this lovely riad – a place where every stay becomes a cherished memory!
Closest airports
Marrakesh Menara Airport
3.2miRestaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Patio
Garden view
Garden
View
Balcony
Free toiletries
Bidet
Bathtub
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1 Queen Size Bed
290 sqft
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1 Queen Size Bed
205 sqft
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1 Queen Size Bed
290 sqft
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1 Queen Size Bed
205 sqft
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Patio
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250 sqft
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Featured reviews:
Charlotte
10
February 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful & Peaceful Riad with Amazing Service – Just Be Mindful of Noise Inside We stayed at this riad for three nights and had a fantastic experience. The riad itself is absolutely stunning, with gorgeous traditional decor and a beautiful rooftop that was the perfect place to relax. We were dropped off by our taxi, which cost €30 for one way, which is quite expensive, however for peace of mind to be dropped off and escorted to the right place, it was worth it. We were welcomed with mint tea and shown round the riad and to our room. Our room was lovely—traditional in style, very clean, and well-equipped with a comfortable bed, air conditioning, and a heater, making it ideal for any season. Housekeeping was excellent, with fresh towels and bedding provided daily, keeping the space spotless. The bathroom was gorgeous, and the sink was a dream! The breakfast was great and varied, with a lovely selection each morning to start the day. The reception staff were truly amazing—incredibly kind, welcoming, and always willing to help. They gave us great recommendations and even went above and beyond by helping us print off our boarding passes, which was a lifesaver since you need them at the airport. Their hospitality really made our stay even better. The location was great, about a 15-minute walk to the main souks, making it easy to explore the city. While it’s not inside the medina, the area was quiet and peaceful, with no outside noise or busy traffic. The shops near the riad were fantastic—much cheaper than those in the main souks and offering a great selection of items. Overall, we absolutely loved our time here and would love to return. If you’re looking for a beautiful, peaceful, and well-located riad with incredible service, this is a fantastic choice!
The only downside was that our room was right next to the front door, so we experienced some noise when guests returned late at night. Unfortunately, we had an inconsiderate neighbor who kept ringing the bell, stomping up the stairs, slamming doors, and shouting, which woke us up. This wasn’t the riad’s fault, but light sleepers may want to request a room further inside for a quieter stay.
Jeffrey
8.2
December 2024
Staff is their number 1 asset. Very accommodating and helpful with all your needs. I just wish they have a Whatsapp number where tourists can call or message them. Breakfast was okay. So many options to choose from.
1) Location is few metres away from the main road. It’s kinda scary at night to be honest. Beggars and kids are following you asking for something at night. In my entire stay, I’m usually home by 7 pm. I only went home late once, the walk to the Riad was scary. 2) Do not stay on the lower ground rooms. I stayed in Bab Er-raha. The noisy guests will wake you up cos the common area is just across the room. You’ll also heear shouting kids outside the Riad. 3) Mattress and Pillow are not comfortable. Beddings were itchy. 4) No blow dryer. 5) Doesn’t feel homey at all. 6) No light in the shower area. You have to request for a candle. Not safe for old people.
Ellen
10
April 2024
Beautiful interior and design. One of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever stayed. Lovely rooftop with tortoises on the roof. A very peaceful stay. Location was great to get to the old medina and felt very safe.
My only suggestions would be our room had no option to put the shower head on the wall so you either had to have a bath or hold the shower yourself. The option for an early breakfast may be useful. We had a few excursions and had to skip breakfast. They did offer us some coffee before hand though which was a great start to the trips.
Ramey
9.1
November 2024
Staff was excellent! All members of staff greeted us with warmth and took the extra step to provide help when needed. They were proactive in giving us suggestions with location, understanding costs, etc.
This was not a huge deal but we thought the rooms could use a bit of sound proofing as we felt the need to speak very softly at times. You could hear neighbors and they could hear us, which may be a privacy issue for some visitors.
Pilar
10
December 2023
The interior design of the Riad is eally well done. It Has all the charm of an old riad, but it has been refurbished with colonial and morocan style. The feeling is really nice and cosy and a good place to relax after a day in the medina. Breakfast were amazing! Personal in the reception is very nice and helpful. Reception 24 hs. The interior garden is lovely. The bedrooms are really nice decorated.
My only disappointment was that they didn't know we had a booking. This was solved quickly. But because of this, our bedroom wasn't preheated (we were there in December) or had a bottle of water.
