Riad Douja

We visited Riad Douja at the end of April 2025.
We were looking for something budget friendly, near the square with things like breakfast.
Riad Douja ticked all the boxes.
Due to the power cut over Europe our flight was delayed by one night and the Riad reached out to check we were okay which we thought was amazing customer service.
The Riad is super easy to find off the square (just turn off by the sign for Central Palace).
We got to the Riad and were checked in super quickly by the amazing, friendly staff.
The room was clean (3 beds as we booked a triple room), had a sink in the room, warm blankets, a plug in radiator (for colder months) and plenty of space to put our things including a space to hang things.
We weren’t sure how loud things would be at night however it was super quiet.
The streets are well lit and we felt safe travelling to and from the raid.
The Riad was nice and cool (yes I know that’s the whole idea behind the design of riads).
The terrace was nice and breakfast (which was included and super nice! ) was served up there from 8:30 AM. There’s also a room in the terrace to eat in if you find the sunshine too much.
We shared the bathroom with others but didn’t have any issues with this as it was clean and well maintained. There’s plenty of hot water should it be required.
Staff were super friendly and helpful and were available 24/7.
We paid in GBP and this wasn’t an issue for the Riad.

The place is comfortable but basic. Very friendly and helpful staff and lovely fresh breakfast served on the rooftop terrace. Best bit is the location. Only a few yards to the main square Jmaa el Fnaa and from there into the souks. The pillows were a bit hard and our hot tap was a bit dodgy but the room was budget price so that can be overlooked. Thoroughly recommend for location.

Hotel with a great location and great breakfast that left other things to be desired.
I booked one of the rooms with a private bathroom for my short trip to Marrakech. The front desk staff were very friendly and spoke great English, and gave me some pointers for what to do around the city, much appreciated.
The room itself was of good size for the price, but left some things to be desired. The bathroom cleanliness was sub-par, with mould around most of the shower and the shower handle covered in dirt and rust. The paint in the room was peeling and bubbling in multiple places, and there was a lamp fixture with only one screw, showing exposed wires and cutting out if even slightly nudged.
There was basically no sound deadening in the room either, with people talking in the center of the Riad and watching videos on their phone until 1am sometimes. I normally sleep quite easily but it was difficult here.
As for positives, the bed itself was clean and comfortable. The room did get cold this time of year, but thick blankets were provided, as was a plug-in heater. The breakfast was also quite tasty, with a great staff member serving said breakfast.
Unfortunately another negative was getting my boarding pass printed — Riad Douja themselves can't print the boarding passes, but the front desk staff pointed me towards another guy who led me to a hotel literally 30 seconds away.

We only stayed one night before catching the bus to Essaouira. However, this riad was really pleasant. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was small but adequate — the bed was comfortable and there was a basin in the room (the bathrooms were on the top floor). This riad is perfectly placed, only a few minutes walk from Jemma el Fna and yet peaceful and quiet. Would happily stay here again.

I loved the Riad experience at Riad Douja. The place is very center, near Jemaa el-Fnaa even though it’s in a hidden second street. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They are very available for booking trips and any other requests. The breakfast served was one of the best parts of my stay in the Riad. It’s in a Moroccan style and very generous, and you can enjoy it on the terrace.