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Luxurious Accommodation
Riad Ekla Boutique Hotel, nestled in the heart of Marrakech, offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a refreshing outdoor pool. The proximity to Le Jardin Secret and other attractions makes it an ideal choice for travelers seeking comfort and convenience.
Charming Terrace
Guests can unwind on the riad's terrace, enjoying stunning views and a tranquil atmosphere. The perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring the vibrant city, the terrace adds a touch of serenity to your stay.
Cultural Landmarks Nearby
With key landmarks such as the Majorelle Gardens and Djemaa El Fna in close proximity, Riad Ekla Boutique Hotel provides easy access to Marrakech's rich cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in the city's history and charm during your stay.
Ready to experience the allure of Marrakech? Book your stay at Riad Ekla Boutique Hotel now for an unforgettable getaway.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
01:00 PM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Single bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
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Personnel très gentil et accueillant Emplacement top Chambre très confortable
Rien
Ontbijt was top. Heel verzorgd en gevarieerd. Personeel was heel vriendelijk.
Kamer was heel klein en smal. Klein bed als je met partner komt. Badkamer ramen moeten beter afgedekt worden.
Very good service from Mustafa en the rest of the team! Trip to Agafay dessert is a must
Clean, location, friendly front desk at all times. Very secured. Amazing breakfast and the servers are amazing. Cleaning girl lovely and accommodating.
Some old parts in the bathroom
The staff
The shower
Riad très propre , personnel au top et très abordable ..
Joli Riad cosy et tranquille. Chambres très bien préparées ( pétales de fleur) . Très bon accueil et conseils sur les lieux/restaurants.
Excellent accueil, personnel très sympathique et disponible avant et pendant le séjour pour faciliter l'organisation. Chambre tres agréable et calme. Très bon emplacement pour découvrir Marrakech avec restaurants à proximité. Bon petit déjeuner.
Repas du soir correct mais pas toujours beaucoup de choix si on reste plusieurs soirs
Dés l’entrée dns une ruelle de la médina nous avons étais accueilli avec le sourire de Mustapha 🙏 Le calme, le charme, la gentillesse, le Riad Ekla a tout pour plaire
The food was excellent. We had a fabulous breakfast each morning and the dinners were tasty. They took care to look after my friend with her food allergy. The staff were all lovely and couldn't do enough for you. Special credit to Pasha, the manager and Moustafa, our waiter. Both could not have been more helpful.
The full amount of the stay was taken from my credit card 3 weeks after booking. The contract said it would be taken at the hotel. I paid the full price 6 months before going and i could not get any help from Booking.com to get my money back.
We couldn’t rate our stay at Riad Ekla highly enough! The riad itself is SO beautiful and so tranquil, we really enjoyed escaping back here after exploring the craziness of the medina. The pool area in particular is gorgeous and truly lovely to just sit and relax by. Our room was very nice, we slept comfortably and had everything we needed. The rose petals upon check-in were a lovely touch! The riad is in a great location that is easy to find, we never felt unsafe walking back. Lots of nice shops and restaurants very nearby too! I think the true cherry on top that really elevated our stay at Riad Ekla was the team of incredible staff. A huge thank you to the manager Fakharradine, the Moustaphas (particularly Breakfast Moustapha and Receptionist Moustapha) and the rest of the wider team. Every member of staff we met was so friendly and polite. Thank you for making restaurant reservations for us, booking our excursions and your wonderful hospitality.
Nothing, we loved it and would recommend to anyone.
Location and the pool are great as well As a fantastic rooftop breakfast in the morning
Nothing
El desayuno genial, la atención de los trabajadores estupenda. Nos atendieron con té y pastas, y el último día nos guardaron las maletas para que pudiéramos hacer turismo antes de ir al aeropuerto.
Nuestra habitación solo tenía una ventana en el baño, que además cuando te duchas, pueden verte desde fuera por las sombras. Un poco incómodo. La de nuestros amigos por lo contrario tenía muchas ventanas al lado de la cama, hasta el suelo, y también se les podía ver.
Lovely authentic Riad. Staff were fabulous, always so helpful and felt very safe. Great location for walking into the Medina and also enjoying parts outside of the Medina.
All of the staff were so joyful and happy to help make our visit memorable. Mustafa was such a welcoming host and his recommendations of a walking tour was spot on. While the streets nearby are busy with motorbikes, you cannot hear the street noise from the Riad, it was such a peaceful and tranquil stay!
Beautiful aesthetic, close to many of Marrakech’s main attractions and extremely helpful staff.
La stanza era spaziosa e pulita. La colazione era ottima e abbondante principalmente di cose tipiche marocchine. Lo staff cordiale e disponibile per ogni richiesta.
La posizione della struttura, al limite della medina, è vicina ad una zona di mercato degradata ma comunque sicura.
