Riad Nesma

Morocco , Marrakech
MARRAKESCH , Riad Zitoune Lakdim, 128
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10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Rebekah

Riad Nesma is easy to find and in a great location to access the market and shopping. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe. I stayed two nights. Any first time traveler to Marrakech should experience a Riad.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

Rebecca

I can’t say enough good things about this property. The location of this Riad is just inside the Medina so I it’s a 2 min walk from taxi drop off. The property is so beautiful and within walking distance of markets, shopping, palaces, tombs, college, mosques, Square.
The staff were outstanding from front desk to restaurant to housekeeping!!!
The breakfast provided by this Riad is incredible!! All traditional Moroccan food.
I would highly recommend this property!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Kevin

Amazing stay ! Beautiful amazing views . Friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

merhawit

The staff were very nice and friendly. The breakfast was delicious and also go see Imane for a message and hamam. She’s great!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

Robert

Good hotel

Great RIAD in the medina only steps away from the main square. Helpful, friendly staff who are always available.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2024

Roderick

Convenient location an walkable to the northern souls and the main square market as well as the Badi Palace. Staff were very accommodating and room was kept in excellent order for the four nights I stayed there.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

Very nice Riad

We stayed one night here and was very good. Nice pool, the jacuzzi wasn't working though.

Breakfast didn't have any eggs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2023

Carol

Staff go above and beyond for guests. It was my husband's 60th Birthday and they had made a wonderful cake for him. Room was wonderful, bed so comfortable and jacuzzi bath great. Roof terrace facilities are brilliant and so relaxing. Breakfast is lovely quality. Excellent location close to El Badia and Bahia palaces as well as the souks. Hammam and massage is also available and is well worth having. Highly recommended to all.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2022

Sadia

Simply amazing

It was terrific, and the staff was accommodating and sweet. I highly recommend this place. The complimentary breakfast is delicious, and the riad location is close to the main road and walkable to the big square market.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2022

jose

Excellent Riad in the medina and close to the gate. Staff was very attentive.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

The room was clean and nice staff was nice but I’m only say it was terrible but the one reason I booked this riad was for the pool and jacuzzi and it was not working

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Great location, very pleasant and helpful staff. Very nice breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2020

Jacob

Great property in convenient location.

Self

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2019

Annie

The hotel was clean and quaint, rooms very small, staff unattentive and hard to find. No refrigerator, no restaurant or bar on site. Food is pre-ordered and brought in so mistakes are often made and cannot be corrected.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

When you make a request at the reception it's always \"yes\" , i made 3 requests and none of them were done. Definitely NOT a 3 star hotel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2019

Kerry

Mixed Bag

The hotel itself is a welcoming oasis. The street outside is part of the Medina and chaotic with motor scooters, bicyclists, etc. if you know what you are doing it’s easy to find but the first Day there can be a lot of confusion telling a taxi where to drop you off. The hotel is beautiful and has excellent service and a mini- spa on the basement level.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

The location is gold, its in the heart of the market area and 2 minutes walking distance from Jemaa el-Fnaa. The breakfast was amazing and the staff is beyond helpful, they gave us a map and walked us through the main attractions.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2018

Felipe

Great Riad!!

Customer service is superior, and location is excellent, centrally located. Within walking distance to the main square and many other attractions. Staff are courteous and professional. Breakfast is delicious, an experience in itself. Beds were comfortable. Our room was next to the street, and at times the noise from people walking by was loud, however, we were so tired from daily activities, that we slept through it. I recommend this Riad, we enjoyed it. We would definitely go back.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2018

Nice hotel, excellent food, very friendly.

A welcome relief from the madness of the Medina. Staff excellent, superb breakfast, beautiful riad. The one downfall for us is as the room where we stayed (108), there was a constant smell of urinals. We pointed this out and they did have a look at it but the issue wasn’t resolved.
Otherwise would I recommend it- yes but not that room!!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2018

Sergio

Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Very warm atmosphere.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Such great hospitality and service. Our flight leaving Morocco ended up getting canceled and the Riad was more than willing and happy to accommodate us and help us in any way we needed. Plus their massage and facial was amazing and they have delicious breakfast! Thank you so much for everything!

