Riad Antara

There’s nothing I can say to properly express how amazing this place is! The interior is breath taking! It’s beautiful, elegant, and sophisticated. Attention was put into every single detail. We loved everything about the property. Now onto the part of our stay that touched our hearts and changed our trip around.. we initially booked a different riad which turned out to be far less than our expectations. We booked our stay at riad Antara last minute when we decided to abandon our initial accommodation. Anne and Abdul met us down the street from Riad Antara and helped us carry our luggage. They even saved us from a man actively trying to swindle us for money. We were greeted with a pastry spread and Moroccan tea. Laurent owns this Riad with Anne and they made sure to treat us like family. Our last morning in Marrakech came super early.. before the sun came up. Laurent and another employee met us at the room to take our luggage down. They packed us a two person lunch to take with us on our journey to the Sahara. It was heart touching. Then, Laurent and staff carried our luggage all the way to the pick up spot we needed to be at by 6:30am - understand that the streets in Marrakech are cobble stone so dragging a heavy suitcase is no easy task. I received a text from Laurent the following day saying that we had left a very large, expensive painting behind at the Riad. Laurent went to the trouble of finding a way to package it and mail it back to us in the states. There’s not a single bad thing to say about this place. It was truly magical. Everything was taken care of for us despite booking it the day of. We love Laurent, Anne, and Abdul! We’re forever grateful. They turned our trip around for sure.

This is such a lovely oasis of calm, I’m reticent to spread the word too much! Laurent and Ana are fantastic hosts and their staff are just lovely. Our room was very comfortably appointed, so quiet considering how close we were to the hustle and bustle. Breakfast, always slightly varied, on the roof terrace was a delight and delicious. The Riad is located very near the Bahia Palace, with the Jemaa el fna square a short walk away (but brace yourselves for the madness of the small alleyways!). Laurent and Ana always have time for advice, suggestions and assistance to help your stay or reserve a table, and Abdul will welcome you back in the evening with verbena mint tea or a glass of wine. Just a slice of heaven!

Marrakesh is a "must experience" city, no? The spirit of it is a riad (boutique hotel = oasis of calm) . Antara is a truly an impressive riad. Classy, impressive architecture. Also very tastefully appointed. Committed & attentive service team. Laurent & Anna from France, the owners, are heartfelt hosts. I'm 73, have been around, and I'd say this is one of the best places I've ever stayed at. Highly recommended......

Stunning Riad, everything was perfect, the design, the ambience, the amazing food and most of all the people. Thank you to Mona, Abdul and Omar for making our trip so memorable. Highly recommend this beautiful Riad, the owners have tastefully designed a perfect sanctuary in the Medina.

This is an excellent hotel. The location is great and the service the best I have seen. Laurent, Anne and Amin and their whole team do everything possible to keep your stay most comfortable. The approach road to the hotel is a bit narrow, but it is less than5 minutes walk (Hotel staff makes sure that you do not have to carry your own luggage) to the main entrance of the hotel, and once you enter the gates, you are just vowed by the fragrance and beauty of the place.

Riad Antara is very nice at first blush. Only 5 rooms so a most boutique location. Took some asking and understanding but we finally established breakfast is on the roof top. Our understanding is they can serve a dinner but no menu, just whatever Moroccan dish they make. AND they had a beer for us. Hooray! Our dry period has ended, but alas, the beer was warm ☹️ We subsequently learn that evening they were conducting a cooking class for some external people so we as paying guests were not able to have a meal on site as told by a man we hadn’t spoken to and didn’t introduce himself. Must say, not the most polite people here. Onto the room… Bed very comfortable, air con works well on full wack, a bit of street noise as our room was right along the street so needed to close up all windows for some quiet. But… Shower screen too narrow and shower floor doesn’t drain to the waste so water flows out of bathroom to room. Shower drain isn’t clearing correctly and an odour is emanating. All reported to staff. Security safe not attached so pointless. Full thickness doona and no sheet in 37 degree day, vanity basin tap falls off. Rooms look amazing but the Riad lacks functionality. So so so many options in Fes, I would try something else.