Riad Kniza Marrakech

Hotel · Marrakech

Riad Kniza Marrakech

Hotel · Marrakech

34 Derb l'Hotel Bab Doukala, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

Highlights

Nestled in the heart of the Medina, this stunning riad offers luxurious, meticulously decorated rooms, a serene courtyard, and an intimate gourmet restaurant for a blissful escape from the bustling city.

34 Derb l'Hotel Bab Doukala, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco Get directions

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"Haj Mohamed has made his name both as one of Marrakech ’s top antique dealers and, for over three decades, one of its top tour guides, with clients ranging from U.S. presidents to celebrities like Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt. Both of his passions come together at his 11-room hotel, which he crafted with teams of skilled artisans and furnished himself. Set in an 18th-century riad, it features a traditional central courtyard and pool as well as warm, intimate guestrooms, complete with rich textiles, carved wooden doors, and cushy, low-slung seating. The same welcoming aesthetic can be found in the hotel’s common spaces, which include a small plunge pool, various pillow-laden lounges, a rooftop terrace, and a courtyard where guests can enjoy live music. Riad Kniza is also known for its gourmet Moroccan restaurant, which features just nine tables and requires reservations at least one day in advance, as the chef purchases ingredients fresh from the markets each morning."

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nancykgetawaygirl

Google

What a delightful surprise! The service levels were amazing. The rooms were wonderful. And the rooftop terrace. WOW! The staff couldn’t lhave been nicer. I was greeted with mint tea and pastries before being shown to my room. On my final night, my friend and I shared a bottle of wine and a mezza plate on the rooftop for dinner. One of the best meals of our stay in Marrakesh. I HIGHLY recommend this Riad. It is an oasis of calm outside the chaos of the Marrakesh streets.

stuartb566

Google

This is more than a Riad. The service is excellent. The location is perfect for walking into the Souks and other locations. It’s close to a gate in the medina so also easy to come and go. ||The riad itself is a beautiful home, restored and loved by the owner. Clean, bright, quiet and a cool pool to refresh after the heat of the city. ||The owner has also created a museum of Moroccan culture - it’s very good. In fact it’s better than good. ||Breakfast on the roof terrace, which is an oasis, is a great way to start the day.

H263VXjano

Google

Riad Kniza was a delightful welcoming place to stay. Any question or request was kindly attended to. The building was a beautiful example of a riad with numerous pleasant spaces to relax and enjoy. The meals were excellent with polite, friendly service and accompanied in the evening with charming, subtle musicians. The highlight for me was visiting the owner's personal museum with a knowledgeable, articulate guided tour by his grandson. The location was very convenient for visiting both the Medina and the Gueliz tights. Altogether a wonderful experience!

kimberlym87

Google

Everything about this riad was just right. The owner even took the time to tell my husband and I hello. Our room was more than enough and serviced multiple times a day. We sank into our bed--it was so comfortable. I loved that breakfast was served between a wide time frame ending at noon. With the city really coming to life later at night, the later start was welcomed. You can walk to many main attractions from this locations but because of its location outside of the medina it may take 10-20 minutes.

DT100

Google

Location was great, compared to other places this Riad was very easy find and get to. Easy walking distance to all the attractions and the main square in the Medina. Riad Kniza staff were very helpful and very professional. They have a nice pool but it is not heated though. They have a good collection of local art related books, a fantastic gallery and lot of art effects to see and appreciate. The room we stayed in was a good size with everything one needs, with air conditioning and a heater. They provide bottled water free of charge and good quality fruit plate in the room. The restaurant menu is static and does not change much, so the same food is on the menu everyday ( At least during our 4 nights stay). A changing menu would have been nice. Overall a great place and we will definitely stay here in the future.

Elisabeth

Google

One of the best accommodations I’ve ever stayed in! It truly feels like stepping back in time — the breathtaking, authentic architecture is paired with discreet, high-quality service that never intrudes on your privacy. The Riad offers every facility you might need, and the food is equally exceptional. Located in the heart of the Medina, it provides an unexpected oasis of calm; once inside, the chaos of the souks simply fades away. I’d return in a heartbeat — and I don’t say that lightly.

857mishav

Google

I rarely stay at such a nice place like the riad. The room was beautiful. The hotel it‘s self very nice, so were the amenities. The food was just awesome, healthy and authentic.||But out of everything, the service was one of the best services i have experienced in any hotel so far. The staff is very nice, their English is very good and they almost treated us like family||I can recommend anybody to visit the riad kniza if you plan on visiting marrakesh.

Scott Moore

Google

Lovely Riad! Very luxurious, staff very attentive, and just gorgeously decorated. Some very thoughtful touches, and very helpful in organizing things around the city. Breakfast on the roof was lovely, which you can do before the day gets too hot. Some nights had a live musician in the courtyard which was cool. Only thing to be wary of is a few charges adding up - there are no irons or steamers in the building so only option is to pay to send things out for ironing, and they have a sauna but it's US$17 to turn on.