Riad Awa

Riad Awa

6 Derb El Hajra Kasbah, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
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#137 of 436 B&Bs in Marrakech
Location
4.8
Rooms
4.7
Value
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Service
4.7
Sleep Quality
4.6
Riad Awa is located in the south of the Marrakesh medina, in the Kasbah district.So it is next to the Royal Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and it is situated near the Bahia and Badi palaces.The owners, Martine and Henri, will welcome you in this contemporary place, made with all Moroccan handcrafted resources.The guesthouse is composed of 6 bedrooms which are very different ones from the others, but all are equipped with : bathrobe, hairdryer, body products, reversible air-conditioner and wifi.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Pool
Free breakfast
Airport transportation
Spa
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
Rooftop pool
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Hammam
Massage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Sun terrace
Room features
Air conditioning
Safe
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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3.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Hidden Gem
Languages Spoken
French, Arabic

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6 Derb El Hajra Kasbah, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
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Ugo A wrote a review Jan 2025
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The Riad is located in a good area, far, but not too far from the center of the medina and for this reason you do not feel oppressed by outside sellers. Cute, but definitely improvable in the toilets. I stayed on the ground floor and the room was a bit damp. Good Breakfast, polite and discreet staff.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Traveled with family
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karim m wrote a review May 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It was our third riad to stay at here in marrakech. It was really great place, the moroccan food is the best of the best you can have in the city. The staff are just amazing and always smiling. Great breakfast anytime u would have it morning or afternoon. Room are super clean and great location so u can visit some of historic buildings around there, very close to jammaa lafna Square and kotoubia too. They have great rooftop view and pool too. I really recommend the place for those who looking for great moroccan food, tranquility and great location. I would like to thank all the sta3ff there for the amazing hospitality and looking forward to back again.
Regards
Karim & Hannah
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Laura M wrote a review Mar 2017
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We had a really nice stay at Riad Awa last week. The staff was very friendly and the hotel is nice. Breakfast was also good. Everything is in close walking distance, so you don't have to take a taxi very often (expect at night we prefered a taxi). I would come back to Riad Awa!
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Date of stay: March 2017
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Ariella M wrote a review Apr 2015
New York City, New York
2.0 of 5 bubbles
I have traveled a lot and have stayed at many different hotels, B&B and riads. This was by far the worst place I have ever stayed. My friend and I stayed at Riad Awa for four nights (with a broken air conditioner, which no one fixed after telling management three times). On the second night, we discovered 3 massive cockroaches which we informed Mohammad and his colleague about. My friend and I even had to get rid of them ourselves because no one at the riad seemed concerned about this. On the third night, we found 5 other cockroaches (even more massive in size) which led us to speak to the manager. She laughed at us and said their was construction next door. She then proceeded to tell us to get over it and that there was nothing to be done. She was condescending, rude, unhelpful and totally unprofessional. They wouldn't even let us move rooms. We then spoke to Mohammad who told us that he'd seen them too but his managers told him there was nothing to be done. He then proceeded to present us with a bill for the water we drank! We received no apologies or even help. It was clear they were only looking to get paid and take advantage of tourists.
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Date of stay: March 2015
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Rooms on the ground floor or noisy and the most dirty.
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Mohammed Akbar K wrote a review Aug 2013
London, United Kingdom
2.0 of 5 bubbles
we have Selected the riad Awa, after reading lot of good reviews on trip advisor.

After initial welcome tea we were shown the rooms and was told by Mohammed that we have to vacate the second room after two days.
He had no knowledge that we had booking for superior rooms. After 2 days of constant nagging and harassment, when we showed him the booking form, he left us in peace to enjoy the rest of the holiday.
Breakfast on the roof terrace, despite ideal continental, was a nightmare because of constant presence of wasps and Bees. We have to leave breakfast half way one morning, when the bees dives into jam and honey bowel, to convince the staff that it could not be acceptable.

