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Riad El Bir

3.0 star property
Medina of Rabat guesthouse with restaurant

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Courtyard
Indoor spa tub
Courtyard
Exterior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
Feel at home
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio (Saba) | In-room safe, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio (Saba)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Courtyard View (Belkis) | In-room safe, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (Belkis)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Ground Floor (Tine-Hinane) | Living area

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Ground Floor (Tine-Hinane)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Ground Floor (Zenobia) | In-room safe, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Ground Floor (Zenobia)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Map
18, Rue El Bir, Rabat, 10000

What's nearby

  • Moroccan Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rabat Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kasbah des Oudaias - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Museum Mohamed VI of Modern and Contemporary Art - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hassan Tower - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Rabat (RBA-Salé) - 19 min drive
  • Rabat Agdal Station - 10 min drive
  • Sale Ville Station - 11 min drive
  • Rabat Ville Station - 14 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ya Mal Cham - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dar Ennaji - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Liberation - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grillade Adil - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Bahia - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad El Bir

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Riad El Bir. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, facials or body treatments.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 30.00 per vehicle (return)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Riad El Bir House Rabat
Riad El Bir House
Riad El Bir Rabat
Riad El Bir
Riad El Bir Guesthouse Rabat
Riad El Bir Guesthouse
Riad El Bir Rabat
Riad El Bir Guesthouse
Riad El Bir Guesthouse Rabat

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad El Bir offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad El Bir does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riad El Bir?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad El Bir?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 30.00 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad El Bir?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Riad El Bir and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horse riding. Riad El Bir also has spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad El Bir?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Riad El Bir like?
Riad El Bir is a short 12-minute walk from Moroccan Parliament and 14 minutes' walk from Rabat Beach.

Riad El Bir Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A very comfortable Riad. Very well equipped room, with an electric kettle, a supply of good Moroccan tea. Wardrobe with hangers, working heater, clean sheets, towels changed daily. Comfortable bed. Very nice room decorated in Arabian style. WiFi works very well. The room had two patio windows and a private bathroom. A delicious breakfast was served daily. At the very top is a huge terrace with lots of greenery. You can smoke cigarettes on it. Service very nice and helpful, although it does not speak English well. But it's not a problem. The area is very safe and tourist friendly. The first evening a service lady led us to dinner at an Arabian restaurant. It was not budget, but I recommend to feel the Arabic atmosphere and eat very good Arabic dishes. The restaurant is called Dar Rbatia. I would recommend this accommodation to anyone who wants to feel the Arabic atmosphere and live in a typical Arabic home.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The manager was very helpful and I highly recommend this Riad.
LeAnn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Beware of overbooking on rooms!
We booked the large family room since we were traveling with our 25 year old daughter, but when we arrived, we were informed that our room was overbooked. After a lovely cup of Moroccan sweet mint tea, we were still waiting and finally the owner called to apologize and have us follow his employee to a different Riad. The room offered to us was not a large family room which I paid for but they did then offer us two separate rooms. It was just disappointing because I specifically paid extra to book a large room as it was our first night in Morocco and wanted to have a nice experience. The second location was not as "fancy" and it was smaller. Thankfully the people at Dar Yanis were extremely nice and accommodating. But we read about the issue of overbooking rooms in Morocco and it happened to us twice, so beware!
Katherine, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not a good experience!
When I arrived they told me they were overbooked and moved me to a less Riad (hotel). Only because I was staying for 1 night, I didn't want to make a problem but what happened was totally unacceptable.
Tamer Adel M M, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property, friendly hosts, and an attention to detail. The showers had black soap that is special to Morocco, and we had complimentary tea almost every night on the beautiful terrace. Highly recommend!
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was the most amazing room! Staff was lovely, location was great (once They fetched me because my sense of direction is terrible and I got lost).
3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean riad
We stayed for 1 night at this riad and very enjoyed our stay. The Riad is owned by the French, he welcomed us and give recommendations about all the places to visit. We had very heavy luggage, he helped us to carry them to taxi station. The Riad is very nice, comfortable and clean. We highly recommend it, and we would definitely stay here, if we come to Rabat again.
Rinat, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An exquisitely designed and well managed Riad
The design was exquisite. The breakfast was superb. Their lunch/dinner recommendation for eating out was perfect. The sisters running the Riad were extremely hospitable, kind, and helpful. I highly recommend Riad El Bir for anyone staying at Rabat.
Mohamed, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location, in heart of Medina All attractions easy walking Good accommodation, breakfast delicious Nice staff and service Well done Riad El Bir
slobodan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location Staff very helpful Nice breakfast
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

