Booked 2 nights at this charming Riad tucked deep inside a maze of hidden alleyways in old Marrakesh. A word of warning!! This Riad is extremely hard to...

Booked 2 nights at this charming Riad tucked deep inside a maze of hidden alleyways in old Marrakesh. A word of warning!! This Riad is extremely hard to find. My advice is that when you arrive at the airport, purchase a sim card for your phone where you can get data and minutes. Having data will enable you to use GPS or maps where you can know where you are at all times.Once we finally found the Riad, we were very happy with our stay. Our hosts were so friendly and professional and laid on a lovely and varied breakfast each morning. Our twin room was traditional and beautiful and the free wi-fi was reliable. We were given a detailed tourist map which was invaluable. Once we got our bearings, we actually realised that the location was very good, only minutes from the main square.Would stay here again!!Take my advice, buy a data sim card for your phone, or you'll spend alot of your time in Marrakesh lost and walking aimlessly.

We spent, my wife, daughter and I, 10 days at Riad Souad in early August.It is well located: in the heart of Medina’s Ben Salah neighbourhood, a short...

We spent, my wife, daughter and I, 10 days at Riad Souad in early August.It is well located: in the heart of Medina’s Ben Salah neighbourhood, a short walk from Place Jemaa El Fna. On arrival we were warmly greeted by Hafida and her husband, Sherif. The owners were away on vacation. From the get-go we were treated like family. Tea was served and we relaxed a while before we were shown to our rooms. Our luggage had already been taken upstairs. After we unpacked and settled in, Hafida offered to show us how to get to Place Jemaa El Fna. Once there she pointed out where the ATMs were located (very useful if you intend to do some shopping in the souks) the different main streets, recommended some cafés, where to buy the best juices and sweets etc.. On the way back to the Riad she guided us on an alternate route pointing out where La Place des Épices was, the different souks’ alleys also a small open air market selling fruits and vegetables on the way. She gave us her card with her phone number and offered to assist us if we ever got lost, which we never needed to do, she did such a good job showing us around. The Riad also provides a map annotated with ‘good adresses’ and highlighted routes to and from Jemaa El Fna and other points of interest. I’d go to the market and buy fruits and watermelons during our stay which were kept for us in the Riad’s fridge. Nothing like slices of cool watermelon and peaches after a hot day of bargaining in the souks.Our whole stay at the Riad was like a dream. Hafida and Sherif were so helpful and friendly. Without them Marrakesh would have turned out a more daunting experience. I’ll give you an example. We’d taken a 3 day trek out to the Sahara and I realized only the day after our return that I’d forgotten my running shoes in the back of our guide’s minivan. Hafida took it upon herself to call the tour operator and arranged to have them delivered back to the Riad at no cost. Little things like that take away the ‘vacation headaches’ and glitches we all come across when travelling. The Riad itself is gorgeous and charming. The pictures do not do it justice. The moldings, columns, floor tiling and wall covering are all hand crafted. The minutiae of the details are stunning. The beds are comfortable and their bathrooms exotic. There’s a welcoming pool on the rooftop terrace for cooling off. The morning breakfast is generous and delicious. It was enough to keep me going all day.As for the neighbourhood adjacent the Riad, you will meet nothing but friendly faces and welcoming hellos.I strongly recommend Riad Souad and its staff for an experience you will never forget. I’ve travelled to many countries and this place ranks tops in my book.

My partner and I recently stayed at the Riad Souad for four nights in May. The weather was unseasonably hot at 42C average every day – far too much for...

My partner and I recently stayed at the Riad Souad for four nights in May. The weather was unseasonably hot at 42C average every day – far too much for our British bodies to handle having come from a mere 15C in London..! Fortunately each room at the Riad has its own individual air conditioning system and there is a small pool on the roof terrace, so we were able to sleep well at night and take a refreshing dip in the pool to keep ourselves cool when the heat of the city became too much. The view from the terrace is lovely and includes some of the best features of the Marrakech skyline, including the Koutoubia Mosque as the Riad is based just a 10 minute walk from the central Jamaa el Fna square.Our hosts and owners of the Riad, Nathalie and Gerrard, were fantastic and we really couldn’t have asked for a warmer welcome for our first visit to Morocco, or indeed the continent! Gerrard recommended several of the best places to visit, shop and eat and we found each of them to be well worth a visit. Nothing was too much trouble for Nathalie and Gerrard as they catered for us, chatted to us about life in Marrakech, made evening table reservations for us and booked day trips and taxis at our request. They were so accommodating and their enthusiasm and passion for the city was infectious!Whilst the city can be very busy and bustling with lots of street sellers and some of the locals hassling tourists for payment for providing directions, we found a very warm welcome to the city at the Riad Souad and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly, pleasant atmosphere with all the comforts one would expect from a great hotel!

