Riad Houdou review: our verdict
Houdou means serenity in Arabic, and the house lives up to its name. Located in the El Moukef quarter, this 17th-century dwelling is organized around a patio planted with orange trees and a green zellige fountain, then climbs to a heated rooftop terrace where a pool awaits. There are only ten rooms, each with its own unique decor, including a suite that features its own private patio and basin.
Couples, families, or groups of four come here for their first stay in the medina: the team provides guidance on navigating the alleyways and books taxis. Breakfast is served on the roof, featuring a different specialty each morning, and many guests prefer to dine in rather than venture out in the evening. This is not the address for those seeking a bustling hotel or a large palace spa: here, everything fits within ten rooms and a patio.
The dish to order is the tanjia marrakchie cooked in the hammam oven, on the menu of Rania, the house cook. The trap: forgetting to book dinner before 11 a.m. The good tip: the evening menu at 27 euros, including starter, main course, dessert, and mint tea (updated October 2026).



