50 Rue Sidi Bouloukate Riad Zitoun lakdim, Marrakech, Morocco | (618) 248-8274
Medina riad with traditional Moroccan styling and simple decor
A three-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fna and main souks
Pleasant rooftop terrace with seating areas and Medina views
Traditional mosaic-tiled central courtyard
Rooms available for up to five people, some with air-conditioning
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some rooms lack air-conditioning, and many share bathrooms
Small rooms have few amenities (no safes, mini-fridges, or toiletries)
Fee for breakfast
Wi-Fi can be patchy in places
Hotel Atlas is a two-pearl riad with traditionally styled interiors, that's just a three-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fna and the souks of the Medina. The hotel’s pleasant rooftop terrace overlooks the surrounding Medina and the night views here are particularly special. The 32 air-conditioned rooms, ranging from single to five-person, are on the small side, and only 12 have private bathrooms. Rooms are clean and basic (some larger units have TVs), but have distinctive Moroccan touches in the carved wooden doors and some brightly colored stained glass windows. The hotel also has a small bar and restaurant on-site, and free (sometimes spotty) Wi-Fi is available. Travelers looking for a pool might try the nearby two-pearl Riad L'Orchidee, which has higher rates, but also serves a free breakfast.
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Scene
Value riad with simple decor and distinctive Moroccan touches
Within the maze of pedestrian-only streets in the Medina, a typically ornate carved wooden door leads to the relatively peaceful interiors of the Hotel Atlas. This traditional Moroccan riad has a light and airy inner courtyard with an unpretentious mix of blue-and-white mosaic tiling, cane and wrought-iron seating areas, and potted greenery. The plant-lined rooftop patio offers shaded and sun-dappled space to relax and take in the surrounding views of the Medina and souks, adding to the property's relaxed vibe. The hotel is popular with budget travelers and backpackers, as amenities are basic and some facilities -- like bathrooms -- are shared. However, don’t be surprised to see families around, taking advantage of the larger four- or five-person bedrooms and private bathrooms.
Location
In the historic Medina, a three-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fna
The hotel has a prime location in the heart of Marrakech's UNESCO-listed Medina. Despite the warren of bustling, pedestrian-only streets and alleyways all around, the hotel is mostly peaceful inside. Jemaa el-Fna, with its unique collection of snake charmers and fortune tellers is three minutes away on foot, and other Medina attractions, such as the El Badi and Bahia Palace are a short 10-minute walk away. Taxis to outlying attractions can be found on the south side of the square. The city’s busy bus terminal, Arset el Bilk, is an eight-minute walk and has regular shuttles to and from the main city airport, Menara. The airport itself is 15 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Basic rooms with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi, built around a peaceful, open-air courtyard
The hotel has 32 rooms that can accommodate one to five people, only 12 of which have private bathrooms. Decor is basic, with some marble-effect tiles, white walls, and terra-cotta tiled flooring throughout the typically long, narrow rooms. Bed have hand-made hardwood or wrought-iron frames, but little storage space is available, often only a shelf and hanging rack on the wall. It's a plain look, but the carved wooden doors and vibrantly colored stained-glass windows add a few distinctive Moroccan touches. Features are slim here. Some rooms have air-conditioning and TVs, and all include free (sometimes spotty), though mini-fridges are missing. Some also lack windows. The larger rooms have small seating areas and slim-line wardrobes for storage and it’s not uncommon for the double beds to be pushed up against a wall, making them accessible from only one side. The rooms mostly manage to remain peaceful, given their positioning around the central courtyard, though some on the street will pick up traffic noise. The en-suite bathrooms are small and dated, with limited counter space, but each has a plain white-tiled shower area. Shared facilities are similar in style and often have a single shower to accommodate several rooms. Don't forget your own toiletries, as the hotel doesn't provide them.
Features
Rooftop terrace and plant-lined central courtyard plus a simple restaurant
Hotel Atlas keeps has just a few features, the best of which might be its charming terrace that has several peaceful seating areas and a flat-screen TV. Continental breakfasts are available for a daily fee, and the hotel has a restaurant for lunches and evening meals. Drinks are also available in the small indoor bar area. At the top of a narrow staircase is the rooftop terrace, which is another highlight. There are wrought-iron chairs with glass-topped tables -- most in the shade during the day -- and there are views of the Medina and surrounding areas by day or night.
