Riad & Spa Esprit du Maroc

5.0 star property
5-star adults-only riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Moroccan cuisine, pool views
Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Terrace/patio
Interior detail
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Zaouit Lhardar 12 /17 derb Belbekkar, Medina, Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, 40030
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa
    4 min walk
  • Marrakech Museum
    5 min walk
  • Le Jardin Secret
    5 min walk
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    21 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Marrakech

Medina stay.With a stay at this Medina riad, you'll be steps from Perfume Museum and Dar Bellarj. Ben Youssef Mosque and Ben Youssef Madrasa are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Marrakech Museum - 5 min walk
  • Le Jardin Secret - 5 min walk
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 13 min walk
  • Bahia Palace - 4 min drive
  • Majorelle Garden - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 15 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nomad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante I Limoni - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terrasse des Épices - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riad & Spa Esprit du Maroc

5-star adults-only riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Riad & Spa Esprit du Maroc offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this riad measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes a conference center. A steam room, a rooftop terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the luxury Riad & Spa Esprit du Maroc. An area shuttle within 5 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Marrakech riad.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1870
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Riad & Spa Esprit du Maroc offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include sports massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 10.00 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 10 per stay)
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-cm flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport and train 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 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 10.00 per day

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 22.00 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 10 per stay
  • Pet deposit: EUR 10.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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Riad & Spa Esprit du Maroc Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 130 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erwan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Location next to the Medersa (My favorite spot in Marrakech), Great Staff and Great Riad. We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Raees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my partner had a lovely time here. The Riad itself is truly a beautiful gem and the location is very central for the Medina. It is though slightly off the beaten path to get to, down back alleys but the value for money of the quality of the property once you get past this is great. The staff were very happy to help and the manager Sylvia was a delightful eccentric. I would recommend booking your own excursions in advance of going as the hotel ones are quite expensive. Though we did book through them the walking tour for our first morning which was a good orientation. The guide collects you from the hotel and takes you around. The airport transfer is more expensive than taxi from the airport but without this the Road would be very hard to find. We found the property to be very clean and well kept in consideration that is a 18th century Riad in a market, not a best western in Milwaukee. I would say the Riad is a strong 4* experience and considering the price point this is appropriate. We very much enjoyed our stay. The hotel could improve in some aspects to be a truly stunning 5* but this would carry with it added costs that would have taken it beyond our budget for this trip so we were very happy! I have seen some other negative comments regarding the Riad with certain things picked up as negative, if you are precious and are expecting a $2000 a night experience then I am afraid you will have to pay for this.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen, Basingstoke Hants

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Yordanos

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ancient 12 century property - from the main road you walk thru narrow tunnel to get to the “guest house” No access to a car or door to door service - someone has to drag your luggage to the place, which can be long….
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

simone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This riad was beautiful and quiet in a very busy town. Although it’s hard to find down small alleys it is well worth it !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jianqing

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful raid , nice service , room is so exotic. We will come back again Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Kevin, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The smell of Mould and aromatic candles / perfume was very strong in our room and spoilt our stay. We opened the doors and windows as soon as we entered the room but this did little to dissipate the odour. We also found the music in the communal areas annoying. We would highly recommend that you use the car service provided by the hotel. The tunnel is intimidating on arriving but you soon get use to it and this adds to the experience. The breakfast was really nice. The rooms are beautiful and clean and the roof terrace is great. If you book with Expedia they do not make it clear that there is a tourist tax to be paid in cash on checking out.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very poor service, Had the impression that the manager wanted to take advantage from us. Dissapointing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Riad
The best Road I've stayed at. In top top condition and staff was very hospitable. Walking there was interesting, need to know the path. Food was excellent and service was unsurpassed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very rude and disrespectful. She also overcharged us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is really hard to find and around the area is not so safe I booked it 4 nights and I stayed there 1 night I wanted to leave the place but the owner lady refused to give me my refund thank god I bought insurance through Expedia don’t go there that owner lady sylvi is not nice at all
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average
We stayed for 3 nights and the look of the Riad was great except for the tunnel you have to go through to get there but we used Nadir House hotel as a way to always find the tunnel to get to the Riad as that can be very difficult. Service from the waiter who works at the Riad was great throughout our stay and he helped us whenever needed which was a plus. Positives - within 5 - 15 mins walk to the main souks and Jem Al Fna Negatives - Restaurant was ridiculously overpriced and dinner was not cooked on the inside so wouldn't recommend at all. Pool really needs a clean, since it had a terrible smell when we were there. All in all it was fine for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous Hotel, lovely staff, careful of vicinity
This is a really lovely Riad, with a decent spa and lovely staff. It’s a gorgeous hidden away gem really and the room and bathroom were really excellent. Good aircon, and plenty of towels. The swimming pool is very small and not very private but the roof terrace is heaven for sun worshippers. The main issue is safety in the surrounding area. I was surrounded by 5 young men one of whom had a knife and they wanted money. I screamed for help and a local shopkeeper scared them away. I strongly suggest not being white and blonde and going out there alone. I eventually managed to get out with a guide then the City was of course much safer and beautiful. I can’t blame the hotel for this, but you need to know how to look after yourself in this area. The hotel were marvellous when I told them and called for police reinforcements which were highly visible. I don’t blame them for these people’s awful behaviour, and I still think that the hotel is fabulous and fantastic value for money and safe if you know what you’re doing, which I probably didn’t!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have no words. It is in deep dangers and harassing environment. Pls don’t stay in old city, you will get harassed, abused and insulted by every locals. Safe your money and stay outside old town in big high end resort. First of all,good luck finding this place. The Taxis will drop you far away and you need a Miracle to find place bu going thru dark allies and lots locals try to milk you, if you don’t get miss guided by locals to dark ally and ask for money. When i explain that to owner . She simply replyed, sorry there is no police in Morroco!! When you stay in this Reid, get ready to order lunch and dinner and drink, if they found out you eat outside food or bring any food and drink, they simply make u uncomfortable and tell you we have lincence for food and drink and she will give you a book of all the Policy laws. Where is the Police while i was getting fiscally abused by locals???? I had to canceled my last 4 days and move out this place. Pls , for your safety avoid this place and just go maybe for a half day experience. I hope this gives you guys enough heads up. And who ever said Morroco is safe, it is absolutely wrong. Lots of theifs, avoid just for ur safty and i am sure you worked hard to save Money. Don’t wasted. Lets get government to fix this issues. And make sure you update you ambassy of your government about unsafe Morroca. If you rich enough to have a 24/7 guid and driver and stay in expensive Resort than you will be fine. Godbless you all
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful accommodations, but difficult to locate. Very delightful and friendly staff. Hammam was wonderful and restful. Food could have been better for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff. Nothing was to much bother. A hairdryer in the room would be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

JoJo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located in a dark alley and I was terrified at night. Rooms are cold and there was no heating (other Riads have heaters) what was worse was lack of hot water which was just awful. For the way to the hotel see my IG traveljojostyle28 in my Morocco story
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was great. The owner is very overbearing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Riad
The Riad itself is very nice. Beautiful property. Seems more fitting for couples than single travels. Only downside was getting to the location. There are small, short tunnels to go through and we kept getting followed when we would walk back at night time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Riad to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just lovely.
Such a lovely place to have found. Very close to the main area. Offers taxis right to the door and met by the great staff. Excellent introduction to the building and it’s facilities. Wonderful rooftop terrace where breakfast is served as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018