Riad Kalaa
A pool-and-steam-room riad near the Kasbah des Oudayas
About this stay
Riad Kalaa combines a medina address near the Kasbah des Oudayas with an amenity list closer to a small hotel than a bare courtyard house, an outdoor pool, a steam room and a bar all inside the riad walls. That combination makes it one of the better-equipped stops among the medina riads on this list, useful for travelers who want the derb-and-courtyard setting without giving up a pool entirely. Free breakfast and free Wi-Fi cover daily basics, while airport shuttle service handles the transfer despite the medina's no-car-access rule at the final stretch.
- Outdoor pool
- Steam room
- Bar
- Free breakfast
Our take
I would pick Riad Kalaa for a medina stay in Rabat when a pool matters: near the Kasbah des Oudayas, it combines an outdoor pool, a steam room and a bar with the courtyard layout of a classic riad. Breakfast is included, and parking and an airport shuttle are available, so arriving with luggage stays simple. Its score of 8.8 over 310 reviews backs up the choice.
- Call ahead so a host can meet you near the Kasbah des Oudayas, since no car reaches this riad's courtyard door.
- Book the steam room early in your stay if you want a specific time slot, since it can be a smaller space than a full spa wing.
- Have breakfast on site before heading into the medina souks, since the free breakfast saves searching for a cafe first thing.
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool inside the medina walls
- Steam room, a rarer find among courtyard riads
- Free breakfast and bar on site
- Airport shuttle despite the medina location
Why guests love itRiad Kalaa sits inside the Rabat medina, near the Kasbah des Oudayas, and its outdoor pool is the main asset for families: a swim between two visits makes the narrow lanes easier for children. Breakfast is included, which settles the first meal of the day, and the airport shuttle and parking help when you arrive with luggage. The steam room suits parents at the end of the day. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 over 310 reviews.
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