Riad El Arsat & Spa

Restaurant/places to eat, Communal lounge/ TV room

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(115 Ratings)

Riad in Marrakesh

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this riad rental

Riad El Arsat is located in the heart of Marrakesh’s Medina, just 7 minutes from Jamaâ El Fna Square. It has an outdoor swimming pool, sunbathing terrace and a garden.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Marrakesh

Nearby attractions

Les Terres D'amanar

35.7 mi

Yves Saint Laurent Museum

Available Rooms

Suite

1 Queen • 1 Sofa • 344 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Rouge Double Room

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Blanche Double Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Terrasse Double Room

1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Piscine Double Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Riad El Arsat & Spa

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9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(115 Ratings)

Riad in Marrakesh

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this riad rental

Riad El Arsat is located in the heart of Marrakesh’s Medina, just 7 minutes from Jamaâ El Fna Square. It has an outdoor swimming pool, sunbathing terrace and a garden.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Marrakesh

Nearby attractions

Les Terres D'amanar

35.7 mi

Yves Saint Laurent Museum

Available Rooms

Suite

1 Queen • 1 Sofa • 344 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Rouge Double Room

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Blanche Double Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Terrasse Double Room

1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Piscine Double Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(115 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Heerlijk verblijf in Riad El Arsat bij gastvrije host Charles.

Prachtige plek met heerlijke tuin in de medina.

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9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT

Perfect Riad. Great staff and superb attentiveness. An Oasis of calm away from the hustle of the Medina. Lovely food and drink and a great room.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

perfect

extremely friendly, wonderful riad in a perfect location with nice facilities, staff and food. highly recommendable

location, food, staff

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Prefect stay - exceeded all expectations!

Everything was perfect - we enjoyed our honeymoon at this beautiful Riad, expertly helmed by Charles and his team. The Riad is full of history with stunning grounds and rooms. The breakfast and food was delicious - and for the mint tea, the best in Marrakesh! We have to say Charles and his team have effortlessly crafted an ambiance of tranquility and elegance that exceeded all expectations.

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9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Great experience

Everything

There is a problem with the flow of water in the shower mainly in the evening. This is a known problem in Marrakech

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

An amazing experience from start to finish

Fantastic location in a peaceful sanctuary close to the medina; Charles and the team do an amazing job looking after you; amazing history in the building

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

An amazing stay in a very interesting city.

The host Charles and all his staff were very friendly and could not do enough for you. Charles recommended some me fab restaurants and guided us through things to do and visit.

The only thing was the bathroom as no stand up shower, a less abled person would struggle to get out of the bath. Also the water pressure was very low but maybe as an old property this is a quirk.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Beautiful secret garden and pool in the heart of the Medina.

Excellent location, yet cool and peaceful an oasis in the Medina. Helpful and friendly staff and owner, excellent advice on places to go where to eat etc. Lovely pool good food places to sit, breakfast outside. Flexible, hard to fault. Will highly recommend to friends and family. Beautifully restored. Mature gardens, trees cacti and flowers, and cool in the heat.

Very minor - no shower holder and water pressure not the best, could do with some sort of shower screen. Pushing it now but could provide directions to the nearest drop off point for cars as final approach is by foot.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

high level accomodation in the middle of the Medina with a beautifull garden and comfortable rooms

The location was perfect and very quiet. The hosts and personnel were very hospital and helpfull

Everthing was of a high standard

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Astonishingly beautiful place to stay..

Everything ! An oasis & blissful place to stay. The reviews are a true reflection of the Riad. So pleased we avoided the soulless and dull hotel chains... Staff were the best you'll ever experience. The owners a delight.

Having to leave.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Fabulous.

The property is beautiful. The space within the property gave us a sense of privacy. The staff were very professional and went over and beyond in carrying out their duties. We were made to feel part of the family. our experience was truly magical. The most relaxed holiday ever and will be back.

Everything was wonderful.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

I coming back to the Riad after the huddle and bustle of the medina was like an oasis , its so calm , quite just perfect

excellent location , fabulous helpful staff , authentic old building with lots of character

7.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

they can do much better

position, reataurant

the structure is very beautiful but uncomfortable: steep stairs and cramped rooms. management and personnel difficulties are not eligible at these very high prices

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Wonderful old world experience.

Beautiful Riad, with lovely garden. A unique setting, highly recommended. Excellent food and great location

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

We were made to feel very welcome. The service was perfect throughout the day and the setting is beautiful. The breakfast was generous and excellent. The room was clean and the facilities were perfect for us.

nothing could have been better.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

This riad made our trip magical

The riad was absolutely magical. From the interior, to the food, the super friendly staff who made us feel comfortable and all a 5 min walk to the medina

nothing i didnt like

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

A Riad full of character set in an oasis of calm and quiet within a frenetic city!

This Riad is full of character and yet a quiet oasis in such a lively city (apart from the call to prayer which you cannot escape wherever you are staying). It has its very own 'secret' garden and the staff are so friendly and informative. Breakfast was plentiful each morning and lunch and dinner is available upon request. The main square is about 10 minutes walk away and although the city streets seem daunting at first, you quickly find your way and most places are within reasonable walking distances. We were fortunate enough to stay in the Suite room which has a shared terrace bathed in sunshine in November.

