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Riad Azoulay
A 17th-century riad in the old Mellah, restored by its Italian owners since 2005, with a Carrara-marble hammam and a courtyard plunge pool.
Riad Azoulay sits in the Mellah, Marrakech's historic Jewish quarter, a few steps from Bahia Palace and about ten minutes' walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa. The building dates to the 17th century, and its current Italian owners bought and restored it in 2005 using traditional finishes and construction techniques rather than a modern reinterpretation. That restoration produced 9 rooms and suites around a candlelit courtyard, a ground-floor plunge pool, and a Wellbeing Centre hammam with Carrara marble benches for steam and body-scrub treatments plus argan-oil massage.
TripAdvisor ranks it 4/5 from roughly 1,170 reviews, with guests consistently praising the multilingual staff, spotless rooms, and — repeatedly — the breakfast and dinner menus. The recurring criticism across reviews is comfort-related rather than service-related: several guests mention hard mattresses and noise carrying through the riad's open courtyard design, the same structural trade-off seen at other traditional riads in this collection.
Why we chose it
- 17th-century building in the Mellah, Marrakech's former Jewish quarter, bought by its current Italian owners in 2005 and restored using traditional materials and techniques
- 9 rooms and suites around the internal courtyard, plus a small plunge pool on the ground floor
- Wellbeing Centre hammam with Carrara marble benches and argan-oil massage treatments
Amenities
- Ground-floor plunge pool
- Hammam (Carrara marble, Wellbeing Centre)
- Argan-oil massage treatments
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning and heating
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe
Getting there
Riad Azoulay 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
Does Riad Azoulay have a pool?
Yes — ground-floor plunge pool.
Is there a hammam or spa at Riad Azoulay?
Yes — hammam (Carrara marble, Wellbeing Centre).
Is there an on-site restaurant at Riad Azoulay?
Yes — restaurant.
What is Riad Azoulay best for?
Riad Azoulay is best for history-minded travelers wanting an authentic period restoration in the historic Jewish quarter rather than a newer boutique build.
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