Riad Kalaa 2

Location: 8 rue Essam, Rabat, ma

Star Rating: 9.2 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Coffee Shop on site
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Pool waterfall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Swimming nearby
• Rooftop garden
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Senior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

  1 King Bed

  430-sq-foot individually furnished room, balcony with city views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)

  Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps

• Standard Double Room

  This air-conditioned double room includes a TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• Basic Single Room

  1 Double Bed

  Overlooking the courtyard

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)

  Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe and local maps

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • Partially open bathroom
  • No windows
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps

• Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  1 Double Bed

  193-sq-foot room with courtyard views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)

  Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe and local maps

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a patio.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• Standard Single Room

  This double room has air conditioning, mini-bar and patio. This room cannot accommodate an extra bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• Junior Suite

  The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This suite features a mini-bar, a seating area, a TV with cable channels and a patio. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Sofa
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• Suite Prestige with Terrace

  This suite has a seating area, bathrobe and patio. This suite cannot accommodate an extra bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Sofa
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Bénédicte (9/5): Très agréable et personnels sympathique - Propreté, confort, personnel sympathique Piscine à nettoyer, vue sur le toit moyen.
• Sylvie (8/5): - Excellent
• Driss (5/5): -
• Ernst (9/5): Fantastisch en midden in de Medina! - De sfeer en inrichting, ruime kamers, wel zoals gebruikelijk harde bedden. Prima douche, slechte drainage. De ontvangst was allerhartelijkst. Plek fantastisch, midden in de Medina. Slechte afvoer douche
• Lucile (9/5): - Le personnel au petit soin. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux et différent chaque matin L'accès à la piscine est un vrai plus Les chambres ont des ouvertures donnant sur la pièce centrale. Le matin difficile de dormir lorsque les autres clients sont au petit déjeuner. Une sensibilisation lors des arrivées seraient un plus.
• Matteo (10/5): - Spazi molto ampli, ottima posizione, staff gentilissimo, bella colazione.
• Shaima (8/5): -
• Benali (10/5): Tout c’est très bien passez magnifique chambre - Chambre incroyable propreté personnelle Pas de place parking
• Leonardus (9/5): Fantastisch geluids arm super fijne mensen - Prachtig design we hadden standaard kamer erg mooi maar als je naar wc moet nachts dan moet je trap af. Ook erg smal naast bed. Zou volgende keer iets grotere kamer nemen. Advies aan iedereen Vriendelijk personeel. Ontbijt met super veel zorg bereid. Mogelijk avondeten in de andere locatie was ook erg goed echter denk dat ze alles al tevoren maken je besteld al bij reserveren Het was wel zeer goede maaltijd. We hadden beide salade vooraf en vis als hoofdgerecht . Dat we te kleine kamer hadden ( eigen schuld)
• David (10/5): Beautiful Rihad with Very friendly staff, - Beautiful Rihad with Very friendly staff. The room was very nice and they give you bottles of water every day Maybe more info to find parking
• MaureenB551 (8/5): Lovely riad in the heart of the medina - with a delicious breakfast! - We (an American couple) stayed in Riad Kalaa 2 for one night in spring 2026 and it set the standard for all riads on our trip after that. They welcomed us with Moroccan mint tea with cookies, provided a map of the city (very helpful!), and suggested several nearby restaurants (sister Riad Kalaa was full that night). The breakfast was fantastic and included made to order omelets, fresh fruit, Moroccan msemmen bread, and more. We stayed in the "Casablanca" room on the second floor that was spacious and nicely decorated. First floor rooms open directly onto the courtyard where meals are served, so that could be awkward. The wifi upstairs was spotty and our toilet had a constant drip. The bed was very comfortable and the room very dark so we slept great! We definitely recommend Riad Kalaa 2 to other travelers in Rabat.
• Alberto (9/5): -
• Lakshman Rao Nagraj (9/5): Overall a great place! Loved it! - Great location, hospitable staff, excellent breakfast and overall wonderful experience. They should mention room in ground floor so there is no confusion. It was fine, just that it’s next to breakfast area so early guests tend to be a bit loud in the morning.
• gaucho90 (10/5): Lovely, Quiet, and Conveniently Located Property - Wonderful property located in the Rabat Medina. Very helpful staff; quiet and convenient location. Includes breakfast which was terrific - formal restaurant (which is excellent, wine is available!) is in sister property, Riad Kalaa, a 2 minute walk. Nice rooftop deck and pool. Room even had a wood burning fireplace and adjustable mood lighting. When back in Rabat, I will certainly stay at Riad Kalaa2 again. Kevin
• Rébecca (9/5): - Le décor de ce riad est absolument sublime !!!! La chambre est spacieuse ainsi que la salle de bain. Le petit déjeuner était très bien. Sanaa est géniale et s'adapte à toutes nos demandes. Khalid a su nous trouver d'excellents restaurants. Le fait de ne pas avoir de noir complet dans la chambre. La piscine n'était pas nettoyée mais vu la pluie, pas très grave.
• Prince (10/5): -
• khoumassi (10/5): Great stay, immaculate place! - Beautiful Riad, very clean, very welcoming! Would recommend.
• Prince (10/5): -
• Sanaa (10/5): Fantastisch 😊 - Alles Kan niks benoemen
• Marilyn (9/5): Heel fijn gehad - Ligging, het vriendelijke ontvangst, de mooie kamer -
• marina (10/5): Séjour fantastique - très beau riad, décoré avec goût, patio traditionnel où on prend le petit-déjeuner, magnifique ! Personnel dévoué et charmant, merci à Sana pour son accueil chaleureux et compétent , excellent séjour !!!
• Gigel (10/5): - Everything was welcoming,the staff excepcional, friendly and kind. Absolutely all.
• Suien (10/5): - Bellissimo riad e il personale veramente gentile!! -
• Karen (7/5): Will definitely stay here again. The staff could not do enough for us during our week long stay. - I liked the security, cleanest, and breakfast which was light but delicious. Hot water was not consistent.
• Luigi (9/5): -
• Hicham (10/5): Einfach perfekt - Kurz gesagt, eine hervorragende Unterkünfte, es war alles perfekt, von der Ankunft bis zur Abreise. Wer ein authentische, marokkanische Unterkunft mit einem Touch modere ist hier genau richtig und mitten in der Medina. Können wir nur empfehlen. Wir haben es nur bereut nicht länger uns dort eingemietet zu haben. Nichts
• Guest (10/5): -
• Liiisssschen (10/5): -
• juan nicolas (10/5): Nos fue muy bien, el hotel es divino, la habitación grande cómoda y muy limpia. - Todo me encanto!! Todo suuuper
• ANAAM (3/5): -
• ANAAM (5/5): The riad itself looked nice in pictures, but the service and facilities did not meet the expectations for this price ra - We hope the management improves the level of service, cleanliness, and attention to detail so that future guests can have an experience that truly matches the cost. We stayed at Kella 2 Hotels and unfortunately felt that the price did not match the quality or service we received. We paid €148 + €28 in taxes, which is quite high considering the overall experience. The riad itself looked nice in pictures, but the service and facilities did not meet the expectations for this price range. We believe the value offered is unfair compared to the amount charged, especially when compared with other accommodations we stayed at in Morocco that provided much better quality for a similar or even lower price. We hope the management improves the level of service, cleanliness, and attention to detail so that future guests can have an experience that truly matches the cost.
• 346bernier (10/5): Moroccan trip in 2018 - Amazing Hotel hidden inside the RIAD. Very comfortable room and lovely staff attending your needs. I would recommend staying here as part of your Journey through Morocco’s beautiful interior.
• Brian (9/5): -
• Elisabet (10/5): -
• Ahmed (10/5): - L'accueil, la disponibilité et la gentillesse du personnel, surtout la dame responsable du Riad
• Janos (10/5): -
• Martine (10/5): - Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel. Super !
• karim (8/5): -
• Helena (10/5): Wonderful stay, thank you for everything and hope to be back. - High-quality breakfast, prepared and served with attention to detail. Extremely caring and attentive staff, who made the stay very enjoyable and comfortable. The location is unique and perfect for those who want to experience small-scale authentic accommodation close to the bustling nightlife and markets of the medina yet extremely quiet and calm at the same time. You won't hear anything from outside and before from the cool and sturdy walls. Everything of very high standard. Absolutely fine for me but be aware that you will need to walk out of the medina if you want to use taxi or public transport, which will take you min 10 minutes.
• Sbell (10/5): Exceptional - This is an amazing riad,really beautiful, fantastically comfortable beds and a wonderful breakfast every morning. Our stay was made even better with the fabulous staff who were very attentive to any of our needs and recommend lots of fabulous restaurants and places to go. It is central and close to everything yet really peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommended
• Richard (8/5): Very good -
• fermata1220 (10/5): A Gem in Rabat’s Medina - As with many places in Morocco, the staff is what makes this road so very special. We were warmly welcomed by the manager Sanae, and she was incredibly helpful orienting us to the city and and getting us reservations. The night manager, Khalid, was willing to walk us to restaurants in the evening if we needed him. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, and the breakfast is excellent. We dined at the sister riad (Riad Kalaa) which was truly excellent. Great linens and comfortable beds.
• Sheila (7/5): Pleasant stay - The riad is very nice and the staff are very helpful . They also offer a pick up service from the airport and the driver will take you to the riad as it’s hard to find first time. It’s €25 the driver was there with our names on a sign when we landed. The WiFi is very weak particularly if you have work to do. Also I booked a standard room ( Ifrane) all the rooms have names. Which turned out to be basically a box room. The room is small, narrow and very claustrophobic. Ok if staying one night, but we were there for four. No proper area to sit down only two chairs under the stairs as the bed is up a flight of stairs. You are looking out at a brick wall followed by a second wall. The lighting is terrible, and even if you sit on the chair you have to be careful not to bang your head getting up. My husband is 6 1. There are other rooms in the riad that are lovely such as Casablanca, Rabat and feis. As I looked at these when there but avoid Ifrane pay the extra for a nicer room. Also if you want dinner you have to go to riad kalaa 1 which is 1 minute away. This riad does not offer lunch or dinner just breakfast. And the lunch menu is the same as the dinner menu which is 3 courses for €29. Which is not ideal at lunch time when you want a snack. Therefore you have to go outside in search of something to eat. Also the AC did not work which left the room very very warm both day and night. Be aware that upstairs you have to climb into the bed as there is no room to comfortably get in by the side due to the narrow space. So not suitable for anyone with mobility, breathing problems as you will also have to go down a flight of stairs to use bathroom at night time.
• Leena (10/5): - Great property
• Collette (10/5): Stunning bespoke property - The property was stunning. Every room has a unique decorative style and the most stunning details. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious. Khalid one of the team went above and beyond helping us to make some bookings and giving us details of the area. Thank you for an amazing stay ❤️ Nothing
• Chantal (10/5): Exceptional - I was lovely welcomed, the room was very nice and the bed comfortable. I loved the breakfast. Wonderfull terrasse with view. Situated in a quite part of the medina. Would definitely recommend. 💕
• Ciara (7/5): Good - very friendly quite basic
• Violeta (9/5): Superb - The room had an arabian style and made me and my friend feeling like we are princesses.
• benjiwitz (10/5): Great stay. Great Riad. - Great Riad! Great experience. Everything was nice. Staff, rooms, breakfast, location, very comfortable. Staff were very helpful with recommendations. Not really much hot water though. No door to bathroom.. only a curtain.. not ideal for families with grown kids.
• Dervette (10/5): - This riad was beautiful. The staff was amazing. They went above and beyond to ensure that we had a wonderful stay. We did not want to leave! Jiscar and Sana and their staff took excellent care of us. Even though we left for tours early in the morning before breakfast, Jiscar accommodated us by serving breakfast a little early. I would highly recommend this riad. We hope to return to Morocco one day. We want to stay there when we return. This riad was also very close to some important sights and attractions in Rabat Medina, and it was close to the beach.
• KWCanada1234 (10/5): Riad Kalaa - definite must! - Such a great Riad here in Rabat. In the Medina, along the whitewashed lanes with the ornate wooden doors, Riad Kalaa 2 has a sunny courtyard, beautifully decorated rooms, and fabulous breakfast with pastries, omelette, coffee, yogurt and freshly squeezed orange juice. The people were incredibly hospitable and welcoming. We would gladly stay again! We enjoyed dinner at the Riad Kalaa (1) just two minutes away. The meal was delicious. Lamb tajine was delicious and the duo of fish was worth a mention. The dessert was perfect - a nice blend of sweet and savoury.
• C_James06 (8/5): Beautiful Property and Excellent Service but… - We stayed at the Riad Kalaa 2 for our final two nights in Morocco. Most review will say it is a little distance from the car drop off point. With the Riad not having a sign outside, better to have someone guide for the first time. We were given the Ifrane room on level 2. It’s a smallish room with the bed and TV on a loft, which meant having to go up and down stairs. The room is not very well lighted though or maybe it’s just me. Leaving the curtains opened during the day helps. We can only call the room crammed. Has a small fridge and the smallest in-room safe I’ve ever encountered. No kettle in the room nor coffee making machine though helpfully, there were a couple of bottles of water provided. The bathroom is under the sleeping area. The shower area is however not fully enclosed and so one has to be careful not to spray water everywhere. Moroccan breakfast is served between 7:30 to 10:30 in the central courtyard. Helpfully, they do have laundry services. The restaurant is in big sister, Riad Kalaa, a short walk away that has a sign out front! The food was delicious and as a bonus, alcohol can be served. We tried a Moroccan red wine which was great. The riad is a beautiful property with excellent and friendly service. However, after much consideration, we decide to suggest avoiding the Ifrane room unless you are a sole occupant without mobility issues.
• Helena (8/5): Very good - The employees are extremely kind. The rooftop with the small pool is amazing. The rooms on the ground floor are a bit dark - if available I recommend asking for a room on one of the upper floors.
• anne -marie (10/5): - Parfait
• Magali (9/5): Fantastic experience! We loved Rabat and this Riad. Thank you. - We had an amazing magical stay! The Riad was beautiful, the room (junior suite) very comfortable and the location is perfect to enjoy an authentic experience within the medina, explore the historical sites of the city or admire the Ocean. The rooftop with the small pool was a fantastic bonus to relax after our visits and enjoy Rabat sun and view. The staff was very friendly, special thank you to Sanaa who’s been so helpful! Internet was a bit unstable but that was maybe more a general local issue than a specific one related to the Riad.
• Emma (10/5): Wonderful would definitely recommend - Amazing place staff very attentive especially Sanaa Elallame and her team they couldn’t have been more accommodating Nothing it was perfect
• Meredith (10/5): - Clean, friendly staff, loved the roof top pool! Breakfast was fresh and delicious every morning! I would stay again in a heartbeat!
• Gaelle (9/5): Superb -
• 12Shelley22 (10/5): Beautiful quiet Riad - A lovely Riad, tucked away , but still close by to markets and beach. The staff were helpful and friendly. Added bonus was the lovely pool on the rooftop terrace to cool down after a day of sightseeing. Breakfast was lovely and we had the room on the top floor and would definitely stay again !
• Joanne (9/5): Superb - Lovely little riad with a terrace and beds to sit out. Very clean and comfortable -location is central but a few winding lanes to navigate but once sorted not a problem Would have liked a kettle in the room and some mugs !
• Matilde (9/5): Superb - I loved the room, the breakfast and the swimming pool All was soo good!
• emmatE1861ZI (10/5): Beautiful riad in the Medina - Conveniently located in the Medina, this riad had beautiful and well appointed rooms. There was a small rooftop pool that was perfect in the August heat! The staff were outstanding, providing great recommendations and preparing an excellent breakfast in the morning. The location in the Medina may make it a little challenging to find the first time, but the staff were very helpful with directions and helped us transport the luggage.
• Hafida (10/5): Absolutely Fantastic - Amazing staff at Kalaa 2. So helpful and polite, Sanaa was so lovely. The room was clean and beautifully set out, very tranquil and an authentic experience, finished off with a lovely breakfast. 💯 recommended, will definitely be staying again.
• Marley (9/5): Superb - Our room at Riad Kalaa was unique, with a bed upstairs in a loft; it was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the staff was very communicative and accommodating. In particular this is a great location for access to the beach and other sites around Rabat. Highly recommend!
• Kierran (10/5): Defiitely book here. - Friendly staff, excellent rooms, great pool and terrace area. Great neighbouring restaurant. Pictures accurately depict the rooms. WiFi inconsistent and patchy. Kitchen not open to guests for coffee or the lovely smelling staff lunches! Water from the shower spills into the toilet area, this is common across the riads.
• Jennings (8/5): Very good - Everything was very clean and very nice. The staff were excellent and accommodating. The pool was great. Our only issue was that the AC in our room was semi functional and the water in the bath and shower reached lukewarm levels at hottest. Luckily it was warm enough out that a shower on the colder side was nice but because of the heat not having consistent AC was a little uncomfortable but with the breeze and open windows it was manageable. Overall a lovely place to stay with a few things that could be a slight inconvenience but if AC or hot water isn’t necessary for you I whole heartedly recommend this hotel.
• Alaiah (2/5): - BEWARE! This property is not accessible via car, it’s very hard to locate this hotel. My taxi driver had to call the hotel, eventually after 5 minutes waiting on the road we were finally escorted by someone from the hotel and took 10 minutes walk through narrow alleys to find the hotel. Mind you that this walk was very scary, felt so unsafe! There is no way you can walk back to the hotel at night, looks very scary! Since we were at the property we decided to tour it, but absolutely not good, the room to house 3 people had 3 tiny beds and the stairs were so narrow. Just imagine dragging your suitcases through this narrow alleyway. We decided not to checkin since we felt not safe! We were scrambling to find another place to stay and started driving around, luckily we found Hotel Rabat, just a regular hotel experience where my taxi could pull right into their parking lot. We lost $300 for 2 rooms, but safety was #1. Even if Riad Kalaa 2 was for free, I wouldn’t stay at this place, absolutely unsafe! I hope it will help at least one person to make the right call. The description about Riad Kalaa 2 on Expedia is very deceptive, but instead glorifies it.
• Alaiah (2/5): - BEWARE this property is a long walk from the main road and takes you through narrow alleys to get there. It just doesn’t look safe and is dark at night. My taxi driver had to call someone from the hotel to take us there, eventually after 5 minutes someone from the hotel escorted to this place and it took more than 10 minutes walk to get there. Just imagine dragging 2 big suitcases along this alley, right there we were very concerned and hesitant about this place. It is very scary to walk through this narrow alley at night, it’s a long walk! Since we were there we saw the place and were totally convinced that there is no way we can stay in the place. The staircase was narrow and the room for 3 people has 3 tiny beds. We decided not to stay here even if we lost $300. This place is definitely not worth $170 per night. Also, the description on Expedia is very deceptive, it just doesn’t say anything we experienced but it glorifies it. We decided not to check in and started looking for a place to stay, finally we found Hotel Rabat for the rescue and ended spending a night at Hotel Rabat. Even if Riad Kalaa 2 was for free I wouldn’t stay here. I don’t care if I lost $300 (2 rooms), but one should feel safe.
• Abdeljalil (9/5): Superb -
• Camille (10/5): - This is one of the best riads in Rabat. Great amenities, space and restaurant.
• Chris (8/5): Super place, friendly trustworthy staff, nice breakfast and a good location - Very authentic Moroccan style. Different from the norm and set amongst the windy back streets. Felt perfectly safe even walking home late at night. Rooftop terrace an swimming pool were excellent. Nothing not to like really, just different to what I am used to in hotels. Google maps is well handy as I kept getting lost finding my way home 🤣.
• 143paisleyw (10/5): Beautiful riad, lovely staff - A very lovely riad, operated by lovely people. They care, and the room we were in was perfect. Thank you to Sena in particular for making our stay comfortable. Charming in every way. Sena is so thoughtful and helpful. She even offered to go to the pharmacy for me when I was feeling unwell.
