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Hotel Riad Ali

Name: Hotel Riad Ali
Address: BP 32, Merzouga, MA
Price range: $$
Rating: 8.9

BP 32

8.9609 reviews

Riads|Check-in: 15:00|Check-out: 11:00|Updated: May 16, 2026

About Hotel Riad Ali

Forty kilometres of Saharan erg begin at the doorstep of Hotel Riad Ali, a traditional riad on the eastern edge of Merzouga where the Erg Chebbi dunes rise directly behind the property. The ground-floor layout keeps every room wheelchair accessible — rare for a Moroccan riad.

The hotel organises camel treks and overnight desert camps departing from its own terrace, along with cooking classes and culture tours led by local guides. An outdoor pool sits in the central garden, and themed dinners with live Gnawa music run most evenings. The tour desk handles everything from dune quad rides to transfers toward Ouarzazate.

Merzouga itself is a small oasis village with no major transit hub; Hotel Riad Ali offers an airport shuttle and car rental to bridge that gap. Check-in opens at 15:00.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking rooms24-hour front deskFamily roomsFacilities for disabled guestsRoom serviceTerraceGardenHeatingDaily housekeepingBaggage storageLaundryOutdoor swimming poolDesignated smoking areaBBQ facilitiesShuttle servicePacked lunchesToilet paperTowelsPrivate bathroomToiletFree toiletriesHairdryerShowerCoffee house on siteFruitKids' mealsSpecial diet meals (on request)InternetOutdoor furnitureViewWardrobe or closetWheelchair accessibleIroning serviceDry cleaningFax/PhotocopyingMeeting/Banquet facilitiesFire extinguishersCCTV outside propertyCCTV in common areasSmoke alarmsSecurity alarmKey card accessFace masks for guests availableThermometers for guests provided by propertyAccess to healthcare professionalsFirst aid kits availableHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesPhysical distancing rules followedGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedPhysical distancing in dining areasShared lounge/TV areaCooking classCyclingSun deckLinensIndoor play area24-hour securityContactless check-in/outSingle-room AC for guest accommodationLive music/PerformanceBeach umbrellasTour deskThemed dinnersWalking toursAir purifiersTowels/Sheets (extra fee)Key accessLive sports events (broadcast)Kid-friendly buffetStrollersCar rentalPicnic areaHand sanitizerCurrency exchangePublic transit ticketsTour or class about local cultureMovie nightsBike toursEntire unit wheelchair accessibleOutdoor play equipment for kidsHikingOutdoor fireplaceBaby safety gatesEvening entertainmentEntertainment staffSkiingEntire unit located on ground floorHorseback riding