Riad Explore - Marrakech Medina Boutique Guest House

Destaco a simpatia e atendimento

Locations 10/10, cleanness 10/10

Breakfast horrible, sorry guys, your sellection is really limited. To get a coffee we had to ask every morning, not interested at all.

It was a lovely place and everyone we met was very helpful. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend it and we would stay again.

The only downside was that we didn't expect our room to be so small but we soon got used to it.

Very friendly staff and convenient location

My room was really small, for one night it was ok but I wouldn't stay longer than that. Also, since the room was on the ground floor, I could hear absolutely everything that was happening in the common area and any sound resonated a lot. Overall, I didn't get much sleep before 1am.

Son charme, une Riad très lumineuse

Recomendado 100% Ubicación súper buena cerca de la Plaza; todo el personal ha sido muy amable y las instalaciones son preciosas

Le quartier et sa proximité au centre. La décoration et la beauté des lieux

Manque de fenêtre à la chambre, luminosité à la chambre. Manque indication visuel du Riad depuis léxterieur

The riad was clean, quiet, and well-organized. • Breakfast was tasty. • Staff were friendly and welcoming. • Good location in the Medina. • Transfers are available.

The transfer cost €35, and the riad staff couldn’t meet me at the Medina entrance as agreed because my flight was delayed; it was quite late, around 10 PM. • Room was extremely small—practically the size of a bathroom—with very limited space for luggage. • Bathroom is tiny and the shower floods the floor. • I asked for recommendations for activities, including a hot air balloon tour. I was offered a tour at triple the price I later found elsewhere, which felt disappointing since I expected trustworthy advice, not to be overcharged as a guest.

Limpieza

Habitación de una persona muy pequeña.

Der Gastgeber kümmert sich sehr gut um seine Gäste und hilft gerne in allen Situationen. Das Riad liegt mitten im Zentrum nahe dem Hauptplatz. Das Verbettzimmer ist für zwei Personen gut geeignet, für vier Personen vielleicht etwas klein. Das Frühstück ist sehr reichlich und es ist sehr schön, morgens bei Sonnenaufgang auf der Terrasse zum frühstücken.

Das Bad könnte mal gestrichen werden, es wirkt etwas heruntergekommen. Der Eingang zum Wert ist sehr schwer zu finden, man muss sehr genau wissen wo es sich befindet, wenn man mit einem Transfer vom Flughafen dorthin kommt kann kein Fahrer dorthin fahren man muss sich darauf einstellen, dass man dorthin läuft. Die Zimmer sind sehr hellhörig. Das Licht ist sehr schwach, da die Lampen sehr dunkel sind.

EL PERSONAL INMEJORABLES SOBRE TODO EL RECEPCIONISTA

LA HABITACIÓN UN POCO PEQUEÑA

Amazing location and very kind staff!

The room was extremely small for our family of 4. Typical for a Riad but was hard for us to manage our suitcases inside the room.

Locatie, kleinschalig, persoonlijk, hulpvaardig personeel.

Nvt

Posizione

Stanza singola molto piccola e bagno troppo piccolo con doccia

Nous apprécie l’emplacement la gentillesse et disponibilité du personnel. Et le calme du Riad.

La difficulté pour trouver celui ci Et l’étroitesse de la chambre

Nice clean Riad in a great location. Room perfect and cleaned daily. Also had fridge which was great. Staff friendly. Breakfast basic but ok.

Bed was hard.

The host Walid was perfect , kind and helpful and it was very clean .

Nothing

Ottima posizione, stile tipico e staff molto cordiale

Camera piccola con soppalco bassissimo da non stare in piedi. Abbiamo fatto la doccia fredda.

Tolles Frühstück auf dem Dach der Unterkunft, top Gastgeber. Erkundet sich ständig nach dem Wohlbefinden und ist auch sehr flexibel was An/- Abreise angeht und Gebäcklagerung. Ich würde sofort wiederkommen.

Kein Warmes Wasser zum Duschen

La localisation du riad est parfaite, proche de la place Jeema el Fna et à proximite de restaurants et commerces, la propreté et la gentilesse du personnel, un grand merci à Oualid pour l'accueil, les conseils et sa gentillesse.

Chambe standard un peu petite quand on a une valise mais ça reste correcte.

Great experience, best service from the person at front desk. Thanks for the great time.

Location, receptionists and ac. Oualid and the other receptionist were great and helpful throughout the stay. Felt right at home.

The breakfast was always the same. The internet was not as good as the rating say

Cómodo, muy bien situado, habitaciones cómodas y personal muy atento.

