Riad El Arco Rooftop Pool & Spa – A Favorite for Families in Marrakesh
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Riad El Arco offers double rooms and suites with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and terraces overlooking the courtyard or city. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and traditional Moroccan decor with zellige tiles and tadellakt finishes. The rooftop suite features a fireplace and access to a small pool. Ground-floor rooms have step-free access.
Dining & Tea
Breakfast is served in the courtyard or on the rooftop terrace. Moroccan dinners (€12.50 per person, drinks included) feature couscous, tajine, and spiced salads. Guests can book a traditional mint tea ceremony upon arrival, prepared with green tea and fresh mint leaves.
Rooftop & Spa
The rooftop terrace has sunbeds, a covered lounge with Moroccan sofas, and a small pool. A Berber hammam and massage room are available for treatments. This is the only smoking area in the riad.
Medina Location
The riad is in Marrakech's Medina, a 10-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Nearby landmarks include the Saadian Tombs (1.5 km), Musée de Marrakech (0.5 km), and Bahia Palace (1 km). Airport transfers cost €15 (daytime) or €20 (night).
Excursions & Staff
The front desk arranges day trips to Essaouira, Ourika Valley, and the Zagoura desert. Staff speak Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. Local craftsmen built the riad using traditional techniques like hand-painted plasterwork.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Location
Family-focused reviews and ratings
The staff was amazing! Always helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious-especially the fresh orange juice. The location was perfect.
My friend and I had a wonderful time. The riad is beautiful, the staff is super friendly, and the location is perfect. Breakfast was great, the rooftop was amazing! Will be back!
Great little Riad! Friendly staff, delicious breakfast, and a super convenient location. Clean and comfortable room.
Wow! Hafet and the team were very nice. The riad was a beautiful oasis of calm in the bustling medina. Breakfast was amazing! I'd happily return.
Absolutely loved this place! Tastefully decorated, friendly staff, and a great location. Clean and comfortable room. Breakfast was really nice.