Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, Riad Irene is near the airport. Yves Saint Laurent Museum and Marrakech Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ben Youssef Madrasa and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Don't miss out on a visit to Majorelle Garden. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
36, Rue Kaa Akhlige, Sidi Ben Slimane, Marrakech, 40030
What's nearby
Le Jardin Secret
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Majorelle Garden
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Marrakech Museum
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Ben Youssef Madrasa
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Jemaa el-Fnaa
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Marrakech Central Station
10 min drive
Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
19 min drive
Restaurants
Dar Moha Restaurant
11 min walk
Ristorante I Limoni
11 min walk
Le Terrasse Du Jardin
5 min walk
Pikala Café
13 min walk
Café Riad Laârouss
8 min walk
About this property
Riad Irene
Riad near Ben Youssef Madrasa
Located close to Zaouia El Abassia and Majorelle Garden, Riad Irene provides a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a garden. The on-site Moroccan cuisine family restaurant, Riad Irene, serves dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this riad include:
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and outdoor furniture
Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Riad Irene
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Designated smoking areas
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.30 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15 per room (one-way)
Nearby parking fee: EUR 4.10 per night (2297 ft away)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IUC : 40000 MH 1420
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Riad Irene Marrakech
Irene Marrakech
Riad Irene Riad
Riad Irene Marrakech
Riad Irene Riad Marrakech
Frequently asked questions
Is Riad Irene pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Riad Irene?
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Riad Irene?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Riad Irene provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10:00 AM-10:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 15 per room applies.
Where is Riad Irene located?
Located in Medina, this riad is within 1 mi (2 km) of Zaouia El Abassia, Ben Youssef Madrasa and Majorelle Garden. Marrakech Museum and Yves Saint Laurent Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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I would definitely stay here again. The hosts Irene and Pascual are excellent. They gave me a map of the town and he met me at the drop off and escorted me to the Riad. The Riad is clean and staff friendly. I give it 5 stars. The Riad is close to everything only minutes away. Thanks for everything. 🤗
We stayed for 3 nights in January in one of the romantic suites. Pascal was helpful in orienting us to the medina, and in coordinating our airport pickup and dropoff with Hassan (also friendly and with good conversational English). The room was nicely furnished, comfortable bed, and our breakfasts in the internal courtyard with birds flying about was charming. We only had contact with Irene a couple times; perhaps Pascal is more comfortable speaking English than she is. I would recommend this riad.
Amazing service and very kind, helpful hosts! The rooms are beautiful and the riad itself is super charming. We especially enjoyed the relaxing rooftop and great food.
The location is perfect: close to both the center and pick-up locations outside of the Medina.
We had a lovely stay at Riad Irene, it is well appointed to discover the northern side of the Medina, it’s about a 15 minute walk from the start of the souks, through a maze of twisting back streets, you can also easily navigate within the city walls to reach many fascinating monuments and travel highlights from restaurants to Hammams to local vendors and tours.
We really enjoyed our stay.
Our hosts were anazing, as were the Staff and the accommodation. The rooftop was a fantastic lounge area and a sunbathers delight. Nothing was too much trouble and Irene's authentic meal on our last night was the perfect end to our holiday.
We had an amazing time staying in a Riad in the Medina. We got to learn about the culture and the people's daily lives, which was great. The hosts were super friendly and made us feel right at home. The place is charming. The only thing we thought could be improved was the breakfast, which could have been more varied. It can get a bit tiresome eating exactly the same food every day if you're staying more than 2 days.
The riad was beautiful, the owners and staff were wonderful, and the breakfast was delicious and beautifully presented. The riad is in the Medina and some of the surrounding buildings appeared to have been damaged in the 2023 earthquake and have yet to be repaired. Also, some of the passages nearby were dark and in the process of being improved, but we never felt unsafe in the surrounding area. We felt like we were guests in a royal palace!
