Riad Al Badia Marrakech Hotel

“A tranquil retreat in a bustling city”

We booked to stay at Raid Al Badia on the recommendation of a friend and having read all the positive comments on here. Our experience lived up to all of that. The positive experience started even before travelling as enquiries about airport transfers and possible excursions were responded to swi… more

We booked to stay at Raid Al Badia on the recommendation of a friend and having read all the positive comments on here. Our experience lived up to all of that. The positive experience started even before travelling as enquiries about airport transfers and possible excursions were responded to swiftly and in detail. We would recommend the airport transfer (20 euros per vehicle) as the riad is a bit difficult to locate at first. Don’t be put off by the fact that this requires a short walk along a couple of small alleyways; we found it to be very safe and easy to navigate, even after dark. On arrival we were greeted by Abdel whose friendly welcome introduced us to what to expect from the team of four who catered for our every need over the course of our stay. Once you step through the door you enter an oasis of calm which is very welcome as Marrakech is such a bustling and lively place to spend time. We stayed in the Junior Suite which proved to be very comfortable and suited us perfectly. It had a large comfortable bed and was tastefully decorated to match the decor elsewhere in the riad. There was a large shower and everything you should expect to go with it. Towels and robes were supplied. Breakfast was served each morning in the downstairs lounge and consisted of yoghurt, fruit, bread and pastries and a daily egg option; the shakshouka was really good. Fresh orange juice, coffee and mint tea were served alongside. It’s not the enormous variety of options you would expect in a typical international hotel but if that is what you want don’t stay in a riad! We always left the table with our stomachs full and ready to take on the day. Riad Al Badia is about a 20 minute walk from Jemaa El Fna and other than the need to watch out for the endless stream of motor scooters and bikes it was a very pleasant level stroll. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone with an inclination to stay somewhere a little bit different, where character and quality of service are the most important characteristics. The team at Riad Al Badia will do all they can to make sure that your visit to Marrakech is memorable one.

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“A Secret Sanctuary”

We stayed with Yousef and the team for 3 nights for my birthday. I cannot recommend the Riad enough. Early communication about airport transfers (despite a delayed flight that meant we arrived in the early hours of the morning) was very helpful, email responses were really quick throughout and we w… more

We stayed with Yousef and the team for 3 nights for my birthday. I cannot recommend the Riad enough. Early communication about airport transfers (despite a delayed flight that meant we arrived in the early hours of the morning) was very helpful, email responses were really quick throughout and we were met and escorted to the riad in the early hours of the morning by Abdul. Photos of the riad are accurate with the riad itself being fantastically decorated and creating a very relaxing and tranquil atmosphere, despite the busy city outside. Breakfasts were varied and delicious, we had omelettes, sweet breads, shakshuka eggs, pancakes all beautifully prepared and arranged in the luxury lounge. On the final night we ate dinner in the hotel, and had a brilliant three course meal, which we would highly recommend. We arranged excursions (hot air balloon) through the hotel, again making the experience thoroughly stress free. Yousef was a fantastic host, providing direction and providing information on the local area. It was a perfect stay to celebrate my birthday. Thank you all. Georgia and Patrick.

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“Overall ok”

It was mostly a great experience and I preferred this riad to the one we stayed at in Fes. All was well until we were checking out and the owner begins to scold me ("shhh!") because I was struggling to get the luggage down the stairs and it was making noise; instead of helping with it or sending so… more

It was mostly a great experience and I preferred this riad to the one we stayed at in Fes. All was well until we were checking out and the owner begins to scold me ("shhh!") because I was struggling to get the luggage down the stairs and it was making noise; instead of helping with it or sending someone to help. When we checked in, it was the same; two ladies from the kitchen struggled to take our suitcases up the stairs; no one answered the phone for our driver and no one was there to check us in officially. It was just different than any other hotel/riad we stayed at who immediately took care of the luggage both coming and going. The 2 ladies working there were very nice.

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“Descivin ”

The Riad is located in a very busy area. Local kids play out until late hours, we could hear them like if they were just in the room with us. The room is small, the bed and pillows were comfortable. Cleaning was poor and the washroom desperately needs a make over. The toilet does not flush properl… more

The Riad is located in a very busy area. Local kids play out until late hours, we could hear them like if they were just in the room with us. The room is small, the bed and pillows were comfortable. Cleaning was poor and the washroom desperately needs a make over. The toilet does not flush properly and the tank takes forever to fill up. We found a solution using the water bottle bucket to flush it. Over all, I don't find the value for the money.

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