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Derb Anboub 12, Medina, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco
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Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe Riad is beautiful. We slept so well. The manager and his staff were amazing. And went above and beyond to help us out. Breakfast was also delicious. Thank you for looking after us.
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRiad Atay was an absolutely stunning and peaceful place to stay, offering a calm retreat from the noise of the old town. The staff were friendly and helpful, assisting us with all our questions. The location was also excellent, although the alley leading to Riad Atay’s front door is quite a unique experience.
It would have been nice to be able to properly lock the room door, as it only had a latch and could only be locked from the inside when someone was in the room. So anyone can enter the room when you are absent. Although there was a safety box in the room.
Dear Petri, Thank you very much for your kind words about your stay at Riad Atay. We’re happy to know you appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, our team’s assistance, and the location in the heart of the old town. Regarding the door latch, we understand your concern. However, this is a deliberate choice in line with the spirit of the riad, designed to create a welcoming and open atmosphere. That said, please rest assured that there is always someone on site to watch over the house, and a safe is available in every room for your valuables. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again! Warm regards, The Riad Atay Team
Dear Petri, Thank you very much for your kind words about your stay at Riad Atay. We’re happy to know you appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, our team’s assistance, and the location in the heart of the old town. Regarding the door latch,… Show more
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe room , location and food . And the decoration and design was excellent .
That there were no hot options for breakfast
Dear John, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you had a great stay and that everything from the setting to the style made a positive impression. We’ve noted your comment about the breakfast selection, which sounds strange to us as we offer every morning eggs and omelettes in various versions. I hope we will have the pleasure to welcome you back so you can experience it! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards Team Riad Atay
Dear John, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you had a great stay and that everything from the setting to the style made a positive impression. We’ve noted your comment about the breakfast selection, which sounds strange … Show more
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI returned here after a great first stay. It’s such a peaceful oasis and the staff is so lovely. Look no further and book this place. :)
Dear Jochem, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to return at Riad Atay, it truly means a lot to us! We’re delighted to hear that you found the same peace and warmth during your second stay. It was a pleasure having you back, and we hope to welcome you again soon to your little oasis. :) Warm regards Team Riad Atay
Dear Jochem, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to return at Riad Atay, it truly means a lot to us! We’re delighted to hear that you found the same peace and warmth during your second stay. It was a pleasure having yo… Show more
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt’s an oasis of calm inside the medina. It’s at the end of a narrow alley, so it’s quiet inside. They can organise an airport pick up and luggage carrier for you, which I recommend as the place would otherwise be somewhat difficult to find (as is the case in most places in the medina). The soundproofing from the room towards the common area is not excellent, so bring some ear plugs if you are a (very) light sleeper like me. However, the inner courtyard is very peaceful and quiet, and you can’t hear anything from other rooms. The rooftop is also amazing. They serve breakfast there. I also had dinner there once, which as excellent (restaurant quality). The staff is also lovely. Zachariah, who has helped me out in particular, is a gem!
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Dear Jochem, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our place to be a true oasis of calm in the heart of the medina. It’s always a pleasure to help with airport transfers and luggage assistance, thank you for recommending it to future guests! We appreciate your note about the soundproofing; we’re always looking for ways to improve comfort for our guests. We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful courtyard, the rooftop with its beautiful views, as well as our homemade breakfasts and dinner. And thank you for your kind words about Zachariah, we’ll be sure to pass them along to him! We hope to welcome you back soon. Warm regards Team Riad Atay
Dear Jochem, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our place to be a true oasis of calm in the heart of the medina. It’s always a pleasure to help with airport transfers and lugg… Show more
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe really liked RiadAtay, I can only recommend it to everyone! Perfect service, friendly staff. Clean and excellent in every respect. We will definitely come back here. Thank you for the unforgettable days!!!!
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Dear Imre, Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at RiadAtay and that everything was to your satisfaction. It was a real pleasure to host you, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our service and staff. We’ll be looking forward to welcoming you back anytime! Thanks again for choosing us and for making our place part of your unforgettable days! Riad Atay Team
Dear Imre, Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at RiadAtay and that everything was to your satisfaction. It was a real pleasure to host you, and we truly appreciate your kind words… Show more
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe loved everything about the place. Friendly and efficient staff, great breakfast, comfortable beds, peace and quiet.
Dear Della, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, our friendly team, and the delicious breakfast. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards Team Riad Atay
Dear Della, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, our friendly team, and the delicious breakfast. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome… Show more
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe property is well kept generally and the aesthetics pleasing. The rooftop is a cool area to chill and breakfast up there was very pleasant & beautifully presented. The staff are so genuinely kind and friendly. Extremely convenient for exploring the medina.