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Nous avons apprécié l’accueil du personnel. Nous avons été chaleureusement été accueillis avec un thé à la menthe. Les chambres sont propres. Le personnel est très serviable. L’emplacement est parfait juste à proximité de Jamma El Fna. La climatisation est appréciable.

Les chambres ne disposent pas de fenêtres extérieures.

Helpful staff, quiet, nice dipping feet pool, only 5 mins walk from main square, good breakfast included

Riad explore staff is really friendly and we truly enjoyed our stay . Is hard finding a space for a family of 5 (upstairs bedroom just recommended for children not adults since ceiling is really low ) but the room was perfect for our family and to scape the heat . Breakfast was great they make delicious cappuccino’s and omelette.

Desde el primer momento de la acogida la experiencia fue estupenda. poder llegar en las horas de más calor para descansar un rato y bañarse en agua fresca ha sido maravilloso. Hemos disfrutado muchísimo de la terraza tanto por las noches como por la mañana en el maravilloso desayuno que nos han preparado cada día. El personal es encantador y te sientes muy cuidada. Atienden a todas las preguntas ya están pendientes de los clientes. Una experiencia maravillosa repetiremos en nuestro próximo viaje a Marrakech.

Great staff

The jacuzzi water could have been cleaner

The riad's staff were wonderful and very helpful and the location couldn't be beat, but I probably wouldn't stay here again.

I was assigned room 4 (David Livingstone) which was probably all of 8 square meters including the bathroom. It was so tiny that I could hardly move in there and had to put one of my bags on the bed so I could wiggle around the room. The only amenities were an electric kettle and A/C. They should state upfront that they charge 2.5 Euros for each bottled water. Also, the same breakfast every day gets old. No fruits served on most days.

The Riad Explore is located right in the heart of the Medina in Marrakech. You are a 5 minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa, but you won't hear the noise from it. The rooms are impeccably cleaned daily and each room has all the amenities you would need. From the website, the room was EXACTLY as described and also matched the photo from their site. The riad is very quiet (except from the guests themselves) and clean. It is very secure with cameras monitoring the front of the riad, the reception area and the public area, You are provided with a key to your room, but to enter the riad itself requires the front door being opened from riad staff. Since it is staffed 24/7 that is no problem. The A/C worked great but the TV service was wanting. But who cares about watching TV you have the Medina to watch! Each morning, a free breakfast is served on the roof top from 8-10. They have a variety of breads and rolls, a couple juices and milk, various jams, meats and condiments, fruit and cereal. In addition, they could eggs to your preference and provide warm pancakes and bread. I cannot thank the staff enough for my 10 day stay there. Ayaub and Lahgen went out of their way to ensure I had the best stay. From finding a place to buy bottled water at 2 AM to calling tour agencies to ensure my pick-up location, they were always happy to help and never asked to be compensated (but I did - numerous times). My next trip to Morocco, I will not hesitate to stay here again!

Good location , close to the Medina

Rooms were small . Stairs were inconvenient to access the room

My friend and I spent 3 nights here at the end of April 2025. The Riad is in a fantastic location- 5 minutes walk from the taxi rank and five minutes walk into the Square. There are a couple of great restaurants and bars on the same road. Riad is small but very clean. Our room was located on the Terrace which we loved. There is also a roof terrace with two sun lounges where we spent a chilled hour or two every day. All the staff were lovely very helpful and couldn’t do enough for you. A special mention to the two ladies who worked in the kitchen and cleaned the rooms. And an extra special thank you to the two men - Auoub and Lahcen who worked on reception. They answered all our questions, of which we had many! They were very welcoming and Lahcen even walked us down to their sister hotel Riad Africa so that we did not get lost. They were brilliant.

Traditional Riad hall looks good.

Very small. Not as shown in the picture. No window in my room, very tiny shower room for a quart-room. Loft space is very low ceiling, so low that an adult could not sit up without touching the ceiling. No hairdryer. Dark and dusty.

