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Riad Kniza

  • Price1800 MAD / $180 USD
  • CategoryLuxury
  • Rating★ 4.8

Riad Kniza is set on Derb l'Hotel near Bab Doukkala on the northern edge of the Medina, close to the tanneries and the antique dealers' quarter, with Jemaa el-Fnaa about a 20-minute walk away.

Riad Kniza

Riad Kniza is set on Derb l'Hotel near Bab Doukkala on the northern edge of the Medina, close to the tanneries and the antique dealers' quarter, with Jemaa el-Fnaa about a 20-minute walk away. The riad occupies a restored 18th-century merchant's house owned by Mohamed Bouskri, a Marrakech antique dealer and long-time guide who has hosted heads of state and celebrities, and the interiors reflect his personal collection of Moroccan antiques, carved wood and traditional textiles displayed throughout the courtyards and public rooms. Rooms range from Standard and Superior through Deluxe rooms to Suites, arranged around a central courtyard with a small plunge pool. The in-house restaurant serves traditional Moroccan dishes, and breakfast is included and typically served on the rooftop terrace, which looks out over the Medina rooftops. A hammam is available on-site for spa treatments. Service leans on the owner's decades of experience showing guests the city personally, arranging private guides, drivers and shopping introductions in the souks, making this a strong choice for travellers who want a historically grounded riad experience with genuine local access. The combination of the owner's personal antique collection and his standing in the local antique-dealing community gives guests a level of insight into the Medina's craft and trading traditions that is difficult to arrange independently.

Room types

  • Standard Room
  • Superior Room
  • Deluxe Room
  • Suite

Amenities

  • Courtyard pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Restaurant
  • Hammam
  • Antique collection
  • Breakfast included
  • WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Location

34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukkala, Medina, Marrakesh 40000

31.6278, -7.9870 View on map

Highlights

  • 18th-century merchant's house filled with the owner's personal antique collection
  • Courtyard plunge pool and rooftop terrace with Medina views
  • Owner Mohamed Bouskri, a noted antique dealer, personally arranges guided experiences
  • On-site restaurant serving traditional Moroccan cuisine, with breakfast included

Tips for visiting

  • Ask staff about guided souk or antique-shopping tours, a signature offering given the owner's background
  • The riad is near Bab Doukkala, convenient for the tanneries but about 20 minutes on foot from Jemaa el-Fnaa
  • Rooms around the courtyard can hear pool and communal noise, so light sleepers should ask for upper-floor rooms
  • Breakfast is included and best taken on the rooftop terrace for Medina views

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