87%Riad Douzi

great place!!!

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by willylliw3710 – posted on Jun 8, 2009

7

We loved our stay here they did everything to be totally accomodating. Half the charm was trying to make it there on a daily basis through the souks. Its in the middle of the most culturally rich part of the media and the terrasse is a prime place to sit and listen to the call to prayer.

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by casandra8977 – posted on Jun 4, 2009

1

This is a beautiful Riad right in the heart of the Medina. The staff is extremely nice as they explained all the things to see while drinking some mint tea in the terrace. We even got the chance of going with one of them to a concert where he sang and introduced us to all his friends! Couldn't...

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by julferreb7893 – posted on May 8, 2009

4

We stayed 5 nights at Riad Douzi and had a great time. The rooms and ensuites are clean and they even make the bed daily. It all is a little more faded than the pictures depict but perfectly adequate. Simple breakfasts with amazing orange juice on the terrace and mint tea on demand. The staff are...

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by Andri4118 – posted on Apr 14, 2009

14

Right in the medina, great spot, though impossible to find the first time! The breakfast was fantastic and the staff very nice. The room was comfortable and it was very quiet at night despite being right in the heart of the medina. Good value. Definitely recommend it.

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by tahleiwatson3203 – posted on Apr 13, 2009

4

Riad Douzi was the perfect base in which to explore Marrakech. The rooms are beautifully decorated, and the roof terrace is a lovely setting for breakfast. Most of all we'd like to thank the staff for all their help during our stay - you really added to our Moroccan experience! Thanks again,...

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by rivatt6964 – posted on Mar 27, 2009

1

A bit cold at night!

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by ambershi1836 – posted on Mar 10, 2009

2

Great place with friendly and helpful staff. Nice simple breakfast on the roof terrace and very good meals. When it's your first trip to Marrakech, using the pick up service might be helpful.

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by annaceci – posted on Mar 9, 2009

4

clean and friendly staff difficult to find (behind the souk)

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by nlebohec4981 – posted on Mar 7, 2009

5

Douzi is a wonderful place. Right in the Medina, you couldn't ask for a better location. The French-Moroccan owner, Medi, has excellent local knowledge, and will give advice and insight. You can eat on the roof terrace at night, and the house chefs whip up a selection of traditional foods.... more Douzi is a wonderful place. Right in the Medina, you couldn't ask for a better location. The French-Moroccan owner, Medi, has excellent local knowledge, and will give advice and insight. You can eat on the roof terrace at night, and the house chefs whip up a selection of traditional foods. This is accompanied by traditional live music, resulting in a relaxing, almost magical experience. There are fans but no A/C, of course a traveller's luxury so can't complain, but in the 50C+ heat it was a little warm on the first night or two. Don't let that put you off. Compared to the (dreadful) Hostel Essaouira (STAY AWAY!) where we stayed in the middle of our trip, coming back to Douzi was such a relief. Relaxed, friendly staff; fantastic location; beautiful classic riad premises with classic rooms; food and live music; plus they'll give you a key if you need to come home after hours. I'm not sure if I should rave any more - I'd like to come back and I don't want it fully booked! If you are lucky enough to stay here, you'll know what I mean. Enjoy! T.close

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by floraparr7555 – posted on Feb 19, 2009

1

It was a great experience, particularly because of the staff - great to talk with and very helpfull. Great tajines and very nicely located in the heart of the old town.

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by jonaspiet3139 – posted on Feb 9, 2009

1

the staff was great! they gave us lots of tips and even lent us a guide book. Breakfast was bice and served on the roof terrace. Wonderful mint tea in the evening!

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by kat59272741 – posted on Feb 2, 2009

4

Everything was exelent.. Thank you very much. It will be better to place a good map to show, how to arrive at the hostel. Which is just placed, is not very good. Good luck! Maya& Sergio

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by redrose81 – posted on Dec 20, 2008

2

Super accueil dans un cadre magnifique ! On y est comme chez soit ! ça c'est du riad !

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by e-painte – posted on Oct 26, 2008

1

All-around great place with yummy food and very nice staff! We will definitely be back!

