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!

Riad is very nice place in busy Medina.I stayed there with my friend for 3 nights. We had twin room Musc situated on the first floor, very comfortable...

Riad is very nice place in busy Medina.I stayed there with my friend for 3 nights. We had twin room Musc situated on the first floor, very comfortable and clean, bathroom with hot shower. The breakfast was tasty. Riad has a good location, walking distance to all sightseeing places. The staff Rashid and Donia was very kind and helpfull, they arranged transfer from and to the airport for 15 € for us. Rashid is a nice guy, he didnt have a problem to make a breakfast for us at 4:30 am because of early flight. Wi-fi works very well. The rooftop and the terrace of the Riad have a beautiful view on Medina and Mountains. I recommend Riad Souad for your stay in Marrakech.

If you are staying here make sure you have GPS as it is hard to find initially! Google maps says it is one street over from where it actually is but luckily...

If you are staying here make sure you have GPS as it is hard to find initially! Google maps says it is one street over from where it actually is but luckily there are signs pointing to the right street once some people pointed it out to us. On arrival we were greeted with delicious Moroccan mint tea, and shown to our room which was very lovely. The whole place has beautiful architecture and our stay in the Jasmine room was perfect. Everything was provided, lots of plugs in the room (which is hard to find in Morocco at the other places we stayed at), it was very clean, and the hosts were friendly making us feel right at home. There is a terrace upstairs which I recommend watching the sunset, and breakfast each day was varied which was good as we stayed 3 days. Wifi is reliable but slow sometimes, and due to the courtyard structure noise can carry but as its a small tucked away place, the street noise is minimal and the other guests courteous. Although the staff were wonderful, we found better deals in the medina (the main square being only 10 mins walk away) for tours and purchases, so it is helpful to get advice but check out yourself too. I would highly recommend this riad to anyone staying in Marrakesh.

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.

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 had a great time at riad souad thanks to n. and g. who really are very welcoming hosts. the food there was delicious too, the rooms nice and clean,...

We had a great time at riad souad thanks to n. and g. who really are very welcoming hosts. the food there was delicious too, the rooms nice and clean, and the roof terrace gives a wonderful view on the city and the atlas mountains. very charming overall. It is also well located, 10 min walks to the heart of the medina, but in a rather calm area in one of those tiny, hidden medina streets. Highly recommended!