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Hotel in Marrakech Medina: The Charm of a Boutique Riad Hotel
You are looking for a hotel in the Marrakech medina with character? The Riad Vendôme is a charming boutique hotel in the neighbourhood Dar El Bacha, a 7-minute walk from Jemaa El-Fna. A patio with fountain, a private hammam, a rooftop jacuzzi Atlas view, and Chef Naima who cooks for you. 12 rooms — the privacy of a home, the service of a hotel. From €70/night.
In brief — Hotel in Marrakech medina
- Riad Vendôme is a 12-room boutique hotel alternative in the Marrakech medina, with rooms from €70 per night including a full Moroccan breakfast on direct booking.
- Set in the Dar El Bacha district at 217 Derb El Halfaoui, the riad is a 7-minute walk from Jemaa El-Fna and about 20 minutes from Marrakech-Menara airport.
- On site are a private marble and tadelakt hammam with massage from €38 per hour, a rooftop jacuzzi heated to 36°C with Atlas views, and a patio pool.
- Direct booking / WhatsApp: +212 600 608 608
Riad vs Hotel: why choose a boutique hotel
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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 20 with our second riad 100m away. Private bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, safe. See rooms and prices.
Restaurant at the property
The Moroccan breakfast is included every morning, and Chef Naima prepares 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this hotel located in Marrakech?
Area Dar El Bacha, medina. To 7 min on foot from Jemaa El-Fna. 217 Derb El Halfaoui, Medina.
What is the price per night?
From €70/night for a double room with breakfast (direct booking). Suites from €120.
Does the hotel have a spa?
Yes, private oriental hammam, massage rooms, heated rooftop jacuzzi. Massage 1hr from €38.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a full Moroccan breakfast included every morning.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
Yes, family suites for 3-4 guests. The riad is quiet and safe. Children's menu available.
How to book directly?
WhatsApp +212 600 608 608. Direct booking = .
How long is the flight to Marrakech from the US and Canada?
There are no non-stop flights from the United States; from New York allow about 8 to 9 hours via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc, which hubs there. From Canada, Royal Air Maroc runs a seasonal non-stop from Montreal to Casablanca, then a short connection to Marrakech. The riad is about 20 minutes from Marrakech-Menara airport.
Can the whole riad be privatised, and for how many guests?
Yes, Riad Vendome can be hired exclusively. The main riad has 12 rooms and goes up to 20 rooms with our second riad 100 metres away, for exclusive hire of up to 45 guests. During an exclusive hire there are no other guests: the pool, hammam, jacuzzi and rooftop are reserved for your group alone.
How big are the rooms and what is in them?
Between 10 and 22 m², depending on the room. Tan Tan is 10 m² for 2 guests on the ground floor, the junior suites Merzouga and Asni 15 m², Zagora and Essayesra and Ouarzazate and the Marrakech Romantic suite 18 m², the Dakhla Rooftop room 16 m² with direct terrace access, and the Oukaimeden mezzanine suite 22 m² for 4 guests. Every room has an en-suite bathroom with a tadelakt shower, hot and cold air conditioning, Simmons VIP bedding, a 40" TV with international channels and fibre Wi-Fi. Full sizes, beds and rates are on the rooms and rates page.
Is there Wi-Fi in the rooms, and is it fast enough to work?
Yes, 100 Mb fibre optic, free, in the rooms and in the common areas — the patio, the Moroccan lounge with its fireplace and library, and the rooftop. It carries video calls, which is why the riad is used for small seminars and for remote workers. If you need to hold a call at a set hour, tell Éric and he will point you to the quietest corner at that time of day.
What is the bathroom like, and is there air conditioning and heating?
Each room has its own bathroom, most with a tadelakt shower — the polished lime plaster used in Moroccan bathrooms — and the hot and cold air conditioning works as heating in winter, when Marrakech nights drop close to 5°C in January. Towels, spa robes and a hairdryer are provided. Ask Éric on WhatsApp +212 600 608 608 for photos of the exact room before you book.
Can I come by car, and where do I park?
Yes. There is free parking 100 metres from the riad, and car access is via Bab Doukkala or Bab El Khemis. The last 100 metres are on foot because the alleys of the old medina are pedestrian; Éric or a member of staff comes to meet you at the car park and carries the luggage. Tell us your arrival time on WhatsApp +212 600 608 608 so someone is waiting rather than you calling from the car.
Is the riad suitable for a guest with reduced mobility?
Partly, and we prefer to say exactly where the limits are. The Zagora junior suite is on the ground floor, 18 m², with step-free access, an accessible bathroom and its own private patio; the pool, the patio and the ground-floor common areas are on the same level. The rooftop terrace and the first-floor rooms are reached by stairs, and there is no lift. Access from the airport is by private transfer to the car park 100 metres away, then a paved pedestrian alley. Describe the situation to Éric on WhatsApp +212 600 608 608 and he will tell you in writing what works and what does not, before you pay anything.
⭐ Google 4.2/5 (617 reviews) · 🏠 Booking 8.3/10 · ✈️ TripAdvisor 4.2/5 · 🎉 500+ events organised since 2013
The Riad Vendôme is classified by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.
Meet your host: Meet Éric, the owner.
See also: Honeymoon.
The Riad Vendôme welcomes families travelling with children: the pool and jacuzzi are accessible, connecting rooms suit the whole tribe, and a babysitter can be arranged on request (€20/evening).