Riads in El Karia

This was an absolutely exceptional hotel, from the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were treated as honoured guests. We arrived at 10pm and were greeted with mint tea and biscuits, and dinner served at a time to suit us despite how late it was. The staff and the owner could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The owner greeted us every day at breakfast and then again at dinner. They honestly made us feel so incredibly welcome. We ate dinner here every evening. The food was wonderful , an authentic 3 courses of Moroccan specialities with lovely extra touches such as fresh verbena tea at the end of every meal. All meals were served outside in the beautiful courtyard garden. A truly magical experience . The riad itself is absolutely stunning, and incredibly spacious with only 6 guest rooms so it would never feel crowded. Our room was beautiful with lovely touches such as fresh roses and fruit. The pool was great - absolutely needed after a long hot day in Marrakech! The location was just right for us - I wanted somewhere outside of the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, but close enough to visit daily, and that’s exactly what this riad offers. Taxis into Marrakech and back were quite expensive (40 euros) so just factor this into your budget. I have stayed at many beautiful 5 star boutique hotels, and this one is honestly able to compete with any of them. A truly magical place. We cannot thank the owner and his staff enough. Merci, merci, merci!!