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by johnajotoomey – posted on Oct 23, 2008

3

This is a really homely guesthouse with a nice restaurant (delicious!). The rooms are really pretty, the staff don't really speak English, but they are very nice. Location is really difficult to find, so if you pay someone to take you, don't be alarmed if they take you down a strange alley! If... more This is a really homely guesthouse with a nice restaurant (delicious!). The rooms are really pretty, the staff don't really speak English, but they are very nice. Location is really difficult to find, so if you pay someone to take you, don't be alarmed if they take you down a strange alley! If you are traveling alone, its not all that easy to meet people. I liked it.close

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by Daniazz – posted on Oct 6, 2008

25

Great location if you want to stay in the middle of the medina, but is hard to found by yourself, make sure you call the hotel staff to meet you before you enter the medina. Room is typical morrocan riad good charater and clean. The staff are friendly and very helpful, you can also go to their... more Great location if you want to stay in the middle of the medina, but is hard to found by yourself, make sure you call the hotel staff to meet you before you enter the medina. Room is typical morrocan riad good charater and clean. The staff are friendly and very helpful, you can also go to their roof top to have a drink and enjoy their morrocan music. Only one negative point, if you can't sleep without air-con, that will not be you choiceclose

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by maklaikei8221 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

1

We have a bad experience in Riad Douzi. We booked our bedroom some month before the date, but when we arrived there they hadn't a free room for us. They moved us to other Riad. The new was nice too but a little further than Douzi. After this we had some problems because they allways told us... more We have a bad experience in Riad Douzi. We booked our bedroom some month before the date, but when we arrived there they hadn't a free room for us. They moved us to other Riad. The new was nice too but a little further than Douzi. After this we had some problems because they allways told us things than then weren't true. Last night, we were in Doizi again and we were waiting for aur bags coming form the other Riad till after midnight. Was a litlle black point in aour great travel in Moroccoclose

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by xakin – posted on Aug 29, 2008

4

This place is pretty nice building-wise-- rooms are clean and pleasant. The terrace is beautiful. Location is good, but hard to find at first. The staff is questionable-- do good tours, but for a price and are kind of creepy. I would encourage anyone who stays there to come with a map and a... more This place is pretty nice building-wise-- rooms are clean and pleasant. The terrace is beautiful. Location is good, but hard to find at first. The staff is questionable-- do good tours, but for a price and are kind of creepy. I would encourage anyone who stays there to come with a map and a plan so you don't have to rely on the staff to take you around.close

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by emquinn5243 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

2

Great place, but some roaches.

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by abbypost4638 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

8

Unbelievable. The best "Hostel" I've ever stayed at, and I've stayed at a lot of them over the past couple years. The service is top notch, the beds comfortable, the bathrooms are perfectly kept up and the Riad is simply joy to stay at. I did not want to leave simply because of how... more Unbelievable. The best "Hostel" I've ever stayed at, and I've stayed at a lot of them over the past couple years. The service is top notch, the beds comfortable, the bathrooms are perfectly kept up and the Riad is simply joy to stay at. I did not want to leave simply because of how awesome it was. Two notes: 1. Just ask the nice people how to get there and don't be afraid to offer a couple durham to find the place (otherwise you really won't find it).close

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by shneidowl7302 – posted on May 30, 2008

2

Sofort bei Ankunft mussten wir die ganze Summe bezahlen.Dieses Hotel ist zu teuer für die gebotene Leistung. Pro Frühstück eine Tasse Kaffee, jede weitere €2,--. Im Zimmer befand sich nur eine Glühbirne, lesen war fast unmöglich. Das Hotel wird geführt von 3 jungen Männern, die... more Sofort bei Ankunft mussten wir die ganze Summe bezahlen.Dieses Hotel ist zu teuer für die gebotene Leistung. Pro Frühstück eine Tasse Kaffee, jede weitere €2,--. Im Zimmer befand sich nur eine Glühbirne, lesen war fast unmöglich. Das Hotel wird geführt von 3 jungen Männern, die selbst den meisten Lärm bis in die Nacht machten.close

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by mkrukenberg4282 – posted on May 13, 2008

1

staffvery friendly-always happy to help. location excellent- peace & quiet from manic souks! ground floor room just outside of dining area - couldn't sleep or use loo! until everyone had finished and music turned off!shower head didn't work The roof terracce excellent . Had we been on...

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by michestars9123 – posted on Apr 3, 2008

1

Great time! Medy and Hichem were fantastic, with a pot of Mint tea always awaiting our return! Many Thanks!

