Riad Karim

“Enjoyable hospitality with the real face of the downtown”

We have stayed for 3 nights, we were the only guest. The service was exellent, the breakfast was really nice, too. The riad is clean and calm. The rooms are small, the palce is rather for couples. The employees (enlish and french was spoken by them) took care of us with great hospitality, we even... more

We have stayed for 3 nights, we were the only guest. The service was exellent, the breakfast was really nice, too. The riad is clean and calm. The rooms are small, the palce is rather for couples. The employees (enlish and french was spoken by them) took care of us with great hospitality, we even made friendship with them. The neighbourhood is the real Medina of Marrakech. It is busy, crowdy where you can get to know to the real face of the downtown (Medina). The locals are poor but they are nice and friendly (they help you, but don't give them too much money) For the first view the street is a bit scary but it is completely safe even at night.

less

“Great riad in Marrakech”

We stayed here at the beginning and end of our short stay in Marrakech. We felt a bit vulnerable being left with one of the staff to walk to the riad which was some way from where the transfer dropped us. We shouldn’t have worried though as we were greeted by the warm smiling face of Mouma and... more

We stayed here at the beginning and end of our short stay in Marrakech. We felt a bit vulnerable being left with one of the staff to walk to the riad which was some way from where the transfer dropped us. We shouldn’t have worried though as we were greeted by the warm smiling face of Mouma and led quickly to our Riad. It wasn’t it a central part of the town but everywhere that we wanted to see was near enough to walk to or we could have got a cab or even a horse and cart. Both Mouma and Mohamed were really helpful and kind particularly in sorting our part of our booking that had got a bit confused and Mohamed staying with us until a driver can to pick us up for the next part of our stay elsewhere (even though he had been working all night). The room was basic but had everything that we needed. Towels were soft and white and the toiletries were a welcome addition. There was a safe in the room but this was not working but we were given a padlock for our room door. There is a roof terrace that has loungers on and a table if you wanted to eat there for breakfast or an evening meal under the stars. On our return from essouria a tasty chicken tagine was ready for us (that we had booked before we left) and which after three hours travelling and getting through the madness of the Marrakesh traffic, was very welcome. The area we were in did not looked very inviting but once through the doors of the Riad you couldn’t have asked for a better value for money stay in Marrakech. One word of advice, nearby the Riad there were some young men who appeared kind and advising us of the way to go. They asked for a tip (which we didn’t mind giving), but then when I offered them money started to stay is wasn’t enough. This was attempted a second time but we were more wise then and refused their help. This isn’t a fault of this Riad as it happens around the area but just wanted to make anyone thinking of going aware. Make sure you know the value of the currency as this had us tricked as we didn’t! Anyway, back to the Riad. The staff made the experience here so much better - thank you Mouma and Mohamed, you are both a true assets to the Riad. A good value for money stay with great staff who really want to help you make the best of your holiday.

less

“Oasis amidst the Chaos ”

This oasis of comfort, safety and solitude lies behind the most ordinary, even ugly, entrance alleyway. We had a little trepidation as we arrived at the ornate doorway, but totally forgotten once inside and confronting such a warm friendly welcome. You need navigate no more than a few hundred me... more

This oasis of comfort, safety and solitude lies behind the most ordinary, even ugly, entrance alleyway. We had a little trepidation as we arrived at the ornate doorway, but totally forgotten once inside and confronting such a warm friendly welcome. You need navigate no more than a few hundred metres of narrow alleys to find local markets and eateries. Though a local area within the old city there are still plenty of tourists, but not the crush of the main square. Come here and experience a little of the real Marrakech

less