Name: Riad L'orchidee
Address: 42 43 Derb Sidi Bouamar, Marrakech, 40000, MA

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2024

Andrea

Stay here if you want a real Marrakech time!

Samir is the most amazing host ! The small but very comfortable Riad is on the outer area of the old Medina - near a taxi stand which is hugely helpful. The included breakfasts are wonderful. and the terrace is adorable and chill. did i mention how great the staff is?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2023

Osama

Beautiful Riad, the staff was possibly the best we experienced in Morocco (and we stayed in 6 different places in Morocco so that is a high compliment).

They provided a free map (which came in very handy when our phones died) and common phrases list. They even brewed fresh mint tea and gave us small pastries on arrival, which really helped with the overall relaxing experience.

The breakfast was very delicious and you could tell with high-quality ingredients (jams, honey, butter, pancakes, buns, coconut cakes, fresh juice etc) I wish there was more protein though (eggs or yogurt or something savoury).

Rooms were very tastefully decorated and had working modern TVs and air-conditioner/heaters.

Only drawback is (like many Riads) it is hard to find, initially. Also the location is a bit far, but still within walking distance from the main square (Jemaa el-Fnaa) but closer to other attractions (Le Jardin Secret and Dar El Bacha etc)

I would highly recommend this Riad and would book again in a heartbeat.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2021

annette

The Riad was fantastic. The service was superb and Aziz made you feel welcome and at home from the beginning. He was very responsive to my emails. We arrived in Marrakech after11PM and were concerned with finding transportation to the Riad. Riad L'Orchidee facilitated our transport from the airport. We were off to a great start. We loved our stay in Marrakech!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2019

Yukara

Stunning

Gorgeous space, lovely breakfast, amazing views, but the Wifi was pretty dreadful. Still, 5/5.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2019

Ryan

Breakfast was great. Wifi on the top floor was poor.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Kimberley

I would happily return

Ghislane and the lovely people at Riad l'Orchidee made my stay comfortable. The riad is near a parking area and main road which makes getting there and away easy. Helpful and friendly staff, sparkling clean rooms and easy accessibility: I would happily return.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2019

Kathryn

Excellent

Karim was an excellent host, really helpful and chatty. He totally above and beyond what was expected. The place itself is clean and in a convenient location with a great breakfast. Thank you for having us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

It was smaller than I had imagined but it was tidy and clean. The room was small but sufficient with an attached bath and the bed was very comfortable. There is a charming balcony. I wanted to stay longer than time allowed. It is easy walking distance to the old market square. It is difficult to find. You have to walk on uneven cobblestones down dimly lit narrow streets and you have to climb narrow stairs to get to the rooms.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

Melanie

Moroccan Honeymoon

This Riad was nice, but what made our stay so great was the service by Karim! He was FANTASTIC! He was so friendly and accommodating and we would return just because of his service. He went above and beyond to make sure we were having a great experience. Other members of the staff were awesome, as well. Thank you, Karim!!

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

We called the Riad from our van on our way back from Sahara to get directions but the phone was constantly busy. We were lucky enough to find the Riad. The room was cozy and clean. We requested an early breakfast because we had to catch the 8:00 am train to Casablanca but the breakfast was not ready. The property is not bad but the service leaves much to be desired.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2019

Luiz

A perfect stay in Marrakech

The best choice we could have made for a memorable stay in Marrakech. Riad L'Orchidee is just ideal. Location, service, ambience! The dinner was delicious, every breakfast was a personal experience, the staff could not possibly be more helpful. And Ghizlane organised everything, including our tours, to perfection. We had a wonderful time. Ghizlane and the whole team are just amazing! Thank you so much.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2018

manuel

Pros; good signs to find Riad.Cons: Transfer to airport : Terrible; The guy in charge during the morning doesn t have the slightest idea of what to do.A little noisy from other guests.good price

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

nice hotel / friendly staff

Nice hotel. Had to pay for shuttle service which we were not expecting. 30 euros for round trip. Also, was charged service fee 5% for paying w/ credit card.

