Located in the heart of the old Medina, the 18th century Riad Kniza has been painstakingly restored by its owner and one of the leading antique dealers in Marrakech Haj Mohamed, to offer its guests a traditional Moroccan experience with 11 sumptuous rooms and suites and attentive staff. Close to the bustling Djemaa el-Fna square, traditional souks and alleyways filled with cafés serving mint tea and local pastries, the riad welcomes you with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Relax at the spa or on the roof top solarium terrace and be sure to visit the amazing restaurant and enjoy a romantic dinner on the stunning rooftop terrace.
The hotel has 11 rooms.
Added value
Free nights
Stay 4 nights and pay for 3 nights or stay 5 nights and pay for 4 nights for holidays between 1 June - 31 August 2018 booked by 27 August 2018.
Facilities
Bars and Restaurants
The Restaurant
An exclusive dining venue in the heart of Marrakech, the restaurant of Riad Kniza offers an intimate and romantic dining experience, using the freshest local ingredients. Orders must be placed at least one day in advance so the ingredients can be purchased on the morning of your visit.
Spa and Wellness
The Spa
The spa features a hammam, sauna, treatment room and an indoor plunge pool as well as a solarium terrace, perfect for relaxing.
About the location
Marrakech’s beauty is as distinctive as it gets – minarets, mosaics and the fountains of riad courtyards, all set against the backdrop of the snow-tipped Atlas Mountains. One of Morocco’s most important cities, Marrakech fuses Arabic and African to form a fascinating cultural capital.
Its pulsating heart is Djemaa el-Fna, a big square set on the edge of the old city. Here you’ll find rows of open-air food stalls (try the melt-in-your-mouth lamb tagine or seafood brought in from Essaouira that morning), while jugglers, snake charmers and belly dancers put on a show.
For souvenir shopping, go traditional. The aromas and vibrant colours of the souks are the classic snapshot of Marrakech. The labyrinth of stalls sells bags of aromatic spices, hand-beaded slippers and delicate jewellery, with different souks specialising in different goods. Start at Souk Semmarine, which sells an intriguing mix of everything – but don’t forget to haggle...
Transfer time
20 minutes from Marrakech airport.
Deluxe Room
Max 2 adults
Deluxe Rooms are decorated in traditional Moroccan style, featuring a double bed, seating area and bathroom with a bathtub and shower over the bath as well as bathroom amenities.
28m²
Superior Deluxe Room
Max 2 adults
Superior Deluxe Rooms feature a double bedroom with a seating area and bathroom with a bathtub and shower over the bath as well as bathroom amenities.
33m²
Junior Suite
Max 2 adults
Spacious Junior Suites feature a double bed, open plan sitting room and bathroom with bathtub and shower over the bath as well as bathroom amenities.
42m²
Senior Suite
Max 2 adults
Senior Suites feature a double bed, large living area with a fireplace and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower over the bath as well as bathroom amenities.
54m²
Royal Suite
Max 2 adults
The sumptuous Royal Suite features a bedroom with a king size bed, large separate living room and bathroom with a bathtub and shower.
120m²
Based on 1535 traveller reviews
98% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
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Reviews
“ Charming Place and Nicest People
williamrL2597DP, Singapore, Singapore
May 15 2018
My wife and I stayed for several nights and enjoyed the Riads location on the edge of the Medina. Our room on the second level was priced mid-tier with a nice sitting area for relaxing after being...
My wife and I stayed for several nights and enjoyed the Riads location on the edge of the Medina. Our room on the second level was priced mid-tier with a nice sitting area for relaxing after being out all day. We also stayed in a smaller room one night and it too was adequate if your not travelling with too much luggage. You can have anything on offer when and where you want it and if evenings are pleasant you should dine on the rooftop one night. When I put a small gash in my head, one of the staff went to he pharmacy for bandage and antiseptic and would not accept reimbursement. They were most helpful and personable, even offering our driver a coffee in the mornings!
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“ Fantastic return after 5 years
Mauro65Mi, Milan, Italy
May 06 2018
In 2013, I was in Riad Kniza with my wife, and this Easter I came back with my entire family (I have two children, an 18-year old boy and a 21-year old girl).
My memory of the Riad was excellent and...
In 2013, I was in Riad Kniza with my wife, and this Easter I came back with my entire family (I have two children, an 18-year old boy and a 21-year old girl).
My memory of the Riad was excellent and after so many years I was curious to see how things had changed. Our last staying in the Riad has been even better than the previous one.
The location of the Riad is strategic for anyone who wants an experience in the messy and noisy Medina of Marrakesh, but at the same time, enjoy the relax and quiet in a typical Moroccan private luxurious house.
From an architectural point of view, the Riad Kniza is gorgeus and unchanged from our experience. A peaceful place, warm environment, very well decorated and with stylish furniture, (in addition we really appreciated the rose petals in the fountains that give a wonderful fragrance in the air). Moreover, we had the opportunity to visit a new private collection (of the owner of the Riad) of ancient Berberian objects, typical clothes, weapons, handmade carpets. Definitely worth it!
