I can only recommend Riad Ksiba! Very friendly owner who is happy to give advise on anything related to your Marrakech or Marocco trip, very clean, sweet and comfortable rooms and a tasty, exotic small breakfast. You can also walk to downtown marrakech.

After experiencing the hussle and bussle of Marrakesh, we found Riad Ksiba to be a more than welcome retreat. The Riad has been beautifully restored and is well kept.

We have never experienced such excellent hospitality: from arranging taxis, booking restaurants, planning day trips and even running out to the nearest shop to change money for us!

In addition to this the food was amazing! As well as the excellent breakfast selection, we had several of our meals at the Riad and the kefta meatballs were some of the best we've had - excellent value as well.

A tip for future travellers: Try to arrange an airport transfer with Riad Ksiba, as your taxi driver may not know where it is.

After being dumped by the taxi driver at the gate of the Medina, we eventually found the Riad with help from a couple of locals. Unfortunately it seemed closed, but after a short wait and a phone call, Ali came to let us in. It happened that the man (Hassan) who normally takes care of things had taken his wife to the hospital. Ali's welcome was lovely with mint tea & biscuits.

The Riad was charming and clean, with large rooms and en suite bathroom. There were many traditional fittings and furnishings. With the lovely touch of rose petals strewn on surfaces in the bedroom and bathroom.

The Riad is situated in a quite street in the Kasba, but within 2 or 3 mins you will arrive in the busy streets of the old town with traditional Moroccan butchers, food and craft shops. (Watch out for the mopeds that whizz pass, Ali says to walk with your back to the traffic and leave it to the riders to avoid you!)

Ali was a good host and very kindly escorted us into the main square (Jemaa el Fna) and back with endless information on the way. The square is a good 15 minutes walk and I would suggest you wear some comfortable shoes. The sights, sounds and smells were amazing. He also organised a taxi for us to be collected the next day and transfered to our next destination of Ouirgane in the Atlas mountains.

After a comfortable nights sleep, a very nice breakfast was served in the courtyard and consisted of pancakes and bread with jam, coffee and fresh orange juice. Hassan even cut down some bananas for us from the tree growing there!

Although our stay was pleasant, we were the only people there and it lacked atmosphere, I would have liked to have sat on the roof terrace and read, but all the beds had been packed away. having said that, I'm sure if I had asked, Ali or Hassan would have obliged.

The rooms, ambience, service, everything was amazing. Although slightly away from the main square it is a pleasant walk or short journey. The service was very personal and attentive and the food excellent. I would not think twice about going back and have recommended to friends.