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Reviews of Riad Lakhdar

3 out of 5
Riad Lakhdar
28 Jbel Lakhdar, R'mila, Marrakech

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 264 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mladen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good & Safe Riad
Good & Safe Riad, the location is 🔝during the night is silent. Rooms are clean. I give 4 stars because of 3 things: 1. Bed is uncomfortable, it looks you’re sleeping up a wood table. 2: during the night is cold even though there’s air conditioner in the room. 3: sometimes in the room there’s smell of sigarette. Breakfast is abundant and it’s amazing. Staff is extremely friendly and kind. They’re always ready to help you. Overall recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
My stay was fantastic overall at the Riyad Lakhdar. There were some reviews saying that it doesn't look like the pictures but it looked just like the pictures if not better. It was a little chilly in the morning and evenings but Hassan immediately upon request gave me a heater which made my stay perfectly comfortable. The ceiling in the room was wooden and all the deck oil felt so authentic and regal. I got the authentic Riyad stay I was looking for. The staff there were very friendly and Issan, The manager of the hotel was always asking if everything was okay and was always there to help especially with respect to ordering things from Glovo and visiting the swanky M avenue. When the mornings were extra cold they were deliver the breakfast to my room which was such a nice added touch as it's normally on the roof terrace.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property really made a positive impact with my total experience in Marrakech. The check in process was smooth, the owner of Riad Lakhdar was very engaging and really made an effort to talk to us as hotel guests when it comes to our stay, food or any requests that we would like. Also Hassan was very friendly and helpful. I believe I have made an excellent decision to stay in Riad Lakhdar and I cannot wait to go back and have a fantastic stay again! - Sir Mark from Philippines
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gowri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Riad is extremely authentic and in the heart of the Medina, making it only a 10 min walk to the Jemaa el-Fna market. It’s also very close to the souks, money exchange around the corner and restaurants - perfect location! And very quiet so won’t even realise you are so close to the square! The hospitality and welcome was great - made to feel very welcome and comfortable! Breakfast was a variety of traditional breads, every day being slightly different and really appreciated the effort they went to in the prep! Views from the terrace where breakfast is served are beautiful. Even prepared breakfast early for us on days where we had to leave the riad early! Mohsine and Esa were amazing hosts and went out of their way to make sure we were okay, would definitely recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

SALLY

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This road changed my reservation date without my knowledge. Refused for refund. Never answer my call. Horrible service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mr Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, friendly and efficient. Good no frills, comfortable and a more traditional place to stay slightly away from all the noise and hassle of the medina. Also not too far from the new town either. My bed was very comfortable and the bathroom facilities absolutely fine. Good views from the roof terrace which is a lovely place to have breakfast and soak up the sun. Overall very good value and I would gladly stay there again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Photoshop makes perfect
If you looking for good place to stary, this one is ok. Unfortunately the photos doesnt show the condition of the place. It doesnt look do good in reality. You can find simmilar places in better price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

hui

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time staying at the Riad. Location is excellent, only a few minutes walk away from Djemaa el Fna square, yet being quiet enough to be able to relax in a peaceful environment. Staff is very friendly and helpful from recommendations of places to eat , arranging trips out to printing out our return boarding passes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Mahjoub on 3 Mar 2023
We had the pleasure to host you anytime in the future !

10/10 Excellent

Osama

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in
Response from Mahjoub on 3 Mar 2023
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful traditional Riad, in a central location. 5 min walk from Koutobia Mosque, 5 min walk from the Jemaa el Fna square and the medina that surrounds it. The breakfast is second to none, so tasty and fresh always served with a smile and on time. Issam the Hotel manager and all his staff makes you feel so welcome, they can’t help enough, showing you local places and helping you with any issues you may have. They offer transfers to and from the airport for a cheap price and arrange all of this for you. The room is cleaned everyday without fail. If you are looking for a place to stay, let this be it!!

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
A traditional riad conveniently located within minutes from the Jemma el-Fna square, the medina, and other popular tourist locations. Led by Ayoub, the staff were really hospitable, were all too eager to please, and went out of their way to assist and resolve issues where they could. As part of our reservation, a generous Moroccan breakfast was served each morning, packed full of breads, olives, cheeses and more, it was really enjoyable. A welcoming mint tea was also served on our arrival, which was a nice added touch. Agree with other reviews on here that the rooms and furnishings are slightly dated and don’t really match what is shown on the touched-up photos provided, in our room the bathroom faucets and light switches were hanging loose. Overall, we enjoyed a pleasant stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Actual riad & room not as nice as pics. Not comfy
Actual riad is in good location, but rooms not as nice as pictures. Rooms are run down and need refurbishing. Example, room has just 1 lamp above so it's dark. Bathroom has no tissue holder and towel holder. Check in took 30 min because they still prepared the room even if we arrived at 5pm. Our room lock got broken - the key couldn't unlock it so we couldn't get in. Good thing staff service is good. Bfast is generous but mostly breads in Moroccan style.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

