89%Riad Al Faras

We really loved every moment of our time at Riad al Faras, it was so beautiful and clean! The staff were friendly and helpful. The small pool was a great relief in the hot afternoons and the roof terrace was magical in the evenings. Word of warning- it is very hard to find the 1st time!... more We really loved every moment of our time at Riad al Faras, it was so beautiful and clean! The staff were friendly and helpful. The small pool was a great relief in the hot afternoons and the roof terrace was magical in the evenings. Word of warning- it is very hard to find the 1st time! Tucked away down a small alley. and the local mosque has a very loud and tone deaf call to prayer at 4am which went on for up to an hour!!! so bring ear plugs :)close

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by kt-p5833 – posted on Jun 7, 2009

1

By far, THE BEST, place I've stayed so far and I've been traveling abroad since January. The staff is unbelievably friendly and helpful. We took the cooking class at the Riad and it was the best meal we had in Morocco. The staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect, and it was!... more By far, THE BEST, place I've stayed so far and I've been traveling abroad since January. The staff is unbelievably friendly and helpful. We took the cooking class at the Riad and it was the best meal we had in Morocco. The staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect, and it was! I wouldn't stay anywhere else!! Thanks Youssef!close

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by parrys1169 – posted on May 25, 2009

6

Great accomodations. Finding it for the first is abit difficult but once there you realize how awesome th e location is. Breakfast is fantastic as well

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by markholbech7228 – posted on May 21, 2009

37

Ground floor double room is small, cramped, dark and exceptionally noisy - motorbikes, mosque and pedestrians on other side of wall. Minimum furniture. Room door can be easily pulled open. Nearby main street is being dug up with riad warning of water shortages in room - although we had no... more Ground floor double room is small, cramped, dark and exceptionally noisy - motorbikes, mosque and pedestrians on other side of wall. Minimum furniture. Room door can be easily pulled open. Nearby main street is being dug up with riad warning of water shortages in room - although we had no problem. No other guests so we asked to move rooms. Unhelpful house manager rejected our request. Stayed in more helpful places in Morocco. Wouldn't recommend.close

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by judesequeira16447 – posted on May 19, 2009

1

This place is a little oasis. The staff are very warm and friendly and the rates are more than reasonable. It's not the sort of place if you want to party though. Not a critisim just an observation. Also be prepared to pay someone to help u find it you will save a lot of time.

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by hotron – posted on Apr 30, 2009

8

The hostel was very clean. It's near from djemaa el fna, but it's a little bit difficult to find the first time, like everything in Marrakech. The breakfast is really nice and it's a good place to relax after a day in that crazy city!!

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by bpasv – posted on Apr 6, 2009

12

Beautiful place. Tranquil and relaxing. It's not a place for budget travellers though - much cheaper places can be found. Only come here if you intend to use the gorgeous grounds of the riad - it's truly stunning

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by timyap – posted on Feb 24, 2009

22

A beautiful Riad! The manager was very helpful.

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by lmeyerlscape1770 – posted on Feb 23, 2009

1

Simply perfect.

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by anonymous – posted on Jan 29, 2009

We went with a group of 6 students, didnt know what to expect, but it was great! Very owners were very helpfull and arranged a lot for us. Breakfast was good. Everything was clean. No regrets!

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by ruth78787 – posted on Dec 27, 2008

1

Beautiful Morrocan home with only a couple of rooms. Very clean and welcoming, an oasis from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Very hard to find in the Medina as not signposted, like everything!! I recommend getting Riad to pick you up from airport etc

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by Erinm – posted on Nov 13, 2008

3

beautiful place, very clean and owner very helpful...definitely recommend as long as you are ok to pay a local to walk you there as its tucked away in back streets

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by lbpec12095 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

21

I want to say thanks you Jusef for making me so welcome in Marrakech. Jusef had a taxi waiting for me at the airport when I arrived and was waiting to personally show me to the Riad and to the Square. The riad was an oasis away from the hectic tumult of the medina. The riad is located about a 5... more I want to say thanks you Jusef for making me so welcome in Marrakech. Jusef had a taxi waiting for me at the airport when I arrived and was waiting to personally show me to the Riad and to the Square. The riad was an oasis away from the hectic tumult of the medina. The riad is located about a 5 min walk from the main square down a side street that would be impossible to find without assistance. Breakfast ready and waiting each morning and served whenever I woke. Thanks again for making my stay so pleasant.close

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by brian9835 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

9

great place!!

