Staying at this Riad was an absolute dream. Tucked away within the bustling Medina, it felt like stepping into a peaceful sanctuary the moment we walked through the doors. The contrast between the lively streets outside and the serene, beautifully decorated courtyard inside was nothing short of magical. The staff were incredibly welcoming and warm—genuinely attentive without being intrusive. Every interaction felt personal and sincere, which made us feel right at home. Our room was tastefully decorated in traditional Moroccan style with vibrant tiles, soft lighting, and comfortable bedding. The attention to detail was evident everywhere—from incense sticks on the table to fragrant toiletries. Breakfasts on the rooftop terrace were a highlight: fresh fruit, warm bread, jams, and the most delicious mint tea... We also appreciated how the Riad balanced authenticity with modern comforts like air conditioning, and hot showers—all while maintaining a very local, artisanal feel. We would return in a heartbeat and recommend this Riad to anyone seeking a true Moroccan experience with warmth, charm, and tranquility. An unforgettable stay that made our visit to Marrakech truly special!

If there’s one thing to note, it is that at times the atmosphere was less tranquil due to noisy families with young children. We were lucky as we only had to put up with it on the last day of our stay. While understandable, it did take away slightly from the otherwise serene and romantic ambiance. I believe this Riad would be even more perfect as an adults-only retreat, ideal for couples and solo travelers seeking peace and quiet.

The staff was lovely. They helped us with activities we wanted to do in the city. They also helped with providing drivers of their trust to take us to different places. The breakfast was really good, freshly made and no processed foods involved. The room was also nice and cleaned and the location itself is as good as it gets.

Honestly nothing comes to mind. It would have been nice to be informed of the tourist taxes that we have to pay as we didn't expect it to be so high but other than that nothing to report.

We absolutely loved Riad Pachavana the moment we arrived we were met at the Taxi by Ahmed who took our suitcases whilst we walked to the Riad . Once inside experienced an oasis of calm we were welcomed with mint tea the manager Khamissa checked us in and gave us maps and great advice on where to go and what to see . Our room was lovely and we had the best sleep in the most comfortable beds with crisp white bed linen . Our meal was lovely on our first evening. Throughout our stay we could not fault this hidden gem a big thank you to Khassima Ashraf Ahmed Abdul Joudia & Fatima they could not do enough for us . Breakfast was plentiful fresh and varied served on the roof terrace each morning . We would definitely return to Riad Pachavana and would like to thank all the staff who made our stay memorable!

Nothing we could not find anything we didn’t like

You approach the Riad through narrow streets and enter through a huge wooden door into a amazing space which contains a small spa pool and lush green plants. Its really welcoming after the drive from the airport. The room we stayed in was Beautifully decorated in traditional Moroccan style, huge walk in shower, private enclosed outdoor space. Breakfast was served between 8-10am on the rooftop with a choice of seating areas both covered and open space. We had a slightly different breakfast each morning the selection was brilliant and plentiful. Staff where really accommodating, couldn't do enough to ensure you were happy.

No facilities in your room to make a hot drink when you awaken. No fridge in the room to store cold water. I guess this might be one of the things that makes staying in a Riad different to staying in a hotel room.

What a wonderful calm tranquil Riad in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh. It was everything we wanted and more! Beautiful breakfasts, lovely rooms, such a gorgeous setting with little areas to sit and chill. A lovely roof terrace for a bit of sun or you could sit in the cool areas around the pool. Wonderful location as we could walk to the souks, YSL museum & gardens etc. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful, thank you for a wonderful stay! ❤️

It’s a shame that the Riad didn’t serve alcohol but I think that is the case with most of Marrakesh. There are a few restaurants around that do. Although the hotel does serve alcohol free wine.

Breakfast was good excellent. The Riad offered a comfortable stay with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The staff were outstanding—friendly, attentive, nothing was too much. Breakfast was excellent and they fully accommodated our needs. The Tagine we had for our evening meal was the best we had whilst in Marrakech. The cool dipping pool was clean and perfect after a hot day. Altogether, a fantastic experience

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We had an amazing time at Riad Pachanava. It fully exceeded our expectations! The Riad was beautiful - far more so than in the photos! Our room was lovely and we enjoyed the pool and breakfast. The managers Hamisa and Achraf were extremely attentive and helpful with all of our questions about what to do in Marrakesh and with organising excursions. All staff were lovely; a huge thank you to the chef who made the most delicious chicken tagine! We ordered it every single day of our 7-day trip! We would most definitely stay again as it is a perfect location to the square and most attractions within Marrakesh. Thank you once again!

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Toufik, Achraf and Khamissa looked after us wonderfully. We had a delicious breakfast included every day and the location was excellent for exploring the old town. We were a group of women and felt very safe walking around together. The team were so helpful in their advice and helping to organise things for us. The Riad also provided home-cooked meals (to order) which were authentic and delicious recipes - better than any we had in the local restaurants. The terrace was quiet with great views, perfect for sunbathing and games - even in January. As a group of young women travelling together we felt so safe and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riad Pachavana. Thank you!

Nothing, it was perfect and we would love to visit again.

Peaceful, beautifully laid out Riad with a swimming pool and hammam/massage services available in house. The staff were friendly and the hospitality was brilliant. The room itself was spacious and private. Breakfast was tasty. A really lovely stay, thank you!

Not much negative to say; if being picky, the shower was not very good and in fact there was no water when we needed a 6am shower (ahead of an early tour pick up). Location is not bad at all and is very peaceful, but be aware that any taxis/transfers will drop you off a few minutes away from the front door so be sure to have loaded up the route on your phone before being dropped off.

Lovely place to stay! Very very lovely staff! Great location, gorgeous Riad, nice breakfast, large bed! I would happily stay at Riad Pachavana again! The property has a lovely terrace area with lots of seating options. I can’t speak for the pool as I didn’t go in but it looked lovely! They even let us stay past check-out in the Riad communal areas due to a late flight! I also highly recommend the airport transfer as it stops you getting lost on your initial visit. There is also a family of lovely cats who live outside the Riad door!!! Some previous reviews spoke negatively about the breakfast but me and my friend were very happy - lots of variation.

I did not necessarily love how the bathroom has a decorative design feature meaning decorative gaps above the door ! However this isn’t a reason which would put me off returning !