Riad Africa - Marrakech Medina Maison D'Hote, Marrakesh

Riad Africa - Marrakech Medina Maison D'Hote, a traditional riad with a central pool, Moroccan dining, and family-friendly accommodations in the historic medina

Riad Africa - Marrakech Medina Maison D'Hote is a 3-star property comprising four interconnected 18th-century merchant houses in the heart of the medina, 400 meters from Djemaa el Fna. Its main central courtyard features a 16 m² dipping pool, with an additional smaller heated pool available in winter. The riad offers three room categories: Safari Rooms (smaller bathrooms, courtyard views, air-conditioning), River Rooms (larger, pool-view accommodations with flat-screen TVs and fridges), and Super Junior Suites (up to 38 m² with sitting areas). Guests can dine at the rooftop Bistro Africa or participate in cooking classes at the Marrakech Cooking School, focusing on traditional dishes like tagines and pastilla. A licensed hammam and treatment room operate at the Arabia Spa. The property accommodates families with triple and quadruple room configurations and provides free Wi-Fi throughout.

Pros

Central medina location with 5-minute walk to Djemaa el Fna and proximity to historic sites like Ben Youssef Madrasa

Two pools including one heated in winter, uncommon for medina properties

Multiple room configurations suitable for families and groups up to 11 guests

Rooftop restaurant with views of the Atlas Mountains and medina

Offers authentic experiences like henna artistry and Moroccan cooking classes

Cons

Some standard rooms have small bathrooms

Medina location requires walking through narrow alleys without vehicle access