Family

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2015

Maria Luisa

Not that pleasant

Overall, it was the only unpleasant stay on my trip, and I visited Scotland, England, Portugal and Morocco on this trip. To start, the RIad (Hotel) is hidden in a not that nice part of the medina.
When our tour guide came to pick us up for a tour the reception girl told him that we had checked our already (not true), fortunately, I overheard my name and came to meet our guide.
Last,, but not least, it is the only hotel in all the countries that I have been that has charged us for a map of the city (one euro). It is not the amount, but the gesture.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2015

Gretel

Lovely Riad, good service

Really enjoyed our stay - staff very helpful with lots of information about Marrakech. Good location as very quiet, but easy walking distance to everything.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2015

Nicolai

Authentic Riad hotel. Friendly and honest staff.

Hard to find, so either use their offered shuttle service or be prepared for a challenges. I chose the latter.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2014

Hel

Riad in NW area of Medina

Enjoyed our time at the Riad in Jasmine room (5 nights)but comment on the following to ensure people are fully aware of the standard of the Riad:
Jasmine room: concrete screed for a floor in the en suite area. The shower area had mould on the wall near the base. This was cleaned on request.
6 coat hangers provided for 3 people. (4 more provided after on request) Insufficient for a 5 night stay.
Shelving to store clothes in the ensuite area but no drawers
Shower virtually impossible to obtain steady temperature,one had to hand hold the head to prevent scalding
Small room safe but proprietor never provided key when requested.
Towels provided gradually became more threadbare as the days progressed.
Main sleeping area was attractive but the dust in one area never moved in the 5 days.
One small plunge pool. No pool on terrace.
Roof terrace is very shabby in need of TLC. Lounger cushions are threadbare and whole area looked neglected.
Two budges caged in the dinning area near downstairs rooms. They tweet early, bring ear plugs (Also call to prayer broadcast around Medina at around 6am).
Breakfast OK consisting of pancakes, occasional omelette, sweet rolls, banana and sweet jams/ honey.
Riad is located in a shabby area but felt safe.
Hotel charges 5% for credit card payments
Excursions overpriced

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2013

Pszczolka

Lovely hotel, great staff, interesting location

This riad is beautiful, calm, and tranquil. It's a great escape to the rush and noise of Marrakech outside. We had a room on the ground floor that was very spacious, comfortable, and well organized. We felt a bit like royalty! The courtyard is so charming with the pool and waterfall and the breakfast served in the morning was plentiful. We had stayed in a different hotel (dar) in Marrakech earlier in our trip which was on the other side of the Jemaa el Fna square and the neighborhoods were quite different. There it was very quiet and residential while around Riad L'Orchidee, you have a real working neighborhood. I actually recommend it, it's safe and about a 15-20 minute walk to the square which takes you through streets filled with people and everyday shops (i.e. not touristy). It can be a little intimidating but, as I mentioned, we felt very safe. It's also convenient for the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa and Majorelle Garden. In short, we would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

Lovely Riad, ideal for short break

We stayed here in November for 4 nights and had a lovely time. It is a good location to give you an insight to Marrakech's little alleys and only a short walk to the souks. Friendly staff, clean room and good breakfasts. The roof terrace was a good space to sit outside.

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2013

Nemo

Respectable Riad in Marrakech

I was a little surprised when i first arrived and the taxi driver walked me down two small back alleys with children running around to a small door in the wall. I had not been to Marrakech before so i was not sure what to expect but it wasn't this.

Inside, my initial impression was that the photos posted on Expedia were generous but actually at night, like the rest of Marrakech, the colour and vibrancy appears.

The staff could not have been more helpful or friendly, they were excellent and gave good advice/suggestions.

The riad is located 10-15mins from Jamma El Fina, the main square, which is great because it gets you away from the mad rush and inside l'Orchidee became a sanctuary.

