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Riad les Oliviers: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
47-48, rue de la Bahia | Quartier Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech 40008, Morocco
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Riad les Oliviers
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Wales
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“Terrible service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2009

After finally booking our holiday we were so excited to get our holiday started. We arrived at our Riad at around 9am, after a welcome and an offer of mint tea we wre both happy to be there. Waiting for our room to be cleaned we had a nose about and the riad seemed clean and the staff friendly.
We were taken up to our room only to be dissapointed by the dark,small pokey room that we were having to stay in for a week, my partner was not happy so I went to speak to the lady owner who was not at that point very helpful or friendly and was further told all rooms were in use and we'd have to stay where we were. Making the best out of it we unpacked and set out to explore.
After 3 days of my partner not being able to sleep on the uncomfortable bed I went to press the matter again with the lady but was told other people spent more money and therefore she would not put us in another room, (out holiday was a package,we would have spent the same!) she in the end offered one on the noisy ground floor without air conditioning(it was 35*c and above for the duration of our stay). He decided that we needed the air conditioning in the weather and that we couldnt move, so had to stay there.
The only thing that was good in this Riad was the night watchman who was there for 5days out of out stay, he was so helpful and always smiling, stopping for a chat to see how our day went and what we got upto. He recommended places we should visit and restaurants to eat in.
The cherry on top of the cake was with the lady's husband on our last night there, we asked for breakfast at 6.30am because our flight was early, he wasnt best pleased, he said that somone would have to get up to do it, that someone was him! When asked about a taxi to the airport which is 10mins away, we were told that it would be nigh on impossible to find one at 7am because it was Ramadan and all taxi drivers were sleeping at that time, so if we wanted a taxi we could do it through him but it would cost 200dhs, I questioned the price because it seemed expensive but knew we had to get to the airport, when the taxi arrived we loaded our stuff, the minute we hit the road there were taxi's everywhere, there was no way there would have been a problem to get one, we had been ripped off by using his 'friend', he would have had money out of it too. I was so angry by his lies and using Ramadan as the reason, when its supposed to be there religious holiday, Unbelievable!!
Overall the owners of this riad were shocking, the other staff were lovely and friendly. breakfast was good and Marrakech beautiful. It;s a shame so many good memories of our holiday will be clouded with bad one's.

  • Stayed September 2009, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Would not recommend at all”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2009

We arrived at the riad and were given a horrible room. It was very small, damp with only a very small window in top corner, no air conditioning - something akin to a prison. We explained to the people in the riad that we were not happy with this room. We had to argue with them and once we mentioned that we would contact the agent (we had booked through), they seemed to change their attitude. They then said no other rooms were available for this night but we could change rooms the next day. By breakfast the next morning (08:30) we asked to change rooms and found one was ready, beds made etc. We were very surprised that the room was ready so early (people had left and room was made up by 08:30!). Anyway, we later spoke to our agent and explained how disappointed we were at our treatment. We had paid to stay in a good room for EVERY night of our trip and he agreed that had we not argued our case, we would not have been given a better room.

I would not recommend this riad at all following our treatment. There are so many other riads to choose from. If you have booked this already, then I hope you get a good room, if not argue until you do.

Stayed March 2009
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2009

Riad arranged pick up from airport, the driver was ready and waiting even though we were delayed through passport control. He helped with cases and made sure we were met at the reception before leaving.
The Riad is two houses, linked together with central courtyards, along a narrow alley with pedestrians, mopeds and donkey carts but well lit at night. The rooms are basic but comfortable, cleaned every day with fresh towels etc. .
Staff were excellent, always willing to help in any way they could, with advice on where to visit and directions, would give a miss to the restaurant they advised the first evening, food good but expensive!
The position is excellent with short walks to all the main attractions, the only time we used a taxi was to get back to the airport. The two main palaces are less than 10 mins away and the main square a bit longer (due to all the shops on theway).
The roof terrace was lovely for breakfast in the morning with birds singing and a view of the storks on the palace roof. We ate a meal at the Riad one lunchtime, food was excellent and they also serve wine.
The best part was walking through the door from a busy alleyway into the quietness of the Riad, this amazed me everytime, that and the thought that behind all of the simple doors in the street there were places like this.I
I can't say the mopeds were a big problem, although we did see two people on a moped transporting a section of fence panelling 2meters by 1.8meters by holding it vertically between them!!!

  • Stayed February 2009, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Grat Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2009

My mate and i stayed at this hotel / Riad for a week, great location, easy walking distance to all attractions in the city. It was a bit daunting at first being dropped off by a dark ally way and told by the taxi driver 'it is down there somewhere' friendly staff awaited us who are always willing to give you tips on the city. The Riad itself is basic but for the money you pay thats fine. An enjoyable trip!

  • Stayed February 2009, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Very friendly”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2009

Situated down one of the long narrow alleyways of the medina, the Riad Les Oliviers is made of 2 riad buildings knocked together which gives a wonderful rambling feel to the building, and the most amazing roof terrace on various levels. The staff here were so helpful and accommodating, regularly going out of their way to help us, while making us feel at home. There is also the Les Oliviers Annexe round the corner, which is full of plants and small song birds living in the courtyard. Quite enchanting!

The facilities are basic, but adequate - don't go expecting Western standards. There will be plenty of blankets in the winter, but they might be a bit dusty... expect a more Moroccan experience.

Unless you really don't mind a certain lack of privacy and the feeling that you are sharing your space with all the guests, then a riad is not for you!

  • Liked — The building - very old and rambling with a fantastic roof terrace
  • Disliked — The mopeds which race down the alley outside cover everythign in pollution
  • Stayed December 2008, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Riad Les Oliviers Hotel
Address: 47-48, rue de la Bahia | Quartier Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech 40008, Morocco
Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Marrakech
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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