Wedding Venue in Marrakech
72 Arset Awsel, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech
paymentsPrice / Night
2 500 €–4 500 €
groupGuest Capacity
Up to 40
hotelSleep Capacity
8 rooms
eventMin. Stay
2 nights
our honest assessment
External caterers welcome. You can bring any licensed caterer to Riad 72. This gives maximum flexibility on menu and pricing.
Last verified: Jan 2026
Based on a 2-night minimum stay
Low estimate
5 000 €
High estimate
9 000 €
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Riad 72 is a boutique property in the Bab Doukkala quarter of the Marrakech medina, designed by Milanese stylist Giovanna Cinel. Open since 2001, it was one of the first riads to blend Italian minimalism with traditional Moroccan architecture. The result is striking. Clean white walls, zouak hand-painted wooden ceilings, Zucchetti Italian bathroom fixtures, and a restrained palette that feels calm in a city that is anything but. The riad has four rooms, making it one of the smallest luxury properties in the medina. The central courtyard has a small garden and fountain. Two pools are available, one in the courtyard and another on the terrace level. The rooftop solarium is one of the highest in the medina, offering a 360-degree panorama of the city, Koutoubia mosque, and Atlas Mountains. Breakfast is included daily and the on-site restaurant serves both Moroccan and Italian cuisine. The property also has a hammam and spa with aromatherapy treatments.
With only four rooms and a maximum capacity of approximately 8 guests sleeping on-site, Riad 72 is suited for elopements, micro-weddings, and intimate celebrations of no more than 15 to 20 people. A ceremony can be held on the rooftop terrace, which is genuinely impressive, high above the medina with views in every direction. The courtyard works for a small seated dinner of 10 to 12 guests. For anything larger, the space simply does not allow it. Couples typically rent the entire riad for 2 to 3 nights, turning it into a private home for the wedding weekend. The restaurant kitchen can prepare a multi-course dinner for the group, mixing Moroccan and Italian dishes, which is a unique touch you will not find at most riads. External caterers can be brought in for more elaborate setups, though the kitchen and service areas are compact.
A full buyout of Riad 72 for a wedding weekend ranges from approximately 1,200 to 2,500 euros per night depending on season, covering all four rooms. For a 3-night exclusive rental, expect to budget between 3,600 and 7,500 euros for accommodation alone. In-house dining for a group of 8 to 12 costs approximately 50 to 80 euros per person for a multi-course dinner with wine. External catering for a more elaborate reception setup adds to costs depending on the provider. Decoration is usually minimal given the riad's design-forward aesthetic, which saves money. Fresh flowers, candles, and a musician on the rooftop are often all that is needed. A legal ceremony requires a separate administrative process in Morocco, and most couples at Riad 72 opt for a symbolic ceremony with the paperwork handled at home. For total budget including accommodation, meals, decoration, and a photographer, a micro-wedding for 8 to 12 people across 3 nights typically runs 8,000 to 15,000 euros all in.
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Riad 72 is perfect for couples who want a design-led, intimate experience without the fuss of a large venue. The Italian-Moroccan aesthetic is distinctive, the rooftop views are among the best in the medina, and the hammam adds a lovely pre-wedding ritual. The staff are attentive and used to small private events. The location in Bab Doukkala puts you within walking distance of the souks and Jemaa el-Fna but in a quieter neighborhood. The limitations are clear. Four rooms means a maximum of 8 sleeping guests. If your wedding party exceeds this, you need to book nearby riads for overflow, which fragments the experience. The courtyard is beautiful but small, seating more than 12 for dinner is tight. There is no large event space, no ballroom, no expansive garden. Noise from the medina can carry, especially calls to prayer and street sounds, which some find charming and others find distracting. The riad is accessed through narrow medina lanes, so guests arriving with large luggage need a porter. Not wheelchair accessible. This is a place for couples who already know they want something small, quiet, and beautifully designed. If you are debating between 20 and 50 guests, Riad 72 is not the right fit.