This is my general dislike about Marrakech and unfortunately doesn’t discount Riad Atay, it all just felt dusty I guess it is the desert after all but it did affect my comfort and relaxation. For example the cushions on the rooftop need a good shaking before I could use them. Our bathroom was abit too dark I think a brighter bulb would have helped.
Dear Sarah, Of course! Here’s a polished and friendly response in English: ⸻ Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and kind words about your stay with us. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the authentic atmosphere, the warm welcome from our team, and the pleasant moments on the rooftop, especially during breakfast. We also appreciate your constructive comments regarding the rooftop cushions and the lighting in your bathroom. Your comfort is very important to us, and we’ll make sure to address these points to improve the experience for our future guests. As for the dustiness, we completely understand your perspective—Marrakech’s desert climate can sometimes bring that unavoidable element, though we do our best to keep the riad as fresh and well-maintained as possible. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future! Best regards Riad Atay Team
Dear Sarah, Of course! Here’s a polished and friendly response in English: ⸻ Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and kind words about your stay with us. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the authentic atmosphere, the wa… Show more
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewRiad Atay is a little haven amidst the chaos of the city. It’s like coming to a peaceful home.
Dear Katrina, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you felt welcomed by Simo and our team. Creating a peaceful retreat for our guests is our top priority, and we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Riad Atay. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards The Riad Atay Team
Dear Katrina, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you felt welcomed by Simo and our team. Creating a peaceful retreat for our guests is our top priority, and we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Riad Atay… Show more
Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewDear Isabella, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the riad and had a wonderful dinner on the terrace. It was our pleasure to arrange everything for you, and we’re glad you had a relaxing experience. Simo will be thrilled to hear your compliments! We hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards The Riad Atay Team
Dear Isabella, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the riad and had a wonderful dinner on the terrace. It was our pleasure to arrange everything for you, and we’re glad you had a relaxing experience. S… Show more
Reviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLocation and staff very attentive and helpful especially Simo as nothing was too much trouble thanks 🙏
Ground floor room a little noisy in the morning!
Dear Rhydian, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and the service, and we truly appreciate your mention of Simo. We’re sorry to hear that the ground floor room was a bit noisy in the morning and will take that into consideration for future guests. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards The Riad Atay’s Team
Dear Rhydian, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and the service, and we truly appreciate your mention of Simo. We’re sorry to hear that the ground floor room was a bit noisy in the morning and will tak… Show more
Reviewed: 31 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWe had such a good time staying in Riad Atay. The Riad is stunning and if you want a real traditional experience then stay here… the Medina is so close by and the breakfast is amazing. Rooms are clean and the stand out for us was the hospitality - Simo and the rest of the team are incredibly hospitable. We felt so welcome and Simo helped us with taxis / restaurant recommendations etc. As a couple, we would definitely stay here again!
We had some trouble 2 of the nights with scammers telling us we are going the wrong way as you have to walk through Souks to get to the Riad. We realised towards the end of the stay that walking through Ben Youssef is the best way home with no scammers! Nothing to do with the Riad but more so location and a heads up!
Dear Juttla, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful stay at Riad Atay. It’s fantastic to know that you appreciated the traditional ambiance, the proximity to the Medina, and our breakfast. We’re especially touched by your kind words about Simo and the team’s hospitality – making our guests feel welcome is always our top priority. We’re so glad we could assist with taxis and recommendations to make your stay even more enjoyable. Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the scammers in the souks. While this is unfortunately beyond our control, your advice about using the Ben Youssef route will certainly be helpful for future guests, and we’ll make sure to share this tip with others. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly hope to welcome you back again in the future! Best regards The Riad Atay’s team
Dear Juttla, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful stay at Riad Atay. It’s fantastic to know that you appreciated the traditional ambiance, the proximity to the Medina, a… Show more
Reviewed: 26 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewFriendly helpful staff, beautiful interior of the riad, the rooms and rooftop, the central location and still very quiet. Delicious breakfast served at the table on the rooftop. All so nice!
Nothing really to dislike
Dear Veerle, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful charm of our riad amidst the lively souks. It’s great to know you appreciated our friendly staff, the beautiful interiors, and the rooftop experience, especially the breakfast. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re delighted that everything met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon! The Riad Atay’s team
Dear Veerle, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful charm of our riad amidst the lively souks. It’s great to know you appreciated our friendly staff, the beautiful interiors, a… Show more
Reviewed: 13 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe personnel was extremely polite and helpful with us!!!! From our arrival till our departure they were there to help us with everything! We highly recommend Riad Atay for a pleasant stay in Medina! Close to all the places of interest and really adorable!
