Riad Maison Arabo-Andalouse

My wife and I recently visited Marrakech. We had a wonderful sojourn there, not only because it is a great city, with many places that we thoroughly enjoyed visiting (Djemaa el-Fnaa, the Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef, the Saadian Tombs, and the Jardin Majorelle were our favourites), but also because we had a great place to stay at while we were in the city for six nights – the Riad Maison Arabo-Andalouse. The Riad, housed in a building dating from the 17th century, is designed and furnished in the traditional Moroccan style, and is strategically located, very close to the Djemaa el-Fnaa, the Bahia Palace, the Medina, the Saadian Tombs, and Marrakech’s famous souks. We had a very comfortable stay ... we had a spacious suite, with a lovely large bathroom. But most importantly, the owners of the Riad, G. Paolo and Kader, and their staff (Mohamed, Younes and Fatima) were very welcoming, hospitable, and helpful. Breakfast was served as early as 7 AM, when we requested it. The freshly squeezed orange juice, and the freshly brewed coffee, were both superb. We also had afternoon tea – on request -- by the wading pool in the lovely inner courtyard, and on the terrace. G. Paolo and Kader made the time to chat with us every day, and gave us lots of helpful advice on places to visit, restaurants, commuting within the city, and even where to get a haircut in Marrakech. They also helped with taxi bookings when we needed them. Mohamed organized for us at short notice to go on a day trip to the lovely historic city of Essaouira on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, on the Supratours Confort Plus bus, and organized a taxi drop off and pick up at the bus station. We felt like we had become good friends by the time our stay came to an end. All in all, we had a most enjoyable stay at the Riad Maison Arabo-Andalouse. Merci beaucoup, G. Paolo, Kader, Mohamed, Fatima, and Younes!

We stayed at this riad in March and were very happy with our decision because we had a more authentic experience than staying in a hotel and loved the Moroccan breakfast each morning. The riad is also very conveniently located - a short walk from the palaces (one is literally next door), Jemaa el fna, and more. The staff is very helpful, friendly, and was always going out of their way to help us with our luggage, directions, a guide for the souk, and more. The owners are also nice and had helpful suggestions for dinner and activities. They arranged a camel ride for us (one of the many highlights of our trip) and a day trip to Essaouira as well. Our fifteen-year-old son thoroughly enjoyed this trip and having his own section of the room we stayed in (which he could curtain off). It is also very affordable and well worth the price. We would definitely stay here again.

This is a fantastic and unique place to stay in Marrakech. The whole Riad has a great atmosphere and the attention to the guests is extraordinary. GPaolo and his team makes you feel very special since the first moment… they are all super kind and always alert to help with any thing / information you might need. Our room -I would say suite- was very nice and comfortable for the whole family (4 in total). The breakfasts in the terrace were excellent. We also had two memorable dinners. Overall, fantastic stay. Very recommended.

Nonostante ci sia stato in un momento della vita non facile, qui a partire dalla disponibilità di Paolo abbiamo trovato il meglio: gentilezza, professionalità, pulizia, qualità del cibo ed eleganza. E non finisce qui, abbiamo trovato la massima collaborazione per conoscere Marrakech e dintorni. Per finire un ringraziamento alle collaboratrici ed al collaboratore di Paolo, sempre a disposizione per metterci a nostro agio.