Reviews of Riad Smara
2 Derb Ferrane Quartier Arset El Houta, Medina, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco

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Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe really loved our stay here. It’s a traditional riad in a quieter, local part of the city, which gave us a different and very welcome perspective on Marrakech. We happened to be the only guests during our stay, which made it extra peaceful, yet the staff were still incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The building is full of character and very well kept.l and the beds were incredibly comfortable. It felt calm, personal, and like a very genuine experience. We would definitely recommend it, and thanks again to the whole team for this incredible welcome!!!
We loved our stay here, only comment is the entrance is slightly tucked away from the road it is in and can be hard to find at first!
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean and safe
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Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe best!
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Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaff friendly, and helpful with choosing restaurants and booking trips. Moroccan style decor. 8 minute walk to main square. Comfortable places to relax in shade beside pool, sofa on 1st floor and lantern lit roof terrace. Home made pancakes and pikelets delicious. Good coffee.
Prefer shower cubicle rather than over bath.
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful, quiet and a perfect oasis from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets. Loved the architecture of the building and the special touches throughout the property. The breakfast each morning was nice with fresh fruit and hot pastries.
Love it all.
Reviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewMy friend and I enjoyed the pool and garden area. We were kindly welcomed in the riad upon our arrival. The room exceeded our expectations: it was very clean, bedding was confortable and of course the design was traditional and beautiful.
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaff were fantastic, super friendly and helpful. Great spot to get to Medina. Clean and pretty
Nothing
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything
The local residents spent the night on the corner playing music and talking loudly making it hard to sleep. Nothing the Riad could do about it and the only problem we had.
Reviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery nice and comfortable riad just outside the Medina. Breakfast was amazing, the room was very clean and the bathroom was very spacious (with everything you need). Our host was just amazing. Would recommend booking here!
The riad was just a bit outside the medina (8 min by foot) but this detail did not have an impact on our stay.
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewNice Riad offering good breakfast. Employees were great and location was very good.
I only staid one night but all was good.
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe riad is a peaceful refuge from the craziness of the Medina! It’s about a 15 minute walk to Jemaa el-Fna. The staff were really lovely, breakfast was good, and the room comfortable.
If I was on my own I think I’d have felt nervous walking back to the riad at night as it’s a little off the beaten track. But then I don’t like doing this at home either!
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe property was a lovely oasis just outside the chaos of the souks. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The plunge pool was very refreshing to soothe aching legs on a hot day and the breakfast everyday was delicious!
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were amazing. Spotlessly clean. Located 10mins walk from main market. Breakfast was delicious.
At night there was some street noise - but expected given location.
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewA very friendly place with comfortable beds and great shower! The breakfasts were very substantial and freshly made. The 2 men who were there were incredibly kind and helpful- thank you for a very happy stay
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery nice place in center of Marakech. The riad was very cosy, staff very nice, breakfast very good (mostly sweets). Clean and very quiet.
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewA very special place.
Everything was enchanting
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAll staff and facilities were perfect. the Riad is in a great location just put of the hustle and bustle after a long day in the souks
Reviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
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