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.

Staying at the Riad Souad was a fantastic experience, and we would highly recommend it to anybody who wants a proper Moroccan experience. Below is a breakdown...

Staying at the Riad Souad was a fantastic experience, and we would highly recommend it to anybody who wants a proper Moroccan experience. Below is a breakdown of our experience.Inside the RiadBeautifully decorated in a sort of ostentatious but traditional Moroccan fashion (i.e. lots of Maroccan lanterns, tables, glasses, etc.). The room that we were in was nice and big, with an en suite shower room (nice big shower too). Crucially, as it was over 40 degrees centigrade, there was individually controllable air conditioning in the room! There was a dipping pool (not huge, but big enough for about 6 people to chill out I guess) on the roof, with a lovely roof terrace to relax - day or night. We had dinner there on one evening, and the food and drink was good and reasonably priced.The hostsThe hosts, Natalie and Gerrard, are delightful and very welcoming indeed. Gerrard, upon our arrival, gave us a map with a number of recommendations noted on it - we visited many and were disappointed by none. Throughout the week, we also had a number of restaurants and attractions recommended to us, all of which were perfect! Similarly, they organised a trip to the Atlas mountains for us, including lunch in a traditional Berber village, which was spot on and is definitely recommended!!LocationThe Riad is located in the centre of the Medina (old town), about a 10-minute walk from the main square, the Jamaa el Fna. It's outside of the market area, which is good because you're hassled less than when you're right in the centre, but it makes it ever so slightly harder to navigate yourself. However, the hosts are brilliant and Gerrard showed us the right route on the first day, to make sure that we didn't get lost. At night, a number of streets get closed off, so we would always suggest going back to the main square and walking from there, even if it seems to take you out of your way a bit. The locals are generally nice and will give you directions, but they will charge you rather a lot of money for the privilege. Again, the hosts will explain when you're there.

Just got back from the Riad Souad and we were very happy with our choice, although we did read the reviews before pressing the book now button and we were...

Just got back from the Riad Souad and we were very happy with our choice, although we did read the reviews before pressing the book now button and we were definitely not disappointed. The hosts Gerard and Natalie were very friendly and very helpful, booking venues for us as we were only there for 4 nights. We asked for a hammam and we were booked into Le Bain Bleu, excellent choice and just what we needed. Not the cheapest but worth every penny. We asked for a top restaurant with entertainment and they booked Comptoir Darna, very swanky with great food and atmosphere. The room itself was lovely so Moroccan, and what a peaceful nights sleep we had. We must mention the breakfasts, different each morning and very tasty. My partner particularly enjoyed the home made yogarts, yum yum! The hotel is about a 15 min walk from the hustle and bustle of the square, perfectly located.A few tips for those who have never visited Marrakesh before:-1. Arriving at the airport you will need to complete an immigration form, pick up an extra one as you will need to fill it in again on your departure.2. The passport control queue takes at least an hour so be prepared.3. Departing, whether you have checked in luggage or not you still have to stand in the queue and get your boarding tickets stamped, we only had hand luggage and we had printed off our boarding tickets but they still had to be stamped. Don't know what happened to those with the bar code on their mobile phones.4. Finally Gerard and Natalie will advise you on all your needs just ask they are great.

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!

Just got back from Marrakech with my girlfriend and stayed at the Riad for 5 nights, really great service and we were really pleased with everything. The...

Just got back from Marrakech with my girlfriend and stayed at the Riad for 5 nights, really great service and we were really pleased with everything. The location is really peaceful and a 10 minute walk from the city centre and really good access to another place. The staff are really friendly and helpful and always willing to guide you and help you with anything you need. I would highly recommend this Riad. Thanks

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.