Riad Kniza

Had a lovely three-day stay at Riad Kniza with family. The location is ideal—situated near Bab Doukalla for easy arrivals and departures, yet only a scenic 15-minute walk through the vibrant souks to Jemaa el-Fnaa. The staff were exceptionally welcoming, courteous, and attentive to every detail. Each morning began with a sumptuous breakfast served personally at our table, and dinner was equally impressive; we enjoyed the best tagines we had in all of Marrakesh right here. We also took advantage of the small but wonderful hammam. A highlight was the personal touch from the owner, Mr. Bouskari, who treated us to a private visit to his museum and store. Highly recommended!

I cannot recommend Riad Kniza highly enough. The Riad itself is a work of art, furnished richly in the Moroccan style. The rooms are sufficiently spacious, and each is unique. We found the beds incredibly comfortable. (Some friends thought the mattress and pillows were too firm; we disagreed. ) The location in the Medina was great: We were able to walk to most of the sites, from the Yves St. Laurent museum at one end to La Momounia across town (and of course the Medina itself).
But the thing that really elevated Kniza was the staff and service. Morning coffee, delivered hot to the room, complimentary. Breakfast is a mix of Moroccan and Western specialties — you'll certainly find something to your taste. And everything came with a smile.
Those smiles! We spent five nights here, left for a few days in Fez, then returned to Riad Kniza for one night before our flight home. When we arrived for our second visit, the woman at reception opened the door, and when she realized it was us she broke out in a broad smile — "Welcome back! " We were greeted this way by almost every member of the gracious staff, as if we were family.
My partner likes to tease me because I can *always* find the flaw in any hotel where we stay. In the case of Riad Kniza, the worst thing I could find was that I had to use toilet paper to blow my nose because there weren't tissues in the room (and I'm sure they would have found me some if I had asked). In other words: This place is close to perfect.

This really is a lovely property, fabulously ornate Moroccan design and associated geometry, fabrics, tiling, antique furniture, etc. All within the walls of the medina but close to one of the gates where you can get taxis/meet drivers when venturing outside to the new city and surrounds. The main part of the souk is about a 10min walk, the main square a little further. Didn’t have dinner in the Riad itself but did across at the Terrasse Des Arts opposite, where the food was excellent and the rooftop terrace a lovely setting. Breakfast in the Riad (continental moroccan) was tasty and plentiful and you can opt to have in the ornate dining room, your room, or on the roof terrace. It’s the same each morning — so if you were staying a few days you may want to go out for breakfast once or twice for something different. It’s an historic Riad dating from the 1700’s (even had to use a padlock to lock the traditional cedarwood double door of my ground floor room) so of course don’t expect the high tech/spec of a modern 5* hotel, But do stay here to stylishly elevate your authentic Moroccan experience.

This place was absolutely amazing! My wife and I stayed there at the beginning and end of our Moroccan tour and it was far and away the most beautiful and accomodating place we stayed! The Riad is breathtaking as soon as you walk in the door and the staff / accomodations are fanastic. The place was spotless, the rooms were beautiful and spacious, and just a short walk to the souks! Highly recommend taking your breakfast on the rooftop — wonderful way to start your day!

This beautiful, peaceful riad was the highlight stay of our trip. With so many places to sit quietly by a fountain or pool or up on the expansive roof terrace, it was relaxing and calm. The rooms were lovely (we stayed twice), and the service was very friendly and immaculate; we felt like all we had to do was think "tea" or "coffee" and a tray would appear with hot drinks and Moroccan cookies. We also had lovely breakfasts on the roof, and delicious soup and tagine on our last night with a nice glass of Moroccan wine. Not only that, but we were right in the medina, minutes from souks and restaurants (Terrasse Des Arts is literaly next door). Our thanks to all the staff and to Travel Exploration Morocco for booking!

We enjoyed every moment of our stay. Located inside the Medina but cannot hear any noise.
At all. Beautiful Riad, architecture, decorations and fixtures are so artistic. Rooftop breakfast is delicious and peaceful. Bed is very comfortable. Staff are welcoming. Thank you Mr. Mohammed (the owner) for taking time out of your busy schedule to show us your museum collections. It was an unforgettable experience spending our time at Riad Kniza!

Incredible comfort in this beautiful Moroccan riad. The hotel is in an authentic historical building in excellent condition. The rooms are extremely well appointed and decorated in fine Moroccan fabrics. The rooftop lounge is an excellent place to relax or enjoy a meal. The hotel’s restaurant serves an excellent array of local cuisines. The staff is by far some of the best.
Highly recommend.

I could not recommend this more! The staff were all amazing, very friendly, helpful, and made the stay unforgettable. The rooftop terrace is beautiful and having breakfast on it every morning was one of the highlights of the entire trip: lush spread of food, great service, and stunning views. Located in a very local feeling area of the medina with easy access to the souks, main road access, and a great selection of local food spots.

