Riad Olema Et Spa

Morocco , Marrakech
MARRAKECH, Derb Sidi Ahmed Ou Moussa Bab Doukala
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10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Brian

Everything is amazing. Good location, the service is very personalized and the premises are amazing.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Isabelle

Beautiful riad in a perfect location in the medina. Close to the outer walls, convenient for airport drop off and pick up. We also booked two activities and were picked up about 5 minutes away. Friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast. Spotless room and relaxing communal areas. There is a tourist tax on departure which we didn’t know about but less than £20 for 4 nights.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Claudia

The Riad was beautiful. We loved our time here and would definitely stay again.

Breakfast was simple but delicious. A tray of breads and a small cup of yogurt and fruit was provided daily with juice and coffee or tea.

The riad did not accept card for other services (hammam) and tourist tax which we were not told about until we were checking out so it made for a rushed departure to have to leave to get more cash out so be prepared to leave with some extra cash in hand for that.

Overall a beautiful riad, our room was lovely and felt private despite the intimate nature of riads. We look forward to visiting Marrakesh and Riad Olema again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Max

A great Riad and stay! Everyone is so kind and helpful. They helped us with a taxi to and from the airport along with a guide our first day in Marrakech. Rooms are clean and cozy and breakfast is great. Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Alexia

This hotel is an oasis of peace in a wonderfully busy city. It is a beautiful place with exceptional rooms and services but the staff are what make it so special. They are so helpful and attentive and make you feel like royalty! A very special mention must go to Hakim who is just the most polite, helpful and amazing person! He will answer any questions and offer tips and information to make your stay and visit perfect. On a rainy day he organised for us to have a Hammam and massage in their Spa which had not been due to open that day! The Hammam experience was sublime and so welcome on a cold wet day! Breakfast was fantastic! Always something traditional and all fresh and tasty. It was such a lovely way to start the day, sitting in the courtyard, listening to the water fountain. We had such a wonderful stay at Riad Olema and can’t recommend it highly enough. We had pretty poor weather but going back to a roaring fire and mint tea at Olema made our stay perfect!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Haytham

Great staff. Wonderful room. Fantastic location and two beautiful cats roaming around

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Jamie

Beautiful Riad in Madina and close to everything in Marrakech. The Riad is super quite with plenty of spaces to unwind and relax.

The staff couldn't do enough always going out of their way and are on hand to help at all times.

I would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Ross

Everything about this stay was perfect. A calm oasis and retreat from the chaos outside!
We particularly liked the relaxed breakfast each morning. We didn’t eat any other meals here but enjoyed some coffee/tea by the pool. The terrace up on the roof was a lovely space and our room itself had everything we needed.
Staff were fantastic especially Hakim who looked after our side of the Riad.

The souks are a short walk away and once you navigate those, the main square takes about 20mins to reach.
Some tips: At the top of the alley when you leave the riad, turn right and about 2 shops down is a bakery with priced items at a fraction of the tourist price.
Keep walking further down to the right and once it becomes more of a ‘market’ there are a few charcoal bbq places where they’ll grill some meat with spices and pop it in some fresh bread with sauces for honestly 10% of what some tourist restaurants are charging for a main meal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Sarah

Gorgeous room, lovely staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Amazing views over the city from the roof top. Walkable to all the main attractions, souks and this Riad is a real find.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Ferduse

The riad was a quiet place to relax despite the hustle and bustle from outside. Staff were polite, friendly and willing to help with a smile. There are two resident cats and one tortoise which kept the children entertained after returning from a busy day exploring. Spa was also relaxing. Thank you.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Sheree

Riad Olema

Our experience at Riad Olema was amazing. The host Samir was welcoming and very knowledgeable, he gave us excellent information on hiring cars as we were in Morocco for a road trip. The riad is clean and the breakfast was delicious. The pool was right outside our bedroom, with this we really did have a true Moroccan riad stay. This Riad also has a lovely roof terrace with a Jacuzzi.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2025