This is a very old Riad and anyone staying should not expect 5* perfection of facilities e.g. the odd lamp or electrical socket may not work. There are some quirky features such as small doors and old creaky furniture but this adds to the Riads character. Personally, I would prefer an extra, softer pillow on my bed, so may be worth taking one with you. But this is Africa, so leave your European or US standards at home and embrace the change.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

The Riad can only be described as wonderful. It is located in a central area of the Medina, a 7 min walk from the main square, but feels like being in a parallel world and super relaxed. The staff is spot on, as are the owner and his dog Sam. I recommend eating there, you will not be disappointed.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Memorable for all the right reasons. Would definitely recommend and return.

Amazing friendly owners Charles and Nicole couldn’t do enough to make me feel welcome. Riad El Arsat is stylish with a central location and a large pool to relax by after a day sightseeing - difficult to surpass that combination inside the Medina.

A degree warmer in the pool… solar heating is on the way!

2.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Scam listing

Excellent staff and clearly a lot of love put into the cooking.

- Scam listing (most of the advertised facilities are not available) - Unsafe for solo female travellers - Bedroom door did not lock - No hot water - No electricity Aside from the fact I chose to cut my stay short to a painful two nights as a result of the above, the property showcases disturbing colonial and oriental relics. These include but are not limited to literature, photographs, not to mention racist statues. Out of the 1500+ riads Marrakesh has to offer, I strongly suggest opting for one that holds more reviews at the risk of being scammed by the owner, which here was clearly the case. Although the staff is excellent, the owner stands out with intimidating gestures and threatening comebacks should you voice any of the above out loud. Do absolutely avoid as a single female traveller. Very sorry to have experienced this alone and especially on Booking.com

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great stay. We will definitely come back!

We stayed three days at El Arsat and loved it. It was the best accomodation during our time in Marrakech. Charles is a great host, who gave very helpful insights and who was always happy to help. El Arsat is an oasis inside the busy and noisy medina. The huge garden and the pool are a great place to relax. The location is perfect to visit most of Marrakech’s sights by foot. If needed taxis can stop close to the riad, which is not generally not the case with other accomodations in the medina. The moroccan breakfast was tasty and the internet was working fine from our room.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

short and sweat

- Location of Riyadh was great. Close to all important things, and main square. - Staff was just very pleasant and ready to help. We had some small dispute on a first day in regards of finding the Riyadh and how to reach it with car, but we sorted it out very fast. Imad was very helpful with our suitcases. - Cleaning ladies and kitchen staff were amazing, very helpful. - Charles, owner, organized a tour guide for the Marrakech medina. Guide was very professional and we had quite nice time.

- Room - unpractical toilet (so small that you can barely fit). - Swimming pool - it would be nice to have some warmer water. I tried swimming and it was a bit cold (end of September visit) - Breakfast - more savory options would be nice. I have heard that eggs can be optional, but with extra pay. This was not communicated to me so I can not confirm. If true, it is silly practice and this is the first time I heard about it in 19 years of travel around the world.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

The garden is incredible. An oasis in every sense. The turtles, the friendly dogs, the food, staff and rooms are all great. Big pool, very chic decor. Probably the best hotel I've ever stayed in.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Great location - very peaceful Riad with fab service and great owners.

Great location. Owners were very welcoming and helpful - booking taxis and giving advice for visiting Marakech. Staff were great - super helpful and smiling. Our room was right by the pool. No need to even lock the room up - all very secure and safe. Very peaceful place. Space to wander around and explore the roof terraces etc. Great location to wander straight into the markets and 5 or 6 minutes from the main Square etc.

Breakfast was great, but became a bit 'more of the same' after the 4th time in a row. The pool was smaller than it appears on the photos, but nice. Probably not enough space and chairs/loungers around a limited poolside space, especially in the afternoon when it's largely in shade from around 3:30. Other than these minor things, very little to complain about!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

My first visit to Marrakesh was made totally memorable by this stunning and unique property.

The hosts were charming and the staff were wonderful. The courtyard was magical with the scent of orange blossom and birdsong. If you stay here be sure to have at least one lunch or dinner as the food is delicious.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Charming Riad

This Riad is perfect. A lovely welcome from the owners who are so discreet whilst also being warm and friendly and totally available. The property and rooms are beautiful. The location is ideal for everything, the food is excellent and the service exceptional. Can’t wait to come back. Also the dogs are adorable!

Nothing. It’s perfect.

FAQs

How much does this riad cost compared to others in Marrakesh?

The average price for a rental in Marrakesh is $112 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.

Is parking included with this riad?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Riad El Arsat & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this riad?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Riad El Arsat & Spa. Enjoy the water!

Is Riad El Arsat & Spa pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this riad is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Riad El Arsat & Spa?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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Rouge Double Room

Blanche Double Room

Terrasse Double Room

Piscine Double Room

Riad El Arsat & Spa

Riad in Marrakesh

Reasons to book

About this riad rental

Amenities

Map of Marrakesh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Suite

Rouge Double Room

Blanche Double Room

Terrasse Double Room

Piscine Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this riad cost compared to others in Marrakesh?

Is parking included with this riad?

Is there a pool at this riad?

Is Riad El Arsat & Spa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Riad El Arsat & Spa?

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