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Turquoise courtyard pool framed by marble columns at Riad Kniza
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Riad Kniza

34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukala, Marrakech medina

Location34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukala, Marrakech medina
Best suited toCouples, heritage travellers and guests seeking intimate, traditionally Moroccan hospitality
Starting price per night€260Official published starting rate for a Deluxe Room. Current listed category rates range from EUR 260 to EUR 600 and should be reconfirmed for the chosen dates, inclusions and taxes. Morocco Riads & Beyond separately lists USD 280 per night.
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The character of the place

A Moroccan family-run, 19-room riad in an 18th-century house, restored by master artisans and known for its antiques, intimate dining and discreet service.

Riad Kniza stands apart in Marrakech for choosing continuity over reinvention. The 18th-century house was restored by Haj Mohamed Bouskri with traditional materials and specialist Moroccan artisans, then furnished with the eye of a noted antiques dealer. Across 19 rooms and suites, carved cedar, zellige, tadelakt, painted ceilings, textiles and fireplaces create a richly layered but genuinely domestic atmosphere. The experience is deliberately intimate: the Moroccan restaurant has only nine tables and asks for dinner orders a day ahead so ingredients can be bought fresh that morning; meals can be served in ornate salons or beneath the night sky on the roof terrace. A tranquil pool courtyard and hammam-spa provide respite after the souks. Near Bab Doukala, the riad also bridges old and new Marrakech particularly well, with the medina's monuments in walking reach and Guéliz a short distance away.

Senior Suite Yakout with canopied sleeping alcove and writing desk
Rooms & ways to stay

Rooms & ways to stay

Room categories, exact availability and the right configuration are selected with your travel designer according to your dates and journey.

  • An 18th-century riad restored by Haj Mohamed Bouskri using traditional materials and local master artisans
  • A Moroccan-owned, family-run house with 19 individually decorated rooms and suites
  • Interiors rich in carved wood, zellige, tadelakt, textiles and collected Moroccan antiques
  • A nine-table restaurant where dinner ingredients are purchased fresh after advance ordering
  • Dining in traditional salons or on the rooftop under the night sky
  • A calm turquoise pool courtyard framed by marble columns and intricate plasterwork
  • Bab Doukala location connecting the historic medina with nearby Guéliz
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Rooms & ways to stay

Rooms & ways to stay

Deluxe Room — Riad Kniza01

Deluxe Room

The entry category in the official rate grid, represented in the gallery by the warm-toned Marjana room with carved plaster, traditional furniture and fireplace. Published at EUR 260.

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Superior Deluxe Room — Riad Kniza02

Superior Deluxe Room

A step above Deluxe in the official hierarchy, represented by room Samar in the hotel gallery. Published at EUR 295; exact size and individual layout are not stated on the official rate page.

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Junior Suite — Riad Kniza03

Junior Suite

A larger suite category represented by Johara, with a defined sitting area and richly carved architectural details. Published at EUR 360.

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Senior Suite — Riad Kniza04

Senior Suite

The hotel gallery identifies several individual Senior Suites including Ambar, Kenza and Yakout, each with its own layout and decoration. Published at EUR 420.

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Royal Suite — Riad Kniza05

Royal Suite

The highest official category, represented by the expansive Bahia suite with carved timber, separate sitting zones and a generous bathroom. Published at EUR 600.

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Services & amenities

Services & amenities

Courtyard swimming pool

Spa and traditional hammam

Moroccan restaurant with vegetarian menu available

Panoramic rooftop terrace

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Air conditioning and heating

Fireplaces in published room descriptions

Room service and light lunches

Airport transfer available; current direct-booking offer may include arrival transfer

English-speaking guest service and local guidance

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