In the heart of Marrakech, Riad dar Essalam offers a tranquil retreat with traditional Moroccan cuisine at Dar Essalam restaurant. Savor lunch or dinner on-site, connect with free in-room WiFi, and unwind on the rooftop terrace. Guests praise the helpful staff and can enjoy perks like luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk.
Located just 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from the airport, Riad dar Essalam offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Dar Essalam, which serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A rooftop terrace, a bar/lounge, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Arabic, English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing a room
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Free reception (select days)
24-hour room service
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
28-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Dar Essalam - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 2 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
Renovations and closures
This property will be closed from October 1 2024 to March 31 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Riad dar Essalam Marrakech
dar Essalam Marrakech
dar Essalam
Riad dar Essalam Riad
Riad dar Essalam Marrakech
Riad dar Essalam Riad Marrakech
Frequently asked questions
Is Riad dar Essalam currently open?
This property will be closed from October 1 2024 to March 31 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
Does Riad dar Essalam offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad dar Essalam does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riad dar Essalam?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad dar Essalam?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Riad dar Essalam.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad dar Essalam?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 20 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad dar Essalam?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Riad dar Essalam?
No, this riad doesn't have a casino, but Casino de Marrakech (3-min drive) and Le Grand Casino de la Mamounia (6-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad dar Essalam?
Yes, Dar Essalam offers Moroccan cuisine.
What's the area around Riad dar Essalam like?
Riad dar Essalam is in Medina, a short 6-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 6 minutes' walk from Bahia Palace.
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Riad dar Essalam Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2024
Staff was very friendly and property was amazing
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
Highly recommend this property
Friendly staff and excellent location.
Keith
Keith, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2023
A great place to stay and convenient for the main square
Neil Brian
Neil Brian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2022
We loved the location and the hosts are amazing!
Brian
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
Mustafa was excellent!
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2024
Excellent stay
Very good riad, well placed. The room was very confortable. The breakfast was really good and I loved the restaurant show in the evening.
Marcelo
Marcelo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2023
The royal suite was very spacious and staff was very welcoming and helpful!
Hiteshkumar
Hiteshkumar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2022
Beautiful hotel! Wonderful, friendly and helpful staff who worked so hard to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Would definitely recommend!
carol
carol, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2023
Excellent location . Superb service
luisa
luisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2022
Great place ! Highly recommended. The restaurant is very good, the rooms are very clean and comfortable, and the employees go out of their way to make your experience amazing.
Hector
Hector, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2023
The staff was very welcoming and always greeted me with smiles. The room was secluded and very cozy! Being able to stay in a 17th century Riad was an amazing experience!
Marvin
Marvin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2023
Beautiful riad on the border of the Old Medina. Wonderfully restored and maintai n ed. Exceptional staff and service.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2023
The property and room were delightful. Soumia was fantastic at getting sent off to various excursions and confirming some itinerary changes. We enjoyed breakfast each day. Thank you Soumia and all for making our visit and stay wonderful!
Clinton
Clinton, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2023
This is a brilliant place to stay. It’s right in the heart of everything. The staff are really helpful. We stayed in Scherezade, a lovely room with its own terrace, just be aware it’s at the top of 3 flights of stairs.
Sharon Jayne
Sharon Jayne, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
This review is very, very late as we stayed in January/February. We absolutely loved this riad! The staff were fantastic. They were so helpful and friendly. Breakfast each morning was wonderful and it was the best orange juice we've ever had! We especially liked coming back to the riad in the afternoon for some mint tea on the patio before heading back out sightseeing.
During our 2 weeks in Morocco we travelled around the country a bit, but we couldn't wait to get back to Marrakech and to Dar Essalam. We had dinner in the restaurant our last night and the staff pulled out all the stops and we truly felt like VIPs. We loved it and the staff were truly wonderful. It was a great stay!
Gregory
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2022
Absolutely stunning property if you want to stay in an authentic Morroccon property.
The pictures don't really do the property justice.
The staff at the property was very friendly and the restaurant next door had amazing food.
The location is excellent, a few minutes from both the sqaures in the market. Absolutely worth staying and well worth your money.
umer
umer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2022
Amazing Riad in Marrakech
We have stayed at a lot of hotels and this is definitely one of the best. We stayed at The Royal Suite for 5 nights. The Royal Suite is spacious. The Riad is beautiful, location is great, but what made it so special was everyone at the hotel was amazing, especially Soumia. From day1 when she checked us in, she gave detail information about Marrakech, helped us book local tour and went above and beyond to make our stay special.
Lietze
Lietze, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 26, 2023
This place should not be on Expidia it’s very dirty place not Hotel it’s Airb&bthe most Expensive place in Marakich very dirty place the charge $160 an night
Abdalla
Abdalla, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2023
The room was beautiful and spaces. We love it a lot. The restaurant in the hotel is fantastic! Best Tagine we had in Morocco. The staffs speak very good English and very helpful! The room was always cleaned nicely and on time. The only disappointment was that the terrace was in renovations and we didn’t have a common area to hang out.
Aijing
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2023
In the heart of the Medina you are close to everything. A very short walk to get a taxi. The rooms look like the photos. You will not be disappointed. You do have to walk up and downstairs. Service staff are excellent and friendly.
Carl
Carl, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2024
Everything about the hospitality and room was excellent. The staff were always on hand to help and nothing was too much trouble for them. We stayed in the Luxury Room which was spacious, comfortable and decorated nicely. However (and this is the only reason for leaving a star off the rating) it is situated beneath the roof terrace which is popular and has a bar open until 11pm. We did invest in some earplugs and they helped somewhat. If you are out anyway until late at night enjoying Marrakech then this won’t be an issue for you!
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
May 14, 2022
Great riad, but no room service and the drains were clogged.
Blane
Blane, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2023
Moroccan Dream Riad
Loved this riad. Staff super friendly and kind, Royal Suite off the chart. Great location only a few minutes walk from the action.
We arrived at the end of Ramadan and celebrations were in full swing. The restaurant next door was buzzing. We arrived late evening, popped in for a drink and felt like we had been transported to another world. Belly Dancing, candle dancing and music. Fantastic.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2023
My wife uses a mobility scooter and the hotel was located in a great area. The staff allowed us to leave the fold up scooter behind the reception desk so we did not have to carry it upstairs.
Breakfasts were excellent, staff helpful and chatty. Very historic riad, the roof terrace is currently being renovated but the potential is there. The views around the riad were atmospheric. Good shower and biscuits and fruit provided in your room. We are planning to come back next year but maybe earlier in March as weather started to get a little too hot.
Anthony
Anthony, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2023
Our 2 night stay at Riad Dar Es Salam was fantastic. We stayed in the Royal Suite and the name was absolutely apt. The mosaic on the walls and the wood paneling on the ceiling along with the staff’s attention made it a place we would highly recommend. Soumia who was the person at the front desk was probably the best customer service person we have interacted with in all our travels across the world. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to help us be comfortable and well informed was amazing. Thank you again Soumia and Dar Es Salam staff for providing us a great time in Marrakech.