Dear Nikolaos, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear that our staff made your stay enjoyable from start to finish. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re thrilled you found the location convenient and the experience delightful. We hope to welcome you back to Riad Atay soon! The Riad Atay’s team
Dear Nikolaos, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear that our staff made your stay enjoyable from start to finish. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re thrilled you found the location convenient and the expe… Show more
Reviewed: 13 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBreakfast was great. Room was big. It was quiet almost all the time, except you would be woken by the call to prayer at sunrise which we were OK with, my wife called it the Medina alarm clock! Staff were super friendly and helpful. We took dinner on the first night which was very nice and easy for us. Absolute must is booking the taxi from the airport through the hotel, it would be impossible to find otherwise and it's not expensive. Overall very good experience and would definitely return.
No TV in the rooms, so if you wanted to chill after being out all day and watch a movie then you'll need laptop/notebook/tablet or your phone. Internet isn't great and that's the same all over the Medina we paid the extra for roaming on our phones which is reasonably expensive (I think around £20 a day, you can buy a local sim card). No alcohol sold in hotel or any shops in the Medina, there are several roof top bars that you can go but you usually need to book in advance and it's reasonably expensive. If want to relax with a bottle of vino at the hotel after a busy day sightseeing then you need to be organised. I think they'll probably put it in one of the fridges as the rooms don't have any, we didn't ask as we couldn't find anywhere to buy any. It was hard to find, almost every day we struggled with the final approach, I'm sure we would have cracked it in another day or two. The entrance is down a narrow darkish alleyway which is quite intimidating at first but you do get used to it once you've acclimatised to the Medina madness!
Dear Colin, Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay, the friendly staff, and the convenient location in the heart of the Medina. We’re glad the “Medina alarm clock” didn’t disturb your experience too much and that our dinner and airport taxi service were helpful. Regarding entertainment, we intentionally keep our rooms TV-free to preserve the tranquil atmosphere and encourage guests to disconnect and fully immerse themselves in the Medina’s charm. We appreciate your understanding and hope the calm ambiance made up for it. We’d love to welcome you back again soon! The Riad Atay’s team
Dear Colin, Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay, the friendly staff, and the convenient location in the heart of the Medina. We’re glad the “Medina alarm clock” didn’t disturb your experience too much and th… Show more
Reviewed: 9 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewEverything was amazing. From arrival to departure the staff were incredible, all of them. The Riad was super clean and so beautifully decorated! The breakfast was very good and the atmosphere even more amazing! Simo, Mouad, Reda (the night guard), Sheyme and the other lady were all amazing!!! A real credit to the hotel! Sibel was extremely helpful prior to arriving there! Thank you to everyone truly!
We loved everything really, there wasn’t something that we could fault. Everyone and everything were superb! Also, everyone helped with their local knowledge and tips!
Dear Eirini, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with us was so positive from start to finish. Our team—Simo, Mouad, Reda and Sheyme— will be delighted to know they made your stay memorable. We take great pride in creating a clean, beautifully decorated, and welcoming atmosphere for our guests, and it’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed the breakfast and the tranquil ambiance of the Riad. It’s especially rewarding to know that our team’s local knowledge and tips added value to your stay. Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back to our little paradise in the Medina someday! Thank you again! Warm regards The Riad Atay’s team
Dear Eirini, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with us was so positive from start to finish. Our team—Simo, Mouad, Reda and Sheyme— will be delighted to know they made your stay memo… Show more
Reviewed: 12 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe Riad is recently refurbished and in beautiful condition. It’s an oasis of calm, elegant tranquility in the heart of the bustling Medina. Traditional Moroccan breakfast served on the roof terrace was lovely. Simo, Moad, Reda & the rest of the team were all great & really welcoming.
Not a dislike, but the Riad is hard to find. It’s down a tiny alleyway and can’t be reached by car. Your taxi will drop you at College Mohamed 5 & you must walk from there.
Dear Chica, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our riad and appreciated the peaceful ambiance and the traditional Moroccan breakfast on our rooftop terrace. Your compliments to Simo, Mouad, Reda, and the team mean a lot to us – they are passionate about making our guests feel at home, and your recognition is greatly appreciated. We also note your remark about the riad’s location. While its position in a quiet alley adds to its charm and tranquility, we understand it can be tricky to find at first. We always recommend that our guests coordinate with us for guided directions or assistance upon arrival to make the journey easier. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on your next visit to Marrakech! Warm regards, The Riad Atay’s Team
Dear Chica, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our riad and appreciated the peaceful ambiance and the traditional Moroccan breakfast… Show more