Nathalie and Gerard are fantastic hosts. They treated us to mint tea and cookies as soon as we arrived, provided us with maps and recommendations, and...

Nathalie and Gerard are fantastic hosts. They treated us to mint tea and cookies as soon as we arrived, provided us with maps and recommendations, and were incredibly gracious and accommodating hosts. When we weren't entirely sure how to get to the restaurant where we were having dinner (Le Foundouk-it's pretty close by and amazing), Gerard dropped what he was doing and walked us part of the way there, pointing us in the right direction. The view from the rooftop terrace is beautiful, and since it's pretty much always sunny in Marrakech, even in February, we asked to have breakfast there and our awesome hosts obliged. My friend is a very light sleeper, but we both slept very well in the Riad. It's in a quiet part of town an easy 15 min walk from Jemaa El-Fna (if you know where you are going!), but it's really nice to be there at night where you can get some quality rest.

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!

I stayed 4 nights in May 2016 with 2 friends. Riad Souad has a perfect location in the medina of Marrakech, very close to Jama El Fna place and a lot of...

I stayed 4 nights in May 2016 with 2 friends. Riad Souad has a perfect location in the medina of Marrakech, very close to Jama El Fna place and a lot of shops which are opened day and night. The area of this Riad is very safe (compared to another Riad where friends were staying), so we could walk by night to come back for sleeping. Moreover the way is very easy to remember. I recommend the breakfast in the Riad, which is delicious and copious. The rooftop and the terrace of the Riad have a beautiful view on Medina and Mountains. Our host Nathalie and Gerard were welcoming, thoughtful and gave us a lot of advices concerning the places to visit (Bahia, Badii palaces, Majorelle Garden, etc). We strongly recommend Riad Souad for your stay in Marrakech.