L'emplacement dans la médina
Riad assez vieillissant. Literie très moyenne. Pas d'alèze sur le matelas. Pas d'eau chaude pour la douche pour nos amis dans l'autre chambre
Super vriendelijke en behulpzame mensen, van het ontbijt moet je houden, typisch Marokkaans. Locatie is geweldig, Riad heel schoon.
The staff at the riad were very professional and incredibly friendly, they introduced us to a lot of useful information. The room was comfortable and very clean, and it was clear that the bedsheets were freshly changed for each guest! The location was also great. Overall, it was a wonderful experience - we stayed at three different riads in Marrakech, and this one was definitely the best!
Perfekt gelegen in der Medina. Nebenstraße und wirklich ruhig. Sehr nettes Personal Gegend absolut sicher, auch wenn man es auf den ersten Eindruck evtl nicht denkt. Haben alles zu Fuß erledigt
It’s beautiful, off the main road, so nice and quiet & the staff were so friendly. Breakfast was incredible & they made my mums birthday very special.
Nothing it was great!
Ya había estado en el Riad y fue todo muy bien, desde el trato, la limpieza, el servicio, la amabilidad de todos.Los 3 mostafa, las chicas de la limpieza y las de la cocina, te hacen sentir como parte de su familia. Volveré sin duda.
It was a beautiful riad with incredible staff
Authentic experience - with excellent staff
Nothing
The staff were super friendly and whatever we needed they would try to get. Breakfast was lovely especially the mint tea.
Our driver wasn’t there to pick us up so little miscommunication but it’s ok. The room was a little smaller than I had expected.
Petit déjeuner tres bon, personnel au petit soin, bien localisé.
Really lovely traditional riad central within the medina, close to the souks and other cultural sites. Mustafa (the receptionist) was an excellent host from the moment we met him and truly elevated our experience in morocco. We had a little trouble locating parking at first, but he quickly met us late at night to assist us in making our way through the medina, even offering us a lift on his moped back to the riad. He gave us helpful tips on what we should do to make the most of our time in marrakech, and helped to book us a lovely evening in the agafay desert. The facilities were excellent - the room was well sized and clean, and we enjoyed spending time on the roof terrace for the included breakfast and midday sunbathing.
The riad has everything you need, the staff is super super welcoming and friendly and not to mention the incredible breakfast included every morning! If I come back to Marrakech it’ll definitely be here. They are constantly checking up you have everything and that you feel comfortable. Mostapha and the rest of the team were incredible and made our experience super cool! 10/10!!!
I liked everything, but if I have to mention something, just bear in mind it’s not inside the souks so you need to walk a bit. For us it was not a problem since we wanted to walk around the city and preferred that actually.
Very clean very comfortable excellent staff
Nothing
The breakfast was amazing. And the staff was so friendly and helpful. Location couldn’t be better.
Le Riad est très beau et l’emplacement est très bien. Mention particulière pour Mustapha qui nous a très bien accueilli et très bien conseillé pour les visites dans la ville
L’eau proposer est très chère par rapport à celle vendu ailleurs (30MAD au Riad contre 6MAD en moyenne dans la médina )
Dopo una notte nel deserto, siamo tornati ad Riad Ekla per l’ultima notte in Marocco prima del ritorno a casa. Siamo stati accolti molto bene, ci hanno dato la stessa camera e abbiamo trovato un bellissimo letto (allego foto). Il personale è stato sempre molto gentile e disponibile, ci ha organizzato il transfert per andare in aeroporto e ci ha fornito aiuto per diverse cose. Soggiorneremo sicuramente in questa struttura se dovessimo tornare a Marrakech!
La atención del personal, cada miembro del equipo fue muy amable y lindo.
Las puertas son un poco delgadas, y por la noche se puede oír pláticas de personas fuera de la habitación.
Abbiamo soggiornato al Riad Ekla e l’esperienza è stata davvero splendida. Il riad è molto bello e suggestivo, curato nei dettagli e perfetto per vivere appieno l’atmosfera di Marrakech. Tutto il personale è sempre stato estremamente gentile e super ospitale: ci siamo sentiti accolti e coccolati in ogni momento. Un ringraziamento particolare va a Mustafa, che ci ha assistiti fin da prima dell’arrivo fino all’ultimo giorno, sempre con disponibilità e attenzione. La colazione è stata fantastica, ricca e varia, e abbiamo avuto anche modo di assaggiare il pranzo: davvero ottimo! Anche la posizione è molto comoda: con una passeggiata di circa 20 minuti si raggiungono facilmente tutti i punti più turistici della medina. Consigliatissimo per chi cerca un soggiorno autentico e confortevole a Marrakech.
The staff were amazing and really looked after us. Very professional. The place was spotless.
