Riad Sapphire & Spa – A Favorite for Families in Marrakesh
About the Hotel
Rooms with Moroccan Character
Rooms include air conditioning, heating, in-room safes, and toiletries. All private bathrooms feature a bathtub with shower. Some suites offer a fireplace and patio seating. The decor uses a monochrome palette that emphasizes shape and texture.
Dining on Rooftop or Patio
Breakfast includes Moroccan pancakes, homemade jams, pastries, fresh fruit, omelettes, and eggs. Lunch and dinner feature colored and perfumed dishes, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Meals are served on the roof terrace overlooking the Atlas Mountains or in the patios beside the fountain and pool. Menus start from 220 dhs for set meals, with starters from 85 dhs, main courses from 160 dhs, and desserts from 50 dhs.
Pool, Spa and Excursions
The property has an indoor pool, a key element of traditional riad architecture. The hammam accommodates two people at a time. The English manager can book activities like trips to the Ourika Valley in the High Atlas or the kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO site. Cookery courses are also available.
Medina Location Near Landmarks
Riad Sapphire & Spa is in the northwestern corner of the medina in Sidi ben Slimane, the old walled city. It is 1 km from Musee de Marrakech, 1.5 km from Jardin Majorelle, 2 km from Badi Palace, and 2.5 km from Koutoubia Mosque. Other nearby sights include Médersa Ben-Youssef, Museum of Marrakech, Jemaa el-Fna, Mosque de la Kasbah, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs.
Staff and Additional Services
Owners Beryl and Barbara have over 15 years of experience running riads. They are assisted by five Moroccan staff members and an in-house English manager who helps with bookings. Other services include wireless internet in public areas, a shared lounge, ironing service, and laundry. The chef previously worked for 17 years in an Italian restaurant.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Dryer