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by Jonathon2254 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

2

Beautiful Riad. I said in this riad with my sister (sept 08). Great location for the souks. Really helpful and friendly would stay here again if I come back to Marrakech really enjoyed it.

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by lisanne14837 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

1

The staff was very nice and helpful and made us enjoy our stay very much (although the muezzin was a bit loud @ night...). A recommander!

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by pianistin6642 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

2

A hidden paradise, I would come back any day. The atmosphere was great, the breakfasts were to die for, and the owner was very kind. It is a little tricky to find though!

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by jenny-neiman342 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

3

The best hostel you'll find in Marrakech I'm sure! The staff were so friendly, the riad is beautiful and so cool and refreshing (the swimming pool will be a lifesaver). Very secure and although a bit tricky to get to, one assumes that they all are as the medina is a maze to get anywhere! You... more The best hostel you'll find in Marrakech I'm sure! The staff were so friendly, the riad is beautiful and so cool and refreshing (the swimming pool will be a lifesaver). Very secure and although a bit tricky to get to, one assumes that they all are as the medina is a maze to get anywhere! You will not regret staying here, they made our holiday very special.close

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by ninasmithjh380 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

2

Excellent place to stay, staff is great, nice breakfast included, the rooms are clean and nice. Is located right inside Marrakesh, I strongly recommend it.

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by clarissa-i9935 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

2

What a beautiful place. Our room was gorgeous, the breakfast plentiful and the staff ever so helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

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by Eegads – posted on Jul 3, 2008

2

There is a pool and it is wonderfulll !!!!... Es un Hostal muy agradable, con ambiente familiar y despues de recoorere marakech bajo una t° de 50° no nada mejor que llegar a una pisica como la de Riad Al Faras.

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by valdesd4847 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

2

wonderful gaff!!!!!!!

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by petersharples45162 – posted on Jun 27, 2008

1

Excelent place where you can have great oasis from harm of Marakesh, housekeeper very friendly, people who works there wonderfull and helpful. Me and my friend find rooms as a very pleasant and comfy. Location in medina just minutes from al Fna. Great for couples or more people.

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by godsdog – posted on Jun 22, 2008

1

Though the room was clean, we found some cockroachs in the room :( Aunque la habitacion estaba limpia, encontramos varias cucarachas en la habitacion :(

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by schouza5080 – posted on Jun 4, 2008

1

RIAD MUY BONITO Y BIEN DECORADO AUNQUE PEQUEÑITO. ESTA EXCELENTEMENTE ATENDIDO POR YOUSSEF QUE ES UNA EXCELENTE PERSONA Y TE AYUDA EN CUALQUIER COSA. ESTA MUY CERCA DE LA PLAZA JAMAL EL FNA. RECOMIENDO QUE REALIZEN LA PETICION DE RECOGIDA EN EL AEROPUERTO POR UN TAXI DEL RIAD PUESTO QUE ES UNA... more RIAD MUY BONITO Y BIEN DECORADO AUNQUE PEQUEÑITO. ESTA EXCELENTEMENTE ATENDIDO POR YOUSSEF QUE ES UNA EXCELENTE PERSONA Y TE AYUDA EN CUALQUIER COSA. ESTA MUY CERCA DE LA PLAZA JAMAL EL FNA. RECOMIENDO QUE REALIZEN LA PETICION DE RECOGIDA EN EL AEROPUERTO POR UN TAXI DEL RIAD PUESTO QUE ES UNA TANTO COMPLICADO LLEGAR LA PRIMERA VEZ.MARRAKECH ES IMPACTANTE PARA UN EUROPEO, ES UN MUNDO TOTALMENTE DIFERENTE.close

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by aritmodetwist6895 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

2

I just would say thank you for the great time I had there, I will be back for sure

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by anitramneffets7572 – posted on May 29, 2008

1

Absolutely recommended!

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by Lieselotma – posted on May 21, 2008

1

This was an absolutely wonderful experience last summer. The staff were extremely friendly, and had no problems accommodating us, as we were served breakfast when we woke up (11:30 most days). Make sure you arrange for the airport transfer, as it would be nearly impossible to find on your own the...

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by cmbart – posted on May 18, 2008

3

The riad is really beautiful, but to find it was quite difficult at the beginning.We went out during nighttime, there are a couple of isolated small streets you must pass to reach the main road, but we didn't have problem.

