Riad Tarabel
Aristocratic French Colonial meets Moorish architecture. Calm, candlelit, romantic. More private house than hotel.
Book the hammam at Les Bains de Tarabel for late afternoon — ideal after a day in the souk
Why It Matters
One of very few riads to receive a 2025 Michelin Key. The spa — Les Bains de Tarabel — is accessed through a secret mirror door, takes up its own adjoining riad, and is widely considered among the best hammam experiences in the medina. The whole property can be exclusively hired for €4,820 per night.
Riad Tarabel is a 10-room adults-only riad spread across five interconnecting 19th-century houses in the Dar El Bacha district of Marrakech's medina. The interiors skip the usual Moroccan maximalism and go instead for Second Empire furnishings, Victorian roll-top bathtubs, soft Provençal colour palettes and family heirlooms sourced from the owner's château in Toulouse. Think grey zellige tiles, candelabra, bamboo and cedar furniture, old oil paintings, and souk-sourced antiques — it feels like a French colonial mansion that just happens to be in the heart of Morocco.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Deluxe Junior Suite
From EUR560 / nightMore space than the standard junior suite, with both a clawfoot bathtub and a separate shower. Fireplace included. This tier tends to open onto quieter courtyards and feels genuinely suite-like in its proportions.
Queen or Twin · 40 sqm
Deluxe Room
From EUR370 / nightA step up in size and character, with queen or twin beds and an open bathroom featuring a clawfoot bathtub. The fireplace makes these rooms particularly atmospheric in winter. Expect the same mix of French antiques, Moroccan tile, and bamboo furniture.
Queen or Twin · 30 sqm
Deluxe Suite
From EUR690 / nightThe largest single-room offering. Same 60m² footprint as the Suite but adds an entrance alcove that can accommodate a third person. Clawfoot bathtub, double shower, and separate toilet. Expect the same level of antique-heavy, French-inflected décor.
Queen or Twin · 60 sqmFull Private Riad
From EUR4,820 / nightThe entire riad — all 10 rooms across five interconnecting houses — can be hired exclusively. Ideal for private celebrations, family gatherings (adult groups), or corporate retreats. Rates include all standard inclusions.
Junior Suite
From EUR490 / nightOne of the most popular room types in the house. The standout configuration has twin clawfoot bathtubs side by side — unusual and very romantic. The other junior suite has a single clawfoot tub with a separate shower room. Traditional tiled floor, double bed with large pillows, antique armchairs, and marble-topped bamboo tables.
Queen or Twin · 35 sqmRoom
From EUR290 / nightThe entry-level rooms are already generous by riad standards — individually decorated with antiques, old prints, and tadelakt walls. Each has either a clawfoot bathtub or shower depending on the room. Separate toilet. Double or twin bed configuration.
Double or Twin · 20 sqmSuite
From EUR640 / nightThe suites are the flagship rooms — each featuring a lounge area, open-plan bathroom with a clawfoot bathtub, and a double shower. Owner Rose-Marie designed the custom grey zellige tiles in several. The Large Suite has a split-level bathroom with an enormous tub. One suite terrace looks out over the orange trees in the courtyard.
Queen or Twin · 60 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel arranges priority immigration processing and VIP lounge access at Marrakech Menara airport. Particularly useful on departure when queues can be lengthy.
The concierge team organises guided day trips by 4x4 or private car to the Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, the coastal town of Essaouira, the Plateau de Kik, and Berber villages. All bookable through the hotel.
The concierge team can arrange private guided walks through the souk, historic palaces, and key landmarks of the medina. The riad also supplies guests with a pre-programmed mobile phone so staff can rescue you if you get lost.
A small boutique within the riad sells a curated selection of local art, antiques, and accessories — no haggling required.
One-on-one cooking lesson with Chef Saïda Mslil. Available on request — not formally advertised but guests who ask nicely are often accommodated.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Several indoor lounges with fireplaces, armchairs, and antique books. A reading room and grand dining salon are among the common spaces across the five connected houses.
Included in all rates. Moroccan crêpes, cooked-to-order eggs, pastries, homemade yogurt, fresh fruit, fresh orange juice, house jams and honey. Usually served on the rooftop terrace.
Non-alcoholic drinks available to guests throughout the day at no charge. Fresh mint tea is a staple.
Staff assist with restaurant bookings, guided tours, private transfers, and activity planning throughout the day.
Included in all room rates.
Each guest group is given a local mobile phone with pre-programmed numbers, so they can reach staff at any time — including if they get lost in the souks.
Bathrooms stocked with Ortigia Ambra Nera products.
All rooms have underfloor heating — essential for cool Moroccan winter nights.
Working fireplaces in select rooms and in the ground-floor salons. Several Deluxe Rooms and Suites have them.
Large sun terrace with views over Marrakech rooftops toward the Atlas Mountains. Used for breakfast, dinner, and lounging. Sun loungers available.
Guests under 16 are not accepted. One suite can accommodate a third adult with an extra bed (€50/night).
A smaller plunge pool on the rooftop terrace — good for cooling off with a drink while taking in medina and Atlas Mountain views.
Grey and black tiled heated pool, 8 metres long and 1.4m deep, set in its own courtyard. Adults only. Rattan loungers around the edges. No rooms open directly onto this area, ensuring strong privacy.
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