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.

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.

We have been staying in the riad for five nights. The best is the tranquity one can find after never ending walks in the pitoresque and chaotic streets...

We have been staying in the riad for five nights. The best is the tranquity one can find after never ending walks in the pitoresque and chaotic streets of Medina. The riad is situated in the suburb of Medina, thus one can experience the real life of local people...

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 husband and I stayed at the Riad during our honeymoon in November 2010 (I know, late review). The place is just lovely and Nathalie was so incredibly...

My husband and I stayed at the Riad during our honeymoon in November 2010 (I know, late review). The place is just lovely and Nathalie was so incredibly helpful. Total bargain and just beautifully decorated. Highly recommend.

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.