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by crill2975 – posted on May 5, 2008

11

What a fabulous place!!! Would recommend anyone to stay here and it is so unusual to find a twin room in a riad. Great owners, happy to put a beer in their fridge to drink up on the roof terrace. Has so much character for such a bargin price, can not be beaten.

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by jones – posted on Apr 29, 2008

1

Lovely to stay in a riad owned by a local

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by roen81 – posted on Apr 25, 2008

20

The riad is hard to find because the street names in the Kenaria area are only written in Arabic. A little sign in the road, next to the 'metal arch' would be helpfull. We had a very pleasant stay, and lovely breakfast.

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by ivonouwens6526 – posted on Apr 21, 2008

3

Fantastic riad! We loved it so much we didn't want to leave. Yousef is the friendliest and most helpful staff member we've come across in our whole 6 months of travelling around Europe!

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by trishanddaniel – posted on Apr 18, 2008

14

Our stay in Marrakech was brilliant and having some a lovely place to rest out achey feet made it all the more enjoyable. thank you

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by chrissy-nallaiah1074 – posted on Mar 31, 2008

1

Such a nice place! The staff was really helpful. There are great outdoor rooms to lounge in and a really nice roof terrace. Rooms are clean and well decorated. It is really hard to find when you first get there. Pay a kid a couple of durham to be led right to the door!

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by ssaxten221 – posted on Mar 2, 2008

2

The riad is lovely - very well presented with spacious, clean bedroms and ensuite bathrooms. The staff is very helpful and breakfast is good - typical French-style (bread and jams). Not far from the Djemaa Fnaa at all so good location. It is quite difficult to find as the roads in Marrakesh... more The riad is lovely - very well presented with spacious, clean bedroms and ensuite bathrooms. The staff is very helpful and breakfast is good - typical French-style (bread and jams). Not far from the Djemaa Fnaa at all so good location. It is quite difficult to find as the roads in Marrakesh are so small and winding. My advice: when you arrive by taxi at the main square find yourself a street porter who will take your cases to the riad using a wheel-barrow style cart (and should almost certainly know where the riad is). If that fails then take the Rue des Banques found between Cafe de France and the Marrakchi resteaurant, both on the Place Djemaa Fnaa. At the end of the rue des Banques bear right and continue down for about 300 metres until you see an arch in the wall on the left hand side. Go through this low arched tunnel and take the first road on the right, followed by the first road on the left. You will find the Riad on this road!close

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by cwild4599 – posted on Feb 19, 2008

4

We stayed only 1 night there, and I'd recommend calling the Riad 1st thing when u arrive Marrakesh, as it could be a bit of a twisted way to get there. But once you're there, it's 200% worth it!! Absolutely clean, full of Moroccan character. Lovely, typical moroccan... more We stayed only 1 night there, and I'd recommend calling the Riad 1st thing when u arrive Marrakesh, as it could be a bit of a twisted way to get there. But once you're there, it's 200% worth it!! Absolutely clean, full of Moroccan character. Lovely, typical moroccan house with a lot of care to detail, cleanliness, attention. Breakfast was fantastic! typical, generous and lovely served in a patio with birds singing in the morning, & plants. Staff was extra helpful & nice people. Nice and fresh. Comfortable bed, with all u need in the room. Specially nice for couples.close

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by regisela – posted on Feb 15, 2008

2

A comfortable and peaceful riad based close to the souks and main square. The room was clean and quiet, staff helpful but not obtrusive and reasonably priced. Highly recommended - shame about the caged bird in the courtyard.

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by Brianfin – posted on Feb 14, 2008

2

Riad al Faras is a hidden gem. We really enjoyed our time in this humble guest house. Youssef and his staff are unbelievably friendly and accomodating. Breakfast in the morning is great. The rooftop terrace is also a lovely perk.

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by lhiton744232 – posted on Feb 12, 2008

3

The Riad Al Faras exceed my expectations on terms of Hostel, it is very comfortable room and has a very kind people. Wonderful place to rest after all the walking in Marrakech. The only thing that I would advise is to get the exactly location, because even that is well located on the heart of... more The Riad Al Faras exceed my expectations on terms of Hostel, it is very comfortable room and has a very kind people. Wonderful place to rest after all the walking in Marrakech. The only thing that I would advise is to get the exactly location, because even that is well located on the heart of the Medina, it is not easy to find it (need to walk thru little streets).close

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by marcusrossi6498 – posted on Feb 8, 2008

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