Ruba

There were cockroaches in the washroom. We paid through Expedia and Alexandra, the French owner didn't care. She tried to cheat us. She added a night. She tried to charge us taxes for our daughter who is only 10. We showed her our receipt that we paid through Expedia for everything and she didn't care. She tried to change our currency which is against Expedias policy. Everything was paid for through Expedia in advance including the extra guest. They added an extra night as well. She did not care. Cheats.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2025

padma

The staff at Riad Olema were kind and attentive throughout our stay, and their day-to-day hospitality was excellent. However, we were charged for a pillow stain and almost charged for a missing shampoo bottle that was clearly in the bathroom (they removed the charge after we pointed it out). They also called us a cab but didn’t tell the driver we were headed to the train station — he was on the way to the airport until I caught it on the map. Apparently, this miscommunication has happened before. Great service overall, but some small issues to watch for during checkout.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Patric

Great experience. An oasis of calm amidst the high life of the city.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Caroline

Absolutely loved our stay at Riad Olema et Spa! Everything was perfect - awesome walkable location, incredibly kind and helpful staff, beautiful and serene property! I’ll be fondly remembering our time there!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Hugh

Very comfortable with good service and good breakfast.

4/10

Poor

07 Apr 2025

Mohammad

This hotel is interesting! While the building is intriguing, the staff don’t know how to run a hotel. As an example, they said they will start serving breakfast at 8am, and based on that we scheduled our taxi, and day’s activities. When we came down at 8am, there was no one in the equivalent of the lobby, with the exception of a man, sleeping and snoring loudly on a sofa! After a while we found the guy who was supposed to get our breakfast ready, and after about 20min he started putting a few small cups of yogurt, a few small packs of butter and jams on the table. And when I told him that we are on the clock and need to leave soon, and asked him for other things that he had forgotten like bread and coffee, he didn’t like it, and he gave us the cold shoulder!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

Kieran

Brilliant location, calmness in an otherwise busy city. Slight language barrier with some activities but otherwise all good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

Omar A.

Great place to stay in Marrakech. Excellent service and near most of the landmarks!!!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

Subbu

The property was clean, friendly and helpful staff. Open courtyard, well maintained. Quick access from the drop off. Only suggestion maybe having the name posted in main road so can be found easily for the first timers.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Latisha

I would stay here again

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

itai

We had an amazing stay of the staff were outstanding and you request. They made sure to make it happen very clean very quiet and peaceful. Dinner was amazing. We will definitely recommend anyone who likes their peace of mind and quiet to go there. We will definitely back. See you soon

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

Nikhita

I’ve visited several riad in Marrakesh and this was my favourite. It’s clean, tastefully curated, the bedrooms are very comfortable and the rooftop is massive. Furthermore, Riad Olema has the best heating I’ve experienced in Marrakesh and the entire riad smells fragrant. I’ve been in Marrakesh for a month and will be here for another 2 months but I plan to have retreats here during the week just for some extra quiet and comfort.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

20 Jan 2025

Abdelaziz

Nothing special, other than noisy, cheap breakfast, small bottle of water for two people per day and small soap for two people for three day stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

ronald

Easily accessible riad in the medina

Beautiful riad in the medina. Easily accessible from Bab Doukkala. Friendly hosts and excellent breakfast. Pleasant sitting areas with pool and open fires. Interesting roof terrace. Only criticism is that the bedroom we had was a bit of a squeeze. Fine for 1 night but would have been a bit limiting if staying longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2024

Jonathon

Nice

Nice place helpful staff in good location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Samuel

Cute hotel

We really enjoyed our stay here. This hotel feels like an oasis.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Rashida

Beautiful Riad close to the Bazaar. Excellent customer service and Hakeem took great care and made our stay feel like home. We give 6 stars to this property and will come back again. Last but not the least delicious and healthy breakfast each morning with a variety of Moroccon pastries and yummy fruits.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Otto

It's a very unique Hotel. Everyone is super friendly. Breakfast is excellent, the location is wonderful. It's in a quiet part, but yet close enough to walk everywhere in the old city, but also walkable to the new (modern) city. Great Hotel. And also they have a Hotel-Cat. Very friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2024

MARK

This road was fantastic and very well located with most tourist spots about a 20 minute walk. Hakim was so friendly and helpful. He even walked with me about 10 minutes when I left so that I would get the cheaper taxis. The back massage was the best I’ve had in my life and I have a massage in London once a month. It was 300 dirhams, roughly £30. I recommend staying here.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Nicole

Amazing!

