The riad is everything you would want for a stay in Marrakech, i.e., a haven of peace, a place that offers a retreat into tranquility and calmness away from the mad and chaotic street life of the Medina. As is typical, the rooms are spread around a serene courtyard with a pool. Our room, for a family of four, was spacious, very clean, cosy, and the beds were comfortable. Everything is meticulously maintained and the riad's stunning design and architecture were tastefully complemented by the traditional Moroccan furniture and decor. There is a rooftop terrace with views of the neighboring El Badi Palace, the walls of which are almost within arm's reach, and were under restoration during our stay. The proximity of the palace, as well as the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, makes the location very good. It's about a 15 min walk from the riad to the Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Between the riad and the Bahia Palace, there are several places to eat; we had a good lunch at Cafe Mazel. On our arrival, we received a very warm and friendly welcome from the manager and host Houdaifa, who provided us with a map and many pointers to getting around and places to visit, as well as practical advice about safety and related issues. This put us immediately at ease and ready to start our visit in the best way. Throughout our stay he was always very helpful, kind and attentive, as were the other staff with whom we had contact, namely Fatima and Younes. We were served with a great breakfast to start each day, with fresh fruit and juice, coffee, pastries, bread, jam, and different Moroccan specialties prepared by Fatima. Overall we were really pleased with our choice of the Riad Maison Arabo-Andalouse for our accommodation and would not hesitate in recommending it to anyone else planning a stay in the Medina.

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Houdaifa, the manager, and staff were wonderful. Very friendly and welcoming and went out of their way to make our visit memorable. Houdaifa was a font of information and helped us with reservations and tour bookings, along with giving us tips to make our trip even more enjoyable. When I told him that there seemed to be a cat trapped inside a disused building near the riad, he and Eunice, one of the staff, actually walked across roofs to make sure the cat was released. Now, that is literally going above and beyond! We definitely recommend this Riad and will stay there again on future visit.

We had the most perfect stay here! The place is beautiful, staff super helpful and friendly, it felt like being with family. We had the family room and it was spacious and comfortable- large bathroom, one doube bed and two proper beds for our teens. We asked for airport transfers and dinner on arrival and they organised everything perfectly for us. Breakfast each morning was fabulous and generous and the one day we needed earlier, they did it for us no problem. Excellent location to walk everywhere and easy pick up point for tours. 100% recommended, we will stay again and already thinking when we can come back! Thank you to all your wonderful team!

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We had an excellent stay at this Riad in Marrakesh for one week. Manager Houdaifa was exceptionally helpful, providing us with great recommendations, and the rest of the staff were equally hospitable. The breakfast was delicious, and our room was beautifully designed with a very comfortable bed. The Riad's location is ideal—close to the old part of the city and major attractions, yet situated in a quiet and peaceful area. We highly recommend this Riad to other tourists looking for a memorable and relaxing stay in Marrakesh. By the way, visit the manager's own website if you need to consult him before visiting Morocco: https://yourmoroccanadvisor.com

We love this riad! It became our home-away-from-home while in Marrakech. It's just fantastic in all aspects. The location is wonderful inside of the medina and it's not a very far walk with your bags from where the taxi can drop you off. We arrived at night and they met us to help carry our bags and make sure we would find the way (which was greatly appreciated). Houdaifa manages everything and he is extremely easy to communicate with. He made lots of great recommendations, answered our endless questions, and entertained our children daily. Everyone else who works at the riad are so extremely helpful as well! Beyond this, the building itself is just beautiful inside. I feel like we admired the architecture and tile designs all over the city, but in reality, the inside of the riad is just stunning. Our room was fantastic with lots of space for our family of 4 and heaters in each room. We did not spend very much time on the rooftop as it was December/January and chilly for our Florida blood, but we did go up a few times during the day to see the view and admire the storks, as well as at night to see the stars. We hope to return to Marrakech one day and plan to stay here again! (Note, the pictures on booking.com don't do the property justice; it's so much nicer in person!)

My group and I stayed for a quick weekend and had the most amazing time. Having never been to Morocco, we weren't sure what to expect, and to be honest were a little nervous. Houdaifa and his staff were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. We had seamless transport to and from the airport, and he even offered to wake us up and walk us to the pickup spot for one of our early morning tours. The breakfast was simple but filling, the property itself is clean, big, and breathtakingly beautiful. A perfect example of Moroccan architecture and style. It is a short walk from the main square and close to all the best shops and restaurants. I highly recommend staying here as my group and I will definitely be if we ever get the chance to come back!

Houdaifa and his staff did everything to make our stay in Marrakesh comfortable and enjoyable. He answered all our questions before our arrival (in our English language). He arranged for safe and convenient travel from the train station to the Raid. He gave excellent guidance on the area. The Riad is cozy, quiet and yet within a short walk to Jemaa al-fnaa and pickup points for our tour. Houdaifa and his staff really cared about our comfort and enjoyment of our stay in Marrakesh. Highly recommended for travelers of all experience levels!!

Beautiful riad, great experience! The staff is very friendly and helpful, they make you feel at home. Having walked through Marrakech for 5 days we conclude that the riad is located in one of the best parts of the city. In the building you feel the past history with its different stories. Our room was large and there is a nice saloon where you can sit by the fireplace. Breakfast is good. One other positive point: there is no mosque nearby that would wake you at 5.30am.

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Breakfast was always welcomed and a good way to start the day. Staff was always over the top helpful. Location is excellent and easy to get to and a great jumping off point. Houdaifa was very helpful and engaging. He made the stay easy and memorable.

Nothing really. But there are no elevators and the stairs could be challenging for anyone who is mobility challenged. Also, the beds are very firm. Not an issue for us but again, some like a softer bed.

Just to summarize: excellent. Beatiful place, beatiful rooms, very authentic Riad. Great breakfast. And the best is the people there, very good people, supportive and helpful, helping with whatever you need. Special mention to Houdaifa always looking for doing your staying as much comfortable as possible. The best host possible to our first visit to Marrakesch. We will recommend this place to all our friends and family to choose it as base to explore this incredible city and country.

Everything was perfect!