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The Riad Esprit of Morocco is one of the architectural jewels that are increasingly rare to find today in Morocco.
Dating back to the 18th century, it has 3 patios, in the heart of the old Medina, in an old neighborhood of noble families, the neighborhood Zaouit Lhardar, where is the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Museum of Marrakech, the school Koranic, Dar El Bacha ... It has 11 rooms, 4 standard and 7 superior.
Only 10 minutes from Jemaa el Fna square on foot, you can easily access the main tourist attractions.
Its manager has managed to make it a true palace of charm, proposing spacious and refined rooms, with a decoration combining conservatism and modernity, services worthy of the big names of the hotel. A professional SPA with 5 massage rooms, a Hammam, a fitness room ...
The Riad offers for its guests, and guests outside the Riad, a traditional high-end restaurant at a very reasonable price.
The terrace, with views of the Atlas Mountains, is ideal for sunbathing, eating, evening events, or simply enjoying the spectacle of Marrakech at sunset. The fame of the ocher city will then take on its full meaning.
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Property surroundings
Medersa Ben Youssef
Marrakech Museum
The Orientalist Museum of Marrakech
Le Jardin Secret
Mouassine Museum
Boucharouite Museum
Souk of the Medina
Djemaa El Fna
Koutoubia Mosque
Museum Dar Si Said
Medina (Market)
Carrefour (Supermarket)
Barrage (Lake)
Marrakech-Menara Airport
Cyber Park Moulay Abdessalam
Bahia Palace
Majorelle Gardens
El Badi Palace
Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Saadian Tombs
Place du 16 Novembre
Menara Mall
Marrakesh Train Station
Menara Gardens
Customers comments
Le charme confortable d'un palais oriental authentique et richement décoré offrant des prestations de qualité dans une ambiance chaleureuse et feutrée.
9,6 /10
It was just great . The hotel rooms are beautiful , clean and the staff is very friendly and the owner of the hotel is very special woman so kind and helpfull. Definetely I will come back again. Good Riad experience...More
I absolutely loved my stay in this beautiful and luxurious riad. I have seem some others on my trip as well but this one was my absolute favourite. The architecture is simply stunning, you can find art everywhere and the pool was just amazing and...More
Let me tell you guys about the most beautifful raid. The staff is very nice !! You feeling like a king or queen , breakfast is very good. It is a very clean riad en you in middle of the city marakech , the people...More
Thank you so much for having us. It was such a great time at this riad. All the people there were so kind and friendly. They always asked if we need something. Also the breakfast was really delicious and rich on fruits and tasty things....More
My best friend from NYC and I spent a few days in Marrakech this past July.We signed up for a traditional Moroccan-Spa Massage at the RIAD Esprit Du Maroc. It was our first "Hammam," the traditional Moroccan Bath/Massage and we didn't know what to expect....More
An absolutely beautiful Riad in the center of Marrakech. It is a feast for the eyes with beautiful details everywhere you look. The staff were warm and friendly and couldn’t do enough to help us. Before I came I saw there were some mixed reviews...More
The riad, which is a typical morrocan construction with pool inside is located in the heart of the Medina. It is a little hidden, but it was worthy. You would never guess how beautiful it is inside, because the front of the hotel is only...More
Very beautiful Riad with outstanding staff and service. The location is good to experience some of the more authentic feel of Marrakesh, but access to everywhere is easy. We used the Riad contacts for a day trip Quad biking, again great service, good trip and...More
Well what a lovely place to stay in Marrakesh. This is a large riad with two courtyards, a lovely rooftop where you can sunbathe and great rooms.
Positives- Nice breakfast, great room with amazing bathroom, staff lovely, great location etc
Negatives- One minor issue. We did not get breakfast on our second day as the two ladies working that day basically ignored us for about 15 minutes and served other guests who arrived after us. So we left to get breakfast elsewhere. Bit annoying but maybe I should have complained to the owner, who was very helpful throughout.
Anyway it's still a five star experience and highly recommended. Hope to return some day soon.
Karen & I experienced a most amazing time here. It is stunning in its decor & architecture. The facilities are perfect. The manageress and staff are exceptional with their personal approach. Our rooms were kept clean & artistically presented daily with rose petals and fresh linen. The Riad was a welcomed retreat from the bustling streets of the MADIna. I completely loved every moment of our stay & would return, nothing was too much trouble even requesting cooked food & wine late in the night. Stunning,
It is a beautiful Riad, well situated. The staff is friendly and efficient. Breakfast on the terras in the sun is a delight. The dining room is lovely, and the food as well. The decoration of all the rooms is absolutely stunning.
