Contemporary riad in the Mellah, Marrakech's historic Jewish quarter, far from the tourist medina's tumult.
The Mellah Hotel
From
281.051 €
“9.7/10 score on 161 reviews, one of Marrakech's best, with a pool in an intimate patio.”
The Mellah Hotel occupies a renovated traditional house in Hay Salam, the neighbourhood of the old Jewish Mellah, away from the Jemaa el-Fna circuits. We slept in rooms with generous volumes, white tadelakt on the walls, cedar woodwork, light dimmed by moucharabiehs. The central pool structures the patio, surrounded by banquettes in blue and white zellige. Service remains discreet, attentive without being intrusive, the team speaks French and English fluently. From 281 € per night, a coherent rate for this level of finish and this guest score. We recommend for a calm stay, far from the bustle of Gueliz and the north medina ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend The Mellah to couples in their thirties and up seeking an authentic Marrakech without the folklore. It's an address for discreet honeymoons, off-grid weekends, travellers who prefer the intimacy of a small hotel to the services of a palace. History buffs will appreciate the Mellah neighbourhood, less crowded than the classic medina.
The building
Architecture and interiors
Renovated traditional Moroccan house in a sleek contemporary style. White tadelakt on the walls, carved cedar woodwork, moucharabiehs filtering the patio light. The central patio organises the volumes around the pool, with arcaded galleries on two levels. Rooms between 25 and 40 m², ceiling height 3.5 metres, floors in zellige or polished concrete depending on the spaces.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
On-site restaurant offering contemporary Moroccan cuisine, with service in the patio or on the terrace depending on the season. Continental breakfast served until 11am, with house pastries and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Short but well-chosen wine list, focus on Moroccan vintages from Meknès and Essaouira. Room service available all day, simplified menu after 10pm.
Highlights
- 9.7/10 score on 161 Booking reviews, one of Marrakech's best
- Pool in central patio with traditional blue and white zellige
- In Hay Salam, old Jewish quarter, calm and residential
- Airport shuttle included, Marrakech-Menara 15 minutes
- On-site restaurant with contemporary Moroccan cuisine
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Marrakech
The Mellah Hotel stands in Hay Salam, Marrakech's old Jewish quarter, south-east of the medina. Jemaa el-Fna square ten minutes by taxi, souks fifteen minutes on foot via Bab Mellah. Calm residential neighbourhood, few tourists, local shops and artisans' workshops. Marrakech-Menara Airport 6 km away, shuttle included, fifteen minutes off-peak.
Good to know
Before you book
- Airport shuttle
- Included, on reservation, 15 minutes to Marrakech-Menara.
- Pool
- Open all year, heated October to April, 8am–8pm.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, fibre optic, stable connection.
- Children
- Accepted, baby cot on request, no dedicated service.
- Parking
- No private parking, public parking 200 m away.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Free Wi-Fi
Location
Where The Mellah Hotel is located
Exact address
The Mellah Hotel
Address
Derb Alaati Allah No 13 Hay Salam
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