Recently we had a wonderful stay in Riad Souad. Gerard and Nathalie make you feel at home in their stylish accommodation. They have given us guidance in...

Recently we had a wonderful stay in Riad Souad. Gerard and Nathalie make you feel at home in their stylish accommodation. They have given us guidance in Marrakech and they were kind enough to join us a few times on our way to the centre. They gave us good tips for restaurants. Thanks by the enthusiasm of Gerard we fortunately visited the wonderful garden of Majorelle. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast on the rooftop terrace. It was real paradise in Riad Souad!

We have been staying in the riad for five nights. The best is the tranquity one can find after never ending walks in the pitoresque and chaotic streets...

We have been staying in the riad for five nights. The best is the tranquity one can find after never ending walks in the pitoresque and chaotic streets of Medina. The riad is situated in the suburb of Medina, thus one can experience the real life of local people...

Just got back from the Riad Souad and we were very happy with our choice, although we did read the reviews before pressing the book now button and we were...

Just got back from the Riad Souad and we were very happy with our choice, although we did read the reviews before pressing the book now button and we were definitely not disappointed. The hosts Gerard and Natalie were very friendly and very helpful, booking venues for us as we were only there for 4 nights. We asked for a hammam and we were booked into Le Bain Bleu, excellent choice and just what we needed. Not the cheapest but worth every penny. We asked for a top restaurant with entertainment and they booked Comptoir Darna, very swanky with great food and atmosphere. The room itself was lovely so Moroccan, and what a peaceful nights sleep we had. We must mention the breakfasts, different each morning and very tasty. My partner particularly enjoyed the home made yogarts, yum yum! The hotel is about a 15 min walk from the hustle and bustle of the square, perfectly located.A few tips for those who have never visited Marrakesh before:-1. Arriving at the airport you will need to complete an immigration form, pick up an extra one as you will need to fill it in again on your departure.2. The passport control queue takes at least an hour so be prepared.3. Departing, whether you have checked in luggage or not you still have to stand in the queue and get your boarding tickets stamped, we only had hand luggage and we had printed off our boarding tickets but they still had to be stamped. Don't know what happened to those with the bar code on their mobile phones.4. Finally Gerard and Natalie will advise you on all your needs just ask they are great.

Staying at the Riad Souad was a fantastic experience, and we would highly recommend it to anybody who wants a proper Moroccan experience. Below is a breakdown...

Staying at the Riad Souad was a fantastic experience, and we would highly recommend it to anybody who wants a proper Moroccan experience. Below is a breakdown of our experience.Inside the RiadBeautifully decorated in a sort of ostentatious but traditional Moroccan fashion (i.e. lots of Maroccan lanterns, tables, glasses, etc.). The room that we were in was nice and big, with an en suite shower room (nice big shower too). Crucially, as it was over 40 degrees centigrade, there was individually controllable air conditioning in the room! There was a dipping pool (not huge, but big enough for about 6 people to chill out I guess) on the roof, with a lovely roof terrace to relax - day or night. We had dinner there on one evening, and the food and drink was good and reasonably priced.The hostsThe hosts, Natalie and Gerrard, are delightful and very welcoming indeed. Gerrard, upon our arrival, gave us a map with a number of recommendations noted on it - we visited many and were disappointed by none. Throughout the week, we also had a number of restaurants and attractions recommended to us, all of which were perfect! Similarly, they organised a trip to the Atlas mountains for us, including lunch in a traditional Berber village, which was spot on and is definitely recommended!!LocationThe Riad is located in the centre of the Medina (old town), about a 10-minute walk from the main square, the Jamaa el Fna. It's outside of the market area, which is good because you're hassled less than when you're right in the centre, but it makes it ever so slightly harder to navigate yourself. However, the hosts are brilliant and Gerrard showed us the right route on the first day, to make sure that we didn't get lost. At night, a number of streets get closed off, so we would always suggest going back to the main square and walking from there, even if it seems to take you out of your way a bit. The locals are generally nice and will give you directions, but they will charge you rather a lot of money for the privilege. Again, the hosts will explain when you're there.