Hotels · Our pick in Marrakech
Riad 72
A 1920s palace
A former 1920s palace near Bab Doukkala, a riad of design and calm since 2001.
Our take
- Courtyards
- Design
- Address
- 72 Arset Aouzal, Bab Doukkala, 40030 Marrakech
Medina, Marrakech - Website
- riad72.com
About Riad 72
Riad 72 is, in its own words, Marrakech’s sanctuary of relaxation and design since 2001: a former 1920s palace in the medina near Bab Doukkala, with tiled courtyards, fountains and carved doors.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Riad 72 before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
How far to the square, the souks and Majorelle?
Distances from Riad 72 are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Koutoubia550 mWalk 7 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Ben Youssef Madrasa850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Jardin Majorelle1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Bahia Palace1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Saadian Tombs1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Menara gardens2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Marrakech Menara Airport4.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 21 min
The station and the square
- Jemaa el-Fna800 mWalk 10 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Marrakech station2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
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Location
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