Dating from the 18th century, in the in the heart of the old Médina of Marrakech, backpackers Riad Zitoune opened in July 2008. The hotel was built and has been maintained in accordance with local traditions.
3 minutes walking distance from the Djemaa El Fna Square and quite close to the Souks and one minute from all main historical monuments (Museum Dar Si Said, Bahia Palace, El Badii Palace).
Once in Marrakech, please check in at: Riad Zitoun Hostel in Riad Zitoune Laqdim area, near the Famous Al Hamra Restaurant.
From the Airport:
Bus: no 19 departs every hour from the airport to the Djemaa Lfna Square .
Petite Taxi: average cost, around 50 to 60 dirham per taxi to the Djemaa Lafna Square.
From the Train station:
Petit Taxi: about 15 Dirham until 8pm per car then about 25 Dirham after.
Walking: standing outside the train station, looking at the road, turn right and keep walking to the first main crossroads. Take the road to the right. Look for Katoubia mosque, towering in the sky, walk towards it. When you get to the Mosque, down Mohammed Avenue, the Djemaa Lafna is to your left.
From the CTM Bus station:
Petit taxi: before 8pm, around 15 dirham per car. After 8pm, around 25 Dirham.
Walking: from CTM: turn left, walk to the next crossroads, turn right and keep on walking, post Maroc telecom on your right, Macdonalds on your left and keep walking for around 15 minutes. Walk towards the Katoubia Mosque, towering in the sky. The Djemaa place is on the left.
Reviews
Eric Hunt
Positives:
This hostel is clean and well managed. A definite keeper.
Negatives:
Breakfast was too small
86%
mary mccabe
Positives:
I liked the location. It was very close to everything. The hostel was beautiful and…
Negatives:
It was very difficult to find from the directions and def not walking distance from…
77%
Thibaut Dalle
Positives:
Clean and well located. It's a genuine Moroccan Riad, which is pretty hard to find…
Negatives:
The heat, the bathroom.
89%
Anonymous
Positives:
For the money payed this is a good deal, right near the plaza Djemaa el…
Negatives:
it is very loud
69%
Anonymous
Positives:
It was cozy and had a good flow of people. great location!
Negatives:
they have no wifi and the hot water is spotty
60%
Anonymous
Positives:
good value
lovely welcoming staff
free brekky
Negatives:
toilets are a bit cramped
noisy front door bell as they don't give you individual…
94%
Anonymous
Positives:
They helped us organized two excursions outside of Marrakech, were very helpful telling us about…
Negatives:
Cold showers sometimes!
94%
Anonymous
Positives:
Very nice and clean.
Negatives:
No lockers for luggage storage.
100%