Riad Mariana

Morocco , Marrakech
MARRAKECH, 13 Derb El Boumba Arset El Houta
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8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2024

Alan

Right near the souks and town centre

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2019

Mireia

Nice and quiet, 10 min.walking to Jemaa el Fna

Very nice, quiet Riad located next to a safe commercial area. Not far from Jemaa El Fna square (aprox 10 minutes walking distance) and easy to find.
A warm welcome from Abdou and Fatima, they were always ready to help and to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
Abdou speaks english so no problem in communicating.
The rooms are cozy, spacious (the 2 suites on the first floor are a bit bigger) with aircon and heating, and very very clean.
Breakfast is OK. They offer dinner at the Riad and also can book excursions if you want.
We arranged the pick up from the airport with them, it was perfect and they took us door to door.
WIFI should improve, it works, but the signal is weak.
Overall a good place to stay and I'd recommend it to family and friends.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Great position close to the medina.
Very unusual Moroccan manager, but other staff lovely.
I would recommend this hotel

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Romantic Oasis in the Medina

Lovely oasis close to the big market square in the heart of the Medina! We were able to walk to most of the tourist spots. Given the location, was completely surprised how quiet it was inside the Riad. We had no issues getting there via taxi. Phillipe was a welcoming host, and the two ladies who work there are kind and take really good care of the guests. The room was romantic and comfortable. We had hot water and good wifi. Breakfast is light, continental fare. Only complaint is that access to the Riad is via ringing a bell to be let in. We returned late one evening to find no one there to answer the door. We had to wait over 30 minutes for someone to arrive to let us in after finding wifi and getting a hold of Phillipe via email. Also, there is no tv in the room; one is available in a common area room. Otherwise, very happy with our stay and recommend it for a quiet place to stay in the middle of everything in Marakech.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely Riad close to all the central sites. Staff were very friendly, rooms were large and comfortable and the general air of the place was calm and relaxing.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2018

Rachel

Excellent location, lovely staff, perfect!

The location is a very short walk to the main market centre. It’s a beautiful Riad, spacious room with everything you could need. The pool isn’t so much for swimming in (it was very cold!) but was perfect for sitting with our legs in after a hot day walking. We spent time on the roof terrace too, reading and sun bathing with privacy.
The staff were so kind and helpful and made us early breakfast on the days we needed to be out.
We tried both lunch and dinner and both were lovely home cooking.
Gorgeous house cat too, very friendly!
We would highly recommend this place and would stay here again if we come back to the wonderful country of Morocco.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2018

Val

Delightful

Riad Mariana is a place of tranquillity after the constant hassle of the square. Easy to access all areas without getting too lost. Beds are very comfortable, air conditioning brilliant and roof terrace so peaceful. Was lovely to have a nice light breakfast on the roof each morning with bread, yoghurt, fresh orange juice and home made jam. Staff are great, you step out of your room and they appear as if by magic to see if you need anything. Fatima even walked along to the end of the street, insisting on carrying a bag, and waited with us till the taxi they had booked for us arrived. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Fantastic Experience

We really liked this place. It was with in walking distant of shopping and good restaurants and just mingling with the people. We definitely want to go back.

Family

2/10

Poor

29 May 2017

bad location

Hard to find location

The area is not safe. I will not recommend walking at night especially for those who can not speak French or Arabic. Taxi driver had to stop 3 time to ask the locals for directions. Kids follow you at the street to the riad and ask you for money.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2017

Chris

Great place to stay

Very pleasant and restful stay of nine nights. Great location, ideal for easy access to main square.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Fantastic riad, close to the main square

Lovely riad. Great rooms and roof terrace is real sun trap. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. We booked a massage and hamman in the riad which was lovely and relaxing, and the lunch they cooked us was super tasty. Would definitely recommend Riad Mariana.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2016

Sean and Marlee

Awesome Riad

Aside from the authentic Moroccan atmosphere, the food was equally fantastic. The riad is located only a few minutes from Jema Dl Fna and Phillipe, the owner, will gladly assist you with directions, a ride, or any excursions you want to experience while in Morocco. Although wifi is available at most restaurants and hotels in the area, we found that the wifi at Riad Mariana was much more reliable. In Morocco, you learn not to take the little things for granted (a working, reliable toilet is a good example). Riad Mariana offers all the amentities of home while still maintaining the culture people come to the country to learn about with a great staff on top of it. We very much enjoyed our week at the Riad and hope to visit again soon.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2016

Steve

The place to stay in Marrakech

Extremely friendly owner/operator. Had suggestions on getting places, being safe. He was looking out for my welfare. Room was large, powerful A/C. He gave me a key to the building so i could come in at any time. I left early for my departing flight and he slept on a coach where i would unavoidably wake him up - just so he could say goodbye. (I was already paid up.) Gave him the biggest tip for staying at any hotel in any of the 30 countries i've visited - about 50% of the room cost.