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2017

Susan

Wonderful riad in a great location

This riad was like an oasis of calm and comfort as you stepped inside from the hot and frenetic streets of Marrakech. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The hotel itself is beautifully appointed as were the rooms. Only negative was breakfast on the rooftop terrace where your food was swarmed by bees. Advice is to have it inside. There are many raids in Marrakech but definitely recommend for convenience to taxi transport, ease of walking to the main square and quality of accommodation.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent Value

Excellent service in this beautiful Riad that is so well placed for exploring the Medina. Such a comfy bed, and helpful friendly staff. For the money, an excellent choice.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2015

Heather

Moroccan hideaway

Excellent Riad in ideal location, with friendly and helpful staff.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2015

Jan

Excellent Location in Medina

The entire medina is overwhelming. There's so much going on that it's hard to focus on anything. The Jemaa el Fna is a must - both in the daytime and at night. You may not like it, but it's definitely worth a visit. In the souks, there were so many vendors demanding our attention that we gave up even trying to shop. The historical buildings are spectacular. Very well maintained.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2015

Margrit

Great location

Fantastic friendly clean place. Go there! I can only recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2014

Tony

Lovely

This was our favorite Riad in Marrakesh (out of 3).

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2014

Glenn

Hassle free great Riad

Great Riad with excellent support and help from staff. Great breakfast and laundry service. Great locationand easy to get everywhere.
Suggest as we did that you arrange pick with hotel when arriving, nice vehicle and no hassles from taxi drivers/bogus guides.Have riad arrange your tours as it is much easier.
Highly recommend this Riad

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2014

Jayjay

I came in very late to the airport

Around 12:30 am. I ordered their service to pick me up at the airport. I had to search a bit for their driver, but he was there waiting. The room was clean and close to the check in desk. The staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast on the rooftop of a warm type cereal, coffee, cream sugar, egg, breads and jams along with fresh orange juice was so nice. Location is great, very close to Djemma Fna. I was appreciative of their service. Solo female traveler, felt very safe.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, great location in Old Town

The staff was incredible. The entire time they were there to help make our experience in Marrakesh better. The room was small but clean.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel, lovely people!!!

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2014

Joanne

Oasis in the City

Wonderful riad with a great breakfast, lovely room, excellent air-conditioner and cable TV. The staff were so helpful, friendly and funny....their warmth and kindness will not be forgotten. Stepping in from the street with all its hectic activity, this lovely riad brings an air of calmness and serenity and breakfast on the rooftop deck was delightful. Then in the evening, watching the sun set and the moon rise as the call to prayer resounds throughout the city....magical.

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2014

Verified traveler

Good priced in Medina Staff very helpfull

The staff make you feel at home
they are helpful.
Also met the owner gain very helpfull

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Close to souks

The location is very central to the medina, the staff very friendly and helpful as well. My only complaint is that our room was on the outer wall of the building so we heard the alley traffic at night. It wasn't loud enough to keep us awake though. The roof-top retreat was very pretty as well.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2014

Kate

Quality Riad with Impeccable Staff

Riad Nesma is a retreat from the craziness of Marrakesh and it is in a very convenient location. It is clean and quiet and comfortable and charming. The rooms are a on the dark side, so ask for a reading lamp if you want to read at night - or see to put on your make-up. Breakfast on the roof, served by the sweet waitress, is lovely. The best part of the riad is the staff. They couldn't be nicer or more helpful and they speak several languages. We loved Said especially and wished we could have brought him home with us!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2014

Margaret

Excellent in every way

An excellent Riad in every way. It is located near to the main square and souks. Staff speak excellent French and English and are exeedingly helpful and friendly. We stayed for four nights in beautiful, spacious accommodation kept immaculately clean by the hard working ladies. Delicious and plentiful breakfast is served on the lovely terrace which affords marvelous views of the city. We ate several times in the evening and enjoyed delicious Morrocan dishes at a very reasonable 15 euros. When I arranged this trip all my emails were answered promptly and the transport from the airport arranged by Mohammed worked like a dream.Thanks to the staff and beautiful building we enjoyed a most wonderful stay in Marrakesh and would encourage anyone to stay at Riad Nesma. We certainly hope to return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Wonderful Experience-Great Location

We had a wonderful experience staying at this Riad. The staff was so nice and very helpful. The location is amazing. It was centrally located to all of the attractions and just a 5 minute walk to the main square. We always felt very safe. We had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2014

BurleyWebbs

Excellent stay at Riad Nesma

We had 4 days at Riad Nesma - family of 4 with 2 young teenagers. The location was ideal and the room very comfortable and clean with a good bathroom. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the Jacuzzi on the roof terrace was a nice surprise.

