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Riad Dar El Malaika

4.0 star property
Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Citerne Portugaise
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Royal Suite | Bathroom
Traditional Suite
Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom
Royal Suite
Royal Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The price is NZ$359
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

Explore the area

Map
26 RUE DU DOCTEUR BLANC, El Jadida, 24010
  • El Jadida Citadel
    3 min walk
  • Tazotas
    7 min walk
  • Citerne Portugaise
    7 min walk

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Traditional Suite

Traditional Suite

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

El Jadida

Riad Dar El Malaika puts you in the heart of El Jadida, within just a 10-minute stroll of Citerne Portugaise and Porte de la Mer. Highlights at this beach riad include a full-service spa and free daily breakfast. .This pet-friendly riad offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and litter trays. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class El Jadida riad include Port of El Jadida and El Jadida Municipal Theater.
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What's nearby

  • Porte de la Mer - 9 min walk
  • Port of El Jadida - 12 min walk
  • El Jadida Municipal Theater - 12 min walk
  • El Jadida Beach - 12 min walk
  • Cité Portugaise - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • El Jadida Station - 14 min drive
  • Casablanca (CMN-Mohammed V) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant El Bahri - Spécialité Poisson - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Snack Skala - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪cafe JOuHaRa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Café Marmara - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Lokal - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riad Dar El Malaika

Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Citerne Portugaise
Riad Dar El Malaika offers its guests a full-service spa. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Riad Dar El Malaika. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star El Jadida riad.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1850
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Riad Dar El Malaika offers 5 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This El Jadida riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s).

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 20 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (EUR 2 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 10-per cent of room rate for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 August and 30 November.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.72 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 2.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet deposit: EUR 300 per stay
  • Late check-in fee: 10 per cent of room rate for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Riad Dar El Malaika El Jadida
Dar El Malaika El Jadida
Dar El Malaika
Riad Dar El Malaika Riad
Riad Dar El Malaika El Jadida
Riad Dar El Malaika Riad El Jadida

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Dar El Malaika?

Riad Dar El Malaika offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Dar El Malaika?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Dar El Malaika on 28 Dec 2024 start from NZ$349.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Riad Dar El Malaika?

Yep, Riad Dar El Malaika has a secured uncovered self car park for EUR 2.00 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Riad Dar El Malaika?

Yep, Riad Dar El Malaika is a short 12-minute walk from El Jadida Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Dar El Malaika?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Riad Dar El Malaika.

What makes Riad Dar El Malaika a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Dar El Malaika.

Is Riad Dar El Malaika family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Riad Dar El Malaika is a hit with families.

Does Riad Dar El Malaika serve breakfast?

Yep, free full breakfast is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Dar El Malaika?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Dar El Malaika?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Riad Dar El Malaika?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Riad Dar El Malaika, with food and water bowls and litter trays on offer.

Riad Dar El Malaika Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sumeet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hafid and the team looked after us from the day we arrived, right up until the final day we had to rush to a taxi to catch a connecting train to Marrakech. We were provided an excellent taxi service arranged by the Riad from Marrakech. The riad and our room were even more immaculate than the pictures, an absolute dream. Can’t wait to come back and stay even longer than a week on the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnauld

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt like royalty in this small palace!
Incredible experience!! The host was amazing and so friendly! It was an absolute treat to stay in this small palace and was perfect for our family to spend time together in the very comfortable and luxurious suites. We loved the breakfast all together on the patio. Such a memorable and special stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious, beautiful rooms and great place to stay
The riad is beautiful and the rooms are very spacious and comfortable. Everyone is very helpful and attend to details. It’s walking distance to the Portuguese quarter and the beach. The breakfast was really tasty!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Easton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunning hidden gem of a traditional riad, a former governors house with with only 5 or 6 exsquisite rooms each depicting breathtaking tiling, archways, seating areas and alcoves. The receiving great room and gardens are stunning. The hostess greeting and breakfast setting and presentation was of royal standards. The birds, herons and fish of the central gardens offer a tranquil central garden experience few spas could match. They accomodated our very late check-in, and thank you "Rashid" for assistance for nearby parking and luggage assistence.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustav

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an oasis inside the city- truly magical!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

