Riad Helen

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

A 10-minute walk from Jamaâ El Fna, Riad Helen is a 15-minute drive from Marrakech Menara Airport. It offers a sun terrace, a patio with a fountain and a lounge with a fireplace. Individually decorated in a Moroccan style, the rooms at Riad Helen have an en suite Tadelakt bathroom complete with free toiletries and a shower. Individual heating is also provided. A continental breakfast is served daily. For other meals, you can try Moroccan dishes on the patio, the terrace or by the fireplace in the dining room. Situated in the Dar El Bacha district, the Riad is an 8-minute walk from Koutoubia Mosque, and excursions and guided tours can be organised at an extra cost.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Marrakech, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Availability

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Room type
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Antonyablokov
Russia Russia
“The breakfast was very nice and varied. The hotel staff is super friendly and welcoming considering we have arrived late in the night. The room was quite comfortable and spacious.”
Charlie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great Riad, with an exceptional breakfast and even better service provided would highly recommend”
Tilly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A wonderful place to stay. It was comfortable and welcoming. The rooftop pool was great to have and the room was a good size. The breakfast was incredible, a real highlight! The location was great, taxi and transport pick up was very close by and...”
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Chouaib was absolutely fantastic throughout our stay. He helped us find the Riad from the taxi, gave us plenty of tips and even made breakfast in the morning. He is one of the kindest and most friendly people we have come across. The Riad is...”
Necki
Poland Poland
“Breakfast was absolutely incredible. There were many kinds of moroccan breads and pastries - all hot and fresh, fried eggs were even better than from the famous french restaurants. Mint tea could easily participiate in tea & herb competitions (and...”
Clementina
Italy Italy
“Very beautiful Riad!!! Lovely decor!!! A warm welcome, very kind, dedicated, and professional staff. Clean and pleasant room. Small pool, perfect for cooling off and relaxing for a while. Delicious and generous breakfast. I will definitely go back...”
Vlada
Germany Germany
“We enjoyed our stay a lot. The hotel team was very welcoming, and the riad is really beautiful. It had everything to make us feel comfortable; they even cleaned the rooms daily.”
Viaduct_travel
Canada Canada
“Excellent breakfast. Beautiful Riad - courtyard and room. Very accommodating staff - provided early check-in and an early breakfast upon departure.”
Carrol
Indonesia Indonesia
“This was a lovely Riad, my room was beautiful, bright and airy, plenty of space overlooking the central courtyard. The reception staff was helpful providing a map and some ideas on places to visit. The location although on the edge of the Medina...”
Barry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were amazing and very friendly and professional”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 731 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Céline et Fabien will be happy to help you organize your stay in Marrakech ; providing homemade maps, tips about restaurants, spa or museums, they can even go with you to the souks or organize your excursions !

Property information

The house has a bright courtyard where you can have your breaksfast, a mint tea or another fresh drink, with the sound of the fountain. You can also relax on the rooftop terrace, with its lounges and moroccan cushions. If you want to, Fatima, Riad Helen's cook, can prepare your dinner with delicious moroccan specialties. All the rooms (5 in total) have air-conditionning and heat, closets and a private bathroom with a shower and WC. They are comfortable and each has its own style ; all you have to do is choose your favorite ! Towels, bathrobes and shower products from brand Les Sens de Marrakech are included.

Neighbourhood information

Located in the typical and quiet Bab Doukkala area, 5 minutes far by walk from the souks, 10 minutes from Jemaa El Fna main square and 15 minutes by car from Marrakech-Menara airport, Riad Helen is a traditionnal house, simple and with a homey atmosphere. You can easily find a taxi 2 minutes far from the house, and park your car not too far. Riad Helen is close to the Dar El Bacha Palace, guarded day and night so you can explore the area totally in peace.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

House rules

Riad Helen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riad Helen in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 40000MH1272