wonderful stay

Thoroughly recommend the airport pickup. The Riad is just so nice and exactly what we were looking for. The hosts were absolutely lovely. Jalil and his family are just so wonderful, looking after your every need without pretention. The meals there are very very nice and I even managed to get some cooking lessons last minute to fit with our busy schedule. Day trips,recommendations on best shops, advices on prices, everything you need just ask as you would ask an old friend and Jalil and his wife will be there to help you the best they can. Trips,cooking courses, nothing they can't do.
The Riad is in the northern medina, just a few minutes walk away from the main attractions, taxies are just around the corner. Perfect for people after a true exciting and wonderful place. Forget about touristy hotels, this riad is a great taste of the moroccan life. Can't wait to go again it is like going back to a long lost family.

Our first visit to Marrakesh and we chose Riad Maroc on friend's recommendation . We were very happy with the Riad it is really pretty and a cool oasis of calm to return to after a day in the heat and mayhem of the souks and the square. Jalil and Amina the housekeepers were lovely and looked after us well. Amina cooked us some wonderful tajines and made us great breakfasts each morning. The Riad was cleaned regularly and tidied, all we had to do was relax and take in the ambience and atmosphere. We had a few forays out of the medina to the Atlas Mountains and Marjorelle Gardens, but mainly stayed within the old city walls. We wanted to experience the culture of Marrakesh and we were not disappointed with our choice of accommodation. Riad Maroc is charming, enchanting and magical, and we would happily recommend it to anyone wantiing somewhere memorable to stay - we loved it.

This is a fabulous oasis away from all the bussle of Marrakech and you are looked after to perfection by the housekeeper Amina and her husband Jalil. The Riad is simple, beautifully furnished, scrupulously clean, the rooms quite small but incredible value for money and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a tranquil holiday in the Medina. The cooking is fantastic and better than some of the best restaurants in Marrakech!

Riad Maroc is an oasis of peace and tranquillity, within the unique geography of the Medina walls and only 10 minutes walk away from Jemaa El Fna and the souks, as well as Gueliz - don't be put off by the twists and turns on the way in, which in fact you will master immediately. Michele has created a beautiful and elegant home, in the traditional style with original features and gorgeous objects. We particularly liked the bathrooms with their carved wooden doors and stunning beaten copper basins (and the giant bath!). We stayed during the heat of late July, but it was amazing how cool the riad always was when we returned with our purchases, to be revived by Amina with a tray of freshly-made mint tea.

You get to know a country through its people, and Jalil and Amina could not be better ambassadors for the Moroccan traditions of grace, warmth and hospitality. Amina’s cooking was staggeringly good: we particularly enjoyed her tajine, but everything she made was legendary. A keen cook myself, I came away with detailed instructions and bags of spices to try to recreate the magic at home. When she’s not in the kitchen, Amina takes very good care of the house: it is always spotless. Jalil speaks excellent English and is a fountain of knowledge, everything from how much to pay for your lanterns and kilims, to current restaurant ratings. He is also a great tour guide: our favourite outing was to the Atlas mountains, including breakfast at a real village home where three families and three cows contentedly share the same indoor living space, to Setti Fatma where we climbed a waterfall (Cascade d’Ourika – there are seven waterfalls, but we only attempted the one). After our “strenuous” exertions, we sat in the cool of a local purveyor of carpets, drinking "Moroccan whisky” and languidly bargaining. It was a very special day.

We were really impressed by the ways in which we were looked after at Riad Maroc - not just the superb service but the discretion and sensitivity with which it was provided. We came away feeling entirely rested and relaxed, laden down with wonderful Moroccan artefacts for our home, full of Amina’s wonderful food, and itching to return as soon as possible.

Imagine spending a day in the hustle and bustle of Moroccos Marrakech, wandering the souks, eating exquisite cuisine, shopping till you drop and sipping coffees at one of the many cafes. It is hard work sometimes, especially in the heat of the day. Then, you wander back to Riad Moroc . Oh my goodness! Tranquil, authentic, charming and quite honestly the best treasure I have found anywhere in the world. You will simply fall in love with it, and thats before you walk in the front door. The riad has been kept to its original charm. Traditional, with the most sumptuous bedrooms, and delightful bathrooms. My favorite being the blue room downstairs and the magnificent bath which I happened to fall asleep in a few times. Riad Maroc has the most attentive staff who will dote on you, prepare you most awesome meals when you need, and give you tips about Marrakech that only the locals know about. Breakfast on the roof terrace is a must and taking mint tea there in the afternoon is a great way to relax. The most wonderful place to stay for a romantic getaway, and fabulous to go there with a group of friends.
I cannot recommend this Riad enough. You will fall deeply in love with it and will go back and back and back. I certainly have!!

This was my 5th holiday at Riad Maroc in as many years which should really say it all...but, I can't help enthusing just a bit more. First, the roof terrace...whether for breakfast or an evening meal I can't think of a more perfect way to either start or end your day. The riad is perfectly located in such a city of contrasts that one minute you can be chilling out on the roof terrace in total silence while only being a couple of minutes from the bustling souks bargain hunting. Riad Maroc has been traditionally restored keeping the character and heart of this charming house very much intact. While some riads have been restored to such an extent that they resemble a chic boutique hotel room anywhere in the world Riad Maroc has not been allowed to fall into that trap, a large part of this is to do with the warm welcome and high standard of service you will receive from the terrific house staff. From Jalil's smile upon meeting you at the airport to Amina and Cowtar's sublime cooking you will not find fault with the hospitality.Infact you will soon wonder why the Moroccan search engine is not called "Ask Jalil" instead of Jeeves! Jalil's local knowedge is not only encyclopedic but most helpfully, in English too. I honestly feel that I am going to visit family friends when staying at Riad Maroc. TOP TIP try a meal at the house early on during your stay, it'll be better than most restaurants, then you'll have time to discover your favourite tagine!

I was very happy with Michele's riad. It is beautifully restored, kept very clean, and in a convinient central location. The staff were lovely, looked after our every need, and cooked very good food. Michele spent time giving us advice as to what to do in Marrakech which improved our holiday. Really couldn't have asked for more.

This riad is in the heart of the city and only 5 minutes walk from the souks. It is a traditional property with original tiles and other features and absolutely ideal for those wishing to enjoy the rich culture of Marrakesh. The staff are all lovely people for whom nothing is too much trouble. Not only do they prepare excellent food if required but they will also organise trips,eg to the Atlas mountains, to a kasbah or to a local hamman. Jalil has even taken us to the souks to assist with bartering. The property is kept very clean and is extremely comfortable. We have been twice, can't wait to go again and have also recommended it to our friends.