In the heart of Marrakech, Riad Palacio de las Especias offers a tranquil retreat. Relax by the indoor pool, indulge in full breakfast and daily manager's reception or explore nearby Majorelle Garden.
Riad Palacio de las Especias is just 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). After splashing around at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights at this Colonial riad.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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
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
Children
Children (13 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (EUR 5 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Free daily reception
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
An indoor pool
Colonial architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Down duvet
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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 2.71 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 25 per room
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 5 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Riad Palacio de las Especias offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Palacio de las Especias 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 Palacio de las Especias?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Riad Palacio de las Especias?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Palacio de las Especias?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 5 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad Palacio de las Especias?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 25 per room.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Palacio de las Especias?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Riad Palacio de las Especias?
No, this riad doesn't have a casino, but Casino de Marrakech (4-min drive) and Le Grand Casino de la Mamounia (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Riad Palacio de las Especias and nearby?
Riad Palacio de las Especias has an indoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Palacio de las Especias?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Riad Palacio de las Especias like?
Riad Palacio de las Especias is in Medina, a short 15-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 8 minutes' walk from Le Jardin Secret.
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Riad Palacio de las Especias Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 March 2024
Very welcoming staff. Great location.
Christopher
Christopher, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 January 2023
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
9 January 2023
Room not ready at 12 - we had to wait 1 hour. They never reply to the phone. Staff not that friendly
Francesca
Francesca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 April 2023
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!
Adrianna
Adrianna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 January 2024
Santiago
Santiago, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
29 November 2023
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。
HAOWEN
HAOWEN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2023
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.
Philippe
Philippe, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 April 2023
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.
Lau
Lau, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 January 2023
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Eleonora
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2022
balkysse
balkysse, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2022
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 .
Julio c
Julio c, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
21 March 2020
Rikke
Rikke, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
19 March 2020
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
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 January 2020
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 January 2020
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
James
James, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 December 2019
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.
Edgar
Edgar, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 December 2019
Lovely property and close to the souks/main square
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
3 November 2019
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2019
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
Verified traveller
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 April 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 April 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2018
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.
Ally
Ally, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2018
Beautiful Riad, within excellent walking location of all the sights. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Abbie
Abbie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 May 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2018
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.