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"After the heat and hubbub of the souks, a tranquil haven where authenticity and refinement meet..."

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The beautiful and elegant Riad Shemsi has been created from an original ancient house in the heart of the Royal Kasbah. From its terrace one has a stunning panoramic view of Marrakech. Riad Shemsi is a haven of tranquility; its large courtyard containing a substantial pool surrounded by traditional arabesque arches, antique and vintage tapis, palms and distinguished Marrekchi furnishings. The stunning chambers are all ensuite, revealing traditional coloured tadelakt plasterwork, finely worked mirrors and contemporary art. The beautiful salon with its open fireplace is a wonderful place in which to savor the delights of the celebrated Shemsi cuisine and excellent Moroccan wines. Alternatively, take your evening meal on the atmospheric terrace with its subtle Moroccan lighting. The Riad Shemsi staff are warm, attentive, discrete and ever welcoming.

Riad Shemsi is located just minutes from the Saadien Tombs and the Royal Palace, and within a short distance of the wonderful myriad Souks and Jemaa El Fna. Book Riad Shemsi today.

*Regrettably Riad Shemsi is not suitable for children under the age of fourteen, unless part of a group that occupies the whole house, due to the unguarded pool and elevated terraces.

High Season:15th December 2013 - 5th January 2014
16th March 2013 - 31st May 2013
All Year (except High):1st June 2013 - 14th December 2013

Vanille

A charming room finished in tones of clementine orange and fine hand worked silver lanterns, complimented with discreet North African furniture.

Season GBP Euro
High Season:£ 84 per night€ 96 per night
All Year (except High):£ 70 per night€ 80 per night

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Berber

A superbly atmospheric room finished in tones of pomegranate with traditional Berber lighting giving a magnificent aura.

Season GBP Euro
High Season:£ 88 per night€ 100 per night
All Year (except High):£ 74 per night€ 84 per night

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Cannelle

This elegant Riad Shemsi room finished in traditional beige tadelakt with fine art, a fine mirror, and traditional Marrakshi furnishings.

This room can sleep three adults if required for a supplement of €30.

Season GBP Euro
High Season:£ 109 per night€ 124 per night
All Year (except High):£ 91 per night€ 104 per night

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Turquoise

Stunning tadelakt in the traditional style, elegantly counter pointed by silver lanterns and exquisite Berber mirrors, handcrafted in hardwood and silver. Large ensuite bathroom.

Season GBP Euro
High Season:£ 109 per night€ 124 per night
All Year (except High):£ 91 per night€ 104 per night

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Orange Mini-Suite

Situated on 1st floor of Riad Shemsi, this room is finished in traditional orange tadelakt. Features traditional North African furniture, hand worked brass full-length mirror and beautiful brass lanterns. Ensuite bathroom.

This room can sleep three adults if required for a supplement of €30.

Season GBP Euro
High Season:£ 112 per night€ 128 per night
All Year (except High):£ 98 per night€ 112 per night

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Chocolat Suite

Sumptuous suite in rich chocolate traditional tadelakt. Fine handmade mirrors and furniture, with a large ensuite bathroom. Situated on the first terrace level, receiving early morning sun and the song of native finches!

This room can sleep three adults if required for a supplement of €30.

Season GBP Euro
High Season:£ 145 per night€ 165 per night
All Year (except High):£ 123 per night€ 140 per night

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Entire Riad - 12/15 Guests

Riad Shemsi is available exclusively, with use of the sumptuous Chocolat Suite, the elegant Orange Mini-Suite, and four further charming rooms, accommodating up to 12 guests.

For a supplement, three of the rooms can sleep a third adult if required, allowing up to 15 guests in total.


*A minimum stay of 3 nights is required.

