I just opened an account so I could write about my experience here. Riad Kniza is an amazing place, completely magical. You would never expect this quiet oasis to be nestled in this derb with all the busyness right outside and around the corner. Hicham and Amina were wonderful from the moment we began emailing about a month before my trip right up until the second we left. Always sweet and ever accommodating, they made our short stay in Marrakech fulfilling and enjoyable. Since my boyfriend and I were only staying in Marrakech two nights (our first and last night in Morocco), they set up a half day tour of the city when we arrived with a wonderful guide, Moustafa.

Moustafa was amazing; he was incredibly informative and genuinely cared that we learned about the culture and history of Morocco and Marrakech. He also took us through the souks, which would have been intimidating that first day without him. After we told him the sites we were interested in seeing, Moustafa explained exactly what we'd go over that day and how to pick up our tour by ourselves on the last day when we were back in Marrakech. That last day was a breeze (besides the heat), and we felt very comfortable when we revisited the souks as well (and was even able to find certain places we wanted to go back to without any problems).

We had a quick lunch the day we arrived at the Riad by the pool (before our tour); it was cooked fresh and was DELICIOUS (skewers). Breakfast in the morning (on the terrace!) was also very good and our waiter for both meals (I didn't get his name) was very sweet and professional.

The rooms were AMAZING! The first night we stayed in a "Deluxe Double Room" and it was delightful. Everything in the Riad is adorned with these gorgeous antiques and this room was no exception with its lamps and mosaic dresser (with matching mirror!) and canopy bed all decorated with rose petals (even in the toilet bowl!). The last night we stayed in the "Royal Bahia Suite." We learned Bahia means beautiful and beautiful is an understatement. We did not see how the Deluxe Double could be trumped (except maybe in space) but my goodness this was an exquisite, splendid suite!

Again, none of this would've mattered if it weren't for their lovely staff. Thank you so much for making our first trip to Morocco so special.

Staying at Riad Kniza was everything we'd hoped a Riad experience would be.
We appreciated the authentic Moroccan decor and particularly enjoyed the serenity of the rooftop terrace.
The service was exceptional.

My husband, son and I stayed at Riad Kniza for 6 nights this last July. We have lived in and traveled to many places, and there are few hotels where hospitality reaches these heights. The staff, front desk personnel and tour guides were all extremely polite, well-informed, patient and considerate. No matter how many times we asked for assistance, had a special request, needed a tour book or laptop loan or simply wanted yet another tray of their excellent mint tea with pastries, their response was always friendly and efficient. My husband and I would many times wake up early to take a stroll or shop in the Medina, leaving our teenage son sleeping-in until late in the morning. No matter at what time he awoke, the Kniza staff would invariably make his breakfast available to him and take it to his room without even mentioning the fact that breakfast service was long over. Their hospitality in fact went beyond our stay in Marrakesh. A few days ago (almost 2 months after we visited them), I asked for their help to obtain tracking information I was having trouble getting from a carpet supplier that was to have sent my purchase to the US. Kamal, the hotel Director, was kind enough to contact the supplier for me and, undoubtedly thanks to his intervention, I finally got my purchase sent and tracking number provided. You do not find this level of assistance anywhere I know.
Physically staying at Kniza was also a fantastic experience. The rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable. The whole feeling inside the Riad is of elegant tranquility and simple beauty. Its location is excellent and easily connected to transportation services and main attractions. We hope to again visit this wonderful place.

What a fantastic experience in Marrakech! The Riad was a perfect oasis in the busy life of the Medina. We wondered where on earth we were going when our driver dropped us off at the gate of the medina, but after a couple of minutes of tagines and donkeys and grapes and prickly pears and raw meat and live chickens and fast scooters ......................!!!!!! , we were taken into a beautiful, calm, serene home, where everything you could wish for was given to you.

The breakfast was wonderful and the Moroccan dinner was just excellent.

If you want to stay in Marrakech, i would highly recommend this riad, especially the four-night package. Just perfect!