Reviews of Riad Swaka
53 Derb Ragragui, Riad zitoun Jdid, Medina, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco

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Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHospitality and Service
Location
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery good location, staff was very friendly. Good breakfast. The swimming pool, even if small, is very useful after a hot day.
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe had a fantastic stay at Riad Swaka. The breakfast was huge and delicious, the staff were extremely helpful and kind. We also had a gorgeous room and loved the small pool on the roof!
The lunch/dinner available was very expensive!
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was extremely friendly, the room, although small, was comfortable and the roof top terrace was a nice touch.
Nothing
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautifully appointed “home”. The layout worked well with our family. The rooftop came in very handy, especially the little pool to cool off mid afternoon!
Absolutely nothing!!
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewOur hosts Samir and Abdul were so kind, helpful and welcoming! Location is hard to find initially but they were so supportive in helping us arrive and giving us directions anywhere, Thank you!
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat terrace, breakfast, and cleanliness of the entire riad.
The sink was awkward to use, and beds could be more comfortable.
Reviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewStaff was friendly and made me feel comfortable and at home
Riad is located in a back alley. It's hard to get to from the main street. I also had issues with the shower drain. The water did not drain properly
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewRiad Swaka's staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The rooftop plunge pool is perfect to relax and cool down in. Breakfast each morning was delicious.
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was very helpful and very friendly. We interacted mainly with Samir and will remember his very positive attitude, his smile and the time he spent with us to help us and answer our questions. The location of the Riad is good and we found it good value for money. The small swimming pool on the roof top is great for children to relax after a day of visiting the city. Great breakfast in the morning.
It was great value for the price we paid and there wasn't really anything we didn't like about our stay at the Riad.
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe were a group of seven people and had an amazing experience at Riad Swaka. The place is even more beautiful than it looks in the fotos. Samir and Abdul made sure we had the best time.
There was absolutely nothing that we didn’t like.
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewPool is small, but refreshing. No soundproof walls. No options for people with some alergies, like no avocado or tomatos as change for pancaces.
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAbdul was absolutely great, his hosting was amazing, he made our stay fantastic. Recommend this riad to anyone!
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe staff are very helpful and nice. Breakfast is good. The hotel atmosphere and decoration is pretty
The wifi and the mobile data signal is very weak inside the room.
Reviewed: 15 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLovely property. Large room by Medina standards. Comfortable beds. Large rooftop. Very good breakfast.
No complaints.
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe staffs were all amazing. Samir and Abdullah are really kind and accommodating. They helped us a lot during our stay and the hotel really exceeds our expectations. For such a cheap price, we had a beautiful traditional room and breakfast was delicious. All are freshly made and we loved it. The place is also near of everything. The square, palais el bahia, place menallah are a few minutes walk away. The place is also safe amd has free wifi. Just look out for the motorcycles on the streets. At first, you would think that it’s scary because there’s a lot of narrow streets before the hotel, but that’s the beauty of it. My friends and I really had fun and will definitely go back again. Additionally, Samir helped us book a taxi going to airport even on his day off. He is such a sweetheart. I definitely recommend the hotel. Also, if you want to buy argan oils and anything for souvenirs, go to the store beside the cafe restaurant at palace menallah. Just on other street. Look for Isham. He is very good at explaining every product and will give you a discount! He such a good berber. I will put the image of his shop on this.
Nothing. Everyone was amazing and very helpful.
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything. And everyone was so kind and interesting to talk with.
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLoved the location. The Riad is beautifully decorated and well looked after by a lovely team
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewImmaculately clean and very comfortable with high attention to detail - great bedding etc Fantastic value. Lovely breakfast on the terrace, changes every day. We especially loved the yoghurt ( home made) and the honey. Best of all, though, is the level of 24- hour service . Nothing is too much trouble and it really made us feel so confident and happy in what was a strange city for us. Abdul met our taxi ( sent by the riad to the airport) to guide us and waited with us for the taxi to go back. Every advice and help was given by Abdul and Samir - how much things should cost, where to go etc. everyone at the riad so friendly and nice. I’d recommend wholeheartedly.
We got lost returning on our first night as the riad is very tucked away in a maze of alleys, but we were fine after that - and in the light! Abdul pointed out we should have rung him; he would have come to find us!
Reviewed: 9 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewSamir and abdul were very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was also amazing, the riad was clean and well kept too. Samir and abdul were always happy to help.