We stayed for two nights at Casa Lalla in April, 2011. This was our first trip to Morocco and Marrakesh. The riad is pristine and beautifully decorated. We loved the muted colors and fabrics and found the roof deck to be wonderfully relaxing.

Because we were traveling for several weeks through Europe (with a short 2-night detour in Marrakesh) we were on a bit of a budget and reserved the least expensive room, which I think was called Songe d'une nuit d'Eté. The room is a mirror image of A l'Ombre des Orangers, also on the ground floor. The room has a large bathroom with walk-in shower. There is a sleeping loft above with nice linens and very comfortable bed. The room was small, yet lovely. If we were not on a budget, we would have upgraded to a larger room. It would have been worth the extra 15 or 20 euros per day to have more space.

The owners were friendly and very helpful with directions and recommendations. We really enjoyed the selection of local breads, fruits and orange juice at breakfast. Be sure to request oeuf' (eggs) with fromage (cheese). Delicious! On our last night we asked to purchase a bottle of wine to drink on the rooftop deck from a member of the restaurant waitstaf. He graciously served us on the roof and even provided some yummy bar snacks as a nice surprise! On the lovely roof deck you feel a hundred miles away from the chaos of the main square...a great memory for us!

The property is in a wonderful location, located off of Rue Riad Zaitoune Lakdime, which is one of the main "streets" that leads to Djemaa el-Fna (5 minutes or less). It's clearly marked with a hand-painted sign "Casa Lalla" at Derb Jamaa. Just follow the signs that lead you through the winding (Derb Jamma) alley.

TIP: You can take the tourist airport shuttle #19 from the airport to bus stop #6. Round-trip fare is 30 dirham (about $4 US). When you get off the bus, walk past Club Med which will be on your left, toward the marketplace Djemaa el-Fna. Once you enter the marketplace’s main square keep right. You'll soon see the area with a concentration of orange juice vendors, take a hard right. Rue Riad Zaitoune Lakdime is the first main "alleyway" on the right. (If you get to the souks near the back of Djemaa el-Fna you’ve gone too far.) Rue Riad Zaitoune Lakdime is too narrow for cars...only pedestrians and scooters. Follow Rue Riad Zaitoune Lakdime for a few minutes and keep watch overhead for the "Casa Lalla" sign at Derb Jamaa (on your left). Knowing this would have saved us much frustration and about $10 in unnecessary cab fare and bag service. I also believe Casa Lalla will arrange transportation if you are staying three nights or longer.

We really enjoyed our stay in the Casa Lalla. Pierre-Olivier and Annabelle couldn't have been more attentive and welcoming as were all their staff. The experience of being looked after like this puts any normal hotel stay to shame. But it wasn't intrusive or 'in your face' - just relaxed, friendly and very considerate. For example, any logistical detail was covered and taken care of (taxis, restaurant bookings, excursions etc) - even when we hadn't asked and were simply unaware!

The Riad itself is beautifully designed and furnished with great attention to detail and the roof terrace was a real haven both at breakfast and after a long day in the city.

Casa Lalla was recommended to us by a friend and what a fabulous recommendation it was! It's simply a haven of relaxation which is just what you look for after a day exploring the souks. The roof terrace could be a million miles away from the madness of the Place Jemaa el Fna and the Riad is simply but beautifully furnished. I agree with others, the breakfasts are fabulous and the staff helpful and very welcoming. The Hamman and massages on site are a bonus! It was great to be collected from the airport as the Medina can be confusing at first.

The owners of Casa Lalla are perfect hosts and the style and quality of their service was most relaxing and enjoyable. We had never stayed in a riad before and I was particularly interested in discovering more about the style of the architecture and how this typical Moroccon design has worked for so many years.

The attention to the detail of the fixtures, fittings, furniture, furnishings, and decor is just beautiful and you won't be disappointed; it's an oasis in the middle of one of the world's most exciting cities.