Words can't describe what a perfect little oasis Riad Dar Zaouia is within the myriad of narrow lanes inside the medina (old town). It is traditional, quirky, cool, comfortable and immaculately clean.  The staff team provided a 5 * service. They couldn't do enough to help and provided exceptional knowledge and advice on exploring and experiencing Marrakesh and beyond. If you want a true experience of everyday life within the Medina this Riad is perfectly located. We walked everywhere in this fascinating city and always felt safe. Soufian provided us with a mobile phone which was genius. It contained contact numbers and places to visit and allowed us to connect our own phone using it as a mobile hotspot. Even more exceptional was his help in organising us a taxi from the train station to the airport 2 days after leaving the hotel. Highly recommend.

Oh my, where do we start! The staff are impeccable!!! We came back from a tour on the day of check-in. We were going to walk 25mins from our drop off location, but Soufian had called and arranged transport for us already (included in the price of the Riad). We were taken in the car straight to the Riad and we were greeted and checked in by the lovely Mustafa. All guests are given a cellphone that you can hotspot off of, google and text/whatsapp the staff anytime if you have issues. The room was so beautiful! The shower blew my mind. We hugely recommend having a tajine at the Riad, it was so delicious and the staff (Soufian and Mustafa) made the night trying to teach us Berber and Arabic. I could eat the tajine we had there every single day of my life. As well as the delicious breakfast! YUM! We had a late flight on check-out day and they didn’t have anyone checking in until midnight, so they allowed us to have the room until we had to leave (4:30pm) without any extra charge; as well as being picked up by transport to the airport again (included in the Riad price). They also went through so much of the history about the Riad… it was so fascinating! The Riad is slightly out from the main square (Jemaa El-Fnaa), maybe 15-20mins walk, but walking through the maze of little roads and past all the shops, is so much fun. Plus, it is very close to major tourist spots: - Le Jardin Secret Gardens - Madrasa Ben Youssef This is a very long review, but there is absolutely nothing to criticise, everything is amazing, beautiful, special, and even made friends with the staff.

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The riad is lovely, with well preserved decor and architecture that allows one to experience a lifestyle unchanged for decades. It is an oasis of calm, very quiet at night with no outside noises, comfortable beds, and high quality linens. There are extensive thoughtfully designed areas on all 3 levels for lounging in comfort and luxury. But what really sets this place apart is the unparalleled hospitality provided by its staff. They were endlessly patient and helpful with us, explaining how to use the android phone provided during our stay, booking reservations for tours, taxis, and restaurants, offering advice for how to navigate the Medina, offering refreshments each time we returned, carrying our luggage, and offering unlimited support in every possible way, all delivered with energy, enthusiasm, and good humour. They made it very easy for us to enjoy exploring Marrakech on foot without any anxiety about getting lost, no mean feat in such a warren of narrow streets. We walked most places and felt safe the entire time, both during the day and evening. Our enjoyment of Marrakech was ensured by their constant care for our happiness and comfort.

What a wonderful experience! The property is absolutely gorgeous! The real jewel is the staff! Sefion, Hamza, the chef, the cleaning lady and the new gentleman went above and beyond to anticipate our needs and always greet us with a smile. The cell phone provided by the riad was a real life saver and fantastic amenity. The rooms had very comfortable beds and linens. I highly recommend eating supper at the Riad. The meals were delicious. We will definitely return! Thank you to all the wonderful staff!!!!

We loved: - that we were sent a driver to pick us from the airport and drive us through the small back alleys all the way to find the Riad - the fist reception - that we were given a phone with a local SIM, maps, and saved phone contacts - the room was pretty! - the bathroom and the shower - the rooftop and the patio! - the breakfast was delicious - above all: talking to the guys who run the riad, they were super kind and funny

This beautiful, small Riad really sets the standard when it comes to hospitality and quality of accommodation. We’ve never experienced anything even close to what Riad Dar Zaouia has given us during our stay. It’s located in a genuine part of the Medina with small workshops and local atmosphere, rather free from the tourist crowd, still very convenient to get to all main attractions of Marrakech and pick-up points for excursions. Very clever to offer all guests a local mobile phone with all necessary info and contacts pre-programmed, really helps when you get lost in the souks (believe me, you will). Soufiane and the rest of the staff of the Riad is amazing. So much hospitality and helpfulness, from when we arrived until we left. Also, don’t miss out on the nice breakfast and excellent dinner served at the rooftop. Highly recommend this place and would not hesitate to come back one second!

We had a wonderful time at Riad Dar Zaouia. Soufian was always there to help us with anything we needed — from answering our questions to surprising us with delicious tea after long days in the Medina. The food, prepared by Aziz, was absolutely amazing — fresh, full of flavor, and made with love. The riad itself is calm, authentic, and perfect to unwind. We felt truly cared for and would love to come back! ❤️

Beautiful traditional Riad in the quieter part of town. The staff are exceptional and absolutely nothing was too much trouble. Soufiane went above and beyond to help us and all the staff were amazing. He showed us where to go, helped us with our plans, and rescued us when we needed help. You will have the best service if you stay at this riad. I would also totally recommend the dinner here, it really felt like a home cooked Moroccan meal. We had an amazing time in Marrakesh, thanks to the fantastic hospitality at the Riad.

It’s in a less touristic part of Marrakesh, but we chose this Riad for this reason. It gave us the opportunity to really feel the city and walk amongst the locals to see their way of life. We felt safe at all times.

Stunning , A Haven of Calm And Tranquility from the moment you step Through the door. So Much space Beautiful bedrooms , very Comfortable Beds , quiet Food - Dinner and breakfast best we had in 2 Week Visit To Morocco, dinner on the roof top away Form The hustle And bustle Of Marrakech was Perfect The staff could not do Enough for Us Soufiane and Mohammed We’re brilliant , so good At Communicating . Whilst we Didn’t need The use Of The phone loaned To Is I Can see This Would Be Very Useful For Those On a Short Break

Our hot Water didn’t Seem To Wrk Very Well in Room3 but did not Detract from A Wonderful stay

Riad was really clean with relaxing atmosphere. The best thing was the staff which were very attentive and friendly throughout our stay. Mustafa was very friendly and looked after us. Hamza made a great chicken tagine best we had in marrakech. Suffian explained the places really well

Bit tricky to navigate to the riad 1st time but was easy to get used to