Do Expect no air conditioning when driving to and back from airport.n

It was total disappointment, I would not recommend it to anyone, unless Henry ( owner) himself is on the site.
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Date of stay: August 2013
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled with family
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Farida A wrote a review Mar 2016
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband and I spent 6 days at Riad Awa to attend a friends wedding in Marrakech and we immediately felt at home with the wonderful staff. The host Bouchra was amazingly efficient and helpful, quick to arrange any services we needed. Her sister Fatiha prepared a delicious welcome meal and breakfasts each morning, she was very friendly and had a constant supply of stories to match her delicious morroccan tea. This Riad has a contemporary zen look to it which we found to be a relief from the overwhelming Medina and souk areas. The location is also fantastic, the taxi dropped us just outside the door of our hotel so we didn't have to wander through the souks with our suitcases like some friends who stayed at different Riads inside the Souk. It is easily within 10 min. walking distance of Jemaa Al Fnaa and much closer to the Badii Palace which is fantastic and has a delicious nearby restaurant called Cafe Clock.
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Date of stay: March 2016
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: We stayed in La Suite which was the largest room, but above the street so a little noisy in the...
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mike F wrote a review Oct 2013
darlington
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Upon arrival to the Riad, we were greeted by Mohammed, who did his best to make us feel welcome. We were informed that Henri, again, wasn't present at the riad and was back in France. I wouldn't mind this but we had already emailed with concerns prior to the visit and were assured that it would be all fine. We checked into the riad room, which was small but sufficient as well as tidy before heading for dinner, which was good too! The next morning we awoke early and were served a delicious continental breakfast and met Henri's wife who did her best to communicate in English. All was fine. However, after a day out walking the sooks and eating a meal, my fiancé became ill during the night with severe sickness and diarrhoea. Telling the staff the next morning, we overheard them mention the fact that we had vodka in our room, which we did, but she wasn't drinking it! The assumption was cast that it was down to this! Unhappy, we asked for new towels etc. Upon return to the riad later on in the day, where my partner had spent all day on the terrace suffering still, the bathroom had not been cleaned and the floor was still dirty. I cleaned it myself! I'm not usually one to complain so just got on with things. However, I did feel the service lacked genuine concern for guests and was impersonal. Another issue was that complaints from previous posts such as smashed plant pots on the terrace and dead plants, hadn't been addressed. It seemed that the riad ran itself and staff provided a door service. This is just an opinion of course, but previous riads, cheaper in price, provided a much more genuine care for customer satisfaction. The staff seemed to step up the service when Henri's wife was around but this wasn't consistent. I feel slightly let down and would avoid in the future. It was awarded a trip advisor award in 2012. To be honest, I don't see why.
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Date of stay: October 2013
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
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hyttfors wrote a review Nov 2012
Stockholm, Sweden
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Henri and his staff will make anyone feel at home in this beautiful 6 room riad conveniently located right by the Kasbah Mosque.
The roof top terrace is a great place for lounging with a splash pool and cosy booths for meals and snacks.
Compared to other places and prices this is a true bargain for anyone who want to get into the Marrakech Medina.

SPA Les Bains de Marrakech is next door and Jemaa el-fna square is a 15 minutes walk.
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Date of stay: November 2012
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled with family
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LizFell wrote a review Sep 2012
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had a fantaastic stay at AWA. Our pick up from the airport I arranged with the hotel was on time, the evening meal in the riad was the best we had during our whole stay so I would strongly recomend eating one meal in there. The staff couldn't have been any nicer, the location any better and the owner was so welcoming. You won't be dissapointed!
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Date of stay: August 2012
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Mipstoo wrote a review Jan 2011
Tervuren, Belgium
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spended 2 nights in this modern Riad.
It was a great experience and I would certainly recommend it to anyone who wants to find a calm and quiet Riad in the heart of Marrakech.
Room Zellige was a cosy room with a really comfortable bed and lovely traditional tadelakt bathroom. A good place to find some rest at night.
The breakfast is delicious and is generaly served in the patio, where you can also sit by the fire in the evening.
Henry, the owner, is helpful if you want some information for a day trip or a good restaurant or bar in the neighbourhood.
Transport to and from airport can be arranged at a small price but is strongly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2011
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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obe3 wrote a tip Aug 2018
London, United Kingdom43 contributions9 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Check room availability before arrival"
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jeremy_west69 wrote a tip Apr 2017
Watford, United Kingdom8 contributions7 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"all rooms are good.."
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MrsStormKingsand wrote a tip Feb 2017
Kingsand20 contributions9 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Pick first floor for a little more privacy."
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Lauren P wrote a tip Dec 2016
Bridgwater, United Kingdom50 contributions23 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Leon Room lavatory door does not close."
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PaulaLain12 wrote a tip Oct 2016
Dover, United Kingdom20 contributions4 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Try not to get the ground floor as you hear visitors come and go - but all were lovely"
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PRICE RANGE
$89 - $125 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Riad Awa
Which popular attractions are close to Riad Awa?
Nearby attractions include Medina Mall Marrakech (0.3 miles), VIAJES ARTIACH - Morocco (0.3 miles), and El Badi Palace (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Riad Awa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Riad Awa?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Riad Awa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Café Restaurant Dar Touareg, Viavia Morocco Marrakech, and La Table de La Kasbah.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Riad Awa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Riad Awa have airport transportation?
Yes, Riad Awa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Riad Awa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including French and Arabic.
Are there any historical sites close to Riad Awa?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Bahia Palace (0.4 miles), Medersa Ben Youssef (1.0 miles), and Aromatimri (0.6 miles).
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