Highly recommended.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2014

Pam

A little haven in crazy Marrakech

Hotel is small but very clean, reasonable sized rooms, basic but everything you need. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast on the rooftop is pleasant. It was a pleasure to get through the door into the haven of the hotel after a day in the craziness of Marrakech.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Amazing Riad

The riad was not only beautiful and in the perfect location, but the staff was extremely helpful, personable, and friendly. Our stay here was amazing, and if/when I come back to Marrakech, I will again want to stay here.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2013

Ken

A Jewel in North Africa

I spent three incrdible days at the Riad Nesma after reading many glowing reviews on the internet. The location was incredible in the center of town and close to all the sights and sounds of Morocco. The staff is very friendly and goes the extra mile to make things confortable for you. The romos are very large, clean and comfortable. t. This is one of the best places I have ever stayed at and considering it is a Budget level place you certainly get a great deal of value for your money.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2013

Sophia & Robert

Great Riad with lovely staff

We stayed in Riad Nesma for 4 nights and it was lovely! The staff are so friendly and helpful. It is also very close to Djemma El-Fna. The breakfast is also great! The air conditioning in the room was also great after spending a whole day out in almost 40C! The Riad is also quiet, which is perfect after being immersed in the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh all day. There is also a fruit market just outside, which we liked. Overall, a great Riad and we'd definitely return if we go back to Marrakesh! Thank you Riad Nesma.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2013

Younes

Very satisfied !

Very nice Hotel !! completely satisified..Recommend @ 100 %

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2013

Kirsty

Comfortable & stylish Riad with perfect location!

Clean, comfortable & stylish Riad with excellent & attentive staff & perfect location to visit the main attractions. Would definately stay here again & would recommend to others whole heartedly. Great value Riad.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2013

Susanne

Wonderful location

My husband and I spent 5 nights at the Riad Nesma, and we enjoyed our stay there tremendously - it is very close to all the sights in the medina, the staff was very friendly, and the freshly squeezed orange juice you had to start your breakfast off with was delicious - furthermore the staff served you a nice pot of mint tea whenever you felt like it - also a real treat. Considering that it is categorized as a budget riad, you get really good value for your money.

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2013

Will

Great, friendly staff make this a good choice

Riad Nesma is very conveniently located near to djemaa el fna and all the attarctions of central Marrakech. We were only in Marrakech for one night so this suited us well. The hotel itself is nicely decorated and the room was quite nice, although it having a window that opens into the reception area made it feel a little cramped, not enough to be a problem though. By far the best thing about Riad Nesma was the friendly, helpful staff who helped point us in the right direction around the city and always made us feel welcomed when we got back, it really made our time in Marrakech!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2013

Aleks ans Mike

Loved Riad Nesma

We loved Riad Nesma, we stayed there for three nights and it was great and relaxing.Very good location, nice room (Fatimides) with a big and comfy bed, sunny terrace and lounge (beautifully finished and decorated in Moroccan style), amazing and very helpful staff-incredible value for money. it was clearly visible that someone put a lot of attention to all the details and things were done well.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2013

Imogen

super stay

Friendly staff and good location. Breakfast is served every morning from 8 to 11. You are able to book excursions through the hotel which is 25 euros or about 275 dirhams. We went to the ourika valley which was great.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2012

t.s.

A boutique cozy and homely Riad

Front desk staff Kareem and Ahmad are very attentive and friendly. Other ladies staff cooked us homely breakfast daily. Family of four with 2 teenages kids stay for 3 nites in Dec2

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2012

Jane

Calm and clean

This hotel was fantastic and really exceeded our expectations. It was a welcome sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the Marrakesh streets. It's location is really convenient and the rooftop terrace is wonderful for breakfast.