About Riad Karmela
Riad Karmela is a traditionally-styled and furnished hotel located in the heart of the Medina in Marrakech, only a short walk to Jamaa El Fna Square.
All rooms and suites at Riad Karmela are en-suite with a shower, and they also include a hairdryer. Rooms also have air-conditioning and heating.
Reception is available 24-hours a day and there is free Wi-Fi in public areas. Riad Karmela has a hammam with a sauna, massage and spa treatments.
The restaurant offers breakfast and traditional Moroccan cuisine, while guests can also dine on the roof-top terrace and enjoy a drink from the bar.
Marrakech offers visitors the chance to experience the real Morocco, from the hustle and bustle of the souks, which are only a short walk from Riad Karmela, through to the markets where bargains can be found and haggled for. Jamaa El Fna Square is less than a ten-minute walk away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Staff really make the trip special.
Guests say that staff at Riad Karmela provide excellent service to ensure they get the best from their stay. Staff are warm and welcoming, making guests feel well-looked after. They are extremely helpful, offering lots of advice whether it is restaurants to try, places to visit, and local do’s and don’ts.
positive:
Calm place to return to after a busy day.
Guests say that Riad Karmela is like a calm oasis after a day in the hot and crowded Medina. They say that because it is beautifully decorated in a traditional Moroccan style, it seems that bit more peaceful and tranquil, especially as there are lots of areas to relax in. Riad Karmela has a lovely, sunny roof terrace for example, where guests enjoy sitting and dining on.
positive:
Very well located for exploring Marrakech.
Guests say that Riad Karmela is in a very good location on the edge of the souks, making it only a short walk to get there and less than a ten-minute walk to the square at Jamaa El Fna where the night market can be found.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some problems with the Wi-Fi.
Some guests said that the Wi-Fi did not reach their room or that it was unreliable. However, the good news is that Riad Karmela have reportedly undertaken work to upgrade the strength of the Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
negative:
Breakfast could be improved upon.
On balance, most guests say that they enjoy their breakfast, particularly when taken on the roof-top terrace. However, some guests feel that it could be improved upon by offering a larger selection of food items.
negative:
Can be cold during the winter.
It can get cold in Marrakech during the winter, and some guests report this to be the case at Riad Karmela, especially during the night.