In January 2013 my friends and I spent our 5th winter holiday at the Al Massarah Riad in Marrakech. As always, Michael, Michel and staff gave us a warm welcome. The reason we keep returning is partly for the pleasant rooms and public areas, but also the whole ambience of the place. It is an oasis of calm after a day in the vibrant, frenetic city.

As with most riads, the heavy door in a back street gives no indication of the beauty within, but as you step inside and shut the door, you are struck by the stylish elegance of the decor, a mixture of traditional and modern, and the attractiveness of the central courtyard with plunge pool. The sitting room and dining rooms are also comfortable and welcoming with open fires in the winter.

Each of the bedrooms has a different 'feel', with clever use of colour and traditional furnishings. Though not particularly large, they are attractive and well appointed.

The food is excellent. Breakfast consists of home-made yogurt with fresh fruit salad, pancakes and Moroccan breads, different each morning. Eggs are also available. Evening meals can be booked and are of good quality local cuisine.

The icing on the cake is the roof terrace complete with sunbeds, parasols and comfortable sitting/eating areas. We had pleasant light lunches up there while enjoying the luxury of warm sunshine in the middle of January, looking towards the snow-capped High Atlas.

Highly recommended!

I stayed in this Riad with my wife and two teenage children for more than a week over the 2012/2013 New Year period. It is very hard to find fault with this Riad!! The owners and staff were very helpful and obliging. The bedrooms were excellent. The library/lounge is a perfect place for afternoon tea or pre-dinner drink. Breakfast was a particular treat, no stale crossaints and bottled orange juice here! We also had dinner in the Riad two or three times again excellent food and service. The roof top terrace is lovely with great views thrown in. The Riad is well located, handy to both the medina and the new town. All this and a very reasonable tariff as well. The attention to detail has paid off in this place and it comes with my hearty recommendation. Thanks Michel Michael and all the staff for looking after us so well.

From the first moment arriving at the Riad until our departure everything was excellent. Riad is very beautifully decorated and full of nice details. Although situeted in Medina it is wonderful, quiet place in contrast to the lively Marrakech. It was always a pleasure to come back. We stayed 10 days in Dec 2012 and Michel, Michael, David and all the staff took a nice care of our well-being.
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Rooms are comfortable and there is a nice roofterrace. "Jade"-room at the terrace level is superb with space, privacy and own fireplace. Breakfast is also very good and plentiful. Nice library room (lot of books) with fireplace. Location of the Riad was optimal for us, on a quiet street, but nearby there was a lively shopping alley to get food and staff. And just 5-10 min walk into heart of Medina. I advise to take airport transportation from the Riad, it´s easy and worth it.
This Riad I can warmly recommend.

We spent 3 nights in this Riad in August 2012. This was during a relatively slow week, as we were the only guests on our first night. Nonetheless, the Riad is beautiful with interesting and intimate rooms, and great common areas. The location is walking distance from Djemaa El Fna and other sites/attractions, but far enough to be a quiet retreat when you need some rest. The staff and service are great. We had one dinner at the Riad, and the portions were so generous we could not finish any single dish. Definitely worth a look if you plan on spending any time in the Old City portion of Marrakech!!