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Reviews of Riad La Villa Marrakech

31 Derb Lamnabha, Kasbah, 40040 Marrakech, Morocco

#82 of 532 B&Bs and Inns in Marrakech

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 43 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    10
    Riad La Villa Marrakech, an obvious choice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One small hindrance was WiFi dropping on rooftop terrace near jacuzzi but otherwise nothing to bother us.

    Where to begin? It would be easier to say what I didn't like as the list of things is so small it can only be married down to one thing - that we couldn't stay longer. Everything from the cleanliness of the Riad, to the amazing owners Gaia and Philip, the wonderful Max the tortoise and Zuzu the cat, the impeccable staff including Myriem and Hassin, who were so attentive and helpful to get us anything and everything we needed. The quiet and calm retreat into our Riad from the bustling city streets of the Kasbah was peace on earth. We had the entirety of the building to ourselves and it felt like such a secure and safe place to rest our heads at the end of a long day. As I mentioned, Gaia and her husband Philip greeted us on our first morning in the Riad, sat alongside us at breakfast and introduced themselves, spoke about the city, about us and overall just gave us insight into how best to navigate Marrakech. Hassin who although spoke little English, was at our beck and call at the drop of a hat if we needed him, super friendly, utterly attentive and always with a smile on his face. The Riad was spotless, from our rooms which were tended to everyday by Myriem and another lady I cannot quite remember the name of, to the halls outside our room and the rooftop terrace, there wasn't even a grain of dirt or dust. As two people coming from Ireland, we struggled immensely with the heat, but to be able to retire to the pool in the courtyard of our riad into perfectly cool water was a joyous experience. The rooftop terrace itself could be commended, overlooking a nice section of the Kasbah and a suntrap in the truest sense, you had beds with towels, hats and umbrellas for shelter from the blistering sun (and sometimes torrential downpour) to relax and enjoy. A jacuzzi was also atop the terrace although the heat prevented up from enjoying it during our stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    10
    Wonderful! It seemed like a once in a lifetime trip...but I am already planning to go again! :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    If I were to be picky, I would have liked the bed to creak less and the mattress to be a little less firm.

    The breakfast was fantastic! I am vegan and Meryam, the chef made traditional Moroccan pancakes (Beghrir, which are naturally without dairy or eggs) every morning. She also veganised the recipe for another local type of pancake (Msemen) so that I could indulge in those, as well. She went out of her way to provide almond milk for my coffee, too. In addition, every morning, a platter of various fruits (different each day) was served. Traditional bread was always on offer and, for my non-vegan husband, yogurt and eggs, prepared to his preference. Wonderful! The riyad was beautiful, with luxurious rooms, a calming pool in the courtyard, bougainvillea spilling over from each level, beautiful architecture and lovely details in each room; I actually shopped in the souk for woven waste bins and baskets in which to store toilet paper, so that I could enjoy some of these features once at home. We were wanting for nothing; Even cotton discs were provided. In addition, the room was spotless and well maintained. The riyad has its own, gorgeous hammam, which can be used by couples, unlike the public ones, which are divided by gender. We had a fantastic steam, exfoliating scrub and then went up to the massage area on the roof top for a massage, which I highly recommend. The three members of staff were very friendly and helpful at all times and the owner, Gaia, was terrific, too. She was really supportive and available for advice as well as providing assistance in arranging tours to the desert and so on. The location was very good; we could walk to the souk and to many of the fabulous restaurants we enjoyed. The neighbourhood was very safe and, as Gaia pointed out, really benefits for being between the two royal palaces.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    8.0
    Neat and tidy, peaceful and considerate staff / owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Occasional road noise

    Terrace and pool area

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    10
    Heated pool in luxurious riad
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't think of anything this riad needs to do to improve!

    Amazing Riad with 5 rooms about a 20 min walk from Jemma El Fna square. Lovely large heated pool in the courtyard which we enjoyed using. Next to the pool is the dining room and a lounge area. Delicious breakfast was included which was slightly different each day we were there. Breakfast included Berber pancakes (like a large thin crumpet), fruit, yoghurt, and eggs (on request). We also paid for a three course meal there one night which was delicious. We had to order it in the morning. Beautiful roof terrace with Jacuzzi and plenty of sofas and beds to lounge on and soak up the atmosphere. Staff were so kind and helpful. We used their airport pick up service which made our lives much easier. We traveled with our 9 month old and the riad had a travel cot set up for us as well as a high chair. I had a hamam and massage which was amazing. The hamam was downstairs, and was big enough for two people and then I made my way to a lovely tranquil room off the roof terrace for the massage. The owner is a lovely French lady (also fluent in English) who was happy to advise on tourism attractions. There is also a pet tortoise and pet cat who was very friendly. We went back to Marrakech later in our Morocco trip and had to stay in a different riad as this one wasn't available, and it highlighted to us just how fantastic Riad La Villa Marrakech actually was. Highly recommend and can't wait to visit again.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Amazing riad with a wonderful host, highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only slight negative (which did not in any way impact our stay) was that the water pressure in the shower and sink in the mornings took a minute or two to be at the needed level.