Nice breakfasts.

If I ever travel to Marrakech again, i will certainly stay there.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2016

Paula

For me the Riad had a fab atmosphere, lovely staff

The amenities are great the bath to die for, will never be the same !!! Not to mention potpourri, for the staff nothing was too much trouble. Phillippe had us collected from the Railway station. It was a nice tranquil place following the chaotic medina.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2016

Claudia

The employees at the hotel were very friendly.The hotel was nice, and clean.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2015

montserrat

Beware of low room rates. Taxes are astronomical.

From the moment we arrived, the administrator was focussed on collecting extra €50 for taxes. We thought It was way to much. He came down to €25. At the end of the stay, he found the way, to over charge anyway. We paid extra €50 plus 275 Dirhams.

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2015

Very good value.

This is a very nice place to stay. It is very clean and there are plenty of facilities available. I can't comment on quality of the facilities as we did not have the opportunity to use them as we had already made plans.

The hotel itself has a very nice calm atmosphere, that was very welcome after the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.

Its near to most of the places in the old town but they can seem further when walking in the heat, however there is a tourist bus that stops not far from the hotel which will take you to most of the sites.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2015

Shamima

Home away from home!

This is a great Riad not far from the hustle and bustle of Jemaa El Fna. It's a quiet oasis with a real family vibe. Breakfast was lovely and rooms light and clean.

Abdou, Fatima and Tamou are fantastic - very friendly, helpful and make you feel right at home. Fatima cooks the best meals and dinner was a delight at the Riad. Each dish was freshly cooked with local incredients - definitely one of the highlights of our trip!

The roof terrace was also a hit - it's lovely to come back to after a day of exploring. Beautiful flowers and plants adorn the roof terrace and it's a perfect area to eat as well as catch some rays of sunshine!

A well-run place with a laid back and friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommended!

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Good location for all sights. Room comfortable. Breakfast adequate

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2015

laura

Wonderful Riad with great staff

Having never experienced a Riad before I wasn't quite sure what to expect. They kindly arranged via email to collect us from the airport and on arrival we were treated to mint tea on the roof while we waited for our room to be prepared (we arrived before 11am). Our room on the ground floor was pleasant and beautifully furnished with local furniture and was very clean and well maintained. Fatima, the housekeeper, prepared us a wonderful lunch and the breakfast every day was equally delicious. Between her, the night manager Abdul and the rest of the staff we felt so welcome and they really looked after us.

A special shout out to Mimi, the Riad cat, for being completely cute and hilarious for our whole trip. Also, the amazing view of the mountains from the roof is not to be missed. We will definitely visit again.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2015

stephen

Excellent 5 day break

Well cared for by all the staff in an excellent Riad situated within the medina, very handy for main square.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2015

Verified traveler

Wonderful riad close to markets in the Medina.

the hotel was close to the action and yet very quiet inside. the staff is great and very helpful.

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2014

Ben

Lovely Riad

Very nice Riad.
The service was very good and we were made to feel welcome by all the staff. We cannot fault the overall standard and any negatives are from a brutally honest reviewers perspective. I find those types helpful personally so do the same.
The breakfast was nice and the option to eat on the terrace was great.
The room we had (sultana) was perfect for a couple but would have probably been a bit of a squeeze had we tried to use the third bed. The big bath was a treat but it was not practical to fill up because of the sheer size and lack of hot enough water. That certainly would not be a problem in the summer, we were there in December so tepid bathing was not an option. The interiors were beautiful throughout and the whole place was wonderfully relaxing.
As first time visitors to Marrakech the location took some getting used to as it is a good ten minute walk to the main square and as other reviews state, is probably not suitable for women travelling alone. Once you've done it a few times however it's less daunting.
We had a lovely stay at the Riad Mariana and would like to thank the staff for contributing to that.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2014

Sadiq

Oasis away from the chaos

Marrakech is an unique place which I would recommend everyone visit once in their life. It's a west meets Arab/African type of place, leaning more to the latter. Though it's a site to see, at first you'll feel the chaos that is the medina. Narrow streets with merchants lined on each side, people walking through, scooters and motorized bicycles going by and sometimes even donkey drawn carriages with supplies being transported.

Riad Mariana, located only 10 minutes from the city square Jemaa el-Fnaa/Souks, is off a main street, but in a quite neighborhood. We were able to enter the main areas quickly, but also come back to the quiet and serene Riad to get some time off from the bustling streets.

