Reviews of Riad Ben Youssef

Great location, however it is not accesible by car. But you will not be drop off far from the property. The location is excellent and the room was good. A bit small, but absolutely fine. The breafast is good, and the owner is excepcional. Lots of tips on what to do and what not to do. It is worth the stay just because of him. He made my staying in Morocco a lot better.

Riad Ben Youssef is truly a jewel in Marrakesh ! You could hardly find a better place for such a good price. The place offers a perfectly calm atmosphere in an authentically decorated riad with a pool (you should not underestimate how amazing this is in the hot afternoons of Marrakesh), a peaceful inner courtyard, a rooftop, library, and plenty of other common spaces to chill in. The rooms themselves are incredible, clean, beautiful wooden ceiling, a beautiful bathroom with green tiles, a very confortable bed - rare for riads. Our room had a direct access to the rooftop which is amazing for lighting and to reach the pool directly through the spiral metal ladder. The staff is composed by the kindest people - Hakim, Merwan, and the two kind ladies who I regret not catching the name of. Everyone is very available and helpful. We were lucky to meet the owner, Bernard, who is extremely hospitable and open to talk to, who really embraces the charm of Marrakesh into his property. The location is perfect - in a calm little street near the Medersa and Ben Youssef Mosque. Very central - near the souk. To sum up this Riad is providing the luxurious experience of peace in a big beautiful riad. We stayed in other riads in Marrakesh which were more expensive and nowhere near how good Ben Youssef was. Could not recommend it more !

Nothing negative to say.

The riad is magical. Historic and spacious. The pool is breathtaking as is the courtyard. My room was the perfect size for me. And of course the furnishings were all beautiful. Plus the staff took great care of me.

The only thing to be aware of is that this is a historic property so you’ll be walking up steps rather than take an elevator, the doors and windows are older. But truly, nothing to complain about!

This is a stunning riad in a great location. If you take a taxi, you will only have to walk a couple of blocks, which is a great plus. The staff was friendly and very helpful. It felt like an oasis in a very busy city. Thank you for a great stay.

Everything was nice. The location was convenient only a 10-15 minute walk to Jemaa El Fna. The Riad was beautiful and the room was lovely. Breakfast was nice too! Hakim and Marwan ensured we had a pleasant stay and helped to provide a printout of our boarding passes, an airport taxi and they answered any questions we had.

Nothing, everything was great. It is situated in the Medina which can be difficult to navigate to at first but Google Maps did the trick for us.

Lovely pool and great location. Very convenient for staying close to the Medina

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The Riad is genuinely a little Oasis in the middle of a very busy and bustling old town. As soon as you walk through the front door, the sound, the hustle and bustle of the Medina literally just disappears and you're surrounded by wonderful architecture, cool quiet hallways and staff that would do anything for you. Hakim, the manager, was as perfect and friendly a host that anyone could ask for and nothing was too much trouble for him and his staff. If you want to stay in the Medina, stay here. Its cool, clean and welcoming, with many little nooks and spaces for you to just hang out enjoy some culture or alone time.

It can be a little difficult to find, at first.

The vibe and the location. Most of all the lovely staffs.

The riad was stunning. Very clean and the comfiest bed! We had a balcony which was lovely looking out into the courtyard. The breakfast was good too.

We were happy with everything. We organised collection to and fro. The airpirt, the staff went above and beyond. Our room was lovely, the riad is gorgeous. Perfect location.

Location and ambience of the place

We enjoyed a very comfortable four nights here. Hakim the manager was so welcoming and so helpful. All of the staff were so nice. The breakfast was substantial and served in the beautiful courtyard. The room was cleaned every day and the WiFi was very good. I would highly recommend this Riad and would definitely use it again when I visit Marrakesh

Hakim is a super host! He always has special advice and an answer for every question or need. He is available, careful and fast. Totally recommended!

The host, Hakim, was very kind and professional. He welcomed me warmly, providing me with all the infomation I needed. Dining rooms, inside garden, the bed room and the bath room were all clean and cosy. There was a big bathtub, so I enjoyed taking a bath. I also liked breakfast, especially crepes. Because it is a riad, it might be a bit cold in the evening in the room, but it was okay after wearing an additional layer and turning on the air conditioner. The location was convenient too. There was a place where you can pick up a taxi nearby. Some local restaurants around the hotel were great.

Nothing.

Lovely breakfast, excellent staff, really beautiful building & different areas to sit. The pool will be great in the spring and summer.

Little bit too far from the centre and the walk through the medina at night could feel dodgy to some.

Walking distance to the key sights and fantastic staff who provided fantastic recommendations - not super luxury but perfect for a short stay. The photos reflect the property well.

The riad is very traditional and the roof terrace a quiet escape from the business of the Menara. It was hard to find and the alley leading to the riad is dark and had some building work going on. We were made very welcome and given lots of insight into the area and attractions as well as things to avoid. The breakfast was good and the pool looked gorgeous even if a bit too cold to use in December. We enjoyed an afternoon snooze on sunbeds. Would visit again.

The entrance alley could have a sign to indicate the riad is further down as the waiter from the nearby restaurant rescued us from walking past numerous times.

It is a beautiful historic riad with museum-like qualities. we had a brilliant time there, we loved the many 'lounge' areas inside and outside, the terraces, the tent, the pool, the library, we had a lovely seating area on the balcony outside our room. The room, bed & shower were great. The Moroccan breakfast was abundant and tasty. Hakim and the other staff were super friendly and helpful in every way. The location can not be better with the Ben Youssef Madrasa around the corner, several other sights within a minute walking, and the rest, like Jemaa el Fna, walkable in maybe 10 minutes. For anything else you easily find a taxi at 200 meters. Restaurants, bars and shops are also close by. Very very highly recommended!

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Everything was pretty good

One of our towels had a hole on it

Amazing and authentic riad with very good location in the Medina. The rooms are nice, clean and quiet. Hamkim and the staff is super friendly and very helpful! For example: Hakim helped us to buy banana at midnight, upon arrival to have some bites for dinner after our long flight. The breakfast was also good! Unfortunately the weather was too cold and we did not have the opportunity to try out the pool, but we had an amazing time here!

Location is north of the market streets, quiet spot, and easy to walk to the main attractions but also away from the tourist bustle. The manager gave fantastic advice for our stay and nothing was a bother. The Riad is incredible and a delight to come back to after much walking and site seeing, it’s a sanctuary.

The rooms are gorgeous, however the bed wasn’t the most comfortable for me, but it was fine and we slept well.

The location was superb, as was the pool. It was quite a saviour to have a dip during the hottest points of the day. Hakim and the staff were helpful and very kind, they always did their best to care for us. The Riad is traditional and very beautiful, there are many hidden gems amongst the interiors.

The breakfast was great, however as we stayed at the Riad for 10 days it became a little repetitive. The breakfast consisted of Morrocan breads and pancakes, jams and two eggs every day.

Authentic and beautiful Riad , lovely room. breakfast and help from staff. Thank you

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Great accommodation and lovely staff! The breakfast was so good and location amazing!