Riad Timija
A pool with a view and hands-on cooking classes
About this hotel
Riad Timija occupies a central position in Marrakech, with Marrakech-Menara Airport six kilometers away and easy access to the city's key attractions from its central location. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, a sun terrace, a restaurant and a bar, alongside free WiFi throughout the property. A lounge, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and cooking classes round out the stay, giving guests a hands-on option beyond the standard sightseeing routine. Rooms feature air-conditioning and private bathrooms, keeping the practical side of the stay straightforward while the cooking classes and central location handle the more distinctive parts of the experience. It ends up mattering more across a longer stay than it might on a single overnight.
- Pool with a view
- Cooking classes
- Central location
- Restaurant and bar
Our take
This suits travellers wanting a central Marrakech base with a view-facing pool and the option to join a cooking class rather than just eating out every night. The central position also keeps most attractions within easy reach without a long transfer. Guests specifically chasing a large resort-style pool deck or golf-estate grounds should look toward the Palmeraie or Al Maaden instead of this more centrally positioned riad.
- Book a cooking class early in your stay so you can recreate a favorite dish at home afterward with the techniques still fresh.
- Use the pool's view-facing position for a relaxed afternoon between central sightseeing stops.
- Confirm airport transfer timing in advance, since the six-kilometer distance is short but worth planning around for late arrivals.
Why we love it
- Swimming pool with a view
- Hands-on cooking classes
- Central Marrakech location
- Restaurant and bar on site
Why guests love itRiad Timija is a central Marrakech riad with a swimming pool with a view, a sun terrace, a restaurant and bar, a lounge and cooking classes, about 6 km from Marrakech-Menara Airport. For families, the cooking classes are a hands-on activity that older children can join, and the pool gives a break between sightseeing outings. The central location keeps walks short. A 9.7 score is exceptional. I would book it for a family trip that mixes the old city with time at the riad.