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful Riad, and highly recommend it. It’s located in an easy to find area of the Medina, we were old pros at navigating by the end of our trip. It is a bit of a hike to the more popular areas so something to be aware of. It can also be noisy at night due to the busy street and traditional locks on the doors so we found a noisemaker to be helpful for sleeping.
We were exceptionally well cared for by the staff and can’t say enough good things about them. If we needed anything, it was taken care of immediately. This includes everything from having a beautiful breakfast brought to our room each morning, bringing us traditional tea in the garden, providing a laundry service that picked up our clothes from our room and delivered them back perfectly folded the same day, and arranging for a lovely hammam and massage on short notice.
The room was lovely, spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We also loved enjoying the beautiful common areas like the pool and garden during our stay.
Overall I felt this was a very good value and it felt luxurious and private.

It is difficult to find something to say that hasn't already been said about this amazing family run Riad. Therefore a few words which I hope will encourage you to book and go and experience for yourself. What a beautiful calm oasis in the heart of the Medina. A gorgeous sanctuary after a full on, busy and noisy day wandering the streets and souks. The staff team, kind, helpful and always smiling. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooftop space perfect for relaxing with a drink in the evening as the call to prayer echoes around the neighbourhood. Food incredible and very generous servings; almost too much, however we were pleased to hear nothing is wasted so any un eaten food is offered to people living on the streets.
Mr Mohamed (the owner) is often around the Riad and always happy to share stories and his extensive knowledge of Moroccan culture and history. A visit to the museum across the lane with Mr Mohamed is a must. We loved Riad Kniza, it is far more than a place to stay, it is a place to experience, to take time and cherish.
We hope to visit again.

Great location a couple of minutes walk inside the medina walls from where we were dropped off. It’s an oasis in the craziness of Marrakesh. All the staff we met were really helpful, friendly and efficient. Our room was lovely, comfortable with good air conditioning We had a sofa bed downstairs and a large bed upstairs with an en suite. Breakfast was a traditional affair and massive and very beautifully laid out. We had it on the roof terrace which was lovely. Don’t miss out on their art gallery which the owner opened us for is specially. Would definitely stay here again in Marrakesh.

Decent location but rooms were not wow for the price. Smaller than comparable ones in this range.
Front door service was great and the owner was a kind wonderful gentleman who will show you his private collection!
The breakfast was goo but communication had its issues. Never had a correctly ordered breakfast the first few days.
Definitely get the yogurt in this country.
Room had no fridge so you had to ask them to store stuff for you, no coffee maker and we had to ask for water each day.
Because its a riad, you will hear everyone opening and closing their doors late at night, and the conversations early in the morning. But thats normal in any Riad.
Great rooftop for dining with plenty of plants and flowers.

Arrived for a 2day stay after our tour ended and right from the time the door was opened it was wow wow wow. The riad is a calm peaceful space after the rush and bustle of 2 previous days exploring Marrakech. The rooms we traditional in decor of a riad, the beds extremely comfortable with great quality bed linen. The breakfast was nice and you could have it in a multitude of locations within the riad. We also ate both evenings in the riad and again the food was delicious and as we experienced throughout Morocco, plentiful. The day before we left I experienced the hamam and massage, it was very well done and extremely relaxing before we began our long journey home. The thing that for us was most outstanding in Riad Kniza was the staff nothing was to much and they were happy to chat and do whatever they could to ensure your total enjoyment. Special note goes to the evening staff at table service which would not be out of place in a Michelin starred establishment. We'll done all at Riad Kniza and thanks for having us.

Our stay at Riad Kniza was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we felt like honored guests in a beautiful Moroccan home rather than just visitors at a hotel. The riad itself is stunning, with traditional architecture, elegant courtyards, and a calm atmosphere that makes you forget the busy medina outside.
Our room was spacious, comfortable, and full of authentic charm. Breakfast on the terrace was a highlight each morning — fresh, generous, and served with a smile. We also had dinner one evening at the riad, and it was one of the best meals we had in Marrakech.
The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special, helping us with tips for the city and always checking in to see if we needed anything.
If you want an authentic Moroccan experience with five-star comfort and hospitality, Riad Kniza is perfect.

Wow wow wow. You must stay here. It is just beautiful and so quiet and peaceful after the craziness of Marrakech. The staff are so welcoming and make you feel like home. The rooms are so luxurious. You will love the morning breakfast on the rooftop. The most special part of our holiday with lots of spoiling.

I stayed 3 nights in this exquisite Riad which was booked by Atlas Desert Tours. The owner and staff went above and beyond to meet all of my needs. They offer meals delivered to your room, on the beautiful rooftop garden, or in their restaurant. All the meals were delicious and elegantly presented. I enjoyed the lovely pool which was very refreshing, as well as the Hammam and massage service offered. I also had a guided tour of the Berber Museum they have next door. Very informative and enlightening.

Beautiful, sereen and authentic Moroccan riad. Other than its beauty we had the best experience thanks to the staff. In particular Hassan stood out, he is a very kind and respectful man that went out of his way to make our stay more comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you so much! Definitely recommend staying at Riad Kniza.