Marrakech was a bit of a culture shock and would have been great for three nights. The bed could have been better.
Siamo stati molto soddisfatti di tutti gli aspetti, in particolare dello staff che è stato molto gentile e disponibile. Ci siamo trovati bene fin da subito in quanto ci hanno aiutato in diversi aspetti come il transfert e altri servizi. La colazione è ottima e molto abbondante, servita sulla terrazza, che ha anche delle sdraio per rilassarsi dopo una giornata di visita. Al ritorno dalla nostra gita a Essaouira per comodità abbiamo cenato nel riad, anche questo pasto ha soddisfatto le nostre aspettative. La camera è completa, spaziosa e dotata di aria condizionata. In generale tutto molto bello e apprezzato!
It was such a lovely raid with a great atmosphere and fantastic staff!
The property was in a good location and the staff were super friendly and helpful
The electricity was tripping and the shower was Leaking and the shower door didn’t have a handle inside so nearly got stuck
The place was very authentic and pretty! The staff made it for us! They were very lovely and accommodating! Munir and Mustafa were exceptional helpful and welcoming! We felt safe and enjoyed our time there.
We had a leak in the bathroom but this was fixed pretty quickly!
Staying at Riad Ekla Boutique for the second time felt like returning to a home away from home. The charm of this riad is undeniable, with its stunning traditional Moroccan architecture. What truly sets Riad Ekla apart is the exceptional hospitality, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure every guest feels welcomed and cared for. I want to extend a special thank to the entire team for making our stay so memorable.
Os funcionários são super simpáticos e atenciosos e a piscina era pequena mas maravilhosa.
O quarto poderia estar mais bem limpo, nomeadamente, o chão.
Os funcionários
La atención del personal, fue fantástica y el riad es muy bonito. Nos recibieron con té y pastas y nos explicaron que visitar y dónde ir. Es un alojamiento estupendo. A unos 20 min. Andando hasta la plaza Jamaa el Fna.
Algunos desperfectos en la ducha, la puerta no cerraba ni abría bien. Falta un poco mas de espacio de almacenamiento y tal vez un espejo algo mas grande.
Outstanding staff.
Not applicable.
El tiad era muy bonito y la atención por parte del personal fue excepcional. Cama cómoda y con aire acondicionado, Desayuno muy rico y variado. A unos 20 minutos de la plaza Jamaa el Fna. Y lo mismo de los Jardine Majorelle
La ducha, se salía el agua por la mampara. Poco sitio para guardar ropa, tenía que estar en las maletas, eras 3 personas y solo hay estanterías, sin pecha. El aire acondicionado no enfriaba , toda la noche había que tenerlo puesto.
Sim
Atendimento
Les Mustapha étaient super serviables. La mini piscine était parfait.
Il faut rappeler au personnes que le Riad est ouvert et qu’on entend tout :-)
Da simpatia de todos os funcionários!!!
La pequeña piscina que te ayuda a combatir el calor de Marrakech
Nada
Het personeel was heel erg aardig, mooie locatie en Riad.
La posizione era ottima, vicino alla piazza piu grande ma anche vicino alle mura della città vecchia.
La pulizia lasciava un po a desiderare. La cena e la colazione buone, non ho apprezzato che a colazione portassero di tutto senza chiederci cosa volessimo mangiare e abbiamo sprecato un sacco di cibo che non volevamo. Inoltre il riad fornisce bottiglie d’acqua ma non specifica che sono a pagamento, ne quanto costano. NON PRENDETE L’ACQUA IN RIAD, costa un botto e fuori la trovate a meno della metà.
-Posizione ottima a 10/15 min dalla piazza centrale e dalla Medina con i tipici negozi -Colazione abbondante (non europea ma marocchina!) con the , marmellate e pane tipico - servizio ottimo e personale cordialissimo Un saluto a Munir e Mustapha!
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Le petit déjeuner L’emplacement
La chambre au rez de chaussée sombre et bruyante le matin a cause de sa proximité avec la cuisine
Das pessoas
El riad está muy limpio y el personal es muy educado y agradable. El desayuno está muy bien y abundante, al estilo marroquí. Las habitaciones tienen todas aire acondicionado, el agua salía perfectamente de la ducha que había leído que algún huésped tuvo algún problema con eso. El WiFi de maravilla. La pequeña piscina es un desahogo en los días de agosto tan calurosos.
Me gustó todo, quizá me habría gustado que estuviera más cerca de la plaza. Tardábamos 20 minutos que por otro lado también agradecimos para movernos un poco más, si no casi todo queda muy cerca. Y la zona es totalmente segura incluso de noche.
Friendly staff, clean amenities and a decent breakfast included with the stay. Main attractions are accessible by foot.
