The Best Youth Paradise for backpackers who are really curious to discover the Moroccan life style in the Beautiful Riad just renovated and maintained in accordance with local traditions, an interior patio and a terrace with a beautiful view of the Medina.
Dating from the 18th century In the in the heart of the old Médina of Marrakech, backpackers Riad Zitoune just opened in July 2008 Hostel .We are a very clean hostel with shared Sanitary Blocs, offering a friendly good atmosphere in double rooms . 3 minutes walking distance from the Djemaa El Fna Square and quite close to the Souks and one minute from all main Historical monuments most frequented by the visitor (Museum Dar Si Said, Bahia Palace, El Badii Palace..).
Once in Marrakech, please check in at: Riad Zitoun Hostel, near the Famous Al Hamra Restaurant, see address on your booking confirmation sheet.
From the Airport:
Bus: no 19 departs every hour from the airport to the Djemaa Lfna Square , but is very unreliable.
Petite Taxi: average cost, around 50 to 60 dirham per taxi to the Djemaa Lafna Square.
From the Train station:
Petite Taxi: about 15 Dirham until 8pm per car then about 25 Dirham after.
Walking: standing outside the train station, looking at the road, turn left and keep walking to the first main crossroads. Take the road to the right. Look for Katoubia mosque, towering in the sky, walk towards it. When you get to the Mosque, down Mohammed Avenue, the Djemaa is to your left.
From the CTM Bus station:
Petite taxi: before 8pm, around 15 dirham per car. After 8pm, around 25 Dirham.
Walking: from CTM: turn left, walk to the next crossroads, turn right and keep on walking, past Maroc telecom on your right, Macdonalds on your left and keep walking for around 15 minutes. Walk towards the Katoubia Mosque, towering in the sky. The Djemaa place is on the left.