Likes - Staff were friendly, very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was good albeit simple and repetitive mainly pancakes, vegetable tagine and eggs of choice. The Riad has a refurbished interior and the design and tiling is very impressive and gives an insight into what a traditional Moroccan house looks like. The decorative plunge pool and lounge area is pretty but you won't be rushing to get your swimwear. Bedroom , one of the larger ones available was small but functional. Good location for Medina Square, Souks and central area of old town. Dislikes - Very uncomfortable bed. Extra hard. The android TV doesn't work unless you have a Netflix or YouTube account. Hotel WiFi was inconsistent in the top floor room. Lots of Noise ! Stayed for 7 nights and we both had terrible sleep throughout. The Riad uses a crazy front door bell system. Every time a guest returns regardless of time of night everyone hears the very loud bell being activated. A main door key being given to all guests would negate this issue and help the onsite member of staff who has to hurry repeatedly downstairs to open the door. Breakfast is served on the roof terrace area which is nice. However guest's rooms are located right beside this area and as soon as breakfast starts 8 am you will hear guests talking and moving metal chairs and tables on concrete and tiles. Their tables may as well be in your room. The small kitchen where staff prepare food was also directly nextdoor. Staff start around 7 am. Add to the mix dogs barking late into the night, the morning call to prayer at sunrise and major building work at the building behind the Riad then sleeping is difficult. On arrival finding the Riad is not straightforward. You will be dropped off with an approx 10 mins walk away. This was expected however there is no street signage anywhere near the Riad to help you find it. The Riad which is up a small side alleyway has no sign outside either. I no doubt appear extremely negative.

Lo mejor es la ubicación. Fuimos en familia y todo muy bien.

It was clean, very friendly staff! But the location it was perfect, it was 5min walks from hotel to Jemaa El Fna square.

The staff in the Riad were so friendly and lovely, they were happy to answer any questions and made us all feel really welcome. They provided an amazing surprise birthday cake for one of our teenage sons 16th birthday which was on the day that we arrived! Breakfast was great - lots of home made breads and yummy Moroccan eggs - and the famous Moroccan tea that we all looked forward to every morning! The location of the Riad could not have been better - right off one of the main streets and less than 10 minutes from the main square. It was so beautiful and quiet inside the Riad compared to the hustle and bustle outside - like a secret retreat, tastefully decorated in traditional Moroccan style. The shopkeepers in the surrounding area were also all so friendly, courteous and welcoming. We had an amazing time - thank you so much!! ❤️

The only thing that could have been improved was signage! There is no sign outside the Riad to show what it is called (you wouldn't even know that it was. Riad as there is just a number in the door!!!) and no signage or directions on the Main Street. So difficult to find initially - but easy once you know where it is!

Small traditional Riad, nice people

Need a sign outside to find this riad easier

The staff, especially Ayoub was amazing. Main plus point went above and beyond.

The rooms with the stairs had really small ceilings so would often bang our heads. The bathroom wasn’t the best and the rooftop had dirty sun lounges.

Gorgeous riad in an excellent location. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Ayoub. I would definitely stay here again.

The location. The riad is also tastefully decorated, I love the African explorer theme.

nothing

The breakfast experience was chaotic and poorly managed. There was no sense of timing, and it was served on an open rooftop during very cold mornings. The buffet consisted of small, uncovered portions of food, which attracted birds that pecked at it. The food itself was poorly prepared: the omelets were badly cooked, the cheese was chopped into a million tiny pieces, and the pancakes were cold. There were no dedicated chefs; instead, the maintenance man doubled as the receptionist and the chef, reminiscent of a scene from Fawlty Towers. When we asked if we could take the food to our rooms to escape the cold, we were told it wasn’t allowed. The lighting in the room was very dim, and there were no bins or water provided. Although the Riyad claims to accommodate families of five in its large family rooms, the additional beds are on a mezzanine level with a ceiling only about a metre high. You can barely lie down on the very low beds, and you need to be careful when sitting up to avoid hitting your head! The rooftop had no relaxed seating apart from two loungers, which were very dirty. The claims of panoramic views from the top terrace are comical, as there are none to speak of—just a view of surrounding building sites. Additionally, the level of noise from the neighboring rooms kept us up during the night, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The pictures online were quite deceiving, as they gave a much more luxurious impression. When we requested the pit fire, we were disappointed to find only two measly logs kindled, which barely lasted. It sad that the pictures and reviews are so deceiving, which led us to book this place.

Amazing hospitality at Road Explore. Ayoub went out of his way preparing breakfast as well as preparing and bagging them for our early morning departure out of Marrakech.

We only stayed here for a night. We had the quadruple room. However the space felt very small and we were bumping into one another. Overall value for the money we spent was really good. However I feel there are other riads with bigger spaces that might be better options.

It was exactly what we needed! Perfect location, safe, in amongst the hussle and bussle of the day, but quiet at night. We were only able to enjoy the delicious breakfast one of the 3 days because we were leaving for daytrips before they served breakfast, but it was delicious. Really nice staff, very helpful and we were able to leave our suitcases for the day after checking out ( we had a 6:40 pm flight). I would highly recommend!

Le petit dej une calamité. Un service 2/20, manque de couvert de serviette de tout. Le minimum n’était pas fourni. Le serveur, non chaland, nul.on a attendu longtemps pour tout. Je ne recommande pas du tout cet hôtel, passez! Seul point positif de l’hôtel son emplacement pas loin de jama El fna

Very nice people from the beginning to the end.. Breakfast was great…. I will definitely come back….

