We have just returned from a wonderful three night stay at the Riad Assakina. I can only echo what others have said previously. The Riad is stunning, spotlessly clean and of the highest standards. We stayed in the Almohad Suite which was very spacious, huge comfortable bed, very large bathroom with extra large towels, often not found in the best hotels. The level of service and hospitality from your hosts, Grant and Michele was second to none. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by Grant, served mint tea and delicious stuffed figs. We were shown round the Riad. Grant arranged for us to eat in a local restaurant and we were taken there by one of the amazing staff who work at the Riad, The breakfasts each day were delicious. Michele and Grant gave us suggestions on how best to spend our time in Marakesh, tips on shopping, recommended and booked restaurants and transport and provided maps and directions. Michelle arranged a hamman spa visit for us and provided maps and directions. We managed to get completely lost (quite easy on your first visit) and when we arrived back at the Riad by taxi, just happy to be back and disappointed not to have had our spa treatment, Michelle re-arranged our appointment and personally walked us there, wow what amazing service. If you are thinking of booking here you will not be disappointed.

Yep - I can now see why this place is so highly rated on this site. Grant and Michele have turned a former house of ill repute into an oasis of calm in crazy Marrakech. Tucked away down a narrow alley in the old Jewish quarter, Riad Assakina is a real gem, festooned (I love that word) with Moroccan art and artefacts - all displayed with great taste and an eye for detail. The whole team are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. Breakfasts are superb, the pool is gorgeous, the rooftop terrace is a great vantage point from which to view the minarets and the Marrakech skyline - need I go on? So my tip is to get yourself on down to Marrakech and a few nights at this place as quickly as your little babouches will carry you!

Spent 4 nights here and it was wonderful. Great hospitality, diligent and efficient staff, wonderful hosts and fabulous food. Very clean and a refuge from the madness of Marrakesh.
Afternoon tea each day was worth coming back to.
Quiet and relaxing. Many thanks Michelle and Grant a truly beautiful end to finish our holiday in Morrocco.

From our pickup at the airport, organised on request (recommended) to the return journey, we cannot fault a thing and would not hesitate to recommend. The location of the Riad Assakina is within easy walking distance of the main square and the souks but is in a quiet and peaceful area. Stepping through a door in the wall, you enter into the most beautiful and calm courtyard where we 'checked in', had (the first of many) mint teas and, as it was early evening, a brief intro to the Riad and the area. A nearby restaurant was booked for us and Grant walked us there himself, which was much appreciated as it can all be quite daunting initially. Our first morning, Michele gave us more information, recommendations and maps and was always happy to answer questions about where to go, how much we should be aiming to pay for certain items etc etc. Invaluable. The rooms are all beautifully decorated and the lower priced room is certainly not of a lower quality - just a little smaller. I would have happily stayed in any of them! The staff were, without exception, friendly and provided an excellent service - wonderful breakfasts, mint tea and cake in the afternoon and we returned each day to a clean room with fresh fruit and each evening to a turned down bed with a chocolate. At the end of a hectic day getting lost in the souks (definitely part of the whole experience!) the terraces are perfect for sipping a well earned glass or two of chilled wine. A huge thank you to Grant and Michele for helping to make a few days so special - we will be back.