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Riad Kniza: Traveler Reviews


Riad Kniza
34 Derb l'Hotel | Bab Doukala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Sanctuary

Riad Kniza

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5 of 5 stars
AlanAnnie 3 contributions
Woking
Sep 30, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Marrakech is a fantastic destination to visit but after a few hours in the insanity of the souks you really need a break.
Down an alley in the most unlikely of places you will find the doors of the riad Kniza.
The riad is an oasis of calm and as soon as the large wooden door closes you are transported to another world.
There are a number of open courtyards one of which contains a pool, it is unnerving how the noise from outside disappears.
The staff are very courteous, friendly and committed to making your stay as stress free as possible.
Throughout you will find classy furnishings befitting this upmarket riad. The room was of a very high quality tastfully decorated in a traditional style.
All mod cons are available and the wifi connection very good (especially on the roof terrace).
It is quite an intimate place to stay and we totally chilled out.
Being classy it was also a tad pricey but you do get what you pay for!
This is the place to come to be able to enjoy the vibrancy of the souks and the oasis that is riad Kniza.
p.s. Do take up the free airport transfers as you can't get to the riad by taxi

  • Liked — Sanctuary
  • Disliked — Pricey
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 30, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Absolutely Fabulous

Riad Kniza

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5 of 5 stars
P3rfect 1 contribution
London
Sep 22, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

I made the booking directly with them.

Absolutely very very helpful and the place is great.

Highly recommend for young couples.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Honeymoon
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since September 07, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping, Spa
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Wonderful Riad Kniza

Riad Kniza

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5 of 5 stars
MLUK 6 contributions
England
Sep 15, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

My wife and I have just returned from a 4 night stay at Riad Kniza and would recommend this Riad wholeheartedly.

Our transfer was waiting for us at the airport and we were warmly welcomed on arrival and shown around the property by Kamal, before taking our (first of many) mint tea on the roof terrace.

Having read the positive reviews on this site, and chosen our room (Suite Kenza) via their own website, everything was as good or better than we expected.

All the staff without exception were friendly, very helpful and charming throughout our stay.

Our comlimentary tour of the medina on our first morning was very useful and our guide very knowledgable and good company. A useful orientation of the Souks etc before you go exploring yourself.

We used the new Spa at the Riad and enjoyed an invigorating Hamman - highly recommended.

We dined at the Riad mid afternoon (on the roof terrace) and every dish we tried was freshly prepared and very tasty. Breakfast in our room was also very good.

We dined at Cafe Arabe on our first night - relaxed and fashionable. We also ate in the square at Jamaa al-fna at a barbeque stand to take in the experience at night.

Reservations were made for us at Amanjena (and a transfer arranged for 300 dirham return and was 20 minutes) We had a lovely evening at this hotel and would recommend it if you enjoy fine dining.

We also dined at Dar Moha, a short walk from Riad Kniza. Very friendly staff, enjoyable tasting menu and traditional music by the courtyard pool.

Riad Kniza deserves all the positive reviews because you feel so welcome, the property is immaculate, the location is ideal (a completely different world just outside the alleyway) and it is so tranquil.

Marrakech is a great city, with so much to to interest travellers, and we could not fault Riad Kniza as a perfect place to explore it from.

  • Liked — Service and Location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since August 30, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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amazing service and decor

Riad Kniza

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5 of 5 stars
seemyworld 1 contribution
london
Sep 9, 2008

an amazing place to stay, the staff were all extremly freindly and would do anything to make your stay comfortable in our case arranged food to accomodate special requirments, we too got upgraded to a larger room at no extra cost .The riad has been beautifully refurbished recently and was extremly roomy with plenty areas of privacy, the pool seemed to be always empty unless we were in it and the hammam is somthing t experiance, great location, overall a fantastic place i would recommend to everyone

  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Member since September 09, 2008
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A perfect break

Riad Kniza

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5 of 5 stars
SuepColchesterEssex 3 contributions
Colchester Essex
Sep 5, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

I was treating my daughter to four nights in Marrakesh as an early 21st birthday present before she returned to university. We had read the rave reviews about this Riad and did not want to stay anywhere else. It was exactly as previously described; we were upgraded to a more expensive suite at no extra charge, we had a plentiful supply of water and English tea at no extra charge and as soon as you asked for something you got it. All staff were extremely obliging and nothing was too much trouble. We could not have been treated any better if we were Royalty and on one occasion when we had booked a table at Da Moha, a member of staff escorted us there on foot and offered to escort us home. I would recommend a hammam and massage if you have time. The meals we had at the riad were excellent; there was always plenty to eat and we both put on a few pounds. If I return to Marrakesh, I will definitely stay here again.

  • Liked — service
  • Disliked — nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 07, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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34 Derb l'Hotel | Bab Doukala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco