Hotel Sherazade is the sort of address that makes the Medina affordable. It sits at 3 Rue Riad Zitoun el Kdim, one of the main lanes running south from Jemaa el-Fna, and the booking page lists a three-minute walk to the square, seven to the Bahia Palace and Souk Semmarine, and eight to the Koutoubia. The hotel is classed as a three-star property and offers four room types, Standard Suite, Superior Double, Comfort Twin and Family Room, with queen or twin beds, air conditioning, heating and private bathrooms. There is an outdoor pool with loungers, a garden and a terrace, a spa with a Turkish bath, sauna, steam room and massage, a restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner and a free continental breakfast served daily until late morning. The page lists a 24-hour front desk, tour and ticket assistance, laundry and a 24-hour airport shuttle for a fee. Guests rate it 9.0 from 156 reviews, with praise for the staff, location, cleanliness and breakfast.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious travelers, first-time visitors who want to be a few minutes from Jemaa el-Fna and families who need a pool without a luxury price. It is not a quiet retreat. Some reviewers note noise from the central location, a firm bed, tight rooms and occasional air conditioning issues, so choose a room away from the lane if you are a light sleeper.
Location math
This is among the most central bases on this site. The page lists three minutes to Jemaa el-Fna, seven to the souks and the Bahia Palace, eight to the Koutoubia and ten to Le Jardin Secret. The airport is about seventeen minutes by car and the railway station thirteen. Lane traffic means taxis stop nearby rather than at the door, and the hotel can arrange airport rides and day trips. A parking space nearby costs a small fee per day.
Practical notes
Check-in is from three in the afternoon and checkout before eleven, with early check-in and late check-out available for a fee. Children are welcome, and a rollaway bed carries a small daily charge. There are no elevators, with upper floors reached by stairs, and the entrance has a ramp. Dogs and cats are accepted at no charge, according to the page.
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms and proof of marriage may be requested. A city tax per person per night applies, with children under twelve exempt. Massage requires a reservation made before arrival, and cards and cash are accepted. For a bigger step up in comfort, consider the riads and hotels elsewhere on this site, but for value and location this is a strong option.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with loungers
- ✓Spa with hammam and sauna
- ✓Rooftop terrace and garden
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
- ✓Three minutes to Jemaa el-Fna
Good questions
How close is Hotel Sherazade to Jemaa el-Fna?+
The booking page lists about a three-minute walk, though its FAQ gives a longer estimate. Either way it is among the closest hotels to the square.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes. The hotel lists an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a terrace and a spa with a Turkish bath.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes. The page lists a free continental breakfast served daily.
