home away from home - Review of Riad Shambala, Marrakech, Morocco

Address: Derb Sidi Messaoud 111, Arest Ihiri, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

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Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Marrakech

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #33 of 975 B&Bs / Inns in Marrakech

Price Range: $

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: This beautiful RIAD is located within the walls of Marrakech Medina or, as it is also known, the ancient part of the city.Inaugurated in September 2011, the hotel represents the realisation of Carlos, its owner´s, dream."Carlos' Dream" as it is known (which is inscripited in Arabic on the door of the Riad) brings to life his artistic interpretation and vision of a traditional Moroccan Riad.Every single detail, from the construction, the location, style & furnishings of the Riad are recreated in the classical & traditional manner which is typically Moroccan and one that the locals would recognise and admire as a typical Moroccan RiadThis vision enables the guests to engage themselves and appreciate the beauty and passion of this beautiful city with surroundings that bring to life of an era long forgotten but brought to life by the traditional settings of the Riad.During the Riad's construction only traditional Moroccan materials were used, such as Tadelakt plaster (concrete hand polished stone), Bejmat (baked clay), all of which was hand produced individually using traditional tools producing a complete piece of artisan work.Relax and enjoy drinking cocktail's or mint tea in its lounges or by the swimming-pool; far away from the hustle and bustle of the streets in the heart of Marrakech Medina, with the backdrop of the magnificient snowed Atlas mountains, or watch a beautiful sunset over the city at the end of the day, the choice is entirely yours.Do not miss the romantic experience of arriving at night at the Riad and going up to your room with a traditional candle lighting the way, whilst in the morning awake to a wonderful breakfast which can be taken in any of the Riad's charming locations or terraces.If you wish so, book your evening dinner at the Riad, you will certainly not forget the experience of tasting wonderful original Moroccan food on the patio or one of the many terraces, all set in a complete relaxed atmosphere enabling you to forget about the worries of the world. ... more less

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nachodenia

Madrid, Spain

1 review

“home away from home”

Reviewed December 6, 2012

I really feel, I was living in Marrakech rather than visiting. This is an authenthic Riad but with all the conforts that you would expect in a small western boutique hotel. It was so nice to come back every afternoon after go around busy Marrakech, and enjoy the confort and hospitality of the profesional and extremily frendly staff. Breakfast was great and a couple of nights we didnt feel, like going out and they organice a dinner for us, wich was, I have to say the best of our trip. Even though is quiet a central location, the area is very quiet. . Highly recomended!!

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Russreviews

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12 reviews

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1 helpful vote

“Simple yet stylish Riad with truly wonderful manager”

Reviewed October 31, 2012 via mobile

This is a relatively small and intimate Riad near Bab Yacout in the outskirts of the Medina. Whilst the rooms are quite tight, they are simple and stylish and there is a lovely roof terrace. Mohammad, the manager, couldn't have done more to make our stay truly wonderful.

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yuning66

beijing

“It's really fantastic raid. Clean room, nice patis,beautiful terrace，tasty food.”

Reviewed June 21, 2012

It's really fantastic raid. Clean room, nice patis,beautiful terrace，tasty food....只为了住在这里，都值得在马拉喀什多呆几天：）

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Txaloman

Denia, Spain

4 helpful votes

“Quiet, charming, nice and clean.”

Reviewed January 17, 2012

We had a great experience at Riad Shambala. Quiet, charming, nice and clean is how I would describe Shambala. Very close to the Zouk and the El Fna Square, you feel like at home when you get back to the Riad.
The service was great and very familiar, they arranged anything we wanted to do, such as dinner reservations or calesa ride through the Medina, without the barging that you have to do outside if you want to do any of this things.
Last night was very special, we had a very good local dinner with a bottle of Spanish red wine by the fire place, what else can you ask for?
We are already planning our next visit to Marrakech, of course, at Riad Shambala.

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Román P

Ibiza, Spain

“El completo perfecto para la visita a Marrakech”

Reviewed December 16, 2011

El Riad esta muy cerca del zoco y dentro de la medina. De recientes reformas en su interior realizadas con mucho gusto y cariño. Es fantástico para descansar después de todo el día conociendo (y comprando) por Marrakech donde puedes disfrutar de una cerveza en su terraza o un buen vino junto a la chimenea según la época del año. El servicio es muy hospitalario y preocupado por tu bien estar y la cocina es casera, sabrosa y tradicional. Además estaba todo muy limpio.

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