Overall i grew to appreciate this Riad, i enjoyed my stay, it was clean, comfortable, reasonably priced and the staff were great.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2013

Fishwick

Brilliant Moroccan traditional hotel

Brilliant traditional hotel. One thing to note on arrival from your taxi to the Raid people may ask to carry your bags from the taxi to the Raid they have a semi connection with the locals. They also expect a small tip for carrying your bags and showing you where the Raid is. We did not know this and refused to tip and carry our bags it caused quite a commotion.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2013

Kim

Great hotel in Marrakech with reasonable price

The hotel (Riad) looks very nice and peaceful with clean rooms. All staff was kind and considerate. Their service was really great, for example, they provided me with breakfast, even though I was late (usually they provide breakfast by 11:00 am), They tried hard to make me feel comfortable and our relationships were not typical customer-service provider but family. However, disadvantages include the location (because it is located in the Medina, it is a bit difficult to find the hotel) and weak wifi signal in my room. Overall, it is a great hotel and recommendable to other travelers especially couples and families.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2013

Threemusketeers

Will make your stay great!

A lovely homely place to stay. The location is fab (even though it is a bit of a walk). You will find that you will find only a few Riad's with a location like this. The staff are fantastic here, and we loved our stay. The only reason I rated the room's comfort as OK is because we were 3 people sleeping in the Jasmin room. This room has got two extremely comfortable beds which would have been brilliant if we had been 2 travellers. However because we were 3, they had put a little foldaway bed on the side of the room which was extremely uncomfortable.
Aside from that, we loved it!

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

Would recommend, but not easy to find

The service was really friendly, a little too attentive at times. We ended up staying in the ground floor room which was not ideal as it opens up onto the communal area. Would recommend staying here for easy access to the old town and the main square, it was clean and reasonably priced. Luckily our taxi driver was kind and found the correct road for us, otherwise it isn't the easiest place to find, even with a map - but it is Marrakesh after all.

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2018

Astrid

Great People and very charming place in the middle of City centre. Very good breakfast.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2018

DOMINIQUE

Havre de calme et fraîcheur

Petit havre de paix et de fraîcheur au coeur de la bouillonnante Médina.
Accueil chaleureux, tout le monde d une grande gentillesse...
C est un endroit que je recommande et ou je compte revenir. Merci à toute l'équipe☀🙏☀

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Sergio

Le rêve

Au calme du chaos du souk tout en étant dans la médina, ce riad est un petit coin de paradis. A mon arrivée, ils m'ont offert du thé à la menthe pour me détendre. La responsable, Burçin, n'était pas là mais elle a eu la prévenance de m'appeler pour me souhaiter la bienvenue et me renseigner sur le fonctionnement du riad et les alentours. J'ai tout de suite profité de la belle piscine qui était juste en face de ma chambre. Je me suis senti comme un pacha ! La chambre propre, parfaitement climatisée, finement décorée, avec un grand lit super confortable et une SDB digne d'un hôtel 5* ! Excellent et copieux le petit déjeuner qui m'a été préparé en fonction des horaires des visites que j'avais planifiées. Extra la vue sur la terrasse aménagée où j'ai pris le soleil et je me suis relaxé en fin de journée. Tout le personnel a été gentil et sympathique. Ils m'ont organisé une belle excursion aux cascades d'Ouzoud que je conseille vivement. Ils m'ont même préparé une chicha que j'ai fumée le soir au bord de la piscine. Mais la valeur ajoutée a sûrement été l'accueil amical de Burçin que je remercie encore. Elle a longuement et aimablement discuté avec moi en échangeant sur son expérience de vie au Maroc, les coutumes locaux et m'a donné plein d'astuces et de bon conseils sur les choses à faire et à éviter. Si je pouvais, je repartirais tout de suite et sans hésitation au riad l'Orchidée.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Pas top

Niveau confort moyen la clim ne souffle pas de l'air frais . Accueil très moyen. J'ai demandé deux lit séparer quand j'ai réservé j'ai eu un grand lit , pas très satisfait

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2016

Paar

Riad zentral in Marrakesch

Zentral gelegen. Kurzer Weg zu den Souks. Durch die Souks gelangt man zum Djemaa El Fna. Angenehme, persönliche Atmosphäre im Riad. Großzügig geschnittenes Zimmer, großes Bad. Gutes Frühstück. WLAN verfügbar.