Booked this as we had never been to Marrakech before and wanted something a little different, Its slap bang in the middle of the old city, so don`t expect wine bars and high streets. The Riad was clean and very welcoming. Early morning call to prayer could be heard, but for us, added to the authenticity. The staff are fantastic and cannot do enough for you. The restaurant was quite reasonable, but we only ate once in it. Alcohol is expensive, food is fair. The local markets(souks)are really interesting and very busy. Our room was tidy, the bed comfy and the bathroom large enough for 2. Hot water was a bit hit and miss. The roof top sun terrace was great, we spent a lot of time relaxing up there. The din from the streets cannot be heard in the Riad, which did amaze us! All in all, a very genuine, authentic Morrocan experience. We loved it!
An oasis of calm and tranquility is hidden down the alleys of Marrakesh. You can escape the hustle and bustle of the markets of the city centre into wonderfully uniquely decorated rooms and courtyards, to rest and chat with friends. The rooms are very spacious and are a treat to the eyes with their traditional Moroccan decor.
The roof terrace was peaceful, always room to go up and soak up some sun before going to explore the souks, gardens , mosques and restaurants of the city that surrounds you.
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Its well worth an explore!
Where do we start.
Firstly, there is a tunnel to the entrance of the Riad and whilst it is strange, it adds to the whole experience. We did not once feel unsafe approaching the Riad and once you have done the route once or twice it is very easy to find.
The food in the restaurant is beautiful. The lamb tagine especially and being able to sit near the fire is great. It’s not expensive, maybe more than the streets of Morocco but you are eating in a hotel. Wine is a similar price to that of eating in a restaurant in the UK,£17 for a house red.
The rooms are great. Just what you expect from a Riad. A hidden palace.
Only gripe is that the water temperature is unpredictable. We discovered towards the end of the trip if you shower in the morning it’s lovely and hot.
The roof terrace is lovely to eat your breakfast on and the staff are so accommodating. The breakfast is very basic but it fills a hole.
The best thing about the Riad is the staff. Mohammad, Jowad and Emine, were all fabulous and couldn’t do enough for you. Their boss should be very proud of them and the amount of hard work they put in. They really make the Riad and are an asset to the place.
Would highly recommend.
If you want an authentic Riad stay within the Medina then we would recommend this hotel. Once inside it is an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the streets, souks and the Square. This is an old building but looks really really well for its years, just don't expect everything to be shiny and modern like the 'new' hotels outside of town.
As previously mentioned the breakfasts are fine but the same every day, a little variety would be nice. There is music played all day up until 11pm but the very helpful staff will lower the levels if you ask.
Also don't bother upgrading rooms as they all seem to be of a similar good standard, some have extras but you don't spend much that time in the rooms.
We do think that it would be remiss of us not to mention the approach to the Riad. You have to enter a small quiet 'square' outside a mosque and school and then walk down a narrow passage/tunnel for about 100 yards. Whilst it did not bother us some people would find it a bit intimidating especially at first. The local children are genuinely helpful if you seem a bit uncertain of your route.
The Riad itself was nice and clean, the staff were great, we were not keen on the music pumping out past 10pm everyday. Food was good but very over priced, the towel arrangement was a little inconsistent as was the hot and cold water for the shower, all in all not too bad for marrakech
After going down some little roads to find the riad we were a bit worried we had made a bad decision but we were so wrong. This hotel/riad is amazing,24hour service.Brilliant staff and owner beautiful courtyards. The rooms are so unique,ours was called koutoubia which had a lovely comfy bed and opened out onto the inside/outside pool.the decor is amazing. Beautiful terrace and very clean and well maintained. Breakfast each morning was lovely and the meals were too. Right in the heart of the medina. My only complaint is my holiday finished and I had to go home.
What a fabulously beautiful property: it is a true dream riad. Exotic, mystical, stunning in detail. Really well maintained space with very charming rooms, two courtyards (one with a small pool), a grand dining area, and a lovely rooftop where you can bake in the sun. Our room was spacious and comfortable: the bathroom especially was massive. We found the staff to be very accommodating and helpful, guiding us through what is a maze of a city. The riad is a short 3-minute walk from where the taxi stops. There are plenty of amazing restaurants and shops nearby, but the point is to get lost in the medina. The riad has a spa as well but we didn't try it as we didn't have enough time. Our only advice would be to alter the breakfast from day to day to give different tastes or at least options. Other than that, we loved our stay here. It truly is a lovely oasis in the middle of the medina: a true Moroccan experience of a stay.