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Riad El Bir

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Rabat with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Courtyard
Food court
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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18, Rue El Bir, Rabat, 10000
  • Place, Rabat Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kasbah des Oudaias
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hassan Tower
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rabat (RBA-Salé)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Ground Floor (Tine-Hinane)

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

Patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (Belkis)

Double Room, Courtyard View (Belkis)

Double Room, Courtyard View (Belkis)

Highlights

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

About the area

Rabat

At Riad El Bir you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Bab El Had Square and Central Market. Highlights at this guest house include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a rooftop terrace. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Medina of Rabat guest house include Exposition Poupées du Monde and Bab El Had.
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What's nearby

  • Rabat Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Moroccan Parliament - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kasbah des Oudaias - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hassan Tower - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marina Bouregreg Salé - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Medina Rabat Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Rabat Ville Station - 14 min walk
  • Rabat (RBA-Salé) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dar Naji - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Souke centre ville - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪HAMZA FOOD - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Za3za3 Pro Max - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Primos Chicken - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riad El Bir

Guesthouse in Rabat with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at Riad El Bir.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rabat guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Riad El Bir offers 4 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Rabat guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad El Bir

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Riad El Bir?

Riad El Bir offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Riad El Bir?

Yep, Riad El Bir is a short 14-minute walk from Rabat Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Riad El Bir?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments.

Is Riad El Bir family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Riad El Bir is a hit with families.

Does Riad El Bir serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad El Bir?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad El Bir?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Riad El Bir's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad El Bir?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riad El Bir?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Riad El Bir Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very helpful and I highly recommend this Riad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Travelled with family

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Tamer Adel M M

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rinat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

slobodan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, in heart of Medina All attractions easy walking Good accommodation, breakfast delicious Nice staff and service Well done Riad El Bir
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Staff very helpful Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zoe, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful host.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Jerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Stay was good. Staff was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Sofia, Ifrane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

S, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

chana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.