M N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The man at the reception was very kind and helpful. The room was beautiful and the breakfast absolutely amazing. It took a bit long and we couldn't enjoy as we had to catch a bus but what we tried looked and tasted great. The riad is not in the most turistic part of the city,although is not too far from the square. But i felt there were a lot of locals or Moroccan tourist only around. Took me a bit long to find something to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Said

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff. We've got very nice stay. Great thaks to Ahmed and Ladies providing room service, they were very friendly and helpful. We definitely recommand this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wij

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Odessa, Columbus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place if you want to really submerge yourself in Arabic/Moroccan living. From traditional breakfast, to open rooms to the courtyard. I love they use the old doors for each room so if you need to leave and want to lock your room just ask for a lock to put on the door. This is just like our family house in Settat. The staff was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed.FYI if you need privacy and you come with family, get two rooms. Like most traditional houses in Morocco everyone sleeps in the same room. I have gone Marrakech often and will make this our first choice every time, going forward.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Mahjoub on 30 Jun 2022
We were honored to host Odessa and her family! and we are looking forward to having you all, next time in Marrakech! in Riad Lakhdar!

8/10 Good

Fairouza

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Mahjoub on 17 May 2022
Thank for recommending our Riad Lakhdar!

10/10 Excellent

Fairouza

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Mahjoub on 17 May 2022
Thank you for staying with us ! And we are looking forward to next time!

4/10 Poor

Jaafar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was happy in the beginning, but during the course of our stay we encountered few bumps. We ordered a Lamb Tajine for dinner. The meat was dry and chewy. Talked to The manager, nothing was done about it and gave me a lot of excuses. Didn’t try to solve the problem. Our last night we went out for a late dinner with entertainment. When we came back the door was locked, we knocked, ring the bell no answer we kept knocking and ringing the bell for more than 15 minutes no answer. We had to go get a room for the night elsewhere. When we went back to the Riad to get our belongings and checkout, I spoke to the Manager who was on duty, he said that he waited for us until 4am. If that was the case we would have spent the night in the room as we were back at 3 am. That was a lie. I thought I found a spot to become a repeat customer as I go to Marrakech every year. I guess I will keep looking. Too bad!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Charleston

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arsslan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
Amazing place, very friendly staff. We really liked our stay at Riad Lakhdar. I asked for a surprise arrangement for my wife and hotel staff get on to it right away. Overall very nice place, just few minutes walk from center.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Mahjoub on 24 Oct 2021
Thank you for your comments and it was a pleasure meeting you! Hopefully seeing you next time and all the best!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Isaam was very helpful. He arranged an airport drop for a cheaper rate. Also the women in the kitchen who happily prepared an early breakfast for us as we had to leave for a tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sabah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my husband had a really wonderful stay at Riad Lakhdar. Location was great as it's close to everything you need. Issam made our holiday extra special, nothing was too much for him to ask, thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 29 Nov 2019
Thank you for your starting with us, and for your king commente!

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Bogota, Colombia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little Riad in the middle of everything! Walking distance to all of the hot stops, very authentic, amazing staff and a good Moroccan breakfast! VERY VERY RECOMMENDED!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Aissam on 21 Nov 2019
Thank you for your comments! We had the pleasure to meet you!

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bedbugs
Arrived on our first night in Marrakech. Found three bedbugs in the bed. Manager changed our rooms to an upstairs room. Noisy during the night. Breakfast was not there and when we asked it was rushed and only alright. Location reasonably central. Bus to Essaouira was expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 16 Nov 2019
Sorry for the inconvenience! We will do better next time!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
fine stay, but be careful when it's money
well, fine stay for that price, but you still have to be too careful, taxis for example from the aiport cost only around 7Euros for any amount of people ( fixed price and everyone in Marrakech knows about this ) while i got an email that i could pay 22 euros so they transfer me from the airport with the same transport mean. i wasnt informed about breakfast times, there was nobody at the reception during check out, for many minutes, had to call the owner and ask for someone, stay in itself is completly fine, but be careful of the possibility of being used.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 4 Nov 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enchanted Riad
Very nice riad, atmospheric with great architecture. Free breakfast on rooftop patio was a plus. Issam was courteous and helpful. He also plays the nye (Arabian flute) and the music is enchanting. Overall, recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 3 Nov 2019
Thank you for your review, we had the pleasure meeting you!