I have nothing bad to say about this place. It was absolutely gorgeous and the staff was so incredibly helpful.
It was about a 15 minute walk to the main market Square. Which was OK with us because it was a little retreat from the chaos. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Greg

Welcoming, friendly, homely

It's the second time I have stayed at Riad Olema. Both times it has been a welcoming, homely, and very comfortable place to stay. The staff always go the extra mile to help you and to make sure you have everything you need to have a great holiday, and I love the homely feel to the Riad. I will definitely be back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Jasmine

Excellent Riad, perfect for a couples short break

Our first time visiting Marrakech, and Riad Olema made it a trip to remember. The location of the Riad was great, it was only a short walk into the Souks and to the restaurants that we had booked, but also close to the city walls so we could also easily walk to Jardin Majorelle or get a taxi. The staff at the hotel were so helpful, giving us recommendations for our visit, ensuring we had airport transfers, and always asking if we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The Riad has 2 pools on the ground floors - which whilst not in the sun during the day and quite cold - were so refreshing to dip into after a hot day walking around the city. There was also a jacuzzi on the rooftop if you needed to cool off after some sunbathing. Lastly, the breakfast was lovely - I was slightly worried about this as I didn't see many reviews about the food but it was great! 5 stars overall, thank you Riad Olema!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Charlotte

Had a fantastic stay at the Riad Olema. We stayed for 5 nights. The location is great, walkable to all the key sights in Marrakesh. Breakfast was delicious and the other items on the menu we tried were also fantastic.
The staff were super friendly and recommended some amazing restaurants.

Thanks for a great stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2024

CAROL

We enjoyed the peacefulness within this lovely traditional Riad. On arrival, the staff were very friendly, and brought us mint tea to relax after the journey. Good explanation of where to go/visit, and a tour around the terraces and facilities. Throughout our whole stay, the staff were helpful in organising some private tours for us., and nothing was too much trouble. Akeem was exceptionally helpful and looked after us superbly. Would definitely recommend this Riad, and we felt we had good value for money.
Any downside would be probably the breakfast variety, very nice but could possibly do with a bit more variety....only had a few other snacks there so cant really judge as we were out for meals. Our stay was for 9 days and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Patricio

Akin and all the staff was great

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Thomas

Really friendly staff with amazing rooms and facilities to enjoy relaxing in the sun before heading out in the evenings to the Souks and squares. A really great little Riad.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2024

Xiaomei

We had a pleasant stay. Special thanks to Hakim for his kindness and help!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Eileen

Lovely riad with hospitable staffs. The staffs were warm and welcoming. The building is very beautiful! Highly recommend

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2024

Jake

Book this Riad now- you will not regret it!

The customer service here is outstanding. Hakeem, Sameer and their team provide 5* stellar customer service.

They will make you feel right at home whilst tending to your every need with the utmost warmth and care. I truly hope I see the same staff here when I return in future years because they are a total asset to this gorgeous place.

The Riad itself is exquisitely beautiful with a perfect ambience to feel you feel soothed and relaxed. Whether you want to sun yourself on the gorgeous rooftop terrace, have lunch poolside or pet the well-behaved house cats (or tortoise!). This stunning Riad and its staff will make this the perfect place for you to unwind and is a safe haven away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city.

Breakfast is a tasty rotation of speciality pastries, crepes, bread, fruits etc. Its just the right amount of food to start your day off right.

One minor issue I have is the fact that the rooftop jacuzzi is not the same as the photos shown on their website which is odd. In reality, it is an older jacuzzi made with green tiling and needs to be upgraded in order to match the image that we see online. This is my only qualm. The rest of the Riad is stunning and is exactly like the photos online so don't let this one minor thing put you off at all.

Still a 10/10 experience- Book now!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Tanya

Received tea and biscuits on arrival, beakfast included. Clean and confortable quite lovely. Friendly staff.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Euan

An Absolute Gem

This Riad is an oasis of calm in amongst the chaos of the Medina. All the staff at genuine, courteous, welcoming and super helpful.
Nothing is too much trouble.
The Riad is beautiful decorated and feels like a home from home. Very relaxing stay, highly recommend

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2024

Yewande

The Riad itself is nice but once you step out its a different experience. Its located (like the others too) in the old city Marrakech so manage your expectation

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Evelyn

love it!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2024

Isobel

Beautiful Riad, so serene. The staff so welcoming, friendly and easy to chat too. Would recommend to all!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2024

Louis

I need a tv when I stay in an accommodation. I also need a small frig. I wanted eggs for breakfast but there was a charge. My room was very noisy.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

MEL

This Riad is beautiful and is very spacious. The staff are excellent and helped us to organise excursions and airport transfers seamlessly. The pools and rooftop are also lovely. It’s easy to walk around to great restaurants and to the lovely souls, so a perfect location. We absolutely loved our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2024

Alfie

I highly recommend staying at Riad Olema. The Riad, is maintained well, it is very clean, stylish and has lots of facilities. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Especially Hakeem ! He went above and beyond during our stay. When we first arrived, he explained the best restaurants and places to visit in Marrakech. He offered us moroccan tea and treats and gave us a tour of the Riad.

