Riad Lamzia, Marrakesh

Riad Lamzia - A 3-star riad in the Medina district with a rooftop pool, traditional décor, and complimentary Moroccan breakfast

Riad Lamzia offers a 3-star stay in the Medina district, 300 metres from Palais de La Bahia and a 5-minute walk from Djemaa El Fna Square. The riad features seven uniquely styled rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi throughout. Each room includes a wardrobe, and selected rooms have a terrace. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily at Riad Lamzia. The in-house restaurant prepares various Moroccan dishes, with special diet menus available upon request. On the rooftop, guests find an open-air pool (open all year), sun umbrellas, and a solarium with mountain views. The property also provides a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, concierge service, and an airport shuttle. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the building. Business-friendly amenities include express check-in/check-out and a tour desk. Additional services include pet-friendly rooms, family rooms, and a designated smoking area.

Pros

- Location in the heart of the Medina, within a 5-minute walk of Jemaa el-Fna and the souks

- Very friendly and helpful staff, who prepare packed breakfasts for early tours and offer mint tea

- Clean, traditionally decorated rooms with daily housekeeping and fresh towels

- Rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and mountain views, ideal for relaxing between excursions

Cons

- Rooms are not soundproof; noise from other guests and the nearby mosque can be heard

- The riad is only accessible on foot through the market (5-10 minute walk from where taxis drop off)

- Credit card payments incur a 3.5% fee plus the property's own euro conversion rate, so cash (local currency or euros) is recommended