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

One of the only riads in the Kasbah quarter to keep its original 19th-century Arabic-Andalusian plasterwork and structure intact.

Riad Maison Arabo-Andalouse occupies a late-19th-century townhouse in the Kasbah quarter, built originally for a merchant family from Marrakech's Mellah. What sets it apart from many "riad-style" conversions nearby is that it was restored rather than rebuilt: the carved cedar ceilings, detailed plasterwork, and Arabic-Andalusian decoration are original to the house. The eight suites are individually decorated and vary in layout and size, a consequence of preserving the original floor plan instead of standardizing rooms for hotel use.

The courtyard is the property's centerpiece: stone arches, palms, and banana trees around a small plunge pool, lit through a central shaft that most reviewers single out as the most photogenic spot in the house. Guests consistently praise the staff and the breakfast, rating the property 4/5 on TripAdvisor across 618 reviews. It sits in the quieter Kasbah district rather than the busier northern medina, a plus for guests who want proximity to Bahia Palace without souk crowds, though it means less to see immediately outside the door.

Why we chose it

• Built in the late 19th century for a merchant family from Marrakech's Mellah district — restored rather than rebuilt, keeping its original structure and décor
• 8 individually decorated suites around a courtyard with carved stone arches, palms, banana trees, and a small plunge pool
• TripAdvisor: 4/5 from 618 reviews, ranked #52 of 851 Marrakech hotels; a 7-minute walk to Jemaa El Fna and 0.2 miles from Bahia Palace

Amenities

• Courtyard plunge pool
• On-site spa (massage services)
• Breakfast/restaurant service
• Terrace with sunbeds
• Air conditioning
• Free WiFi

Getting there

Riad Maison-Arabo-Andalouse 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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