He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable at all times, and asked about our visits. He would serve us breakfeast every morning which included toast, fresh yogurt, jam, omeletes, pastries etc. The food at the Riad is divine ! He also gave us warnings about some people in the area and how they might approach tourists so to remain cautious. Fortunately, we did not have any problems all the locals were lovely.

The Riad is in such an ideal position, markets, tourist spots etc are all within walking distance which means you will be able to see alot in a short space of time and really embrace authentic Morrocan culture and cuisine.

Overall, I would rate this Riad 5 out of 5 stars !! If you want luxury at a fair price with fantastic service this should be your top choice. If it was not for Hakeem and his service our trip would not have been as memorable to us. He is a fantastic staff memeber and more than that an outstanding genuine person !! Pick this Riad for the best time in Marrakech, you won't regret it !!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2024

Julia

Stylisches Riad, extrem nettes Personal und leckeres Frühstück.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2023

Anne

Beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2023

Sean

Staff were so nice and accommodating, room was comfortable and as described. I would recommend a few things though - the breakfast is nice but would suggest adding eggs and meat to the menu, the hot tub should be hotter, our excursion to the ouzoud waterfall was filled with surprise charges - I’d recommend booking with an external group where everything is included (travel, guide, lunch) rather than the hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2023

Daniela

We loved our stay at Riad Olema! The owners and staff are the friendliest and accommodating. The area is close to everything without feeling crowded or noisy.

The property itself is beautiful as well. Our only issue was with our room being very dark and spotty wi-fi in the room. Would stay there again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2023

Janice Krema

The staff was extremely friendly and attentive at all times and we always felt taken care of from the moment we arrived to our departure. Our accommodations were excellent and very comfortable and our hammam with a massage spa services were so relaxing! The location of Riad Olema & Spa was close to the Old Medina of Marrakech which was convenient for site seeing but inside it always felt like an oasis of calm and quiet comfort. I cannot recommend this hotel enough; our experience here was exceptional!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Lynn

We booked this Riad for the last 3 nights of our trip and could have stayed much longer. The accommodations were incredibly comfortable and peaceful. Service was perfect and we absolutely loved Samir. I would absolutely recommend this Riad

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2023

Jake

Great stay, the staff were really friendly and helpful. Pool areas are only small and depending on what room you go for you can be “overlooked”. Room was in fantastic condition, but a little small if you have large bags with you. Breakfast was tasty and served efficiently. Overall a great stay and i would recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Veronica

We loved the personable staff and their constant concern for our safety and comfort. The space was decorated so lovely… lots of towels, when required for the pools, and there was always staff in the Riad. The quiet calm in the Riad felt like an oasis in this boisterous city. Breakfast was delicious and every morning offered a few new items. We would highly recommend this Riad, and we would stay there again!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2023

Bryan

VERY friendly and considerate staff. If you want to stay inside the Medina this is the place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Joy

This riad is so pretty. We loved the Moroccan decor. It is very central just a 20 minute walk to the square or about five minutes in the taxi. The mosque is a great landmark to give to taxis. The service is brilliant. Everyone who works there are extremely friendly especially the men. Syed, Samir. Sophian, Mubarak and Abdel were all so great. It was always a pleasure being greeted by Samir when we came back each night. They gave us good recommendations and were always on hand for any suggestions. As two women we felt very safe at the riad. I would definitely recommend this riad when staying in Morocco.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

El Mehdi

Good place and nice stuff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Stuart

Great location, plenty to see within walking distance.
Staff are professional and always willing to help.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

Alexandra

We stayed at the riad in June 2023 and couldn’t recommend it more. The staff on hand were all so welcoming and friendly, and the setting of the riad is stunning. Our room and facilities used were all clean and fresh and the dining options were absolutely delicious. The on site spa i would also highly recommended. The surrounding area offers other restaurants and cafes should you wish to enjoy, and we found the location great for pretty all major tourists spots we visited.

