Riad Swaka

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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53 Derb Ragragui, Marrakech, Rehamna, 40000
  • Bahia Palace
    6 min walk
  • El Badi Palace
    10 min walk
  • Souk of the Medina
    13 min walk
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    22 min drive

Room options

Premium Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (Swaka)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin-Superior Private Bathroom Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premium Double or Twin Room (Tarfaya)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premium Double or Twin Room (Assilah)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premium Double or Twin Room (Tan Tan)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Riad Swaka

Riad with a full-service spa, near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Along with a full-service spa, this riad has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a steam room and a rooftop terrace are on-site.
Riad Swaka offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Riad Swaka. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dar Si Said Museum. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, facials or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room
  • 13 minutes by foot from Jemaa el-Fnaa and a 5-minute drive from Avenue Mohamed VI
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Riad Swaka offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A steam room, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Riad Swaka. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The riad hosts a free manager's reception daily.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

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 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Riad Swaka offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Riad Swaka Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hubbard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Rahul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice riad
Pretty riad. Great service with comfortable rooms. Relatively central location, just slightly tucked away from the main streets
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Maria Kejser

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Nina, Near London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miguel, Long Island, NY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Globe Trotter 6, Victoria, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Vivienne, NSW, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joël

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julija

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

GIUSEPPE

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Désagréable

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hier findet man die Ruhe die man nach dem ganzen Trubel braucht. Sehr geschmackvoll und sauberes Riad. Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Würde dort immer wieder wohnen.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020