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Riad Azahar
Owned by an Italian expat in the Mellah quarter near Bahia Palace, though its rooftop plunge pool has been out of service since at least 2023.
Riad Azahar sits in the Mellah — Marrakech's former Jewish quarter — a short walk from Bahia Palace and Place des Ferblantiers, about 10 minutes on foot from Jemaa El Fna. It's owned and run by Roberto, an Italian expat, and has 7 guestrooms, several of which reviewers describe as unusually spacious for a medina riad. The three-tier rooftop terrace has views toward the Atlas Mountains and is where the property serves its homemade breakfast, which guests single out often, including versions adapted for dietary restrictions.
On the spa side, Azahar has a genuine hammam, Turkish steam room, sauna, and solarium, with treatments like hot stone massage and body wraps. The honest catch: the rooftop's small plunge pool has been reported as non-functional in guest reviews since at least 2023, so anyone booking specifically for a pool should confirm its status directly before booking. TripAdvisor rates it 4/5 from 106 reviews, ranking it 208th of 881 Marrakech hotels, and a couple of reviews note the surrounding Mellah streets feel rougher after dark than the polished central medina.
Why we chose it
- 7 guestrooms, including a King Suite reviewers describe as "enormous" for a medina riad; three-tier rooftop terrace with Atlas Mountains views
- On-site hammam, Turkish steam room, sauna, and solarium; treatments include hot stone massage and body wraps
- TripAdvisor: 4/5 from 106 reviews, ranked #208 of 881 Marrakech hotels; multiple reviews note the rooftop plunge pool is non-functional
Amenities
- Hammam
- Turkish steam room
- Sauna
- Solarium
- Rooftop terrace (3 tiers)
- Breakfast included
- Free WiFi
Getting there
Riad Azahar is in Marrakech, about 25 minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK). From here, Marrakech's highlights are within reach, including Jemaa el-Fna square, Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Madrasa — see the full Marrakech guide for more on what to see nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a hammam or spa at Riad Azahar?
Yes — hammam.
Is there an on-site restaurant at Riad Azahar?
Yes — breakfast included.
What is Riad Azahar best for?
Riad Azahar is best for travellers prioritizing spa treatments and a quiet Mellah location over a working pool.
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