We learnt that Riad Olema was in a perfect location for exploring inside and outside the Medina. Very close ( 5 mins) to the souks, and yet very close to the new developed area of Marrakech just outside the Medina walls. The Riad offered tranquility within this vibrant neighbourhood, and the staff within the Olema Raid were also very warm, friendly and attentive....a happy to place to be. A special thanks to Siad and Abdel for their constant warmth and help during our stay. Breakfast was always nice and enjoyed within the central ambience of the Riad. Thank You for a great stay.

Fabulous location - right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city but yet tranquil as soon as you stepped over the threshold. Very attentive staff Delicious breakfast

The Riad was home to a few cats so it you don't like cats or are allergic to them, you wouldn't want to stay here as they are part of the family and wander around the entire riad and even popped into our room too. It would have been nice to have had access to a bar or a fridge for a cold drink at the end of the day. Our room was a little small for our liking - we should have booked a superior room in hindsight.

The staff were exceptional, the ambience was great, the location was just right - it’s in a good part of the medina and easy to ‘escape’ for some tranquility. We loved Marrakesh and if we return we’d definitely stay again. We felt really well looked after with the staff tending to everything - so friendly. The riad is quiet, calm and tranquil. The service was brilliant (even collecting us from our taxi and making lots of great local recommendations) and the food and drinks all very good. Breakfast was lovely and we ate in once before our flight home and this was great too. Even the resident cats and tortoise were chilled out!

Nothing at all!

This is a very tranquil and beautiful Riad in a superb location! The owner Alexandra and her staff a truly amazing, we cannot fault the level of service they provided. It must be difficult to maintain this level of service however they made us feel at home immediately and were there on hand to help with booking restaurants and excursions with zero complications! The riad is so relaxing and feels like home. Breakfast was also delicious and each day they provided unique homemade pastries which were so yummy. There is a lovely curated shop in the riad with good prices and unique items to purchase as well. We had an amazing stay! ☺️😍

The massage was lovely but the experience was a little bit off putting as the drain in the wash steam riom was plugged.

This was the first riad we stayed in and it definitely set a high bar for the rest! When we first walked to the door of the Riad it was very unexpected of what would be inside, however we had pure shock of how stunning the riad is when you first walk in. It is owned by a lovely French lady who was on site a lot of the time, she and her staff were so lovely and helpful would help us with anything we needed, including meeting us from our taxi and helping with bags. The location was amazing as it was a short walk to literally everything in the medina and easy to find. The attention to detail in this riad is like no other everything was perfectly thought out and was definitely probably of the most beautiful interior I have seen and very clean. The roof top was a lovely touch if you wanted to sunbathe as well as the stunning pool on the ground floor.

The only down fall I would say is the rooms are on the smaller side we found it a little difficult to adjust to the size was we were living out of our cases. This was kind of expected as it isn’t a huge riad.

Beautiful Riad, most helpful staff all checking how we are and if we needed any help, the staff were great at recommending day passes for other pools and restaurants too, cleaning staff are fantastic, the rooms are beautiful and we want to buy the beds they were so comfortable and cool, great location if you want to be in the medina but still have a relaxing quiet home to go back to, transfer via Riad was great, breakfast was yum, the Riad served alcohol too. Definitely organise the Riad transfer, we were worried as we were delayed but they waited for us with no trouble at all. The staff speak amazing English and obviously fluent French.

No negatives at all! Stop looking for other Riads - I’m sure this is the best!

The staff, especially both Siyads were helpful, attentive, and knowledgable about local attractions and culture. They sent a driver to pick us up with a sign at the airport (which was a touch of luxury I didn't even count on) then immediately gave us mint tea while they carried our bags to the room then explained about the layout of Medina using a map. The breakfast they serve was an amazing start to each day, the shower and soaps/lotions were always an amazing end to the day, the king size bed was the perfect size for sleeping (among other activities) and the overall vibe of the hotel was quiet. Also they have cold water on stand by whenever you need it and charge you for it at the end of your stay (it was 6 moroccan disharm = 60 cents per large water bottle). We also loved the cold rooftop pool where we'd spend the evenings sitting under a bright moon and listening to the sounds of Souks and citizens driving mopeds through the street. Would definitely come back again!

The AC never got quite cold enough but that's just life in North Africa. Also there are 2 wifi routers on the property, one that services the roof and one that services the first floor. However, our room that overlooked the pool on was on the 2nd floor so the wifi connection was terrible unless we went downstairs or upstairs (try to get a room on the first floor). This could be fixed by adding a 3rd router to the 2nd floor.

Everything about Riad Olema et Spa is perfect. Every corner of the Riad is so beautiful and expertly styled and designed. The staff are all fantastic, helpful and friendly. The food was excellent for both breakfast and an evening meal. The in house cats are the sweetest! The Riad is a perfect calm oasis away from the busy streets of Marrakesh. I could not recommend this place any more! It is PERFECT!

The property is clean and spacious. The staff are outstanding, Andel in particular during our stay was magnificent communication was easy we he speaks really well. We asked him many questions about getting around and he was always willing to help. Breakfast was so nice and hand cooked in the kitchen. It’s another level. Abdel - thank you so much.

The toilet does not have doors or lights. There is a curtain for for precinct for this reason I have not score the facility 10/10. For some people this might not matter

This riad was absolutely beautiful, we are seasoned travellers and it was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed! The athletics were so lovely, the staff were so so attentive especially Abdal, which just made the visit extra relaxing. One of our favourite memories from the trip was having dinner on the roof on our last evening, which was also one of the most delicious meals we ate while in Morocco. We booked the transfer through the riad to the airport and back which I would 100% recommend, breakfast was simple and delicious each day, and the riad was a peaceful break from the busy riad. Every detail was lovely and would 100% recommend if you are visiting Marrakesh!

Nothing, it was perfect! Just so you don’t get a fright on your first night, remember there are calls to prayer in the night!