Some amenities are showing their age
I absolutely loved my stay at Riad Ekla in Marrakech! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff made everything feel incredibly comfortable — truly a home away from home. A special thank you to Abdel, who was exceptionally kind and helpful throughout my visit. Highly recommended!
The shower could be improved
Camere pulite e in ordine, staff molto attento e gentile. Colazione ottima e abbondante. Lo consiglio vivamente
It was our first time staying in Marrakech, and wow—what a pleasant surprise! This was all thanks to Ilyas and the crew at Ekla Boutique Hotel, located in the heart of the old city (Medina). The riad itself is centrally situated, within walking distance of all the major attractions such as the souks and many historical landmarks and buildings. Our room was spacious, very well maintained, and equipped with everything we needed. Breakfast was sufficiently varied, and the other amenities of the riad—such as the pool and the on-site restaurant—added great value to our stay. Ilyas and his team truly went above and beyond throughout our visit. Nothing was ever too much for them, and thanks to their deep knowledge of the city, we received countless local tips and tricks that allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in Moroccan culture. We couldn't have asked for a better introduction to Morocco. Thank you, Ilyas and Ekla Boutique Hotel!
Definitely recommend this riad for anyone visiting Marrakech! It’s beautifully decorated, has a little pool inside and the terrace upstairs. Everything looks like in the photos and even better. Location is great, everything is reachable by foot. Delicious breakfast is included. People working here are so helpful and kind, they make you feel like home. Special thanks to Ilyas!
Nothing to mention
The location is terrific. Inside the Medina it is at a walking distance from almost all of the attractions and from some excellent restaurants. The staff is excellent. Munir, Walid, and all the rest are very kind and smart. They would try their best to make your stay comfortable.
The facility has been frankly over-hyped. The rooms are small with not even the minimum facilities like a television, a safe or a even kettle. While the price is comparable to a standard hotel, the facilities are not. That doesn't mean that the rooms are bad. There is a distinct budget hotel feel. in my view the Riad is overpriced. .
Mustafa, the owner was more interested selling his tour packages than helping us settle. The taxi driver did speak to him that we were coming and ask him to come outside the main road as the transfer from airport to hotel could not be reached by car but he out buying some grapes for himself. The adjacent empty block and back are full of rubbish. Not sure who discarded the rubbish but full of it. Other staff are nice and helpful.
Zentral in der Medina gelegen und dennoch sehr ruhig, da in einem Seitensträsschen. Sehr freundliches Personal und wirklich leckeres Frühstück. Kleiner Pool, der aber absolut ausreichend ist, um sich am Abend kurz zu erfrischen. Es ist praktisch alles zu Fuss erreichbar.
Anreise war etwas kompliziert, weil uns der Taxifahrer scammen wollte. Egal, was der Taxifahrer sagt: man kann bis 30m zum Riad fahren und das Riad ist auf Google Maps korrekt eingezeichnet.
Le Riad est idéalement situé et facilement accessible dans la médina. Le décor est très beau et reposant et la petite piscine est très appréciable. La chambre est climatisée et agréable. Tout le personnel est extrêmement agréable et attentionné, ce qui fut vraiment très appréciable, merci infiniment à eux ! Le petit-déjeuner est copieux et très bon !
Un petit frigo dans la chambre serait le bienvenu avant de pouvoir mettre les bouteilles d’eau au frais.
The atmosfhere and the staff.
Hamam, Not recomended!!!!
Todo , el trato del personal muy atentos y amables , nos sentimos como en casa , ayudándonos en todo momento , lo recomendamos al 100x100 Bonito , limpio , simplemente espectacular.
la gentillesse et la diponibilité du personnel
Great location, price and staff were very helpful. Rooms and breakfast were excellent
Nothing
Perfect
Personnel très accueillant et chaleureux.
Un peu plus de fruits au petit déjeuner
The staff is excellent and so friendly. They make you feel like home.
We wanted to drink a glass of wine (our own) on the terrace, but were told to only drink in the room. We were staying a lot in Riads and it was accepted to drink "away" from other guests if possible.
Da estética do riad
Sem eu solicitar o rececionista nos disponibilizou um guia e quando fomos fazer o check-out nos cobraram 70€ por 3h do guia achei um abuso e desrespeito porquê não nos indicaram nem perguntaram se queríamos e o preço foi abusivo, fora isso de resto foi boa a estadia.
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Cleanliness
8.38/10Generally clean with few old parts in bathroom mentioned.
Service
9.85/10Staff praised for friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.39/10Great location for exploring Marrakech.
Room Quality
8.84/10Rooms are comfortable, though some small sizes mentioned.
Amenities
8.87/10Nice pool area and breakfast, but some amenities could be improved.
Value for Money
9.33/10Affordable and worth the amenities and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9.38/10Excellent breakfast and overall food quality.
Overall Experience
9.55/10A memorable stay with great highlights.