The level of service and attention towards clients is still very high, as it was in our memory. You feel that (almost) any desire could be satisfied with kindness and simplicity.
I strongly recommend to have breakfast and dinner in the Riad. Excellent typical food and service. With respect to breakfast, different every day, although our flight back to Milan was very early, we still had the chance to have a varied and full breakfast (at 5am) before leaving.
During dinner, the live music was very pleasant and relaxing.
If you go to Marrakesh, you cannot miss a staying in the Riad Kniza!
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“ Tranquil first class service in the Medina
Heatherlyo, Sunny Portland, OR
May 04 2018
I don't really know where to start with my glowing review of Riad Kniza. The surroundings, the rooms, the staff, it was all just so wonderful; I have gushed at every opportunity.
Let's start with...
I don't really know where to start with my glowing review of Riad Kniza. The surroundings, the rooms, the staff, it was all just so wonderful; I have gushed at every opportunity.
Let's start with the staff; we arrived fairly late, but Assia and team were there to greet us with our first cup of properly poured mint tea, a dinner menu should we be hungry and some decompression time in the main seating area. For dinner, we selected three items to share - we had been on the road just under 24 hours and so hot soup, Moroccan salads and a lamb tagine was the perfect way to start our week in Marrakesh, but also to put us right to a deep and comfortable sleep! While we are already talking about food, I'll say that breakfast at Kniza was just beyond. Because we had relatively warm weather, we generally opted for breakfast on the rooftop terrace. The birds, the sounds of the medina just waking up, and the daily selection of Moroccan pastries, fresh (amazing - wish I had it here) honey, granola, yogurt and farm fresh hot egg dish was the perfect start to every day we had.
Kniza provided us with a nice map, but our intention was to get as lost as we possibly could each day. We found navigating the Medina walls quite easy and used google maps on our phone to navigate (for those that do not have international service - Kniza can provide you with one for your stay!)
The location of Kniza is very unique in that it is a short walk from all of the more touristy souks but it feels much more isolated as part of the true culture and livelihood of the area because of the proximity to the main gate. As cultural travelers, my husband and I really appreciated being immersed in a part of the Medina that was a little more authentic to the character of life there yet a short walk from so many destinations. Not to say that we didn't walk through all of the areas now brightly lit for an optimal shopping experience, we loved that just as much. Assia and the team helped us with so many things; foodies by nature, we had a few restaurants that we wanted to try so we didn't rely on them for recommendations but each day, the front desk happily made our dinner reservation for us within the restaurant at the Riad or beyond. The restaurant at the Riad had a simple menu but the food was wonderful!
We should probably talk about the Hammam. Our first time and please do not miss this experience. If I was to say one thing (beyond the attentive staff) about our stay here it would be you have GOT to Hammam. I'm so glad we selected Kniza for a myriad of reasons, but initially one of the reasons was the Hammam right there on site and we were right. It's such an experience and one that could have never really been accurately described with words. I'm so glad we were able to relax into it by walking downstairs, enjoying the experience together, relaxing next to the pool in our robes and slippers with mint tea and cookies afterwards and then mosey back up to our room for a nap before dinner. It's truly a spa experience when it's right there on site.
I am looking forward to visiting other parts of Morocco on our next visit, but if we should ever find ourselves back in Marrakesh, we will surely be at Kniza. XO
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“ "ANOTHER MAGICAL STAY AT RIAD KNIZA"
AnnaKDublinIreland, Dublin, Ireland
May 04 2018
We have just returned from another wonderful weekend visit to the stunning Riad Kniza. It is a magical place, so beautiful, welcoming, a tranquil oasis. Mr Mohamed, his wife and all the staff are the...
We have just returned from another wonderful weekend visit to the stunning Riad Kniza. It is a magical place, so beautiful, welcoming, a tranquil oasis. Mr Mohamed, his wife and all the staff are the perfect hosts they make you feel like one of the family.
We would not stay anywhere else and they are the reason why we have returned to Marrakech for another visit and hopefully we will be back again next year.
Thank you for another memorable and magical stay.
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“ Don't pass the chance to stay at this Riad
yyctravel1124, Calgary, Canada
May 02 2018
Riad Kniza was not what we were expecting after traveling around Morocco for 2 weeks. Walking through the Market which was a common experience to get to our hotel we were greeted with the doors...
Riad Kniza was not what we were expecting after traveling around Morocco for 2 weeks. Walking through the Market which was a common experience to get to our hotel we were greeted with the doors opening to Opulence! The staff was more then accommodating, friendly and inviting. The rooms were comfortable and beautiful. This hotel is a true gem.
We were travelling with 2 teenage girls (15/17) the hotel placed them in a separate wing of the hotel and they were in heaven with the luxuries. The convince of the hotel being in the walled Medina and walking distance to the markets and sites. I state Luxury but I think if you are wanting to stay in a Riad defiantly book on the higher end.
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