Phillipe and company did their best in providing whatever we needed during our stay, as well as getting us connected with others staying in the Riad to go on an excursion to the Atlas Mountains. Overall, we recommend Riad Mariana for your stay in Marrakech, as it was affordable, clean and comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2014

Valene

Convenient location welcoming riad

The riad was clean and the staff friendly and very responsive to our needs. It is conveniently located to Jemaa el fna. The surrounding area is quiet. I have no problem in recommending this as a place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2014

Daisy

Well situated, comfortable riad

Pre-booked a transfer from the airport, well worth the inflated cost as the driver waited over 2 hours for us due to slow passport control. Despite late night arrival, dinner was waiting for us when we arrived - absolutely delicious, and served on rooftop terrace, one of my favourite meals of the trip. Fluffy bath robes, hot shower water, air conditioning, toiletries in room - all great. Lovely breakfast served on terrace next morning, helpful and courteous staff. Thanks!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Lovely Riad!

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, peaceful riad. The staff were very helpful and the homemade dinner we had one evening was delicious, the best meal we had in Marrakech. Our room (and the riad as a whole) was very cool, a welcome escape from the midday heat! And, it was only a ten minute walk or so to the main square from the riad. Overall, highly recommended!

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2014

Emilie

Lovely authentic riad in the medina

We stayed 4 nights at Riad Mariana over new year and had a brilliant time. The riad is very well located just 10 minutes' walk from the main square. Despite this central location it is very quiet and you don't even get woken up by the call to prayer. The staff could not have been more helpful, welcoming or friendly. The room was comfortable with a nice en suite bathroom and there is a great roof terrace where you can have breakfast in the sunshine. Really recommend that you have an evening meal there too - it was delicious. Overall, a great place to stay and very good value.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2013

Christine

A Relaxing Haven in the Medina

Wonderful and peaceful place to relax. The room was spacious, beautiful decor, comfortable bed and huge tub to soak in. The hotel included a quiet space for a true hammam scrub and massage, was excellent. The owner and staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The roof terrace is the perfect spot to escape the traffic of the medina and enjoy an amazing home cooked meal. The location was great- walking distance to the medina, sights, and restaraunts. The price is excellent given the high standards of this riad. I absolutely will go back again.

4/10

Poor

09 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Not in a nice location.

The bed sheets were never changed, microwave breakfast. Every request we made was greeted with a frown from staff apart from the female staff who were helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2013

aziz

Not the 5 star facilities but still very good

The place is not the 5 stars but still very comfortable. Good air conditioning, extremely courteous staff who understand little English but still strive to make the guests as comfortable as possible. Be prepared to have cold coffee, bread etc for breakfast. Great terrace especially if the weather is not too hot.

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

Nice riad close to medina

Beautiful riad with extremely nice staff, dont consider staying here if you are alone (females) close to medina, but scary area if you are not accompanied by a man

6/10

Pleasant

06 Feb 2025

Pedro

Se suponia que hablan español y no.lo hablan. Aunque intentan agradar pero la comunicación es complicada si no hablas ingles o frances.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Super Riad d'où l'on peut se rendre sur la place Jemaa el fna en 20' sans se perdre !! Personnel super sympa, le Riad est très propre, le petit déjeuner correct et la terrasse est belle et très reposante après une dure journée...

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2019

Sabrina

La struttura è una tipica casa marocchina che viene definita Riad e per chi non è a conoscenza di come siano, resterà stupito come lo siamo stati noi. è tenuto davvero molto bene. Il terrazzo all'ultimo piano come la piscina e la zona all'ingresso vengono puliti ogni mattina.
La struttura inoltre si trova in una traversa che per la maggior parte del nostro soggiorno non ci ha causato problemi con il sonno in quanto è una strada molto silenziosa.
Il personale della struttura è molto gentile, cordiale e premuroso. Come arrivati ci hanno mostrato le varie escursione e prenotato nei tempi da noi indicati, con una puntualità mai vista prima. Stessa cosa per la colazione, ottima, e servita in tempi record.
Promosso in pieno.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Een heel prettige riad, de locatie ten opzichte van het centrum is heel fijn. Je bent op loopafstand van het plein, daardoor kun je heel makkelijk de souks, restaurants en het plein bezoeken.
Het personeel Abdul, Fatima en Julien zijn vriendelijk en aardig. Adbul spreekt goed Engels. Fatima ook een beetje maar spreekt goed Frans. De kamers zijn erg mooi en ruim, badkamers zijn bijzonder groot. Het zwembad is klein maar goed om even af te koelen.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Ottima posizione, personale molto gentile, buona colazione, struttura particolare.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2019

