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Riad Porte Royale
"White and harmonious, devoid of heavy ornamentation, a perfect tonic to a day in kaleidoscopic Marrakech..."
Riad Porte Royale
Five En-suite Guest Rooms
Located west of the beautiful Mosque of Sidi-bel-Abbès in a friendly residential quarter of hidden mansions, palaces and boutique hotels, Riad Porte Royale provides an authentic Moroccan experience. Situated near the ramparts, Riad Porte Royale is easily accessible by car, but only a few minutes stroll from fine restaurants and all the best things to see and do in Marrakech.
Dating back to about 1750, Riad Porte Royale has been restored by master craftsmen using traditional and authentic techniques. Today the riad incorporates all of the traditional finishes and authentic Moroccan features, such as the thick walls, combined with all the modern comforts of modern life. Textiles, rugs, and objects d'art from the old caravan routes of Asia and Africa accent the five en-suite bedrooms. Elsewhere in Riad Porte Royale, there are several corners to relax in, from the b'hou off the courtyard, to the upstairs loggia with its fireplace and pretty window arches.
The riad also features the luminous courtyard, the dipping pool mirrors the dramatic portico and the ancient 'porte royale'. Standing nearby, a single grapefruit tree adds to a sense of harmony and tranquility. You could also enjoy the tent on the roof terrace of Riad Porte Royale with a view of nearby palms.
Base prices are in €Euro.: £Sterling, USD and Moroccan dirham rates will vary by exchange rate.
Booking & Enquiries:
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Please note: Local taxes of €2 - €3 per person per day are not included and are payable locally.
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Key features:
- Breakfast included
- Excellent in-house Moroccan cuisine
- English speaking manager
- The whole riad can be booked for special occasions
- Location on Hip Marrakech App
Eating at Riad Porte Royale
Breakfasts are included for all rooms. Water, tea and coffee are also complimentary.
With a few hours notice, our excellent cook can provide a light lunch or a Moroccan dinner, and there is a vegetarian menu, all at a reasonable rate. Meals can be served anywhere, in the courtyard, the salon, the loggia, or on the terrace.
Local Restaurants
If you want a change of scene, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby. Even if not booking through HipMarrakech, we suggest you download the Hip Marrakech App since it will give you 10% discount on meals at selected restaurants and will show you their location. Download the Hip Marrakech App for restaurant and excursion guide as well as a map of Marrakech.
Dar Zellij
1, Kaasour Sidi Ben Slimane, Médina
Tel: 00212 524 382 627
www.darzellij.com
Cuisine: Traditional Moroccan
Riad des Mers
411 Derb Sidi Messaoud, Médina
Tel: 00212 524 375 304
Cuisine: Mediterranean with Moroccan influence
Dar Yacout
79 Derb Sidi Ahmed Soussi, Bab Doukkala
Tel: 00212 524 382 929
www.yacout.net
Cuisine: Traditional Moroccan
Palais Soleiman
Dar Layadi, Kaa el Machraa
Tel: 00212 524 389 929
www.palais-soleiman.com
Cuisine: Traditional Moroccan
Features include:
- Breakfast
- In-house Dining
- Vegetarian and Vegan Menu
Riad Porte Royale
There are many interesting and important landmarks within easy walking distance of the Riad such as:
Shrine of Sidi Bel Abbes
Flea Market at Souk El Khemis
The Majorelle Garden
The Museum of Living Arts (Musée des Arts Vivres)
The Fountain Shrob ou Shrof
The Medersa Ben Youssif
Dar Si Said Museum
The Koubba Al Badiyin
The Musée de Marrakech
Dar Tiskiwin
The Bahia Palace
The Al Badi Place
Activities and Excursions
The manager, Mohamed Elaadi, speaks English, French and Arabic. He is available to arrange excursions or make reservations.
- Trip to Essaouira
- The Cataracts in the Ourika Valley
- Mule ride in the Atlas
- Overnight ascent of the Toubkal mountain
- White water rafting in the Ourika
- Overnight trip to the Desert, camping under the stars
Suggested Activities:
- Day Trips
- Longer Excursions
- Historical Sites
- Museums/Galleries
- Nightlife
- Private Guided Tours
- Shopping/Markets
- Traditional Cultures
Riad Porte Royale
"I'd just like to say how much I enjoyed my stay at Porte Royale last week. Your Riad is simply stunning, you have both created a fantastic place to stay in a very cool city!"