8/10 Good

Farabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Affordable Riad with Warm Staff
Great service - pleasant, professional staff go the extra mile to make your stay as comfortable as possible, as well improving your experience of Marrakesh. Excellent, convenient location - a short walk from all necessary amenities and other attractions. Safe - security within the hotel is very good. Our room needed a little maintenance but was clean. Value for money - if you want to experience the real Marrakesh and are happy with simple living, stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 16 Oct 2019
Thank you for staying with us! and we look forward to next time!

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay in Marrakech
The trip was absolutely amazing. As a young American woman, I was a little nervous about Morocco was the staff was so accommodating and put my fears to ease. They also arranged travel accommodations for my delayed flight. The room was comfortable, the riad was beautiful and conveniently located, and the breakfast was a real taste of Morocco. This is my fifth country this year and one of countless hotel bookings, as I often travel for work. However, this stay was my favorite of the past year and I couldn't recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 28 Sept 2019
Thank you for staying with us, in Riad Lakhdar!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mahjoub gave us exceptional service and helped us make bookings. The room was really nice except for the airconditioner which kept leaking. Breakfast was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 23 Sept 2019
Thank you! for staying with us in Riad Lakhdar!

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday
From the moment we arrived we felt welcome here. The staff here are so kind and caring. if want to feel like you are staying in someone's home and also treated like family this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 22 Sept 2019
Thank you for your comment! I hope we can see you again with us in Marrakech!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 23 Aug 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 18 Aug 2019
Thank you for being with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcoming from.the staff and tranquility of the place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 13 Jul 2019
Thank you for staying with us!

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad was in very poor conditions, bathroom smelled of mold and had leaking sink that would leak on floors if you ran the water. Area was not the greatest, and riad was very noisy at night ...on a positive note, Staff was very attentive and breakfast was great on sunny rooftop Terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 7 Aug 2019
Thank you for being with us in Riad Lakhdar!

8/10 Good

Tzu Yen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 2 Jul 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad Lakhdar was nice, clean, and the staff were very friendly and hospitable. We went on a trip to the desert organised with Riad Lakhdar and it went well. We enjoyed the breakfast and the rooms. Be aware there is sometimes less privacy and more noise than you'd expect, being a riad where naturally all rooms face inwards. Thanks for the nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 2 Jul 2019
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Noah Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

SQ, Birmingham

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival we were greeted by the owner himself. No questions asked and we were taken to the room. A complimentary tea was served and then the check in formalities were completed. The owner on request talked us through the main attractions on the map which was very very helpful and suggested a few places to visit including eateries. The property sits very close to the jemaa el fenna and koutoubia mosque only a few minutes away. Brilliant breakfast and a strong wifi. Overall a superb experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

RABIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Amazing stay , everything was perfect . It was a nice time in this Riyad, calm and clean. Great lovely staff . We will get back again . Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Mahjoub on 17 Apr 2019
We will look forward to have you staying with us again! And thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Atif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good on all counts
Very good stay and good value, superbly friendly and accommodating staff. Only slight drawback is no credit card facility, though I suspect this is normal for similar hotels in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly authentic Riad
I had a wonderful stay at this Riad with its extremely helpful staff. It is in the perfect location for getting around on foot and exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Great location, walking distance to the Medina and Souks. We came during colder weather and it was cold in the room. There is a portable heater, but it doesn’t keep the room warm, it only keeps the person next to it warm. The shower area is very small so they have a shower curtain to cover around you. However it doesn’t keep the water from spreading all over the floor because the curtain stops on my knees. So the bathroom was always wet after a shower. Overall good place and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

BY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and wonderful service from staff! A bit cold in the room and not easy to block out exterior noise from other guests. But otherwise had a great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic Moroccan getaway
The staff were pleasant and wonderfully helpful. Issam, the reception man, was always upbeat and genuinely seemed to enjoy his work. The room was romantically styled. It is very old which I think gives it character. Some folks may not like the 'not newness.' Hot fresh Moroccan Mint tea was available throughout the day upon request. The breakfasts were great; fresh eggs of your choice, variety of local breads, OJ, coffee/tea and sitting out on the roof top terrace over looking the ancient buildings and history of the area, listening to the sounds emanating from numerous mosques gave it it a unique enjoyable experience for us. Beautiful sunsets in the evening. Day trips were also arranged and appreciated. We were within walking distance of several good restaurants and a local patisserie. We will travel here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018