Me and my girlfriend stayed here in March 2012. We stayed initially for three nights before leaving for Essaouira and returning to Riad Miski for one night before flying home.

Because of this we stayed in two rooms, both of which were clean and spacious with very comfortable beds.

The best things about Riad Miski are the staff and the Riad itself. The owners, Francis and Christine were great hosts, very helpful and accommodating. The other staff however are extremely helpful, polite and friendly. The cooks are amazing, the food delicious. We had breakfast every day on the rooftop terrace in the morning sun. The breakfast including fresh orange juice, croissants, fresh fruit, yoghurt, jams, hot pancakes and bread. We also had an evening meal at the Riad, which was arranged by informing staff at lunchtime. Again, delicious.

We also tried the Hammam treatment which was good value and worth trying. It included an hour of washing and scrubbing and an hour of massage.

Christine will also help you book anything you like, trips and food reservations. She also provided maps and guides to the city, as well as tips!

The riad is ten minutes walk to the main square. Taxis will drop you two minutes walk away, coming from the south; they can't go any further because the roads are too narrow. I suggest using the taxi organised by Christine, the driver was excellent and escorted us to the door and carried our luggage, also stopping opportunistic bag carriers!

If we return to Marrakech, we will definitely stay here.

One tip, book a rental car in advance. I assumed we could easily get one of the day from Ave Mohamed V, but we were lucky to get one in the end from the third place we tried.

We recently came back from 5 days in Marrakech where we stayed at Riad Miski. This beautiful Riad is situated in the centre of the Medina among all the noise and activity of vibrant Marrakech, but it is a haven of peace, quiet and tranquility. The rooms are very clean, the food is excellent and the hosts could not do enough for you.

The Miski is owned by Christine and Francis and they and their staff made us feel very welcome throughout our stay. We were provided with maps of the Medina and Christine took us on a tour of the souks so that we could get our bearings (and believe me this was a God sent as there are so many small roads and passages it is easy to get lost). Christine also recommended places to eat (and drink, as there are very few places that sell alcohol). We tried the Marrachi and Le Tanjia restaurants, both recommended and excellent.

On one day we had a trip to the Atlas mountains, this was arranged by Christine. We were taken to a valley well away from the touristy areas and had a great day experiencing the Berber culture. Our guide spoke very good English and we would definitely recommend this trip.

The Riad also offers hammam and massage, by Francis and Souad. My friend and I took advantage of this, you will not experience anything like this in England (but be prepared to lose your modesty!!).Definitely worth a try.

All in all a brilliant trip, we would most definitely go back and stay at Riad Miski again. Christine and Francis are fantastic hosts, the food at the Riad from breakfast to evening meal was gorgeous and the staff kind and helpful. A special thank you to Youssef who is absolutely charming, he looked after us so well and always with a smile, nothing was ever too much.

The Riad Miski is a real gem in Marrakech.

My girlfriend and I spent a total of four nights in Riad Miski over a ten day period (one single night and three consecutive nights) and stayed in the Gingembre and Raz El Hanout suites. The riad is located in a bustling residential area away from the main tourist hotspots, but close enough for you not to feel isolated, providing you with a glimpse into the “real” day-to-day life in Marrakech. We found this to be ideal as on our wanders around the area we encountered no hustle from faux guides, paid “local” as opposed to “tourist” prices for snacks and drinks in the little shops, and found the local residents to be genuinely helpful and charming - things not always encountered in other parts of the Marrakech medina. A mere ten minute walk - easily followed and safe (even in the evenings) - takes you to the intensity of the open air circus that is Jemaa El Fna and all the tourist attractions in its proximity.

The booking process via e-mail was simple and pain free, and despite initial confusion (on our part) about how many nights we required and at what times we would arrive, Christine dealt with our requests without problems and managed to accommodate us with fairly short notice, and her e-mail communication was always swift. When we first arrived (late at night) Christine kindly arranged for a private driver to collect us from the train station and take us to the riad, but it is just as easy to take a petit taxi to Ben Saleh square and walk from there (a couple of minutes walk), which we did when we arrived for our second stay.

Christine and Francis really make you feel like family as soon as you step through the door and are usually on hand during the day for advice and helpful recommendations on what to do and see, restaurants to visit (or not visit), and so on. No requests or queries ever seem to be any trouble and they are always happy to help, or just have a chat, and as local residents for many years they have tried and tested many places of interest and can thus provide honest and reliable advice/recommendations. Catering and housekeeping duties are also impeccably provided by Youssef and Raja on a daily basis, and one or both of them are always present whenever Christine and Francis are absent (even at night). Breakfasts are basic but filling and set you up for the day’s activities, and a tasty dinner can be provided if requested in advance (cooked by Raja who also teaches cooking classes) - something we took advantage of on our first night.

The rooms are tastefully decorated by Christine, who has a flair for interior decorating and has added her personal, artistic touches to all the rooms, and the beds are very comfortable. Not all rooms have air-con, but the Raz El Hanout suite - which has no air-con - was provided with a fan that proved more than sufficient to combat the hot climate (and I tend to suffer greatly from overheating at night even in cool London).

Overall Riad Miski is a fantastic place to stay in Marrakech, highly recommended, great value for money, and we would definitely stay there again if/when returning to Marrakech.

(Tip: if you do visit, a gift of rare - in Marrakech - and much coveted French charcuterie and/or fromagerie products will be greatly appreciated by Christine and Francis, and will keep you in their good books forever.)

Together with my mother a spent 5 days at Riad Miski and from the beginning till the end it was such a warm welkom and nice place! Christine (one of the owners) is a loverly France lady who made from this Riad a wonderful place (she is a designer with a really good taste. Francis (her funny husband and also owner) gives you not only a great hammam and massage but also all the tips and best places of Marrakech. At last Youssef (the host) is there any moment you'll need him. Every evening he'll wait till we are (safe) at home and every morning he makes a lovely breakfast.
No doubt dat we'll go back. This is for us the best place to be!!