Riad M'boja "Chez Ali Baba"

–Excellent location - show map
+36 photos
Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Located in the heart of Marrakech’s medina, a 15-minute walk from Jamaâ El Fna Square, this traditional riad offers air-conditioned rooms and a rooftop terrace with views of the Koutoubia. With free Wi-Fi, guest rooms at Riad Mboja are colourful and decorated with traditional Moroccan furnishings. Each en suite bathroom features tadelakt walls and is equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries upon arrival. Breakfast is available daily at the riad. For other meals, guests are invited to sample traditional Moroccan cusine served in the dining room. During their stay guests can relax in the riad’s Moroccan-style lounge equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels or on the seating area on the terrace when the weather is nice. The riad is located 200 metres from Bab Doukala and a 15-minute drive from Marrakech Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Marrakech, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location within the Medina. Easy walking (but chaotic) to the main streets. Excellent breakfast, amazing staff and lovely roof terrace. Everything 💯”
Tamás
Hungary Hungary
“Best lively street ín city, excellent specialty café ín 50 m. Staff is very helpfull and kind”
Róbert
Hungary Hungary
“Nice place with pretty helpful and friendly host/stuff. Just like on the pictures. Typical Riad inside the heart of Medina - with its special atmosphere. The staffs were very friendly and really helpful. Every special requirements (early start in...”
Mac
Netherlands Netherlands
“It was conveniently located in the Mdina, quiet close to bigger roads and easy to find and access. Very reasonably priced. Room was comfy. Staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast was good. Lovely roof terrace.”
Malcolm
Malaysia Malaysia
“Comfortable attractive and friendly place. Good breakfast and location.”
Velebit
Croatia Croatia
“AMAZING in all aspects: 1) Top value for money, 2) People there really, really care, 3) One of a kind atmosphere, 4) Wonderful rooftop to chill, 5) Great homemade food, 6) Perfect position for hopping on and off the Medina streets, 7) Peaceful for...”
Stephen
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Very friendly and helpful staff - they looked after us very well. We arrived by train from Rabat and chose the hotel as it was an easy walk (15 minutes or so) from the station. A walk to the central market is also easy from here. Lots of...”
Safdar
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Riad is beautiful I love the earthy colourful decor. We were welcomed and made to feel so comfortable. The staff are so kind and caring and made sure our family had everything we needed. Huge thank you shukran and gratitude to Saad, Iman,...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Authentic Moroccan riad. Comfortable bed good shower. Quiet room but close to the hustle and bustle of the medina.”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff excellent and helpful. Good hot water and shower”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Riad Mboja "Chez Ali Baba"

Company review score: 9.7Based on 905 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our team's priority is your comfort during your stay with us. We hope to make your stay is Marrakesh memorable and special. We try our best to create a welcoming environment. In the riad, like in the city, multiple languages a spoken. Our team speaks Arabic, English, French and Italian.

Property information

The Riad has 10 rooms spread across 2 floors and 2 communicating buildings. The rooftop of the riad allows a beautiful view on both the Medina of Marrakesh and the the Atlas Mountains. We offer free Wi-fi that is available everywhere in the Riad. Located in Bab Doukkala, the riad is very easy to access. A car drop-off can be done 100 meters from the riad. Located in a quiet street, next to a farm market, you are immersed in the very special atmosphere of life in the Medina. The shop open late at night, allows you to reach the riad, without feeling uncomfortable and in complete safety. The streets are clearly illuminated throughout the night.The Riad is equality distant from the Jemaa El Fna square and the heart of the new city (quartier Gueliz), you reach these two places by walking about ten minutes.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Riad M'boja "Chez Ali Baba" takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 5 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 5 per child, per night
4 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 5 per child, per night
8+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riad M'boja "Chez Ali Baba" in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 40000MH0867