RIAD ILAYKA, Marrakesh – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Riad Ilayka has 7 rooms, each with cedar ceilings, tadelakt walls, and antique wooden furniture. Rooms include air conditioning, 24-hour room service, and free WiFi. Some feature fireplaces, private terraces with Atlas Mountain views, or direct patio access. Bathrooms have rainfall showers or bathtubs with complimentary toiletries. The Isilf Suite includes a 30 m² private terrace overlooking the Koutoubia Mosque.
Dining & Cooking
Breakfast is served daily in the communal lounge, patio, or rooftop terrace. Lunch and dinner feature Moroccan specialties made from fresh market produce. The hotel offers cooking classes focused on traditional 'beldi' and gourmet Moroccan cuisine. Meals can be taken in the patio, on various terraces, or in the lounge.
Spa & Recreation
The property features a traditional Moroccan hammam, a heated saltwater pool on the upper terrace, and a steam room. Treatments include gommage with black soap, essential oil massages, and beauty services. The central patio has mandarin trees, and the rooftop terrace offers a hot tub-style water basin with Atlas Mountain views.
Location & Access
Riad Ilayka is located 200 meters from Jemaa el-Fnaa square in the Medina souk. It is a 10-minute walk from Mouassine Fountain, 1 km from Medersa Ben-Youssef, and 1.5 km from Bahia Palace. The property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle service. The surrounding area features markets, street vendors, and historic sites including the Saadian Tombs and El Badi Palace.
Services & Amenities
Services include concierge assistance, 24-hour reception, babysitting, and complimentary wireless Internet access. The lobby has a fireplace. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and a security system. Special offers include welcome juice with Moroccan pastries and birthday or honeymoon celebrations with cake or wine.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offers clean and wonderfully Moroccan rooms with ornate ceilings, good air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. The service is amazing and dedicated, with staff attentive to the smallest details. The location is very central, close to Souks and within Medina, though might be a bit difficult to reach. The dining experience is delightful, with bountiful homemade offerings. Overall, a fantastic stay with minor accessibility challenges.
The riad offers cute and spacious rooms on the first floor with an extremely comfortable bed, even better than photos. However, the room was a bit cold without A/C heaters, just a tiny portable electric one. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, even taking guests to the edge of the medina. The location is excellent, making it easy for young adults to explore the medina with helpful staff available. The dining experience offers amazing bountiful meals with homemade treats. The rooftop pagoda provides an amazing view. Value for money considered, the facilities and services provided are superb.
The Riad is a beautifully curated and gorgeous haven in the heart of the bustling Medina, offering a peaceful stay close to the main square.
The hotel is nestled deep within the bustling Souks of Morocco's Medina, offering much nicer rooms on the second floor. While mornings can be a bit noisy with breakfast nearby and the lighting could be brighter, the overall experience is fantastic with exceptional service and a short walk to the main square and souk shops.
Staying at the hotel was a peaceful and quiet experience overall, providing a restful place to relax and watch the sunset with mint tea and homemade biscuits. The room felt like any generic hotel room, offering a decent space to unwind.