I would definitely recommend the riad for families / couples / solo travellers just wanting to explore Marrakesh.

Definitely be coming back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2023

Karen Elizabeth

What a gem! Beautiful pools, rest areas, staff were excellent. breakfast lovely! Walkable to most spots, jiat so pleased to have stayed, would recommend. Special shout out to Abdel and Hakim , thank you all for a lovely experience in Marrakech

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2023

Yetunde

Very attentive staff. Hakim took the time to show us landmarks and dinning spots. Mubarak was helpful on check out day even taking the time to help with pics. Riad is beautifully decorated and clean. In a great location and very walkable

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2023

Irvin

This Riad is beautiful and has many areas where you can enjoy and read or relax. My room had an issue with the AC but it was fixed asap and the staff was always super helpful. I stayed in a small room and it had all that I needed. The check in was super nice and they gave me a good walkthrough of Marrakech and recommended nice restaurants. I had done my research upon arrival and it was a nice reassurance to hear that their recommendations matched my research :). I would stay here again for the price and service. Breakfast is included every day and it’s pretty good.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2023

Karen

Loved it! Centrally positioned, beautifully looked after, friendly and stylish. Roof terraces are phenomenal, endless seating areas, jacuzzi, power points for phone charging whilst you sunbathe, plants everywhere. Gorgeous! Rooms/ bathrooms very clean and extremely attractive, traditional lighting. ate here twice - on both occasions food excellent. All staff polite and helpful, but the star is Abdul. Nothing was too much, always ultra helpful - booking trips, suggesting restaurants and booking them for us, giving us info on different places, going through the map with us circling areas of interest. This sadly didn’t stop us from getting lost, so he recommended a guide.
We had the same guide that someone complained about in an earlier review. Youssef. Yes, after taking us to lots of historical areas, he did ask if we wanted to shop, and take us into large shops where he was clearly known. But he did also make the point that the products in these shops were quality, genuine and made in Marrakech. Also he assisted in bartering twice!
I bought some lights with him. On getting them home they are clearly top quality/wired properly.
I bought cheaper lights later, (without him) from a souk store….vendor insisted were made in Marrakech. Examining them at home, the wiring is dubious and they are clearly nowhere near the same quality. Also they are wrapped in a Chinese newspaper…point made.
The only reason not to stay in this lovely Riad is if climbing stairs is an issue.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2023

Heidi

Riad Olema et Spa was a beautiful Riad located in a central location within walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. Our room and all common spaces were nicely furnished and decorated. There were many quiet, relaxing spaces to retreat to after a busy day of exploring. The service was exceptional as were the breakfast and snacks. Abdel, one of the staff, was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. I would highly recommend this palce.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2023

Eleanor

I couldn't recommend this hotel highly enough, we had an absolutely fantastic time! All of the staff were fantastic and couldn't do enough for us, the room was beautiful, and the location was perfect for tourist hotspots. I can't wait to stay again!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2023

Nicole

Amazing Riad!! We can’t compliment the staff enough! We got looked after so well and everyone was super friendly.

The property was peaceful and very beautiful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2023

Owen

Exceptional service throughout the duration of our stay here. The staff were outstandingly attentive and catered to all of our needs. For example, when it rained, the staff went out of their way to get us an umbrella from a local shop free of charge.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2023

Heng Wah

This Riad is beautiful! It has such a charm and attention to detail. It felt like a true and authentic Moroccan experience. Very clean space as well. The staff here are the heroes though. They provided utmost hospitality and were incredibly helpful in guiding us around the medina and Marrakech in general. They set up airport pickup and gave us suggestions on where to visit and eat in Marrakech. The breakfast is also incredible-- extremely elaborate and delicious

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Feb 2023

Eric

The staff are wonderful people and the room and Riad is nicely decorated. The bed mattress is hard as a rock and needs replacing. The breakfast is basic and needs improvement.