Wir haben ausschließlich - in der Kürze des Aufenthalts von 3 Tagen - die Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Medina besichtigt, uns durch de Souks treiben lassen und auf Dachterrassen Tee getrunken. Essen gab es abends auf dem Djemaa El Fna.

Wir haben uns in Marrakesch sicher gefühlt, weil / obwohl Polizei oder Militär so gut wie gar nicht zu sehen war.

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2015

Siaka

Superbe!

Nous recommandons cet hotel car les employés sont très gentils et accueillant particulièrement Rachid et Hamed.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2015

David

Riad de caractere

Tres Bon acceuil avec sourire et the a la menthe !
Sejour agreable et de plus le riad a un coeur gros : tourisme solidaire en aidant les plus pauvres ! Bravo !

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2015

LUIS

Excelente

Excelente atentos en nuestra estadia

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2015

laila

Bonne adresse

Riad idéalement situé dans la Médina à 10min à pieds de la place Jemaa El fna. Taxis toujours à proximité (sur le petit parking). Les chambres sont spacieuses, climatisées et agréables. Le personnel est très agréable et serviable. Possibilité d'accéder à la piscine de l'autre Riad qui est plus grande que le bassin de celui-ci.
Seuls points négatifs terrasse sur le toit pas assez entretenue et prix de la restauration élevée par rapport aux restaurants dans la Médina.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2015

Andrée

Surprise très agréable!

Au départ du Québec, nous avions réservé pour 2 nuits au Riad. Devant la grande amabilité du personnel et le charme des Milles et une nuits du Riad, nous en avons fait notre point d`ancrage entre nos séjours au Parc national du Toubkal et à Essaouira. Au total, 5 nuits à se faire bercer par le charme de ce magnifique Riad. Seul bémol, mais qui, pour nous, fut un avantage, c`est qu;il faut marcher près de 20 - 25 minutes pour arriver à la place Djema El Fna.

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2015

Keven

sejour merveilleux

Nous avons eu le plaisir de passer une partie de notre séjour au riad l’orchidee et une nuit au riad zen (group jamila) c'était un véritable plaisir et un séjour merveilleux tout le personnel et superbe,disponible, accueillant rachid et burcin son des perles et de bon conseil les chambres toujours propres c'est avec plaisir que nous reviendrons pour un prochain séjour nous recommandons le riad l’orchidées

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Rar atmosfære

Vores forventninger blev opfyldt til fulde. Personalet var utrolig hjælpsomme og der blev sørget godt for os. I forhold til prisen på opholdet var morgenmaden fin, enkel, men god og let varieret ugen igennem. Værelset og øvrige faciliteter var ikke det nyeste, men hyggeligt og rent. Beliggenhed i en stille, lille smøge, meget tæt på souken, i et område præget af den lokale hverdag med skolebørn, små bitte dagligvareudsalg, håndværkere, æselkærer og masser af knallerter. Vi oplevede os tæt på de lokale, hvilket vi synes godt om. Alt i alt en rigtig god oplevelse til prisen.

