Hotels · Our pick in Marrakech
Riad Kniza
An eighteenth-century house
A small hotel in an eighteenth-century house near Bab Doukkala, restored with traditional materials.
Our take
- History
- Traditional craft
- Address
- 34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech Médina
Medina, Marrakech - Phone
- +212 5 24 37 69 42
- Website
- riadkniza.com
About Riad Kniza
Riad Kniza dates from the eighteenth century and was completely restored using traditional materials and artisans, in its own words, as a small luxury “hôtel de charme” in the old medina, near Bab Doukkala.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Riad Kniza before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
How far to the square, the souks and Majorelle?
Distances from Riad Kniza 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
- Koutoubia900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Jardin Majorelle1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Ben Youssef Madrasa1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Saadian Tombs2.0 kmWalk 24 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Bahia Palace2.0 kmWalk 24 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 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-Fna1.2 kmWalk 14 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Marrakech station1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 13 min
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