Season GBP Euro
High Season:£ 639 per night€ 730 per night
All Year (except High):£ 546 per night€ 624 per night

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Please note:

  • The base rate price at Riad Shemsi is in pounds, euros, or Moroccan dirhams and exchange rates are approximate.
  • All prices are based on two people sharing and include breakfast and tva (VAT).
  • Most riads add local taxes which are generally about £2 per day per person, but vary from house to house

Email enquiries are also dealt with during the weekend

  • Airconditioning
  • Ensuite bathrooms
  • Large pool
  • Safe for personal effects
  • Free internet access available
  • Excellent traditional cuisine
  • Large terrace with panoramic view
  • Berber tent
  • Pick up from airport (charged)
  • Multi-lingual staff: English/French/Spanish/Italian
  • Concierge service
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Welcome to Riad Shemsi
Welcome to Riad Shemsi
Entrance
Entrance
Pool
Pool
Pool
Pool
Pool Salon
Pool Salon
Dining Room
Dining Room
Salon
Salon
Dining Room
Dining Room
Pool
Pool
Balcony
Balcony
Roof Terrace
Roof Terrace
Terrace Loungers
Terrace Loungers

Breakfast is a delicious table of fresh bread and home made Berber crepes, locally produced eggs, home made Riad Shemsi yoghurt and fruit compote, fresh fruit, locally produced honey and jams and fresh pressed orange juice, ground coffee, English tea, green and mint tea.

A selection of lunch plates – light salads, omelettes, sandwiches and fruit (including melon and cactus fruit when in season) – may be ordered at any time throughout the day.

Dinner comprises 3 delicious courses of Moroccan and International cuisine sourced and prepared daily to order (25 euros per person excluding drinks). Sample menus include lamb, beef, chicken and vegetable tagines, very slow cooked lamb and beef “mechoui”, freshly caught Atlantic fish from Essaouira, and a wide variety of vegetarian dishes including Berber aubergine and courgette dishes and gently spiced pilaf with green lentils.

  • Breakfast
  • In-house Dining
  • Room Service
  • Vegetarian Menu
  • Special Diets catered for
  • Walk to Restaurants
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room

There are many interesting and important landmarks within easy walking distance of Riad Shemsi such as:

The Royal Palace
The Saadien Tombs
The Agdal Gardens
The Menara Gardens
The Myriad Souks
Jemaa el Fna


Riad Shemsi can arrange excursions and activities to make your stay in Marrakech even more memorable.

Day Trips:

Private trips with good quality transport. Our rates include the cars, driver, petrol (but not any meals or drinks unless specified).

  • Asni and Imlil Valley – Drive time 1.5 hours each way.


  • Ourika Valley and Village of Setti Fatma – Drive time: 1 hour each way.


  • Essaouira - Journey time: 2.5 hours each way.


  • Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou - Journey time: around 3 hours each way.


  • Day Trips
  • Historical Sites
  • Museums/Galleries
  • Nightlife
  • Private Guided Tours
  • Shopping/Markets
  • Traditional Cultures
Saadian Tombs
Saadian Tombs
Agdal Gardens
Agdal Gardens

"If you are lucky enough to book a room at Riad Shemsi…well, your journey will be extraordinary. Why? because they will take care of you like one of the family, because the riad itself is amazing with its fine decoration and precious details everywhere. The sunset on the Riad's terrace is one thing you could not ever forget. I would recommend Riad Shemsi to everyone: from young couples to women who love to travel alone. It's the perfect location to enjoy the real flavour of Marrakech."

BENEDETTA ROSSI Elle Magazine (Italia)

"I wanted to say thank you to you and all your staff for a wonderful stay at the Riad Shemsi. It was such a clean and pleasant riad, and everyone who worked there was so friendly and professional. I would be happy to recommend your riad to any of my friends and family. Thank you for all your help in making our trip such a happy time in Marrakech."

Anna and Paul

Riad Shemsi is ideally located in the Royal Kasbah district of the historic Marrakech medina, just minutes from the Royal Palaces, the Saadien Tombs and the the Agdal Gardens, together with the whole Marrakech Medina and Menara Gardens.

Just south of the main square of Jemaa el Fna, the Royal Kasbah district is unique for its wide, clean walkways, and calm, authentic local atmosphere.

Good access to the surrounding road network means easy access to modern Marrakech – the Gueliz district – with its many excellent restaurants, cafes, boutique shops and art galleries, and also the outlying resorts and day spas.

Address

Riad Shemsi
194 Derb Chtouka
Kasbah
Marrakech

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Please note: Local taxes of €2 - €3 per person per day are not included and are payable locally.

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