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Riad Palmier: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
22 Derb Berrima Touareg, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Palmier
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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Fantastic Riad!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

We were bowled over by this place from start to finish! Firstly, it is in such a fantastic location- just a short walk from the souks and around the corner from a taxi rank and Kosybar. What more could you need?! The decor is so tasteful and romantic, with fresh roses everywhere, candles and jasmine scent in the evening. We stayed in room 6 and loved it. The service is impeccable! The French owners and Rashid and Fahoud were very attentive and discreet- offering us tips and advice whenever we needed it. Fahoud even collected our bus tickets for Essouira to save us time! The evening meal was the best value for money out of all the restaurants we visited and absolutely delicious. Yes the breakfast gets a little repetitive but its included in the price of the room so who cares?! Its nice anyway! It did get a little cold at night but the heater in the room was switched on for us every evening so we would arrive back from a hard day of exploring to a cosy room. We loved the private balcony- although I'd expect that it would get more use at a warmer time of year. The communal roof terrace was great- probably because there weren't many guests so it was possible to have the whole sunny terrace to ourselves at certain points in the day- it was possible to sunbathe even in February!
The only criticism that I can think of, that I guess would common to all riads of the same design is that you can hear everything- from the birds, to the mosques' calls to prayer and (unfortunately) the other guests. Perhaps they should be reminded that everything can be heard and so they should keep it down a bit? Anyway a pair of earplugs wouldn't go amiss! Its mostly quiet, but the noise of other guests when we were trying to sleep- particularly early in the morning- annoyed me. Although my partner didn't notice the noise- so perhaps I'm more sensitive. However, I had a pair of earplugs that did the job when necessary!
In all, the beauty, great service and location made this one of the best places we've stayed. And we've experienced 5 star hotels. This is a different kind of place to stay but still upholds high standards.

Room Tip: room 6 only has one next door room, it has a door to the bathroom- which apparently some rooms don...
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  • Stayed February 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cambrils, Spain
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Great riad, friedly staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

We stayed in Riad Palmier in early January this year. Had found it in Trip Advisor and chose it based on the reviews. I think all the good reviews I read made it justice. It's a nice, well located riad in the heart of the Medina. Although not luxurious,it is very nice, well presented and charming. The staff are very friendly and we felt very comfortable.
I personally recommend having dinner there sometime. It's like having a private, served dinner and the cook is good! Also the hamahm and massages are good.
Would definitively recommend this riad to anyone travelling to Marrakech.

Room Tip: we stayed in room 4 and was good.
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  • Stayed January 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Munich, Germany
2 reviews
“Sweet little Riad”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

We spent the last week of 2011 in Marrakesch and had the Riad Palmier as a "home".
After our experience there we can only recommend the Riad and say thanks to its employees and managers.
The Riad disposes of a total of 8 rooms, we had one room on the first floor and one on the terasse. The service offered (free transfer to and from the airport, managers who asked veryday if they can offer any informations or recommendations, stuff who helped us out in any situation and did the bestto offer us a wonderful stay) as well as the location of the Riad (the palmier is siatuated in the Medina and here next to the El-Badi palace, the Djema-Al-Fna square is a 15 min. walk) made our stay to a great holiday.
The only minus point is the breakfast since it is a "French" breakfast with jam, marmelade and coffee but I believe it has rather to do with the French background of the country than with anything else. Means: i don't think that other Riads offer a continental breakfast.
Still, we had the possibility to enjoy our breakfast on the sunny terrasse every morning and this upgraded the breakfast itself too.
Thank you for a lovely stay and we hope to see you again.

Room Tip: The room on the terrasse (room no. 7) didn't have a TV but the bathroom was beautiful as well...
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  • Stayed January 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Leeds, England, United Kingdom
1 review
“Lovely stay at Riad Palmier”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011

Really enjoyed our five night stay at Riad Palmier. Rooms are traditonal,clean and nicely decorated. Breakfast is served wherever you choose around the Riad and whatever time you like. The location is brilliant, near the palaces and Jewish area with a number of different roads that can take you to the main square.

The Riad staff were excellent, friendly and informative and couldn't do enough to help you. They gave us advice,directions,booked restaurants and even cooked us a gorgeous tagine one night. Tasty and very reasonably priced.

We also took advantage of the on site hammam,gommage and massage which was delightful.

If you're looking for a traditional relaxing stay in the heart of the madness of Marrakech then you won't be disappointed!!

  • Stayed November 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oslo, Norway
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“A Santuary amid the noise of Marrakesh”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011

I was just at this Riad with a friend for 3 nights and really enjoyed it. The owners are French and very hospitable with lots of useful information and suggestions. The room was comfortable but recommend bring wool pjs in the winter to make sure you sleep comfortably although the rooms do have a heater/air conditioning unit on the wall inside. This makes some noise so we only used it for heating up the room while out at dinner and then turned it off. We stayed in room 7 on the sunny terrace which was lovely in the morning to sit in the sun while eating breakfast. The location is very convenient right beside the ruins of the Palace Badia with a view to the palace walls and a flock of storks nesting on the walls making their sounds and honoring us with their graceful presence.

Room Tip: Room 2 seems to be a very spacious and romantic room. We had room 7 on the terrace which was nice b...
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  • Stayed December 2011, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Riad Palmier Hotel Marrakech
Riad Palmier Hotel
Address: 22 Derb Berrima Touareg, Marrakech, Morocco
Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Marrakech
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
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Ranked #305 of 980 B&Bs / Inns in Marrakech
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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