The management is corrupt. They arranged a guide for my wife and I to show us around the Medina Area. The guide (Youssef) put us in high pressure sales situations at stores where he obviously receives a commission. We naively bought goods at these stores that were 2 to 3 times higher in price over market value (we later found the same exact goods at other stores for less than half the price). We mistakenly assumed that any guide the Riad Olema recommends would be honest and would have our best interest at heart. Unfortunately that was not the case. We believe the manager (Alexandra) knows this takes place for when I complained she said they have arranged for the guide (Youssef) many times with hotel guests and never had a complaint, yet an employee of the Riad told us that other hotel guests have complained to him personally of the same problem. Also, the Riad Manager refuses to stop using the guide Youssef even after our complaints. The only rational conclusion we can surmise is that the management and/or Riad Olema must be receiving a financial incentive in return for allowing their guests to be swindled. I’m sure the management will try to refute these statements below but this is the honest truth of what happened.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2023

Nader

For my fiancé and I this was an amazing experience it felt like we were staying with family in a palatial estate. The staff was over the top friendly and accommodating, and really made a distinct effort to try to take care of you despite language barrier. Yes you can get around with English and there were very few times when we felt the need to Google translate. I would definitely stay here again and cannot say enough good things about the staff. Well, everyone we interacted with was wonderful, Saeed and Abdel were exceptional. We stayed in room eight, which overlooked a courtyard with a pool spent several nights on the rooftop talking the night away just a magical experience. Tips are definitely not expected but seriously the cost of living in Marrakesh is super low so a two or five dollar tip is the least you can do as a fellow human being to someone who is caring for you. When we landed at the airport, we immediately cashed $200 into the local currency (MAD)and then did visit ATMs a couple times to get the local currency local vendors will take dollars but it felt more comfortable conducting business in the small shops with the local currency. Most nicer restaurants will take Credit cards. Walking through the crowded streets, we never felt unsafe (my fiancé is a beautiful blonde who stands out. I was worried about that, but had absolutely no rudeness) with the local vendors, you could probably cut their asking price in half as a starting point.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2023

Lela

The staff are so kind and sweet!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2023

SA EUN

What a beautiful riad in a great location (not too close to the hustle and bustle of Jemma El Fena) close enough to great restaurants and stores. I really appreciated the attentive, friendly staff. I would definitely book this riad again when visiting Marrakech!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2023

Shailendra

The property is situated in the heart of Medina and has a very nice ambiance. It has a good courtyard and an even better terrace to relax in a jacuzzi.
The whole place despite being in the middle of Medina hustle gives an immense sense of calm.
The staff was friendly in general. However, language was a big barrier. Apart from Abdel, other staff struggled to communicate in English effectively. As a non-french and non-Arabic speaking tourist, I felt communicating daunting task at times.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2022

Frans

Nice Riad with friendly staff

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2022

zaira

This place is beautiful, I could not stop taking pictures. The staff is amazing and super helpful, the breakfast is delicious and the location is great, a couple minutes walking from the souks. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2022

Lauren

This Riad is absolutely stunning. You feel so welcomed and cozy right away. On top of that the service is absolutely impeccable. My friend and I will definitely be coming back!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2022

Andrew

Sensational raid. Most definitely stay here again. I have zero complaints. Make sure you ask about Marrakesh as they’re well knowledgeable!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2022

Kerry

Really great place. When traveling to Marrakech, you should stay in a Riad. These are the historic buildings with the big courtyards in the middle. This one had absolutely excellent staff, was clean and secure. The place is gorgeous and well appointed. The roof Terrance is phenomenal and the pools are extremely relaxing. The spa was also really good. It’s tough picking a Riad in Marrakech, but this one is a sure bet for it’s staff, cleanliness, food service, outdoor spaces and beauty!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

Maria Consuelo

Staying in this Riad is one of the best decision I made in life. The place felt magical. The staff made us feel at home. We cannot thank them enough for the amazing service and experience. We are so pleased we want to make this an annual trip only just to stay in the Riad again. Location was perfect as its close to everything and best way to experience Marrakech. Wifi, food and cleanliness was 10/10.
Thank you once again to all the staff that made our stay an incredible experience. We hope to see you again soon.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2022

Solomon

The staff was extremely amazing and helpful. They made my stay comfortable and we’re responsive. They also taught me so much about the culture and the lay of the land from a local’s prospective. I don’t know how I can stay in a hotel again after having this experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2022

Chauntelle

Loved my stay! Staff were super friendly.

Thank you so much for a warm welcome to Morocco.