Josette

Le Riad Mariana accueillant

Séjour très sympa. Personnel serviable.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Fast alles o.k. Die Dachterasse hätte etwas sauberer sein können - teilweise viel Vogeldreck! Der im Angebot offerierte Pool ist für eine echte Benutzung nicht wirklich vorgesehen und geeignet.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2019

Koen

Nice and very quiet place to stay

Nice and very quiet place to stay in center of the city itself. Service was very good, friendly and helpful personel but don't forget to pay the tip! We booked 2 separate rooms but the one downstairs smells due to the fact that the bathoom was a bit wet and moldy. On the other hand Hamman / massage is a real recommendation. Breakfast = French style

Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2019

Fred

Nous avons aimé le calme de l'établissement, la gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel.
Nous avons regretté le manque de luminosité naturelle dans la chambre, mais c'est peut-être le propre d'un riad.
Nous conseillons pour les activités à l'extérieur de passer par les comptoirs touristiques qu'on trouve un peu partout en ville, histoire d'avoir des tarifs meilleurs et négociables.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2018

Lina

Riad charmant et chaleureux

Nous avons séjourné 3 nuits au Riad Mariana entre le 14 et le 17 août. Abdou et Fatima nous ont accueillis avec beaucoup de professionnalisme et de chaleur humaine. Le riad est très charmant, la chambre est spacieuse et la terrasse permet de prendre un bain de soleil tout en se relaxant au milieu de nombreuses plantes à fleurs. Milles merci à Fatima et Abdou qui ont été des hôtes exceptionnels.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Joli riad, bien entretenu. La chambre que nous avions au premier étage avec deux lits simples accolés était propre et agréable. Les autres clients ne sont pas toujours discrets mais le gérant du riad n'y peut rien. Petit souci d'absence d'eau chaude mais on nous a proposé très rapidement d'utiliser la salle de bain d'une autre chambre et même de changer de chambre si on voulait. Philippe et les employés du riad sont gentils et efficaces. Dans l'ensemble, un bon rapport qualité/prix

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Très agréable riad, propre, calme, avec une terrasse où il est agréable de prendre le petit déjeuner. Mention particulière concernant Fatima et Abdul, dont la gentillesse est sans égale et qui sont de bon conseil. Merci à toute l'équipe de votre accueil. Nous pouvons vous recommander chaudement, sans hésiter.
Santina et Jean-Maurice

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2018

Catherine

Joli riad calme proche de tout

Bon accueil grâce au Service de navette (un peu chère) et malgré une arrivée très tardive dans ce petit riad de la Médina . Nous avons passé 4 jours très agréables, petits déjeuners servis sur le toit terrasse au soleil, personnel attentif à vos besoins. Donnent de bon conseils sur les balades et les restos.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2018

Emilia

Schöne ferien

Schönes Riad mit freundlichem Personal. Zentrale Lage und nur 5min vom Djemaa El Fna Platz entfernt.

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2018

Didier

Riad agréable

Hôtel bien situé (accessible uniquement à pied) au calme. Le propriétaire et le personnel sont accueillants. On trouve tout ce que l’on attend dans ce type d’établissement avec salon de détente et terrasse pour le petit déjeuner. Seule petite ombre au tableau , problème d’humidité dans une des 2 chambres, mais elle devrait être refaite prochainement.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2018

Michel

Très bien situé

Très bon rapport qualité/prix. Bon accueil du personnel, très disponible, chambre spacieuses et confortables. A 10 minutes des palais et souks. Riad très calme avec une belle terrasse pour se reposer ou prendre son petit déjeuner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2017

Nicolas

Perfecte ligging

- 5min wandelen van het Djema El Fna plein
- veel eetgelegenheden in de buurt
- behulpzaam personeel (Frans- en Engelstalig)
- heel nette kamers
- verzorgd continentaal ontbijt
- op 10 min wandelen van de grote moskee
- op 30min wandelen van les jardins Majorelles
- bieden excursies aan tegen aantrekkelijke prijzen
- leuk dakterras

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2017

Chloé&Isabelle

Riad Mariana : à refaire sans hésiter

Excellent accueil, Philippe le propriétaire est à notre disposition, toujours disponible pour nous conseiller, à notre écoute et très aimable. Fatima et Abdou sont adorables, la gentillesse même. Très beau riad, propre, au calme, bien entetenu, à 5 mn à pieds de la place Jemaa El Fna. Terrasse sur le toit au top, avec petits salons et transats. Chambre très spacieuse avec tous les équipements nécessaires et utiles. Les suites sont également superbes. Petite piscine très cosy (non chauffée). Petit déjeuner maison. Fatima vous prépare des plats locaux délicieux pour les repas si vous le souhaitez.
En résumé, nous vous conseillons vivement ce riad.