• andrewyP5997SI (10/5): Delightful service - A recently converted riad and benefits from that. Room very comfortable and with excellent facilities. Great shower, gel and shampoo. Service by Sana and all the team outstanding. Breakfast very tasty and well presented. A very pleasant stay.
• Peter (9/5): A wonderful local experience. - An incredible house, well worth visiting. The host was so helpful and friendly. Breakfast delicious. A bit of a walk in the Medina but well worth it!
• Poqdoc1 (8/5): Riad Kelaa 2 - We stayed one night. The Riyad is deep in the Medina and can be hard to find, but they will send someone to bring you from the parking. Rooms are comfortable, well decorated in traditional Moroccan style and eclectic. Nice hot showers. Delicious breakfast in the morning. We enjoyed our stay, only issue is managing getting luggage from parking to the Riyad because it is a long walk, but they are very helpful and nice.
• Gerhard (9/5): Superb - The breakfast was the typical Moroccan breakfast. The room was spacious and cozy. I wrote before our arrival , that We would like to have dinner in their restaurant. I never got an answer until we arrived. The restaurant was full. Finaly they tried different other restaurants that were full. We ended up as the only guests in a not good restaurant I know it is not their responsibility, but if they had answered me, I could have made a different reservation.
• Eva (6/5): - We stayed in a tiny room where we had to walk sideways because it was so narrow. Also the internet was spotty and the television didn’t work. The stairs up to the bedroom were very steep. Other than that it was cute and had everything else.
• Anna (10/5): Modern and beautiful designed riad - We wanted to stay at a riad that was both traditional but designed modern and with a bit of luxury- riad Kalaa delivered more than that! It was simply excellent , great design, clean and beautiful room, very friendly and helpful staff!
• 467pattik (8/5): Authentic Riad - The Riad was lovely and peaceful. After a full day of touring we were greeted by Sanaa who was so kind and helpful. She brought us traditional Moroccan mint tea and cookies to enjoy on the rooftop. The rooms are all different-ours was large but up several windy staircases. The continental breakfast was so delicious and service wonderful.
• Alex (10/5): Blend of traditional and modern Riad with lovely staff - It was really clean and modern and terrace with the pool was a nice touch. The staff were lovely, in particular Sanaa who made me feel very welcome. N/a
• Sara (3/5): The staff was friendly and were not clean. - Great location in the older part of the city. Maybe that means it is not kept up with cleanliness? It wasn’t clean. The shared areas and our room, everything needs a better cleaning. For the money we spent, I expected the property to be more throughly cleaned. Thank goodness we had packed cleaning wipes and were able to clean the area we stayed in properly.
• Frederic (1/5): Very disapointing.Not complying with description on booking.com - I had to leave the Riad Kalaa2 because no WIFI was available in the room as promised on the description. I had to work on that evening and the day after. I changed for another hotel. Owner of the Riad did not accept any refund. Very sad !
• Luca (10/5): A very nice Riad in a strategic position - The riad is really nice and in a very good location. The swimming pool is clean and in a nice terrace The value for the price compared to other similar locations
• Kirstenvdn (9/5): Beautifully designed intimate hotel centrally located with refreshing pool and great staff - Beautiful design, small and intimate hotel but with plenty of spaces to use as an oasis after walking the medina. Incredibly nice staff, great breakfast, and very centrally located. We really appreciated the welcome Ayoub gave us when we arrived, he was very kind and knowledgeable. The pool was great to cool off from the heat in. Very much recommend! Nothing!
• Tara (9/5): A Royal Riad in Rabat - After staying in a "variety" of places while visiting four other cities in Morocco, this Riad felt authentic and was exactly what we needed: a taste of luxury in a very central location. We booked the bougie suite on the top floor, which meant that we had the terrace to ourselves almost the entire time. The rooftop pool was most definitely our favorite aspect, and we spent a lot of time just laying out, swimming, listening to music, and relaxing after having had many intense days of sightseeing - it was clean and like a little oasis amidst the neighboring satellites and rooftops. The suite itself was also clean (albeit a little dated) and very spacious, the bed was super comfortable, and the bathroom featured a huge bathtub that I enjoyed immensely (caveat: it is a doorless bathroom!). The wifi worked