We had 3 nights in this very beautiful riad. Beautiful interieur all over the riad. Very helpful and friendly hosts. The riad was situated in a quiet and Secure area. Very nice and beautiful rooftopgarden. And a good breakfast. Thet have our best recommendations
What a gem! Everything was perfect. The owners Pascal and Irene are professional, kind and go out of their way to ensure guests have an amazing stay. It’s all the little things that make this place so special. The attention to detail in the decor, the cleanliness of the whole place, Zakia and Abdou the diligent and caring staff and the quality of the food just a few things to mention. I would recommend you book a dinner there. The clientele that visits are also quality and everyone so friendly and considerate. The room itself is exactly as described and the quality of the bed is fantastic. Lots of space and a very nice bathroom with a powerful shower and hot water 24/7. I will definitely visit again and highly recommend this place.
This riad is fabulous, spotlessly clean and tidy, homely, the communal areas and so lovely with the fountain and the palm trees and the room was comfortable, slept so well. Breakfast was great, pancakes and jams, bread rolls, the freshest orange juice and coffee or tea however you like it. Abdul met us at the entrance to the medina and walked us back as it was dark, we were met with mint tea which was amazing.
Zakia cooking is great, we had a 3 course meal with wine in the dining room & she went the extra mile with candles and rose petals on the table. Nothing was too much trouble, they organised a taxi to pick us up and take us back to the airport, gave us a map of how to get to the square etc.
we would definitely stay here again, it’s so quiet from the hustle and bustle from outside.
Stayed in double room which was clean, had air conditioning, shower room and hairdryer. Towels were clean but had seen better days. Zakia and Abdou, who manage the Riad, were amazing. They were always available, helpful and made us feel like we were staying in their home. Continental style breakfast was provided and we had an evening meal at the Riad which was delicious. We loved the roof top terrace. The Riad is within walking distance of the souks but far enough away to be fairly quiet. A taxi was organised to pick us up and take us to the airport which worked well and was a reasonable price. The Riad is not accessible by cars but we were accompanied both ways by Zakia on the the short walk to and from the taxi. If you want an authentic Riad experience, Riad Irene is definitely one to consider.
We were met by Pascal, riad owner, by the closest city gate. He showed us the 200m route to the riad. Upon opening the door to the property, we were amazed at the contrast! A beautiful entrance area welcomes you to a home set around a lovely courtyard furnished with three bistro style tables & chairs. This outside area has trees, terracotta pots of plants, small birds flying around & a lovely tiled water feature.
A bedroom on one side, dining room & lounge the other, and a kitchen on the third side.
Stairs which lead to the first floor with four further bedrooms - two large and one smaller overlooking the courtyard, another smaller with a street view. There are also seated areas overlooking the courtyard.
The room that we stayed in - Essaouira Suite - was a good size with plenty of space, large bed, two armchairs & low table, sideboard, wardrobe with hangars and a stand for suitcase. Beautiful soft furnishings and rugs covering the tiled floor, windows and glazed door overlooking the courtyard. A/C to heat or cool. The ensuite shower room was a good size although no shower enclosure meant the floor got wet.
More stairs to rooftop terrace. Sunbeds, sofas, tables & chairs.
Ample bkfst of yoghurt, fruit, rolls & varied pastries/pancakes.
An ancient city is always going to have its challenges re conditions and cleanliness - having said this I witnessed many people sweeping the pathway outside their property & many damping down to prevent dust.
Lovely staff. We would revisit.
Pauline
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Olivia
28 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pascal and Irene were excellent hosts who made sure we were comfortable and gave us a lot of tips to navigate the souk. Room was clean and the breakfast was delicious!
The Riad is beautiful. Irene, Pascal and the staff are amazing. Breakfast and dinner at the Riad were great but they also offered suggestions for other nearby dining options. They had a taxi set up for airport transfers and other things I wanted to do.
