Hotel in Marrakech Medina: The Charm of a Boutique Riad Hotel

Riad vs Hotel: why choose a boutique hotel

In a classic hotel (Gueliz, Palmeraie, Hivernage), you have a standardised room and an impersonal lobby. You are far from the medina.

In a boutique riad, you're in the heart of the medina, in a traditional house with patio. Breakfast is home-cooked. The hammam is private. The owner advises you personally. You walk straight out into the souks.

Riad Vendôme combines the two: authenticity of a boutique hotel + the comfort of a 4-star hotel. Air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, premium linen.

Hotel with spa in Marrakech

Riad Vendôme has a private spa : hammam in marble and tadelakt, black-soap scrub, organic argan-oil massage. No queuing. See the treatments.

Hotel with jacuzzi and pool

Jacuzzi heated to 36°C on the rooftop, with panoramic views of the Koutoubia and the Atlas. Patio pool in summer.

The rooms

12 rooms over 3 levels, up to 17 with our second riad 100m away. Private bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, safe. See rooms and prices.

Restaurant at the property

Chef Naima prepares Moroccan breakfasts (included) and dinners on request: tagines, couscous, pastilla. Dinner on the rooftop under the stars or in the patio.

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Riad vs Hotel in Marrakech — Why Choose a Riad?

Standard Marrakech hotels are often located outside the medina — convenient for cars but far from the authentic city centre. A riad like Riad Vendôme puts you 7 minutes on foot from Jemaa El-Fna square, inside the historic medina, surrounded by centuries-old architecture. You wake up to the sound of the muezzin and the smell of orange blossom from the patio.

Riad Vendôme has 12 individually decorated en-suite rooms, a private pool, a rooftop jacuzzi at 36°C, a traditional hammam and spa, and a panoramic terrace with Atlas mountain views. It is classified by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism. Rated 4.2/5 on Google (617 reviews) Direct booking with Eric.

Room Rates and What's Included

Rooms at Riad Vendôme start from €70/night including a full Moroccan breakfast (msemen, amlou, olive oil, honey, fresh orange juice). All rooms have air conditioning, WiFi, and private bathrooms. The patio pool and rooftop terrace are included for all guests. The hammam and spa treatments are available at the prices listed on our spa page.

Riad or hotel in Marrakech?

If you hesitate between a classic hotel and a boutique riad in the medina, see our guide on how to choose the best boutique hotel in Marrakech. a boutique riad offers an authentic experience — patio, hammam, Moroccan cuisine — in a historic setting. Riad Vendôme, run by a French owner, combines the charm of an 18th-century boutique hotel with the services of a quality hotel.

The Riad Vendôme is classified by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.