A G
"Can I say a big thank you to Mohamed & Hajiba who both made me very welcome and went out of their way to help me at every opportunity. It was also a real pleasure to meet Maria, who was lovely and a great host. I'd love to return to Marrakech again soon, and couldn't think of anywhere I'd rather stay..."
Mark
"The free Hipmarrakech App has proved amazing for our clients. It gives them confidence to navigate the medina knowing they can always find their way back our house, even with NO data roaming switched on. Further it locates many restaurants in Marrakech that our guests like (some of which give discounts to those with the App), and then helps them find their way back to the riad easily. Further, they can also book excursions in or around Marrakech at short notice."
The Owner of Hip Marrakech
Riad Location
Riad Porte Royale is located close to the Western Ramparts of the Medina, two minutes walk from the beautiful mosque of Sidi-bel-Abbès, the patron saint of Marrakech. It is set in a quiet and friendly residential quarter of hidden mansions, palaces and boutique hotels and is easily accessible by car.
Location on Hip Marrakech App with data free roaming Map. Download the Hip Marrakech App for restaurant and excursion guide as well as a map of Marrakech.
Address
Riad Porte Royale
Derb El Maada 84
Diour Jdad
Zaouia
40030 Marrakech Medina
Riad Porte Royale Rooms
The African Room
Double room.
In this double bedroom the pure clean lines of white walls combine with neutral tadelakt and bejmat floors to create a calm and relaxing ambience. Hanging on the warms are objets d'art from the Dogon people of Mali and the Warka Tribe. The old wooden doors of the African Room open onto the courtyard.The bathroom is in tadelakt, with a nickel sink, and an external window.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: Reversible air-conditioning, en-suite.
The Ibn Battuta Room
Double or Twin room.
Named after the famous 14 century Moroccan traveller, this double or twin rooms features a window screen from Rajastan, an old Chinese cabinet, and a Syrian-style lamp. The traditional cedar doors of the room open onto the courtyard. The en-suite bathroom has a ‘cocoon’ shower in tadelakt, a nickel sink and an external window.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: Reversible air-conditioning, en-suite.
The Baluchi Room
Double or Twin room.
Located off the loggia on the first floor, this air-conditioned twin bedroom offers pure clean lines, white walls combined with neutral tadelakt and bejmat floors. This calming ambience is enhanced by the rich colours of an old Baluchi rug, which complement the child’s ceremonial ‘chain mail’ smock from Uzbekistan framed on the wall. The large bathroom has a tadlakdt shower, a nickel sink, and two windows, one to the courtyard, and a small one to the ‘derb’ or lane leading to the back door of the riad.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: Reversible air-conditioning, en-suite.
The Kilim Room
Double or Twin room.
Off the loggia on the first floor, this air-conditioned twin or double bedroom is the perfect space to relax and unwind. The white walls combine with a neutral tadelakt and bejmat floor, enhanced by the rich colours of an old Caucasian kilim or flatweave. A child's ceremonial smock and an ancient fragment of Ikat from Uzbekistan on the wall. The tadelakt bathroom has a large shower, an old Moroccan mirror above the nickel sink, and an external window.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: Reversible air-conditioning, en-suite.
The Douiria
Double room.
Reached by a 'secret staircase' it is the riad's most private room, and with a four-poster bed, perfect for honeymooners. The pure clean lines of white walls combined with a neutral tadelakt and bejmat floor, are enhanced by an old Turkish rug woven as a dowry piece, and in a frame a rare wedding scarf from the Moroccan Atlas. The Douiria room has reverse air-conditioning, and the large en-suite tadelakt bathroom has a bath with shower and external window.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: Reversible air-conditioning, en-suite.
The Entire Riad - 10 Guests
Riad Porte Royale is available for exclusive rental, gifting guests full use of the five spacious rooms.
Max occupancy: 10 guests
* A minimum stay of three nights is required.
Please note:
- The base rate price at Riad Porte Royale is in pounds, euros, or Moroccan dirhams and exchange rates are approximate.
- All prices are based on two people sharing and include breakfast and tva (VAT).
- Most riads add local taxes which are generally about £2 per day per person, but vary from house to house
