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Reviews of Riad Alena

35 Rue Derb Jdid, Medina, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco

#113 of 532 B&Bs and Inns in Marrakech

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 35 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    Beautiful surroundings, perfect location and amazing staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The location and staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because the Riad was authentic. Our room was on little snug.

    Riad is spotlessly clean. Breakfast exceptional. Fresh and delicious. Staff amazing, helpful and nothing was a problem for them. Abdul was always on hand to help arrange trips and taxis.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful and quiet little riad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we had was on the ground floor by the door. This made it subject to hearing all comings and goings from the riad. This room is also very dark and not well ventilated, it felt a bit like a cave. Would avoid this room.

    Nice design, great staff that were very attentive. The riad is very quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great, Abdu was very helpful and we had the most fantastic dinner on the rooftop, just us, far from the crowd. So delicious. I would suggest just a little more variety for breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    10
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small, only four rooms, quiet, cool and very peaceful. But the best part was Abdou, who was so caring and helpful. And as a woman traveling alone, I felt totally cared for. He was the best and made my stay so wonderful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was delicious. Location is excellent. Bed was super comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    9.0
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It’s a small riad, so the room was a bit compact, and there was no door between the room and the bathroom, which could be awkward.

    I loved staying at Riad Alena! The airport shuttle was a breeze – the driver was very nice and shared lots of great recommendations on the way to the riad. Breakfast was fresh and delicious, and the terrace overlooking the king’s gardens in the morning was wonderful. All the staff were incredibly helpful and lovely. The location was brilliant – I could walk to all the major places.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    9.0
    Very peaceful with attentive staff. Will book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Central but very quiet

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic location, lovely staff, nice rooms, incredible food - huge thanks to the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was incredible and we had chosen the road because of this and because it said you get a different breakfast each day but sadly we had the exact same breakfast for three days running. Also beware no toilet door if you are a private couple!

    Great location. Good sized rooms. Lovely roof terrace. Amazing lunch on our first day.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful stay and will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location, as shown on the web, super comfortable beds, very clean, excellent hospitality and amazing food.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. It is a small and beautiful riad in Marrakech. The entire staff was super friendly and helpful in every way. The breakfast was delicious, and the view was amazing. I loved that I could make myself a delicious coffee anytime. The riad had a lovely family atmosphere. I would like to especially thank Soulaimane, who took care of everything from arrival to departure. I would definitely choose to stay at this riad again in the future.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    8.0
    Such friendly staff, comfy, cosy and amazing breakfasts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room didn’t have a lock on it. I was given one when asked though.

    Fantastic location, in the medina but only just. So it’s easier to get your bearings.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    The Riad was perfectly located and was spotless. The staff was extrey attentive
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything.

    The breakfast was great. Freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee along with yogurt and eggs & Moroccan delicacies. The location was perfect. It's not too deep in the Medina and enabled quick entry and exits.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing Riad with a wonderful host and great location for exploring the Medina
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I had to leave!

    A charming 4 room only Riad. Host and staff were super friendly and helpful. Felt like I was staying in someone’s home as a treasured guest. Breakfast is amazing, pure traditional and home made delights! Each morning I ate on the cosy roof terrace. Location is just inside the Medina with parking (paid) nearby. Main area is 5 mins through the winding alleyways 😄 Quite at night 👍🏽

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Amazing - highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    For light sleepers, the Riad is quite small so it is possible to hear people moving around. However, not much of a problem and if it is, I would advise taking one of the rooms upstairs

    Amazing little spot, right in the middle of the medina. Staff were incredibly helpful (helping us book great tours/trips and restaurants every night) and preparing amazing food. Highly recommend the dinner in the Riad one night too. Thank you for an amazing time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    The place was well located, clean and the staff was amazing. Also met the owner we was very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, cleanliness

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    A stunning little Riad with impeccable interior design in my favorite part of the Medina
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I liked everything

    This was such a stunning little Riad. Very chic decor. Very easy to access, in my favorite part of the Medina. I have stayed in 5-6 different Riads in Marrakech and 10-12 in Morocco and this was by far my favorite.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little small.

    Souleiman and Abla were great staff, very helpful and kind. Breakfast was amazing. Location was very good. Decoration of the room was nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    AH-mazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Riad Alena exceeded all our expectations based on the style of the venue, the lovely staff, insane breakfast and the owner Louis friendly approach and helpfulness with other referrals in Marrakech. We will 100% be going back.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    I will certainly like to return to Riad Alena on my next visit to Marrakech.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Overall I was very happy, thank you.

    Riad Alena is a true gem, excellent location, friendly staff, you feel safe and secure also, a good wifi. Louis makes you feel at home, the staff Soulaimane and Habla are very accommodating and kind. The breakfast is delicious you have the choice to eat on the beautiful terrace. You are also offered in the lounge tea, coffee and water to help yourself and Bagheera the dog is wonderful. Thank you for a pleasant stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    We really enjoyed it, staff made it easy to do everything and the food was fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved all of it, no complaints!

    Staff was super helpful and kind, and the breakfast was amazing!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    9.0
    Abla’s kitchen and her hospitality during our stay- amazing breakfast and service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - everything was perfect

    Very cosy and clean, well maintained Riad

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    10
    A little jewel in the heart of everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Divine little Riad, beautifully decorated, steps from El Fenn and - heaven - car access! Louis makes you feel as if you are in your own home, and Suleiman and Abla looked after us so well. Best thing of all were the beds - ridiculously comfortable with gorgeous linens. We’re going back in a few weeks!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    A great experience
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Everything was simply great

    Stayed in May 2023

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