It was my second stay at la Source du Desert and all I can say is that it's your place to be in Marrakech. I've seen some people opting for luxury hotels or apartments but nothing really beats a Riad experience as you get the feeling you're living with a family. Youssef and his team are nicest people who make sure you have everything you need for your stay. Riad is situated in a very quiet neighbourhood, so if you have concerns about safety in a big vibrant city, here you can really feel safe even at night. There's Royal palace in close proximity and you always have national security guard around + people in this neignbourhood are extremely polite and friendly. Also, you can reach all the destinations like Djema el-Fna, medina, Bahia palace, dar El Bacha Museum, Medersa Ben Youssef by foot as there are literally less than 20-30 minutes walk. All in all, I can't recommend this Riad enough and will definitely come back again.

Stayed here as a family of 4, booked 2 seperate rooms. The Riad is beautiful well decorated and maintained with an open communal area that is shared and lively rooftop pool and area, Riad is quite difficult to find for the first time but easy thereafter. The hosts are nice and welcoming and you can enter and exit whenever you want as you are provided with a key. Each room has a lockable safe and is cleaned daily. Coffee and water is chargeable which is not a problem but was not mentioned. The one drawback is the breakfast some bookings it's included but some you have to pay in the region of £20/€23 although the food os well presented it is never worth this price so I would recommend going elsewhere. Youssef is kind and helping but be careful with prices quoted as taxis are cheaper on an app called InDrive. Overall would be happy to return here.

Breakfast is overpriced

This riad- ...is in a quiet area, but close to koutobia mosque and the djemaa el fna - altho Marrakesh is mainly made of motorbikes, you can't hear them here - it's very safe. It's near the walls of the royal palace, which are constantly guarded - the hosts attended to our every need. Very friendly. - the building looks good enough for a high fashion photo shoot. Beautiful design.

I think this applies to all of Morocco, so it's not a criticism of this riad- more savoury, less sweet, at breakfast, would be nice.

The staff was exceptional here- the mama lady chef was so sweet and brother Yousef was really just such a gentleman. He just took care of everything and was on call to answer questions and made sure we had what we needed. Really amazing kind people.

Didn’t like that the shower and the toilet and sink were in the open like that there is no door- just a wall that separated the room and bathroom area- it would have been nice to have a door for the bathroom.

This riad was charming, and it truly exceeded our expectations. The cleanliness was impeccable, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere that made our stay comfortable. The highlight, was the delightful breakfast and the rooftop. Highly recommended for a an enjoyable experience.

While our stay at the riad itself was fantastic, it's worth noting that the surrounding area wasn't the best. While it didn't affect our overall experience within the riad, it's something to consider for those who prioritize a well-lit neighborhood.

The interior of hotel is tranquil and has a real Zen feeling to it. The room was absolutely fine, spacious, clean and decorated with local touches. We slept soundly in the bed. Breakfast was very good and the ladies who work in the kitchen could not have been more helpful and welcoming, they were a big part of our experience there, always on hand. The rooftop terrace and small pool were sublime, again really tranquil and an amazing place to chill out.

A small fridge and a kettle in the room is a recommendation. Car parking is a good 5 minutes (400 metres) away on foot.

Youssef and the staff were absolutely wonderful. I received a warm welcome and was shown around. I had some difficulty with hot water on my first morning and Youssef fixed it right away. The pool was really refreshing in the afternoon heat. I paid extra for the breakfast which was a nice mixture of local and more western foods. I also paid extra to have a driver pick me and and drop me off at the airport - I think the fees (paid in cash) were fairly reasonable. In terms of the location, it was well positioned less than 10 mins walk from the Medina. It seemed quite safe walking through there by myself because the palace is super close and was heavily guarded. Would highly recommend this place.

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Beautiful Riad. Close to the Medina but yet tucked in in a peaceful and quiet alley with a park bordering one side of it...so it''s really quiet. Quality sleep guaranteed :) service is immaculate. RRooftop pool is standout feature of this Riad. All in all 5 star recommendation

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Bedroom was a nice size

Bed squeaked when we moved. The curtains on the outside pergola covering the courtyard made a terrible squeaking noise all night long (metal on metal). Fortunately on our 2nd night my husband moved the curtains and pushed together giving everyone staying at the riad a peaceful night sleep. Staff should maybe shut them in the evening.

The rooms are very clean, tidy, and comfortable. Breakfast is very well prepared and the ladies are very friendly and helpful. The terrace is also a plus though I did not try the swimming pool. Toilet and shower work very well, no problem at all. The location is very close to medina so most of the places are within walking distance, but compared to medina the riad is very quiet. Highly recommended!

Everything is perfect, but if I really have to say sth: some of the rooms are with transparent glass doors/wall. It is very modern and beautiful, but if you do not fully close the curtain, there is no privacy at all, especially for the first floor.