NAJIA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inside the Riad is gorgeous. The small lily pond in the center was serene surrounded by other plants and trees. The reception was very welcoming and helpful when determining where to visit El Jadida. It was a little bit noisy during the night, but overall the property was a hidden gem within the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful road located right in the middle of El Jadida. Within walking distance to the cistern. It is located on a pedestrian only road, but if you contact the hotel before arrival they will tell you where to park. The staff were attentive and made sure our room was ready for our arrival. We thoroughly enjoyed the spread at breakfast! The rooms and common areas are beautifully decorated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only was this the best property we stayed at in Morocco, but it was hands down the best accommodation I've ever experienced! We stayed in a large family suite and extended our visit. The room was absolutely stunning, the staff were friendly and always available. The serene courtyard helped us feel miles away from civilization - it was the perfect start to our week long Moroccan vacation. We were able to decompress before our adventure. The city of El Jadida was also wonderful because it wasn't filled with tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service, beautiful Riad close to the cité Portuguese.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay in Luxury
From check in until check out everything was perfect! Better than I expected! Royal suite was beautiful and Marwan was very attentive and professional.
Royal Suite bedroom #1
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charm and Elegance
This is an exceptional place, the atmosphere is total peace and calm, the suites are stunning, breakfast was cooked to order with lots of high quality choice and very tasty. I felt treated like a very special guest, the whole experience was just that, a real experience, i only wish i could have stayed longer. The general manager was welcoming and helpful, and gave a lovely insight into the Riad and its illustrious past. The only thing more perfectly elegant and beautiful than the Riad itself was the charming owner who could not have been more personable and hospitable. I could not fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbelievable Stay
I never would have dreamed such an amazing space would exist and we would have an opportunity to stay in a ancient Governor's Villa. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The traditional suite was just gorgeous. The tub was actually luxurious and the breakfast in the living room was delightful. It is a destination spot for sure. If food was served throughout the day, we could have just stayed in the Villa for days.
Courtyard
Front door
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

DarrenandKellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property and Riad was amazing. Paolo the host and his staff were so lovely and attentive. We are so grateful that his love and passion for this Riad, his home, is available for the public always, we feel blessed. We’ll be back, I must have been a Morrocan princess in my previous life. Attention to detail, first class. Kellie and Darren Lemon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on Earth in Morocco
The most heavenly oasis ever. If you are fortunate enough to go to Morocco, rearrange your plans so you can stay at Riad El Malaika. It is gorgeous. The rooms are huge! The staff is amazing and every aspect has been considered and it will exceed your expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El sitio es precioso y se encuentra cerca de la ciudadela portuguesa. Un Rida precioso.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular, idyllic, wonderful, simply beautiful!
This was my fourth trip to Morocco, and having stayed in several riads, I can say this was by far the most beautiful, and a perfect place to take my wife on a surprise honeymoon trip. The riad itself is immaculately decorated and designed, and it really does feel as if one has taken a step back in time to stay in Moroccan palace. It has been tastefully and beautifully restored, and has a quite spectacular courtyard garden. We stayed in the Royal Suite, which is simply the most beautiful suite I have ever stayed in - every wall has intricate carvings, the bathroom is an octagonal wonder, and to be honest, it feels unlike staying in a hotel at all. The owner Angelo was extremely welcoming over email the moment we had booked, and the staff we met, Hafid and Sara, were wonderfully accommodating at all times. Having picked up food from the market for lunch, a table was instantly laid for us the moment we returned to the riad, or on another occasion, coffee was brought over to our terrace in the morning without even requesting it, simply to make us feel at home. It's hard to speak of this place highly enough, it was simply the best stay I've had anywhere in the world. El Jadida itself is far from a tourist trap, and a lovely place to explore on one's own without being bothered, whether a walk amidst the faded grandeur of the portuguese citadel, or along the red sand beach for miles on end. Thank you so much to everyone at Riad Dar El Malaika for making our honeymoon unforgettable!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden jewel
A magical place of exquisite opulence . A reprieve from the outside world . heavenly .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Following AppleMaps directions, we turned off the main street down a narrow alley and didn't readily see Riad Dar El Malaika, so we asked a man walking out of his house for help. He didn't know the riad, but started knocking on doors until we found 26 Rue du Docteur Blanc. We were welcomed by the amiable and helpful Abel and thoroughly enchanted by the elegant, old, and beautifully maintained riad, which is built around a wonderful garden with two fountains. We were shown to the Gardenia room on the ground floor, which had high cielings and amazing plaster scroll work and we spent a very comfortable two days there, enjoying both our room and the garden as well as the peace and quiet. Breakfast was excellent and moroccan tea available anytime upon request. Both the Cite Portugaise and the local souk were within easy walking distance and there was a grocery store and ATM a block away. While the neighborhood isn't fancy, it felt very safe and we were able to park our car on the street (for only 15 dirham/day). The Riad Dar El Malaika is a real find and a very special place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Malika, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Where kings and queens stay over night!
It is like a fairytale- every detail in this house is constructed wirh style. It is the pure art of moroccon architecture into every detail. A true pleasure for the eye. The warm welcome of the owners and it‘s staff made our stay unforgettable. The breakfast and dinner is excellent. Plus they have been spoiling us wirh the best morrocon mint tea ever. A true dream comes through. We can recommend it to the most to give yourself a chance to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
très bien
Riad magnifique avec un accueil parfait de la part de l'équipe qui est aux petits soins pour rendre notre séjour inoubliable. Il serait cependant souhaitable de changer la literie qui est inconfortable et de proposer des petits déjeuners avec des produits locaux. En effet quel dommage d'avoir du miel et fromage à tartiner industriel alors que les produits locaux sont excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024