We have just spent 24 amazing days staying in this beautiful riad in Marrakesh. We found it to be very clean, spacious and well maintained, and extremely comfortable for the two of us. It was authentically decorated Moroccan-style including fittings, cushions, mats, paintings, lamps, tea-light lanterns, oil burners.
The bathroom was equipped with top quality soaps and shampoos which were purchased from les Sens de Marrakech, a nearby shop. The burner oils in other parts of the riad were also obtained at this shop.
The kitchenette was small but serviceable with a working gas stove-top and fridge. Pots and pans and cooking utensils were provided. Should you choose to cook some meals for yourself, water needs to be boiled to wash your dishes.
After a day out and about, having the fire lit and the lights on was welcoming at the end of the day.
The staff were very professional. Pierre was thoughtful, helpful and quick to respond to emails either by phone or email. We found him to be very reliable and trustworthy and appreciated his attention to detail. Fatima, Zohra and Ahmed were the team who were working on site. They were friendly, helpful and considerate. Fatima and Zohra were both excellent cooks and each day supplied us with lovely breakfasts of fresh orange juice, yoghurt, fresh fruit, eggs (hard-boiled, fried or herb omelettes), strong coffee, sometimes Moroccan mint tea, soft triangle cheeses, jams and breads - one or two of these varieties: khobz - white and wholemeal, beghrir, msemen and croissants. When the weather was warm, we ate breakfast on the terrace; otherwise we sat at a table on the ground floor. Fatima and Zohra's dinners were also delicious. Fatima taught me how to cook tagine and couscous. I appreciated her taking this time.
As a guest, being able to speak some French or Arabic would be very helpful for ease of communication.
We have had a wonderful Marrakesh adventure with many highlights. Staying in this riad in such a central and exciting location was an excellent decision.
Should we return to Marrakesh, we definitely would stay here again.