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Riad Elnoujoum
Rebuilt from a former Kasbah-quarter wedding hall, this 8-room riad pairs a courtyard plunge pool with an on-site hammam and spa.
Riad El Noujoum sits down a run of quiet side streets in the Kasbah quarter — the medina's oldest district, a short walk from the Saadian Tombs, El Badi Palace, and the Kasbah Mosque, and about ten minutes on foot from Jemaa el-Fna. The building was previously a traditional wedding celebration hall before being fully renovated in a style respecting classic Moroccan design; today it holds eight rooms and suites, each named after a star or constellation, arranged over two floors around a central courtyard with a fountain and a small plunge pool.
Guests consistently single out the staff — described in reviews as going out of their way to arrange taxis and help lost guests find their way back after dark — and the on-site hammam and spa. The courtyard pool is small and the water runs cold, which some guests welcome and others flag as a limitation; breakfast leans toward pastries rather than fresh fruit, a recurring minor complaint. On TripAdvisor it holds a 4.5/5 average across 196 reviews, ranked #263 of 837 Marrakech hotels.
Why we chose it
- 8 guest rooms named after celestial bodies — Antares, Vega, Lyre, Vénus, Céphée, Carène, Sirius, Orion — a nod to the name Elnoujoum ("the stars")
- The building was formerly a traditional wedding celebration hall, fully renovated respecting traditional Moroccan architecture
- On-site hammam plus massage/spa treatments using argan oil and orange blossom, alongside a central-courtyard plunge pool
Amenities
- Central courtyard with fountain and small plunge pool
- Rooftop/sun terrace
- Hammam
- Spa/massage (argan oil, orange blossom)
- On-site restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Getting there
Riad Elnoujoum 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 Elnoujoum have a pool?
Yes — central courtyard with fountain and small plunge pool.
Is there a hammam or spa at Riad Elnoujoum?
Yes — hammam.
Is there an on-site restaurant at Riad Elnoujoum?
Yes — on-site restaurant.
What is Riad Elnoujoum best for?
Riad Elnoujoum is best for couples wanting a quiet, small-scale riad with spa treatments, steps from the Kasbah Mosque and Saadian Tombs.
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