Great location, very close to the Jemaa El Fnaa square, but still in a silent neighbourhood. Bahia palace is close-by too. Exceptional staff. Both Ayoub and Hamza go the extra mile. The breakfast options are limited but enough, I was satisfied.

The budget single room is absolutely tiny. The smallest I have ever been in. Also, at over 50 Euros per night, it is not exactly 'Budget'. If you are searching for Riads at the last minute and see this one available, there is a good reason why the early birds have not booked it. On the other hand, it is exactly as seen in the photos, so hidden malice there. Make an informed decision. Beware, the billing is in British Pounds. So consider any overhead your bank may charge for conversion if GBP is not your native currency.

Good to experience a typical Moroccan Riad.

Location is great, staff very friendly

Room could be bigger, but does the job

Schönes Riad mit kleinem geschlossenen Innenhof und Dachterrasse zentral in der Media gelegen. Nur das Einzelzimmer war so klein dass man kaum einen großen Koffer ausklappen konnte.

Beautiful place in yhe middle of shopping area.

We absolutely enjoyed staying at this property. Plenty of room for family of four great stuff clean Saif close to everything I would come back to this property and highly recommended.

Said they were 24 hour reception but arrived late and no one opened the door

Quiet location off the main square by just a few minutes walk.

This new property is immaculately clean, safe, and comfortable. The young ladies working there were most cordial, and they served an amazing breakfast. Homza and Ali also provided excellent service and recommended many tourist sites along with providing an upgraded room! I highly recommend this Riad in Marrakech.

I only stood one night in a tourist condensed area. Riad is located among the alleys of merchant shops. The rias staff was available 24/7, attentive, and gracious. I was upgraded rooms from a single bed to a double, in a larger room, overlooking the patio. The place was very clean and hospitable. There is minor city noise. If you're a light sleeper, morning prayer will wake you around 4:30am it was nice though. Convenient location next to shops, dining, taxis, and atms

Even though the hotel is located within the Medina or the “old town” you can tell everything inside the hotel is new and modern. The staff is super hospitable making you feel right at home. The location is extremely convenient, 2 minute walk to the main square, or 2 minute walk to the streets for taxi services. Despite being very close to the main square, the hotel is really peaceful and quiet. Can’t recommend this place enough!!

My recent stay at Riad Full Moon was nothing short of fantastic, largely thanks to the outstanding service provided by Ali and Hamza. Their genuine friendliness and helpfulness made my time there truly memorable. Additionally, the riad's location, was just a 5-minute walk from the main square, making it extremely convenient to get to anywhere. And to top it off, the buffet breakfast was a delicious start to each day. I highly recommend Riad Full Moon for its impeccable service, prime location, and the exceptional hospitality of all staff, especially Ali and Hamza.

We absolutely loved our experience at the Riad Explore. Perfectly located in the heart of of where you want to be...easy walking to souks, Jemaa el Fna, palaces etc. You are right there! All the rooms are named after famous people and are very Moroccan in decor. Great breakfast on the rooftop. The staff was very helpful, fun and professional. We felt very safe. A little to find but so worth it and part of the charm of this sopecial place

Ryad Explore This is a beautiful boutique hotel, recently renovated. The decoration reflects the culture of Morocco with very good taste. The personnel is super friendly and willing to help you always. The ryad is located in the Medina but it is easy to find following the map they provide except watch out as it still doesn’t have a sign with the name however, number 35 is on the door as shown in their address. The security is very good as they keep the door closed and monitored by CCTV. The rooms have brand new A/Cs and offer perks like a kleenex box, bath gel, shampoo and even a nice cotton robe in case you want to refresh in there little indoor swimming pool which more like a big jacuzzi. There is a good continental breakfast buffet included in the rate. The central square of Marrakech is three minutes away. I fully recommend this ryad.

They don’t have a sign outside with the name.

My single bed room was cozy but just what I needed for a quick overnight stay. The staff met me on arrival with tea and cookies and provided a breakfast to go in the morning.

The hotel was very nice & traditional Moroccan architecture decor . It’s hard to find at first because it’s located in the narrow alleyways but u get to used to it . The price was very competitive for a 4 star hotel.

staff was friendly

We stayed in 4 different Riads while in Morocco. This was the newest and nicest. Completelty redone. They even had TVs in the room, unlike the other three. Not the easiest to find, but its ok. Medina is just steps away. Staff was friendly and super nice. Highly suggest staying here.