Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
About Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
Les Jardins de la Koutoubia is a hotel on Rue de la Koutoubia, about a 3-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa square and close to the Koutoubia Mosque. It has about 108 rooms and suites, built within the walls of the old Riad Ouarzazi.
What sets it apart is its location: you can walk to the main square and the souks, then come back to a pool and gardens. It suits first-time visitors, couples and families who want a central hotel at a fair price.
At a glance
Highlights
- 3-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Near the Koutoubia Mosque
- Historic riad walls
- Rooftop Sky Bar
- Central medina location
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- Standard rooms
- Mini suites and junior suites
- 2 royal suites
- Cribs available for a small fee
Restaurants and bars
The hotel is not all-inclusive. Buffet breakfast is charged unless included in your rate.
- Les Jardins de Bala: panoramic restaurant
- Restaurant Marocain: Moroccan cooking
- Relais de Paris: French restaurant
- Snack Bar: light meals
- Piano Bar: lounge bar
- Sky Bar: rooftop bar
Beach, pools and spa
There is no beach in Marrakech. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool and a children’s pool. A heated indoor pool is part of the spa and is kept for adults having treatments. The spa also has a hammam, a steam room and a hot tub, and massages need a reservation.
Activities and entertainment
There is a health club, and the medina’s souks, the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa square are a few minutes away on foot.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: first-time visitors, couples and families who want to walk everywhere.
- Consider another resort if: you want a kids club or a quiet resort away from the city center.
Getting there from Marrakech Menara Airport
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) is about 6 kilometers away, around 12 minutes by car. The hotel offers a 24-hour airport shuttle for a fee.
Book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to the hotel.
Good to know
- A city tax is charged per person per night
- Parking and valet parking are free
- The minimum check-in age is 18
- Balconies and terraces may not suit young children
Location of Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
FAQ about Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
How far is Les Jardins de la Koutoubia from Jemaa el-Fnaa?
About a 3-minute walk.
How far is Marrakech Menara Airport?
About 12 minutes by car.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Yes. A 24-hour shuttle is available for a fee.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes. There is a heated outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Can everyone use the indoor pool?
No. It is kept for adults having spa treatments.
Is breakfast included?
Not in every rate. A buffet breakfast is available for a fee.
Is there a rooftop bar?
Yes, the Sky Bar.
Is parking free?
Yes. Self parking and valet parking are free.
Are children welcome?
Yes. There is a children's pool and cribs for a small fee.
What restaurants are there?
Les Jardins de Bala, Restaurant Marocain, Relais de Paris and a snack bar.


