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Reviews of Riad First

Derb Jdid 337 Bab Doukkala , Medina, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco

#1046 of 1,304 hotels in Marrakesh

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Review Score

Based on 46 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Chapter 1 Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not so easy to find, rooms can feel a bit dark

    Very spacious, calming environment, very accommodating warm friendly staff, super clean, handmade fresh breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    9.0
    Nice and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chapter 6 Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place in Medina, very friendly staff. I can recommend this place.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    7.0
    Opportunity to stay in a traditional accommodation in the old town with good service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chapter 6 Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom whilst large didn’t have a separate shower or even a shower with a fixture so you could stand up under it so you had to hold it up. It is down quite a number of windy lanes so not very easy to find and was fine for us as a couple but possibly slightly less attractive at night to a solo traveller.

    The Riad was very traditional and the room was sizeable. It was very peaceful. The breakfast was excellent and the staff were very helpful at all times.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chapter 3 Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only bad thing I would say is the location as we were scammed once during the day light but to find the location you need to navigate it

    Riad first a very good Riad to stay at its staff were very friendly and nice the room was nice a clean as shown in the pictures and the breakfast served was great indeed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    9.0
    "He who does not travel, does not discover the value of people" -Moroccan Proverb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chapter 4 Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather did not allow us to enjoy the lovely pool and rooftop

    Very modern, clean and the staff was amazing. continental breakfast with bread and Moroccan crepes.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    9.0
    Had a nice peaceful time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chapter 3 Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Google maps doesn’t show exact location

    The property had an absolutely gorgeous interior. Minimal modern, but with marokean vibe. The pool was decent size compared to other Medina Riads. I suggest using Riads offered transfer from airport, because without it I could not find it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very lovely, adore Marrakesh/Morocco and will always return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chapter 2 Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t have any water, or hot water to bathe in. I know Marrakesh has had water problems but I think I should have been told.

    Breakfast was fine. Nothing special though.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent !!! I loved your place and your city of friendly polite warm people
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chapter 5 Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We moved everything about our stay ! Only possible suggestion is that as much as we love pancakes we would love some fresh tomatoes/ avo with breakfast !

    Gorgeous interiors dark and moody but a modern interpretation , very tasteful !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    9.0
    long weekend with the family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chapter 4 Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The swimming pool was very cold but we visited in November and the nights become colder, so it is normal.

    The place is very nice, staff is really friendly and the location is good. It is close to the center but still in a more quite area. You are often alone in the small streets around the Riad but we never felt unsafe. A recommendation is to ask the Riad to arrange the transport to the Riad on the first day because it is not easy to find. The driver took us as far as possible and there was somebody from the Riad waiting for us at the point where the driver dropped us. The last 200m you cannot reach by car and it would very difficult to find if we didn't have the person of the Riad joining us.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel, great and kind service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chapter 6 Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You cannot find the location on Google Maps and Maps.me, so you have to pay a guide to get there

    Very clean and spacious rooms. Also the courtyard is very stylish and the pool is great. Service was magnificent, very early breakfast due to our flight was no problem at all!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    8.0
    very friendly and helpful staff made us feel welcome 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chapter 2 Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room we stayed in was very dark we had to open the door to get light in

    loved the pool and terrace 👌🏼

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Chapter 1 Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location.

    Excellent service from Sadak and Hafid.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2022

    7.0
    it was a short stay , not so good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chapter 1 Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the position and hard to find , the hotel should offer a free service to pick up the guests from the Main Street with a trolley for their luggage .

    it was a great design

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2025

    10
    Peaceful stay in the heard of Medina madness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chapter 6 Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was a bit too dark & had minimal lighting.

    Excellent location. Property was exceptionally clean. Hearty breakfast each morning.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chapter 5 Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was great and the place itself stunning! The staff was really kind and willing to help where they possibly could. Starting the day with a breakfast with a lot of variations makes you feel spoiled.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Chapter 1 Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is so calme authentic and the workers there fatima and sadik are so sweet and welcoming

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    10
    What an experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Chapter 1 Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What an experience! The hotel was beautiful, clean and the personnel were more than polite with me. I recommend it 100%. And of course the location is in the centre of the old town.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    10
    A calm and tranquil oasis amongst the beautiful chaos of madina.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chapter 2 Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi wasn’t great and would benefit from it being stronger up in the rooms. Especially for our teenagers !! Being from UK our own mobile providers made it really costly to use our mobile data in Morocco so the WiFi was needed to use Google map etc to get around.

    Beautifully and tastefully decorated, really comfortable. Breakfast was great , each day we were given slightly different variations, the food was fresh and healthy. The staff were lovely and really helpful. Location was really central but in a quiet steer away from the buzz of the medina.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    10
    we loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Chapter 4 Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    all was perfect!!!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    10
    we loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Chapter 5 Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    attention: its in a hidden alley so best is to arrange pick up from the airport with the Riad upfront. As soon as you know where it is, its perfect!

    super nice Riad and due to the small size you can have a very private breakfast! wonderful!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Chapter 2 Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Located in the heart of Marrakech, well priced clean with friend people. Fatima and Sadak helped to make sure my stay was perfect.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2023

    4.0
    Could be so much better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Chapter 2 Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No wi fi. Breakfast was a poor effort. The pool wasn’t heated.

    The staff were wonderful. Did everything to accommodate

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chapter 2 Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Its location is not good, the surroundings are unsafe, especially in the night, nobody knows about its existence. The internet is bad, the breakfast is poor, the mattresses are terrible, as well as the lighting, practically in the whole riad.

    Only of the people that work there

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2023

    10
    Amazing location! FATIMA THE BEST!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chapter 1 Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    all perfect, location position breakfast alla was perfect!!! The staff very friendly...FATIMA THE BEST!!!!

    Stayed in January 2023

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