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Illustrative photo of the region — the property's own gallery is on the booking page.

A 629-review, 9.1/10 riad in the Riad Laarouss quarter, praised for its two-level terrace and home-cooked breakfast.

Riad Chams sits at 214-215 Derb Sidi Bouamer in Riad Laarouss, a residential quarter on the northern edge of the medina, a short walk from Jemaa el-Fna. It's a traditional courtyard riad rebuilt in the standard Marrakchi style — carved plasterwork, a tiled central courtyard, rooms opening onto galleries — and functions as a small guesthouse with a strong emphasis on personal service from a small, well-liked team.

The trade-off reviewers flag is structural: because riads are built around an open courtyard, sound carries between rooms and from the entrance — one guest noted hearing other guests' comings and goings at night, common to this building style. One review also described a tense exchange with an owner over a door-security issue, worth knowing but not a pattern. No confirmed pool or hammam on site.

Why we chose it

• Two-floor rooftop terrace described repeatedly as calm and ideal for tea/sunset
• Home-cooked breakfast with a rich, varied spread singled out in most reviews
• Staff (Youssef, Khalid, Ali) consistently praised for personal, family-style hospitality

Amenities

• Free WiFi
• Free breakfast
• Rooftop terrace
• Babysitting/child activities
• Airport transfer (paid)
• Baggage storage

Getting there

Riad Chams Marrakech 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.

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