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2022

omar

The only problem I have with this riat I was told I stained billow case and I was told I have to pay $55 US dollars so I paid never again here

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2022

Therese

This is a fantastic Riad full of charm with excellent staff that go out of their way to help. The spa is fabulous, the food delicious and the general atmosphere delightful! I cannot recommend it enough! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2022

Lauren

This was our first visit to Marrakech. The owner Alexandria and staff are incredibly lovely and helpful. The details and balance between old (beldi) and new are beautifully executed. The location was perfect for us. Situated just inside the medina it is a short walk to jardin majorelle and shopping in the medina or the vibrant jemaa el-fna. The property has various public and semi private spots to hangout. From the rooftop overlooking the mosque, lounging by the two pools or cozying up by a fireplace, you don’t even need to leave. I had the Oriental rite hamman package and left feeling so relaxed. Looking forward to coming back!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2022

Verified traveler

Wonderful workers.

Workers were extremely wonderful and helpful, the riad was beautiful.
Unfortunately for 3 girls, this room was extremely tiny and the extra bed gave me back pains and the lighting wasn’t great at all.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

excellent staff wonderful location very please with our visit

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2020

Glenn

Well located, beautiful and relaxing Riad with wonderful service. A great price too. Highly recommend!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Cozy stay on outer edge of Medina

I had a lovely one night stay at Olema. The staff was wonderful and my room was very cute and clean. I was worried about the colder February evenings, but my room stayed warm and it was pretty quiet overall in the Riad (other friends had noise issues at their riads). Breakfast was delicious and served at a table right outside of my room. The location is great because it is on the outer edge of the Medina so car drop-offs/pick-ups are easy and everything else in the Medina is at most a 20 minute walk. My only regret is that I only had one night there! I’ll definitely be back to this riad - and would highly recommend it!

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Amazing properly, extremely friendly and helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Location for us was very good. Room was very good. Our bed was great. When we travel we say what we want is a good bed and a clean good bathroom. They gave us both along with pleasant staff at a reasonable price. We will return to Marrakech and look here for our place to stay. Thank you all for a great visit.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel all round (clean, located just outside of the busiest parts of the Medina, as shown in the pictures) and with lovely, helpful staff too! The breakfasts were a particular favourite of ours, always a nice variety of local breads/ pastries with butter, cheese, jams and preserves, yogurt, fresh fruit, and orange juice and a hot drink of choice. Would definitely recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Everything a traditional Riad should be, absolutely fantastic! It's difficult to believe what is behind closed doors because you really wouldn't have thought the splendid Riad was there.
Staff were brilliant and couldn't do enough to help and made us feel really at home. We went in November and the weather wasn't brilliant but with the open fires going it felt very cosy.
The top floor has a super terrace, really good for getting some rays and pretty big going over the street and the hotel on the other side of the road.
If I was to pick fault it would be the breakfast, which although adequate, alternated with the same food from one day to the next.
If you go in the Winter ask for Room 1, it's directly above the open fire below and the chimney goes up through the bathroom keeping it nice and warm.
I did miss daylight coming in to the room in the morning but that is the nature of a Riad.
If we go back I would definitely stay at Riad Olema. Thanks.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2019

John

Great location and even better staff.

The staff was super helpful and provided

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2019

Debra

marrakech week

Felt like home! We were greeted with such warmth each morning and served a delicious individual breakfast. Everyone always checking to see if we had plans or needed any assistance in planning our day. Really enjoyed our stay here and found it easy to get around and out of the Medina.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2019

serina

Attentive Service

We had a 4 night stay at the Riad Olema. A beautiful Riad with attentive service. We’d thank to pay a special thank you to Hassen who went above and beyond making sure all our needs were met. Location was fantastic and a short walking distance to all locations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2019

Matthew

Overnight stay

Myself and my girlfriend stayed here for one night and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is perfectly located in the centre of Marrakech, but slightly outside of the hustle and bustle of the souks.

The hotel itself was really modern and well kitted out with modern, spacious rooms, yet still retaining the atmosphere and authenticity of a traditional riad. There is a rooftop terrace with plenty of secluded areas so you can relax in comfort and peace without feeling like you are staying in a hotel.

After checking out we were able to use the petit riad to change and relax which was perfect.

Would 100% recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

What an amazing place to stay. Can not fault it. Staff were so attentive and are a credit to themselves and the Riad. Nothing was too much they even printed off our boarding passes, organised transfers and made an early breakfast so we could eat before our flights. Absolutely amazing thanks to all who work here for making our stay so perfect.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The Riad was beautiful and quiet. The staff could not be more helpful. We would definitely stay again.

Leisure Family