    This is an excellent riad. It is located in the Medina, but away from the most packed and chaotic areas. It’s 20 min away on foot from the Koutobia mosque, very convenient. The room is very large with a bath and all the amenities, and a Very comfortable bed. The riad has a lovely rooftop terrace, and serves a nice breakfast - they mix it up day to day, but always have eggs, yoghurt and fruits, and some Moroccan pastries. Gaia, the owner really made our stay exceptional. She gave us amazing recommendations for restaurants and was very helpful with tips! I highly recommend and would book again if back in Marrakech!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    10
    Book this one - you won't be disappointed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Gaia and her team are fantastic hosts. Lovely accommodation. Clean (including the pools) comfortable - perfect. We loved our room. It was quiet compared to much of the old city so really highly recommend. Nothing was too much trouble and Gaia took a lot of time explaining the area, best trips to go on, taxi transfers etc... She speaks a number of languages including perfect English. Lovely breakfasts, recommend the omelettes. There are bed toppers on all of the beds. I see from other hotel reviews in Marrakesh that this is recommended because locals prefer very firm beds. We've returned feeling like we've had a proper holiday, relaxed and refreshed. Thank you all for going that extra mile for us!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful Riad with heated pool and fantastic roof terrace with hot tub. The staff are so hospitable and kind. Gaia organised excellent trips for us and allowed us a late check out at no extra charge. Highly recommend a stay here!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    good and plenty of things

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    9.0
    Great
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Nothing

    Very good breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very relaxing and beautiful Riad, everyone was also very helpful and pleasant

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's not a big issue and I will not reduce my rating for this, but they only speak french at this riad. If you don't speak or understand much french, it will be a little hard to follow the questions raised to you. I would have expected to be able to communicate in english with the owners/staff. Our room had a separate toilet, but this room is very very small. We are both short people, but even for us it felt too small.

    This riad is an oasis in the middle of the city. It's beautiful with many plants, many details, a heated pool and very nice rooftop with a warm jacuzzi and sun lounges. The room was very comfortable, but a little small with 2 pieces of luggage. The breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    10
    Fabulous, make sure you book it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all.

    It’s hard to describe, everything was amazing, from the house in itself, the area, the friendly owners, the rooms, the swimming pool, and the terrace…oh the terrace. Loved it.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    10
    Lovely Riad, really helpful staff, would stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    10
    Absolutely loved this place, highly recommend. Would definitely stay here again 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, it was perfect!

    Fabulous Riad, so so happy we booked this one. Super clean. amazing rooftop, great location, friendly staff. Even better than the photos 10/10

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Elegant ,well located and excellent staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Elegant facility.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful and nicely decorated Riad. The staff are friendly and kind. A special thanks to Yassine.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Perfect! Will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    Our stay was beyond perfect. Breakfast was very filing and varied, the staff were all accommodating and welcoming. Very clean and excellent facilities. The hamam was also amazing and excellent value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    Great stay at a beautiful riad
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to note.

    Beautiful property in a wonderful location. Easy to walk to sight seeing spots / access taxis. Loved the rooftop lounge area with hot tub and the pool. Daily breakfast was amazing as well. Gaia and her team were so helpful with anything we needed including organizing tours and making reservations / providing recommendations. 10/10 - highly recommend staying here. You won’t be disappointed!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful Riad,but be aware of hidden costs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a little hard but I think it's normal in Morocco, We didn't pay what we were quoted by Booking.com which left us very disappointed,we have travelled all over the world and this never happened to us,so word of caution you may be charged extra due to conversion rates ,stayed January 2023.

    Lovely riad,run by a lovely french couple, accomodation was lovely and food was lovely.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    10
    It put a smile on our dates from start to finish.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing could have been better. Our hosts were very helpful and friendly.

    Great location. An oasis of calm compared to outside.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    9.0
    Nice Riad ! Nice people !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely Gaia and Philippe . Mercy

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

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

    A little far from the Medinas but still walkable.

    Gaia and Phillipe were the perfect hosts. They showed us where to go based on what we wanted to see. They helped us make reservations and booked transfers. Make sure you connect with them if you are doing multiple stops on your trip.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    8.0
    on the way to become a 5 stars place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff not speaking English room was humid (need humidifier) a lot of service not advertised in correct way (cigar, bar) taxi from/to airport bit expensive not buffet breakfast

    position kindly staff 2 swimming pool owners our room interior welcome tea

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    10
    Beautiful, clean, comfortable, intimate Riad with an excellent staff in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Really nice and clean Riad. It's positioned in the southern part of the main area so you can drive within 30 meters of their location. Also, we parked our car just outside the walls which was a 7 minute walk and was able to leave kitesurfing gear and other luggage in the car we didn't need for touring the Medina which was nice for only $7/day. (It's guarded parking.) We had the King size room (35 sq meters) and it is really comfortable and had lots of light coming in which is a rarity with rooms in Morocco!! Heated pool, jacuzzi, Hammam, food service...this place has it all and a great staff on top of that. Gaia is the owner and she speaks great English as well as French and is extremely helpful and accommodating. When we come back, we're staying here for sure.

    Stayed in February 2023

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