We were extreemly lucky to find this Riad...Very comfortable and quiet,and clean.and the best beds. We had the best food there ...even our chef taught them some new recipes. Mohammed was very helpful..free transport to the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh...or wherever you need to go. Lots of help in organizing trips around the country..an abundance of knowledge.
The only down fall is no internet.

With a toddler in train Riad Bledna was quite simply a perfect place to stay during our week-long stay in Marrakech. This tranquil oasis of 6 rooms has to be one of the most child-friendly environments we have ever stayed in. Situated some nine kilometers away from the hustle and bustle of the city (which to be honest can become a bit much after a while), Riad Bledna was a perfect place to land after a day’s outing in the city. Free transport is provided to and from the city by the very pleasant owner, Mohammed, and he even has 3 child car seats at his disposal to boot for paranoid android parents like us.

The official blurb describing the riad is spot on – it is indeed located in a large open setting, dotted with various citrus trees and vegetable plots etc. There is also a large pool and a lovely terrace. If anything, however, perhaps the website does not entirely do the place justice. It has been built, decorated and furnished in a very tasteful Moroccan manner and it also has lovely views of the Atlas Mountains in the distance. Moreover, its inner courtyard is just a wonderful place to chill if the sunshine gets too much or the wind picks up.

Lunch and dinner can be eaten and all wonder of drinks can be ordered within the raid’s four walls. The multi-talented chef can even do very decent Moroccan food vegetarian-style and, it must be said, we are pretty die-hard in this respect. Thus, you won’t find particles of chicken or beef in your veggie tagine!

The small team running Riad Bledna are exceptionally polite, helpful and professional and will do almost anything to ensure that you have a great few days (or a week in our case) away from the coalface. In a nutshell, this place comes highly recommended (whether you come with a terrible toddler or not)!

My wife and I stayed at the Riad Blenda in December 2011. After ten days in Morocco we were looking for a place that was close to the action of Marrakesh, but was also far enough away so we could get some peace and quiet. Riad Bledna delivered on all counts.Entering the gates of the Riad is to leave behind traffic noise, crazy dogs, touts, pollution, general hustle-and-bustle and enter a tranquil, serene world. The rooms at Riad Bledna are excellent - very clean and modern (and the mattresses are excellent) but it's the garden that really makes the place. Citrus trees fringe a lawn which abuts a very nice swimming pool. You can sit by pool and have a drink and enjoy the view of the snow-capped Atlas mountains in the background. All this a short (10-15 minute drive) from Marrakesh's main medina. Another highlight was the food - the tangines at Riad Bledna were some of the best we had in Morocco. One downside was the lack of wifi, but owner Mohamed makes up for it with his stellar knowledge of the entire country (Lonely Planet researchers turn to Mohamed when they need answers!)

This is a wonderful option if you need a break from Marrakesh. What makes this place really special is Noor Mohamed, who really goes out of his way for his guests. As, for example, with free shuttle service to and from Marrakesh. He's the perfect host: very friendly and helpful.