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Riad Swaka

4.0 star property
Riad with spa, near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Interior
Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes
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Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Steam room
  • Spa tub
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower
The price is $112
includes taxes & fees
$94 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (Swaka)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin-Superior Private Bathroom Patio | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Double or Twin-Superior Private Bathroom Patio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double or Twin Room (Tarfaya) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Double or Twin Room (Tarfaya)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room (Assilah)

Premium Double or Twin Room (Assilah) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Double or Twin Room (Assilah)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room (Tan Tan)

Premium Double or Twin Room (Tan Tan) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Double or Twin Room (Tan Tan)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
53 Derb Ragragui, Marrakech, Rehamna, 40000

What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • El Badi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 22 min drive
  • Marrakech Central Station - 7 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪DarDar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fine Mama - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Snack Toubkal - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪café almasraf - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riad Swaka

Located just 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the airport, Riad Swaka offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance 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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 5 per day)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.70 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 20 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 5 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Riad Swaka
Riad Swaka Hotel
Riad Swaka Hotel Marrakech
Riad Swaka Marrakech
Swaka Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Swaka offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Swaka 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Riad Swaka?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Riad Swaka?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Swaka?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 20 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Swaka?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Riad Swaka?
No, this riad doesn't have a casino, but Casino de Marrakech (5-min drive) and Le Grand Casino de la Mamounia (8-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Riad Swaka and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. Riad Swaka also has an outdoor pool and a steam room, as well as spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Swaka?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Riad Swaka like?
Riad Swaka is in Medina, a short 13-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 6 minutes' walk from Bahia Palace.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

First time in Morocco, loved Riad Swaka
The staff was amazing, anything you needed someone was there to assist. Would have loved to have known about ordering dinner in the morning before we arrived, as it was too late to order for that night and after 20 hour trip to arrive, we were too tired to try and explore food options. This Riad is nice and quiet, but requires a short walk through winding paths to get to anywhere to get food or anything else. Riad should also put something on confirmation telling future guests that taxi cannot drop at th door. We ended up paying a cab which circled around trying to find it before the cab driver loaded our bags into a hand cart that another person pushed through the maze with us following on foot to the Riad. It makes a funny story, but two sleep deprived tourists were not amused when it happened. So more information on how to arrive, and possible the suggestion to allow a dinner reservation in advance of the check in would make the visit perfect. That said, the food was wonderful! I loved my cooking lesson with Zahera. Put that on the website as well!
Hubbard, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Paradise. But the staff are the real gems.
It's a hidden paradise in a fantastic location in the heart of Marrakech. The place is beautiful but what makes it are the staff from Samir who gave us all the information we needed and made himself very accessible, organising transport to the airport, giving us the best prices for things and arranging camel riding. Then there is Abdul, a Berber who was keen to teach anyone about the local language and culture, is always keen to help out and cooks the best tagine, morrocan salad and croquettes that you will have while in Morocco.
Hamish, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay in the heart of Marrakech
It’s a beautiful little Riad in a great location in Medina. The staff are amazing people and very helpful. We dealt with Samira, Mohamed, and Abdul. They were very helpful and accommodating. It made our stay very enjoyable. The rooftop is also nice to sit for breakfast and enjoy the sunshine. The mattresses are a little bit too hard for my liking, but everything else was great. Make sure you get in touch with them before for directions, or else it could be quite tricky to find for a first timer to Marrakech.
Brett, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquility and excellent hospitality!
Our stay at Riad Swaka was absolutely wonderful. The room was clean, well decorated, and extremely quiet. We had our best nights sleep in ages there. As it’s situated in the old city, finding it initially through the mazy streets was slightly tricky. If you call ahead, they will send someone to meet you and guide you to the Riad. Samir was an excellent host and provided us with hospitality which was way above and beyond. For instance my stomach was playing up one evening so he cut some rosemary from the terrace garden to make a tea and it really did help. He also made an excellent breakfast which we enjoyed on the roof terrace overlooking Bahia Palace in the morning sun. Although we were only there for a couple of nights, we wished it was for longer and will be looking to stay here again on our next visit to Marrakech.
Ian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay!!
This Riad was an amazing stay. The service was amazing - Abdul greeted us when we first arrived with Moroccan tea and gave us some great tourist places to go to! The Riad itself is quite hard to find (especially if arriving in the dark) but we managed it eventually. It is a close enough walk to the hustle and bustle of the Medina markets but feels so quiet when at the Riad.
Megan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Riad Swaka was absolutely incredible! We arrived quite late and were able to add an evening meal to our booking which was absolutely delicious. We were given such a warm welcome by Abdoul and Samir, who were always available to help us with recommendations and Arabic lessons! It was like being welcomed by family and we can’t wait to return. I would recommend this riad to everyone; it is right in the heart of the action, but is absolutely peaceful and quiet and just the most beautiful place.
Lucy, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Maria, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Latina and abdouel (night manager) were amazing. The morning breakfast was really good. Room was large and accommodated four adults well. Finding the Riad was a bit difficult at first-great location.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice riad
Pretty riad. Great service with comfortable rooms. Relatively central location, just slightly tucked away from the main streets
Rahul, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Maria Kejser, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Me and my partner really enjoyed ourselves in this fantastic Riad. my partner and I never been to Marrakech before and didn't know what to expect. We both loved it and all staff in the hotel were all so helpful and recommend places for us to go. The owner helped us get a traditional hamman and a trip to the waterfall. I would highly recommend this place as you'll feel so welcomed!
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The details of this Riad were slightly misleading as there wasn't a bar, hot tub or room service and the location of this Riad meant that we couldnt be picked up directly for day trips. Having said that, Samir was the saving grace for us as he made this Riad 'something special'. He went above and beyond the call of duty for us by making us feel so welcome and he makes the BEST TEA!!! We cant thank him enough as it wouldn't have been the same experience without him. Samir....we won't forget what you did for us, the late night chats...i could go on...!! Thanks Samir 😀
Nina, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lofti the manager was very accommodating and helpful but Samir was such a wonderful person, thank you so much guys!! Loved this Riad very cozy and excellent location walking distance to everything, I personally enjoyed relaxing in the pool on the terrace after a long day. Loved Marrakech specially it’s people very humble and good hearted!! Highly recommended Migue y Gise!
Miguel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, reasonably priced accommodation a few minutes away from all the action. Our room was great as it had a window, clean comfy beds, excellent pillows, and lights above our individual beds. The terrace is beautiful complete with bird songs and the breakfasts sumptious. But the best part of the experince is the staff, especially Samir, our teacher, who taught us so much about Morrocan/Berber life. My only suggestion is there should be a TIP BOX for the staff in the main area.
Globe Trotter 6, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Cosy Riad right in amongst it all
Once we figured out how to get to and from the Riad it was easy to find. Negotiating the Souk between there and the main square became a challenge, to "Run the Gauntlet" without being hassled by the local shopkeepers we managed by the 2nd day. Being waited on and pampered was wonderful after our previous city. The rooftop terrace and plunge pool was heaven. They couldn't do enough for us.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

David, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended Riad
Very nice and cosy Riad. Great breakfasts and good wifi! Small pool on the roof for those days when it gets really warm, great if you have younger children. Superfriendly staff!
Mikael, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Magnifique, bien situé, et personnel au top (Merci à Samir, à Abdoul et au reste du personnel pour leur accueil si chaleureux). On s'est senti chez nous. A recommander sans hésitation
Joël, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ISABEL, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Riad infesté de punaises de lit. J’y ai passé une seule nuit sur les 5 payées car le Riad est complet et la seule solution trouvée par le propriétaire est de me faire dormir sur une banquette sur la terrasse du toit. Il refuse de me rembourser les nuits non passées sur place et me confisque la clé de ma chambre et m’interdit l’accès au Riad sans aucune autre solution de logement. Obligée de porter plainte à la police qui décide de fermer ce Riad pour cause d’hygiène déplorable et de non respect des touristes. Fuyez!!!
Aline, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Riad fo quiet location and pool relaxation
This Riad is great for relaxation. It's located in a quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to everything in the Medina of interest. I would stay in this neighbourhood again vs. staying in the middle of the Medina. We traveled in December and were in need of getting some sunny time, which was possible with the rooftop lounge chairs and the pool. Breakfast is great. The Riad staff is fantastic, very helpful. Before arrival call the Riad for pickup at the nearest parking, and someone will come by foot and pick you up. Otherwise the Riad is difficult to find in the small streets the first time.
Julija, 3-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Désagréable
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paula, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ludovic, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nous avons été très bien reçus au Riad Swaka qui est idéalement placé à environ 15 minutes de la place et 2 min du palais Bahia. Le petit déjeuner est excellent et le repas du soir, discuté le matin avec la cuisinière est très bon aussi. Merci à Lotfi et Samir pour le soin qu ils apportent à leurs clients, pour leur disponibilité et leurs bons conseils. Nous recommandons cet endroit.
7-night family trip
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