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Hay Riad Ezzaitoun El Jadid, Rue Dika No. 44, Medina, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location: only a few minutes walk from Jamaa al Fna and since it is in a hidden street, there is no noise at night which is great for sleeping. The staff was friendly and helpful :)
It was inconvenient to have the toilet and bathroom at the ground level which is further to the female dorm.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff it's frandliy amazing and brakes ass will it
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI spent 3 nights at this hostel and had a great experience! The place was very clean, quiet, and easy to reach. It’s located right in the center of El Madina, which was very convenient. Ismail and Laila were incredibly kind and helpful, always ready to listen and respond quickly to any questions. I highly recommend this place!
Rien, tt est bien
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, clean and calm. Prices are really good with breakfast included. There is a parking lot which is 3 min walk away, they sent us all the information so we did not struggle to look for parking or the direction to the hostel. Really appreciate the good service and attentive staff.
Nothing
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was amazing and ready to help. Breakfast freshly prepared. Good Location
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI didn’t
Had to change from Dormitory room to private double room Dorm room small and cramped no AC it cost me 4 times more per night than what I paid for the Dorm room per night avoid
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe room is enclosed w/o window and is very hot during July when many people sleep in.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGood location in the medina. Pick-up service from the airport was good. Responsive host. Nice terrace area for breakfast. Good for a budget traveller. The female dorm had lockers (bring your own padlock), and individual light and fan by each bed. Toilets/bathroom area kept clean. Hairdryer in the shared area. Good wifi. Paid laundry service available.
Lack of hooks in the shared shower cubile for clothes or towels.
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation was really good for key attractions. Staff were so helpful, welcoming and always available. Good value for money.
Reviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaying at Smile Hostel was truly a wonderful experience! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and everything is clean and well-organized. What really made the difference, though, was the amazing hospitality. A heartfelt thank you to Menaim for always being so kind and attentive, and to Leila for bringing such a positive energy and friendly vibe to the place. You both made the name Smile feel so real! 😊 I’ll definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend this hostel to anyone visiting the city.
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewalles was geweldig
Reviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and staff! Nice that the beds have curtains.
The bed was quite creaky.
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe proximity of the hostel to the fair and to jamaa lefna and taxi places I was there for GITEX The personnel was nice The kindness and cleanliness was decent
There were constructions when I was there My bed was the upper one and it was making lots of noises when I move There was no mop to absorb the water in the shower There was only one shower at the hostel for everyone which I think Isnot enough