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by steke366 – posted on Mar 26, 2008

5

El Riad està bien, estuvimos tres noches. La ubicación es muy buena, pero la primera vez para llegar necesitamos de la ayuda de dos chavales y unas monedas. Lo que destacamos del riad es la calidad humana del propietario, que en todo momento fue muy atento. Nos encantó Marrakech y sobre todo...

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by raul4107 – posted on Mar 20, 2008

1

This place is great!, although at first the location can be intimidating, after some hours you will realized that it is in the heart of an amazing place. The staff is excellent, always ready to help you. This riad is a good option to enjoy your stay in Marrakech.

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by megoa – posted on Mar 17, 2008

1

Thank you guys for making our trip so special. We had a really lovely time in Marrakech. An even bigger thank you to Saiid for all his miscellaneous jobs - door answering, tea making, fetching and carrying, letting us in the middle of the night, tour guide, mountain rescuer, entertainer,... more Thank you guys for making our trip so special. We had a really lovely time in Marrakech. An even bigger thank you to Saiid for all his miscellaneous jobs - door answering, tea making, fetching and carrying, letting us in the middle of the night, tour guide, mountain rescuer, entertainer, cultural issues tutor etc etc... Love Lucy & Eleanor xoxoxclose

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by lucycormack5927 – posted on Mar 10, 2008

1

Hosts go the extra mile, hospitality outstanding. Hidden in the Medina, a peaceful oaisis. Beautilful interiors and rooftop terrace which is perfect for great breakfast.

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by Roseyn – posted on Mar 2, 2008

1

the staff es especially nice

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by manto – posted on Feb 27, 2008

1

Great place to stay in the middle of the markets. Pretty difficult to find so prepare to pay some kid 5 dirham to take you there -of course he will say that was too little though! Nice rooms, good breakfast, good shisha. No complaints.

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by astewart2997 – posted on Feb 24, 2008

2

Very good service....well looked after. Not an easy place to find,so best wait at a cafe to be collected !

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by vwnick662775 – posted on Feb 21, 2008

1

Lovely riad with a very friendly owner. Very central location too although a bit difficult to find at first.

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by yvonne-linney8434 – posted on Feb 4, 2008

1

Our stay at Riad Douzi was splendid! Located at a great location near to the souks. The staff is really helpful and friendly. Very good value for your money. The serving of the delicous crepes for breakfast on the terras was a relaxed beginning of the day. Also cleaned rooms every day. The stay... more Our stay at Riad Douzi was splendid! Located at a great location near to the souks. The staff is really helpful and friendly. Very good value for your money. The serving of the delicous crepes for breakfast on the terras was a relaxed beginning of the day. Also cleaned rooms every day. The stay in this riad was surtenly a contribution to our stay in Marrakech. David en Janniceclose

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by Jannice – posted on Jan 30, 2008

1

Of all the places we've stayed while travelling Riad Douzi is probably the most welcoming, laidback and friendly. The staff are all genuinely friendly and, although it's a bit of a cliche, it really did feel like we were staying at the home of old friends. The riad itself is beautiful, with... more Of all the places we've stayed while travelling Riad Douzi is probably the most welcoming, laidback and friendly. The staff are all genuinely friendly and, although it's a bit of a cliche, it really did feel like we were staying at the home of old friends. The riad itself is beautiful, with gorgeous rooms and roof terrace, and is scrupulously clean. It's also only about a minute's walk from the heart of the souks, but at the same time manages to be very peaceful and quiet. The breakfast was also the best we had during our time in morocco! Having a peaceful retreat from the madness of the souks really made our time in marrakech enjoyable-many thanks to Medy, Gilles, Abdul and Rachida!close

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by c-coppe – posted on Jan 24, 2008

1

I went with my boyfriend for two nights (finally we spent three) and it was the nicest surprise of our trip. Very kind and warm staff. Specially the supervisor, Gilles, and the woman who prepares the breakfast was incredible!Rooms are clean with beautiful mosaics and Moroccan furniture. And the... more I went with my boyfriend for two nights (finally we spent three) and it was the nicest surprise of our trip. Very kind and warm staff. Specially the supervisor, Gilles, and the woman who prepares the breakfast was incredible!Rooms are clean with beautiful mosaics and Moroccan furniture. And the scrumptious breakfast is included! 10 points for Douzi.close

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by saramori – posted on Jan 8, 2008

1

Very nice and helpful. Great experience

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by daniel5044 – posted on Dec 21, 2007

1