Jemaa el-Fnaa and Le Jardin Secret are located near Riad Hotel El Kennaria, which provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to car hire on-site and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, Riad Hotel El Kennaria is near the airport. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Menara Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Le Jardin Secret and Majorelle Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Royal Tennis Harti or Marrakesh Stadium. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
10 Rue El Kennaria Derb Dabachi, Medina, Marrakech, 40000
What's nearby
Jemaa el-Fnaa
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Bahia Palace
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Le Jardin Secret
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Koutoubia Mosque
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Souk Semmarine
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Marrakech Central Station
14 min drive
Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
17 min drive
Restaurants
Café de France
2 min walk
Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha
3 min walk
Zeitoun Café
3 min walk
Iraki Shawarma
4 min walk
Bab Ftouh
4 min walk
About this property
Riad Hotel El Kennaria
Riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Located close to Le Jardin Secret and Koutoubia Mosque, Riad Hotel El Kennaria provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car hire on-site and a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
A front desk safe, barbecues and smoke-free property
Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad Hotel El Kennaria boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
How much does it cost to stay at Riad Hotel El Kennaria?
As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Hotel El Kennaria on 27 Nov 2026 start from 1.367.120 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Riad Hotel El Kennaria?
Riad Hotel El Kennaria doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Riad Hotel El Kennaria?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Riad Hotel El Kennaria?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Riad Hotel El Kennaria provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 17 per room applies.
Where is Riad Hotel El Kennaria located?
Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 10-minute walk of Jemaa el-Fnaa and Le Jardin Secret. Dar Tiskiwin Museum and Souk Semmarine are also within 5 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Riad Hotel El Kennaria Reviews
7.8
Good
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The service at Riad Hotel has been very good. I liked the support I received from staff like Hassan, Toufik and Zize. They gave me good traditional Morrocan food options at the hotel and places to visit in town. Very safe place to stay whilst in Marrakesh.
I has a great experience staying in this hotel. All people who work all of them are very friendly and nice. Always concerned about giving you a good services. And the hotel is in a very nice area close to the bazaar
Location is prime, entertainment was great, the connected rooftop restaurant was good quality.
The entertainment resonated into the hotel unfortunately making it hard to get to sleep as it went on until quite late but stopped before midnight.
Overall positive experience here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay
Bushra
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were right off Jamaa al Fnaa, the shopping and dining was great, loud and always busy. It's worth noting that the square is only open to cars/taxis in the morning, so if you arrive in the afternoon or evening you'll have to walk approx 10-15 min to reach the riad. Something to bear in mind if you have elderly travellers. Staff were amazing, they helped me book private tours for my parents to atlas mountains and agafay desert.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay
Sajida
27 Feb 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Great location but noisy!
Hotel is very centrally located however downside is the restaurant on the terrace which has very loud music until late evenings plus lots of street noise from outside. Room was ok, but bathroom lacks basic facilities, needs upgraded and is tiny.
Great location though as only 3 minutes walk from the square. Staff is good and breakfast is nice and filling, although a little variety would be good rather than same breakfast every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay
Carsten
12 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy
Very noisy. They have a rooftop restaurant and open kitchen, where guest have to go through the riad. Door and window to the room doesn't help to stop the noise. You can clearly hear when other guest are using their toilet.
It was possible to sleep from 23 to 6.30.
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible
Mats Indrefjord
5 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a combined establishment which consists of a rooftop restaurant with live music and a riad/hostel. The live music is very loud (far above normal levels), and the sound level inside the guestrooms, even on the ground floor, is in line with the sound level in typical restaurants/bars, which means that most people will not be able to sleep before the music ends approximately at 23:00-23:30 in the evening. The restaurant guests also use the same stairs as the riad guests, which means that there is a lot of traffic of talking people just outside the guestroom doors. Thus, this riad is not suitable for people who need a good night’s sleep, and it should only be an option if you intend to go to bed late and wake up early. The staff is great and very helpful, the property is clean and the rooms ok, although very simple. The breakfast is good. Great location. (When we visited, the electricity was out in some (but not all) of the guestrooms, but we expect that is not a reoccuring issue.)
Hotel El Kennaria is a great riad if you set your expectations correctly. It excels in value and location but comes with one significant trade-off.
Pros:
Fantastic location in the Old Medina. You step right into the heart of the markets and are a short walk to the main square. New Marrakesh is a quick 10-12 minute taxi away.
Helpful front desk staff (e.g. ask them how to turn on heat, AC.
Clean rooms and common areas.
Simple, no-frills breakfast is included.
Major Con:
Evening noise from the rooftop restaurant (typically 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM). If you're sensitive to sound or plan to sleep early, this is not for you. If you're out late or can sleep through it, you'll be fine.
Room for 4 people is tight.
Verdict: Reasonably priced for travelers who prioritize location and don't mind noise. Avoid if you need absolute quiet for an early night.
It was great. Very clean, great breakfast, very central. The only problem is that some days, a band plays on the rooftop restaurant until about 11 pm and it is very loud in the rooms.
Our family of five (2 grandparents and 3 grandsons) loved this Riad. The rooms were terrific, the breakfasts were a delight and the service was incomparable. Our transportation was arranged and our two tours were great. We couldn’t have asked for a better time in Marrakech.
The room was spacious and comfortable. It is attached to a restaurant that had music playing until 11pm, with noice not finishing until closer to midnight. Very beautiful restaurant views. Very good, hot breakfast.
This property is inside the medina, near the square, the street is inaccessible by taxi so be prepared to walk with your luggage a good 10 minutes from drop off point. But, you will be nicely greeted by Jesu and served welcome Moroccan mint tea when you arrive. Also walkable to Koutoubia Mosque.
The hotel was under construction. They suppose not to offer rooms. The room was not even ready with no toilet accessories and AC was not functioning properly. Very Bad experiance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Joy
18 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is friendly, however they do try to hustle you a bit. Also are a little too flirty for women traveling alone. Pricing for extra amenities (transport, laundry, iron) changes depending on who you talk with or when you talk with them. Bathroom is shared and very public, I recommend making sure you have your own while staying. Not a horrible stay, but will not be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay
Liliana
2 Jul 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Localização Perfeita.
Falta isolamento. Se ficar num quarto virado para a rua vai ouvir o barulho de motas constantemente a passar o que impossibilita um sono tranquilo.
Se lhe atribuirem um quarto no rés-do-chão podem ter o azar de encontrar baratas. Foi o que nos aconteceu e o staff mudou-nos para um quarto no primeiro andar virado para a rua.
O rooftop tem um bom ambiente. Comida boa e preços bons.