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2014

Julie

Dejlig riad

Alt i alt et dejligt sted med meget sødt og hjælpsomt personale. Der er MEGET lydt både fra gaden og fra fællesarealerne ind på værelserne. Lækker terrasse. Morgenmaden er temmelig ensartet.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2014

Maud

4 nuits au riad orchidée

Personnel très sympathique et serviable, les chambres sont spacieuses et bien entretenues. Les petits déjeuners sont très copieux. L'environnement est typique de la medina. Parfois bruyant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2014

Mads

Fin Riad

Godt ophold, venligt personale. Man føler sig hjemme! Riad'en er lille og meget hyggelig, kæmpe bonus at der er pool som man kan hoppe i lige uden for værelset - dejligt afkølende i det varme vejr! Kunne helt sikkert finde på at booke igen!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Super hyggeligt og med skønt personale

Lille hyggeligt og rigtig fint hotel, som ligger i de små gade i medianen, kun 10 min fra centrum.
Det er et lille paradis mit i Marrakesh, som du udefra ikke havde forventet ville ligge der. Der er et et rigtig dejligt personale, der gerne vil give dig den bedste oplevelse.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Leuk hotel, goede prijs kwaliteit verhouding

Het verblijf in het riad was erg comfortabel. Jasmine was een heel aardige hostes, beginnende met een uitgebreide uitleg wat we allemaal kunnen doen in Marrakech. Ook het andere personeel was heel aardig en dat gaf een gezellige relaxte atmosfeer. Het ontbijt was voortreffelijk we hebben erg genoten van de pannekoeken. De kamer was klein maar groot genoeg voor ons 2en. Zoals alle bedden die we in marokko zijn tegen gekomen waren ze niet erg zacht, maar we hebben heerlijk geslapen! De badkamer was netjes en alles werd elke dag schoongemaakt.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2014

Anne

Bien situé dans la Médina

Très bon accueil. Un grand merci à Yasmina et Hamed. Petit déjeuner très copieux et délicieux. La petite piscine à l'intérieur du patio est idéale pour se rafraîchir après une journée de marche dans la Médina. Le riad est idéalement situé avec un parking à proximité et la possibilité d'aller à pied à la Place Jema El Fna en se promenant dans la Medina.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2014

betty

Beautiful and cosy

I really liked this hotel, cosy and beautiful with nice furniture and decoration. Huge room, big bed, maybe not the most comfortable but i dont mind. I travelled alone as a girl and came at night so it was dark and i had to walk into a dark alley to find this hotell. Some children followed me and it felt a bit unsecure walking there. It would be nice with this information in beforehand that the cab could not drive the whole way to the door(in daytime this street felt completley safe though). Altough, the guy that met me at the hotel was really nice, gave me tea, lots of information and ordered food for me since i was to tired to go out. Many thanks for that! And to the woman making breakfast - very tasty! Overall a good stay to a good price :)

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2014

Family of 4

Good price performance

Friendly, helpful staff. Large room with comfortable bathroom. Leaking shower but what the heck...
Its quite a walk to the main square but that keeps you fit and you can either walk via the \"normal\" street or through the narrow streets with shops (about the same distance/time). Parking and some restaurants nearby as well. Would stay there again .

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2014

Igor

Skøn riad

Skøn riad, beliggende inde i Medinaen, tæt på det lokale handelsområde. Hotellets personale var utrolig venlig og hjælpsomme. Kan hjælpe med alt fra bordreservation til at anbefale serværdigheder og andet. Værelset var fint og rent. Vær dog opmærksomme på at der er ret lyt på værelserne, så måske er værelserne på 1. sal at foretrække. Og husk på at det ikke er et hotel, men et lokal gæstehus, så man for en mere lokal oplevelse.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2014

Globbetroter

Séjour très agréable, le riad est tout simple splandide !!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Cercano a centro de la medina

Al intentar llegar al hotel dos personas no intentaron timar por decirnos donde estaba el hotel. A parte de eso todo magnifico.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2013

a.h.

Zur FIFA Club WM

Wir haben das Hotel Gürtel eine Nacht gebucht.
Die Lage mitten in der Medina ist ungewohnt aber genial wenn du das erste mal dich durch die Gässchen schlängelst fühlt man sich wirklich wie in einer andern Welt.
Dann klopfst du an die Eingangstür und trittst wieder in eine andere Welt.
Top kleines freundliches Hotel

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2013

Martin

Centralt

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2013

claudie

service impécable

nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour aux riad l'orchidée .un accueil chaleureux et et des gens fantastique