Riad Meriem

It was a delight to stay at Riad Meriem 20th-24th July 2024. Location 15 mins from the the airport. Private transfers and collection can be organised via the manager via wattsapp. Situated in the heart of the medina and just 10 mins walk from the main Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Room I was travelling with my friend so we had a twin room on the first floor which was very authentic, spacious, great stone shower/bath tub, aircon available and safe. Only suggestion for improvement is to have a large mirror in the main room as there was just one mirror in the bathroom. Food Breakfast was included and was great! Eggs, Moroccan pancakes, home made peanut butter with argon oil and pastries with orange juice and coffee. Lunch/dinner and drink can be requested in advance. We booked dinner on the first night which was lemon and olive chicken tagine and the manager organised for us lunch and drinks on request. Free bottles of water and mint tea were always provided on request. Facilities The roof top is great place to sit first thing in the morning for breakfast and cool of a night to sit and relax with a breeze, watch the stars and listen to the evening prayers. Downstairs is a pool which is great to have a soak on hot days to cool down. Staff The best thing about the Riad was the special attention we received from the staff. Marrakech can be slightly daunting when you first arrive as so different from the uk and especially for two British girls alone. Yassine, Adel and Sammy really looked after us. Adel even came to meet us after a late desert evening trip and walk us back to the Riad. While safe during the day it didn’t feel safe walking alone at night as two girls after 10pm. The special attention we received from the the staff is a reason I would recommend staying here as they went over and above to look after us, ensure we had a great time and made sure we were safe! What lovely people!