Very much enjoyed our stay at Riad Irene. There was nothing to find fault with in our acomodation, the room & bathroom were superb, bedroom spacious, the decor & furnishing were lovely & the bed was super comfy. We very much enjoyed the breakfast every morning. The owner Pascal was very helpful as it was our first visit to Marrakech, providing us with a guide book, map & some recommendations of good places to eat as the riad was only serving breakfast during our stay & not evening meals. The location is a little tricky to find if you are new to the city but as Pascal arranged our taxi to & from the airport this was not a problem for us. We only got lost one night try to finding our way back after dark but that all part of the charm of being in the Medina.
Jill
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claude
25 May 2023
Charming Riad
Superb hosts Pascal and Irene. Helpful local staff at charming Riad. Close to Medina gate and place larouss- gateway to souks. Pay attention to land markers (for me it was a pair of white cats) or you will lose yourself in maze of medina. Beware of local children- they will badger you and offer help, just politely decline. Food and shopping closeby at pl. Larouss but try out stalls outside medina gate for shopping and food if you're adventurous.
Excellent Riad for couples, caution single females
The Riad Irene is really beautiful. Better than the photos. The people who work there are really nice and helpful. We only ate breakfast at the riad so cannot comment on their other food. My wife and myself both really enjoyed our stay. However, my wife did comment that she would not have felt safe returning to the Riad alone at night. It is difficult to find but we pinned it on google maps, which helps. In the small dark alleys around the riad, you do get youths hanging around and they were never any bother to us as a couple, but I can understand a solo female feeling nervous. That said, if you are a couple or male I would highly recommend staying here. Easy to walk everywhere which keeps the cost down, and it is very atmospheric and truly Moroccan.
Nous avons passé un très bon moment, des hôtes très sympas, très bien accueilli, accès à la médina comme a la ville nouvelle très facilement, point de prise en charge excursions à 5 minutes, je recommande
Olimme 4 yötä Riad Irenessä ja olimme erittäin tyytyväisiä valintaamme. Isäntä pariskunta Pascal ja Irene ja henkilökunta olivat erittäin ystävällisiä ja tunsimme olomme heti kotoisaksi.
Tilasimme Riadin kautta lentokentältä noudon (hinta n.12€)
Meitä odotettiin kyltin kanssa lentoasemalla ja Pascal tuli meitä vastaan vanhan kaupungin muurille jotta varmasti löydämme perille vanhan kaupunkin sokkeloisilla kujilla.
Hotellilla Pascal antoi meille itse tekemänsä kartan ja ohjeet joiden avulla pystyimme heti liikkumaan eksymättä.
Aamiainen 8.30-11.00 oli tuoretta leipää erilaisia marmeladeja, pähkinätahnaa, jogurtti, banaania tuorepuristettua appelsiinimehua, kahvia tai teetä ja joka aamu paistettiin crepejä tai lättyjä. Ei buffet vaan jokaiselle tarjoiltiin erikseen pöytään, kun aamiaiselle saapui.
Voin todellakin suositella tätä Riadia lämpimästi, varmasti löytyy ylellisempiäkin Riadeja mutta meille juuri tämä oli täydellinen.
Ravintoloita löyty useampi 10 min rauhallisen kävelyn päästä. Myös basaarialueen alkuun on sama matka.
Tutto perfetto come da prenotazione .
Proprietari molto gentili e disponibili .
Il Riad non è raggiungibile in auto ma in pochi minuti a piedi .
Il Riad è posizionato nella medina molto comodo a tutto.
Séjour de découverte de Marrakech. Le Riad Irène est extraordinaire, d'un très bon confort (excellente literie, décoration soignée) Irène et Pascal, très sympathiques, nous ont réservé un accueil chaleureux, à l'écoute de nos attentes en matières de découvertes de la ville. Petits déjeuners copieux et variés assurés par Zakia et Abdou aux petits soins pour nous durant tout le séjour.