Anayela

“Truly Unforgettable Experience”

AnaYela Riad is nothing short of heaven on earth. The location, the architecture, and the overall atmosphere create a setting that is simply perfect. However, what truly sets this place apart (and I say this as someone who works in hospitality) is the exceptional, personalized service. I want to es… more

AnaYela Riad is nothing short of heaven on earth. The location, the architecture, and the overall atmosphere create a setting that is simply perfect. However, what truly sets this place apart (and I say this as someone who works in hospitality) is the exceptional, personalized service. I want to especially highlight Hisam, whose dedication to making every moment of our stay remarkable was truly unforgettable. Everyone’s attention to detail, warmth, and constant efforts to ensure we had the best possible experience will remain in my memories for life. I can’t wait to return!

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“Home from home”

AnaYela really does have the wow factor. The photos do not do it justice. As soon as you step through the entrance off the busy hustle & bustle of the Medina streets you are warmly welcomed into a beautifully calm oasis, and all your stress drifts away. With only 5 bedrooms you are sure of a more p… more

AnaYela really does have the wow factor. The photos do not do it justice. As soon as you step through the entrance off the busy hustle & bustle of the Medina streets you are warmly welcomed into a beautifully calm oasis, and all your stress drifts away. With only 5 bedrooms you are sure of a more personal service by the friendly and professional staff, nothing is too much trouble. I travelled with my wife and two daughters (who had their own room) and we all completely loved the place. The homemade food cooked by the resident chef was 10/10. We ate at the hotel on 4 evenings and each time was presented with a different 3 course banquet of traditional Moroccan food which was so delicious. We stayed for 7 nights and any downtime was spent on the rooftop in a shady spot or topping up a suntan on the loungers. It was so lovely and surprisingly quiet considering the busy streets, in all it was the most relaxing holiday we've ever had. The many streets surrounding the hotel are hard to navigate on your own, and it can get confusing if you want to just wander around. Double check your mobile phone provider enables data to use maps on the go as it is essential! The Marrakech people are so lovely, we really enjoyed our time there. Breakfast on the rooftop every morning was a special treat for us, soaking up the sun and catching the breeze, knowing it was going to be another glorious sunny day. The hotel felt like our home for the week, other guests would come and go after a night or two, so the place felt like ours most of the time. I would highly recommend this hotel, the place itself is beautiful, the food is fantastic and the staff are amazing. Air conditioned rooms, a small pool to cool off, a rooftop terrace and so much space to spread out, we hardly saw other guests when they were staying, it was lovely. The temperature was unseasonably mid 30s when we arrived and for the following few days which was perfect for us but by the end of the week it was back to normal and in the mid 40s deg C. If the whole week had been that hot I'm not sure we would have coped. Mid 30s with a cool breeze was heaven, so avoid July & August if you don't like hot weather.

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“We are still talking about how amazing this hotel is!”

This was our first trip to Morocco, and it blew our minds. We are still talking about how amazing the trip was but we always come back to the hotel and staff. A haven of tranquility in a crazy place! The breakfasts are fit for a king! Make sure you eat dinner there at least once 😊 Our first two … more

This was our first trip to Morocco, and it blew our minds. We are still talking about how amazing the trip was but we always come back to the hotel and staff. A haven of tranquility in a crazy place! The breakfasts are fit for a king! Make sure you eat dinner there at least once 😊 Our first two days were grey & colder than we expected ( tip 1: take a jumper) The weather then improved - and suddenly the whole medina exploded into colour! Make sure you take a trip to the medina as early as possible. Our guide Mohamed Daif, was excellent, knowledgeable and helpful. He showed us parts of the Souk we would never have seen. (tip 2: ask for a map of the medina- before you leave the hotel) Enjoy your stay!

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“The hospitality was amazing, location is not favorable.”

While the hospitality was amazing, the location was not favorable and in the evening, I felt unsafe walking through the quieter streets to get back to the hotel. The locals were telling us streets were closed and were trying to redirect us the wrong way. This hotel is also a long walk from the ma… more

While the hospitality was amazing, the location was not favorable and in the evening, I felt unsafe walking through the quieter streets to get back to the hotel. The locals were telling us streets were closed and were trying to redirect us the wrong way. This hotel is also a long walk from the main square, a taxi will be required.

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