well in our room too, despite being on the top floor, so watching shows at night was possible. The common area downstairs, where they offer a delicious and varied breakfast (they served some sort of clotted cream which was divine), was really stylish and beautiful. Finally, the staff in the reception and the kitchen were very friendly and accommodating. If you are looking for a gorgeous place to stay while exploring Rabat or just relaxing, this place is for you. We really really enjoyed our stay but a couple things were not to our liking, the biggest of which was the bathroom situation. For some strange reason it was basically open to the rest of the room and meant using the toilet was a group experience. We cannot imagine that ANY couple would want to poop in a room without a door - and our solution was to go outside while the other did their business. That said, this was not possible in the middle of the night and waking the other person up with some less than sexy sounds/smells was not an option - hence frantically searching for the toilet downstairs at 3 AM; Pro tip: ask where it is when you check in. Less importantly, but worth mentioning, is that the sofa was quite dated and uncomfortable, and the colorful Las Vegas-style lighting was tacky and simply did not match the overall ambience.
• Zineb (5/5): Passable -
• Donna (9/5): Superb -
• Domenico (9/5): Thank you to Sanaa and the team for their warm hospitality and guidance on our travels. -
• Sofia (9/5): Beautiful spot with nice and helpful staff for a memorable stay in Rabat - The staff was very helpful with everything and kind as well. I had a 2-nights upgrade for a suite, as my room had a little issue, which was cool. The building is beautiful and I enjoyed the interior design very much. Also, I benefited from the pool at the roof top to relax after work. The breakfast was delicious. The location in the Medina is very beautiful. I would come back next time. My bedroom was located on the ground floor next to the inner courtyard in the middle of the Riad. This led to lack of privacy on the sound level (noise from breakfast preparing or other guests - but also my noise from the room would be heard in the courtyard) and therefor also lack of sleep. Next time I will book a room on the first or second floor, as I know better now.
• Nick (8/5): a nice centrally located Riad. a bit tired and could do with an upgrade. - Good central location en-suite facilities in the bathroom
• Powlesland (9/5): Brilliant. Would thoroughly recommend - Excellent breakfast
• Nawaal (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was good. Breakfast they can improve on.
• David (9/5): Superb - Great location. Nice rooms. Smoking everywhere. Noisy.
• Joel (10/5): Exceptional - Very well located right in the centre of the Medina, the staff was extremely helpful, and the breakfast is excellent! And if the weather gets hot, you can have a dip in the pool on the terrace. Highly recommended.
• Powlesland (9/5): Superb -
• Nutthakrita (10/5): wonderful - everything is amazing nothing
• Rene (10/5): Beautiful riad and lovely, attentive staff! - My daughter and I traveled to Morocco for the first time and decided to stay in riads rather than hotels most of the time. We flew into Casablanca from Miami and then took a private transfer to Rabat. Our driver called the riad and let them know the approximate time of arrival and the riad sent someone to retrieve us and our luggage. The riad was perfectly located on the edge of the Medina so that we could come and go as we pleased while shopping and sightseeing on our own. Sena, our hostess for the 2 days was very accommodating making sure that we were comfortable and well fed. She served us hot Moroccan mint tea and cookies upon our arrival. Breakfast was a smorgasbord of breads, pancakes, boiled eggs, pastries, fruit salad, fresh squeezed juice, yogurt, coffee and hot tea. Riad Kalaa 2 is a lovely small guest house with beautifully appointed rooms and private baths. All rooms had high ceilings, large ornately carved wood doors, exquisite light fixtures, and bedding. Everything was immaculately clean. Breakfast and our afternoon/evening tea was served in the open courtyard. Sena and the rest of the staff made our stay very enjoyable. We would definitely return to Riad Kalaa 2 in Rabat again!
• Ombirik (10/5): Exceptional -
• Beatrice (10/5): loved it - great location beautiful renovation and very tasteful furnishings , loved the r terrace and pool absolutely nothing
• Kathleen (10/5): Exceptional - The welcome from Sanaa was kind and helpful. The room was beautiful, spacous and comfortable. We wished we were able to stay longer.

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