Selina
10
November 2024
Fantastic place to stay, would 100% recommend. So serene, everyone working there were so friendly, the breakfast everyday was delicious. We loved our room and the rooftop terrace is just want we needed after busy days exploring and we loved the tortoises. A few minutes walk from the start of the markets and restaurants so ideal location.
Everything was perfect.
Ashna
9.1
November 2023
Really enjoyed our stay at this Riad! Staff were really friendly and breakfast was nice. Courtyard and terrace were set up nicely, good area to relax if you wanted. Our room was cosy, we booked the one with window seating. Location was convenient, a 15/20 minute walk away from the main square. Perfect if you want to stay close to but not directly in the busy area.
Eunice
8.2
October 2022
The Riad is absolutely stunning, it’s effortlessly photogenic from basically every angle. The rooms were also really good size, very comfortable and clean (cleanest among all riads we’ve stayed in Morocco) and facilities like hot water and AC works well, and includes room cleaning service every day. Breakfast isn’t the most traditional Moroccan breakfast but it was very nice! Location wise it’s towards north part of the medina - it’s very easy to get into the medina (5 min walk) and really near a taxi station, it’s a 15min walk to the main square but there are lots of restaurants and shops to see away from the main square anyways so great location anyways!
Moroccan hospitality is truly the greatest thing we’ve experienced of the culture, which was something we didn’t find much of at this riad compared to all the other places we stayed at in Morocco. The staff was nice but there was much less interactions, and it just felt much less personable which made the riad lack a little bit of a soul. Other minor things were that the entrance signage isn’t very obvious so it can be hard to find down the alley and breakfast service tends to be quite slow. But if hospitality doesn’t matter as much to you or you’re mainly looking for somewhere pretty and comfortable to stay at then this is definitely a nice place to stay at
Juliana
8.2
April 2024
The location was perfect. Close to the souks and just around the corner of the nearest ATM. The staff was incredible nice and friendly. We liked the fact that the breakfast was different every day, with typical Moroccan food.
Rebecca
8.2
November 2022
Overall I loved this place. It’s a beautiful Oasis of calm in the middle of the hustle and bustle. The staff were all really welcoming and friendly. I loved the decor and the communal spaces. The central court yard is magical. Also, as a late sleeper it was great to have breakfast up until 12. I would definitely come back here. By the end of the stay it really felt like home.
These are only small things in the overall scheme of things. Because it’s a riad it can get a bit noisy with people coming and going and noise from the kitchen and communal areas. I also, think they could do with new beds.
Attractions
Dar el Bacha Museum of Confluences (Dar el Bacha Musée des Confluences
0.2miDar el-Bacha Street (Rue Dar el-Bacha)
0.2miBen Youssef Madrasa (Medersa Ben Youssef)
0.4miMarrakesh Museum (Musée de Marrakech)
0.4miPhotography Museum of Marrakesh (Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech)
0.5miJemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna)
0.6miBahia Palace (Palais Bahia)
1miEl-Badi Palace (Palais el-Badi)
1.1miPalmeraie (Palm Grove)
2.4miMohammed VI Museum of Water Civilization
3.6miAtlas Mountains
5.3miANIMA Garden
18.7miTakerkoust Lake (Lac Lalla Takerkoust)
21.3miKik Plateau (Plateau du Kik)
22.8miOukaimeden
30.8miAttractions
Dar el Bacha Museum of Confluences (Dar el Bacha Musée des Confluences
0.2miDar el-Bacha Street (Rue Dar el-Bacha)
0.2miBen Youssef Madrasa (Medersa Ben Youssef)
0.4miMarrakesh Museum (Musée de Marrakech)
0.4miPhotography Museum of Marrakesh (Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech)
0.5miJemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna)
0.6miBahia Palace (Palais Bahia)
1miEl-Badi Palace (Palais el-Badi)
1.1miPalmeraie (Palm Grove)
2.4miMohammed VI Museum of Water Civilization
3.6miAtlas Mountains
5.3miANIMA Garden
18.7miTakerkoust Lake (Lac Lalla Takerkoust)
21.3miKik Plateau (Plateau du Kik)
22.8miOukaimeden
30.8miAirports
Marrakesh Menara Airport
3.2miRestaurante #1
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Location
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Age restrictions
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Patio
Garden view
Garden
View
Balcony
Free toiletries
Bidet
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Cooking class
Live music/Performance
Themed dinners
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Heating
Hypoallergenic
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor swimming pool
Solarium
Transportation
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Pool view
View
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 5 per day.
Child policies
Children over 13 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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