They requested at the very last minute at our checkout to pay $50 dirham for "TAX" even though we only stayed a night. We also paid some tips when we arrived. Is not nice to ask for money when we leave. We r in a rush and had to catch last train to Casablanca. The road was congested. We couldn't find taxi.
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
We stayed for a week in Rabat, taking day trips to places like Casablanca. As covered by other reviewers, the riad is in a very good location. Rabat Medina is fairly clean and calm as compared to some other Moroccan towns and this riad is in the middle, close to shops and restaurants. The accommodation is fairly basic, and could do with a few improvements to really make it a great place to stay, but it’s comfortable, clean and good value. I thought the rooms upstairs were better, which we had, as they are slightly removed from the courtyard where people had breakfast. However, looking at the other downstairs rooms (as I’m nosy) they did seem bigger. I didn’t meet Vincent but the women working there were lovely and never annoyed that we didn’t appear for breakfast until after 9am. The tram is close, and it’s a 15 minute walk to a good carrefour supermarket (walk to the tram and follow that road to the right, past a large junction and it’s on the other side). Rabat is an easy distance from the UK and is a good choice in a cold winter, so I’m sure we will go back and I would happily stay there again.
Zoe, 7-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful host.
jimmy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location
Stay was good. Staff was terrific.
Jerald, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming home! Highly recommend :)
Absolutely wonderful! The riad was clean and beautifully decorated. The staff was welcoming and the manager Vincent went above and beyond to make us feel at home. He helped us plan a great day around Rabat seeing all the sights and he gave us genuine advice about traveling in Morocco which helped us plan our trip and feel confident. Definitely recommend a stay here. We are traveling in Morocco for a month and hope to come back to riad el bir for one of our last night's. Thank you Vincent, Zach and Milo for making us feel welcome! :) -Jason and Caitlyn
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good Riad...Recommend!
Riad El Bir is in the Medina and very convenient to shopping and local restaurants. Only minutes away from the tram line, buses and taxis. The owner/host, Vincent, is a very gracious and accommodating host. He's very knowledgeable about the area and the city and can help with any questions you might have. Wifi is good. Recommend this Riad.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in the heart of Rabat
I spent 2 night at this hotel. It was my first visit to Rabat and the hotel was my first impression. I felt welcome by the staff at all times. The room where I stayed was beautiful and cozy. I also felt I could rely on staff for any question I had regarding the city. I would strongly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an authentic Moroccan experience.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Recommended
Difficult to find but very warm welcome with a useful briefing on attractions. Good situation in medina. Walking distance to brilliant tram system for visiting all parts of Rabat and Sale with lots of things to see. Rabat is well worth a visit.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely tastefully decorated Riad
I chose this Riad as they had ground floor rooms which were helpful with my mom who uses a walker. The location is about 6-7 blocks from parking. The first night I lucked into a spot on the street, but really struggled to find parking the second night. Possibly not the best location with a car. The directions the owner sent to me to find the Riad were excellent. There is sign next to the door but in the dark I didn't see it the first night. There are a few steps down to the main level of the Riad. A lovely big open courtyard where we ate breakfast each morning. There are two ground floor rooms and two on the upper level. If the Riad is not full the owner stays there to be available to his guests. The owner is lovely and speaks great English. He really takes the time to sit down with each guest and get to know you and offers advice on what to see and do. The breakfast was plentiful and the room was large. The wifi wasn't great, but I believe that there was a problem while we are there and the owner was trying to have it fixed. There were a few things in the bathroom that needed fixing, such as the squeaky door, the broken towel bar and the showerhead holder, but all was very clean and the owner really cared about his establishment and wanted the best for his guests.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

We were met when we couldn't find the address and had a very warm welcome and taken to the parking nothing was too much trouble. The owner and staff couldn't have been more helpful.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and full of character
I stayed here for 3 nights in early October, and I can highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get away from the chain hotels and experience the real Morocco. There's a sense of immense calm when you walk through the doors - don't be put off by its location in a narrow alley in the medina. In fact, the walk back to the riad every night was one of the favourite parts of my stay - even at midnight the street traders will still be out selling their wares, but because this is Rabat you're generally left in peace and not hassled. Everyone I encountered was very kind and friendly, and Vincent the riad owner was tremendously welcoming. After breakfast in the morning he would sit down with me for a chat and talk me through any sightseeing plans I had. It felt like staying at an acquaintance's house, rather than being an anonymous traveller. And as for Rabat itself - I will definitely go back. There's something very likeable about it. Even in the farthest flung lanes of the Kasbah, children passing you in the street smile and say "bonjour". And if you can learn a few words of Moroccan Arabic, the locals will love you for evermore! Wonderful experience. Go there.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

very nice
I sent my parents there and they loved it then I sent my mother in law with my sister in law and they also loved it. very welcoming and friendly atmosphere thank you
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good experience
The courtyard was beautiful when we entered the riad. We had a room on the first floor which seemed damp and dusty but when we wiped a wet cloth along the floor it didn't appear to be very dirty. The bathroom doesn't have a closed in shower at the bottom so if you are not careful the entire floor in the bathroom gets wet. The shower head was one you had to hold so for women to wash your hair it was difficult by yourself. For the last night we were offered a room upstairs and switched where things seemed nicer but there were some loose tiles on the floor and you still had to be careful while showering. The breakfast was the best we had while in Morocco, it was a close walk to the beach, shops, metro, restaurants, and train station. What made our stay from a 2 star to a 4 star was the owner Vincent. He was the most friendly and helpful person we encountered on our 12 day trip. As long as he has a physical presence at the riad I'd recommend definitely staying there and staying on the second floor. He made a positive impact on our trip and with a few minor fixes or upgrades this can be a 5 star place to stay and enjoy while in Rabat.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

good stay
I booked this hotel for my parents and they love it. the hotel manager was really good to them and I appreciate it.thank you for looking after my parents. and know I'm excited to see this place. my next stay in rabat.
Verified Hotels.com guest review