Riad Samsara

Riadul superb, personalul foarte serviabil, micul dejun foarte gustos. Totul la superlativ

Road Samsara was absolutely incredible, an absolutely beautiful little boutique riad in the heart of Marrakesh. The bedroom was amazing, with a courtyard that seemed out of a movie and the most friendly staff. 100% would recommend to a friend.

The parking was a nightmare (as most of the Medina is) but once I had contacted the hotel, they were able to send someone out to help!

De los Riad más bonitos, la mujer que nos atendió fue maravillosa. Pero se encuentra en una zona muy humilde de la Medina, por donde no debe de llegar turistas, aunque si llega el taxi hasta 10 metros de la puerta

La ubicación da un poco de respeto al entrar oscurecido

Liebevolles reichhaltiges Frühstück, tolle Zimmer, ruhige Lage… eine Oase der Ruhe in der trubeligen Medina

We loved the style of the Riad, it felt authentic, all of the small touches meant alot. We’ve stayed in multiple riads in Marrakesh and this felt the most welcoming, picturesque and worth the money. There are only a few rooms so you feel like it’s a bit more of an airbnb stay, in a good way! It’s 20 minutes from the main square but all the streets leading up to it have shops and after a day you find your way easily. You can get a taxi to Bab Taghazout- this is as far as the car can take you and then you walk 2 mins to the Riad. There’s shops 30 seconds before the Riad and there’s kids everywhere playing till late so you feel safe. The staff were friendly, nice and we locked ourselves out one night and Milouda came back and let us in at 10pm, still with a smile on her face.

Loved it all

Staff were excellent, the accommodation was generally in good condition, and it was well located for exploring Marrakech.

Partway through our stay, we noticed live cockroaches in our room. This was raised with the cleaning staff, who promised to carry out a deep clean. After this, however, we noticed several more cockroaches in our room and in communal areas, making us worry there was an infestation.

The riad itself is beautifully decorated, blending traditional architecture with elegant touches that create a peaceful and authentic atmosphere. The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, providing a perfect retreat after exploring the vibrant streets of the Medina. The courtyard and rooftop terrace were especially charming, offering a quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The staff were exceptional friendly, attentive, and always happy to help with recommendations, transportation, or any request. The breakfast was delicious, with fresh local ingredients and a variety of traditional Moroccan specialties. I would highly recommend this riad to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable experience in Marrakesh. I look forward to returning in the future.

Przepiękny riad, wszystko było zgodne z opisem. Łazienka była bardzo komfortowa i przestronna. Nie dostałyśmy klucza do pokoju ale wewnątrz był sejf na rzeczy osobiste. Kotek umilał pobyt.

Das Riad war richtig toll, das Personal war super nett und hat bei allen Fragen weitergeholfen. Es gab jeden Morgen leckeres Frühstück und die Lage der Unterkunft war super zentral. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Es war alles super.

Breakfast was great, a lot of local products. Beautiful building. Lovely cat!

Nothing really.

Alles was hier perfect. Ontzettend gastvrije ontvangst met Marrokaanse thee en koekjes. Een mini paleis, kun je gerust zeggen. Alles is even mooi. Prachtige ruime kamer met geweldige badkamer. Service top! Niets is teveel moeite! Echt een aanrader! Ook prachtige rooftop! Heerlijk ontbijt, mooi geserveerd in salon.

Niets!

Struttura bellissima e personale gentilissimo. Io e la mia compagna abbiamo trovato questa struttura meravigliosa, dalla tranquillità del posto, dalla pulizia e arredo delle camere, la colazione al mattino. Eccezionale. Il rihad è al centro della medina, in 15/20 minuti a piedi raggiungi la piazza centrale attraversando i vari suk, in 30 minuti i giardini e la città nuova.

Very tastefully decorated, felt really cosy. A great experience. I liked the attention to details. And we looooved Luna, the aristocratic cat. She is the real host of the house and she makes sure you are not feeling lonely. :)) The manager of the Riad, even thought we didn’t meet in person, was really helpful via watsapp making sure we are well taken care of. I don’t remember the name of the two women from the staff but they were extremely kind. There are only three bedrooms in the riad and that makes it comfy and homely. And there isn’t any staff there from 8 pm till 8 am and you are given a key of the riad so that you can go in and out when you want to.

It’s not that we didn’t like it, it was just a bit unusual for us, but the rooms had no keys. There was a lock on the outside and on the inside but anyone could’ve opened it. But it was weird just for a few minutes because afterwards it did feel really safe and I kind of like that feeling of trusting the people and not locking your door It was a feeling I didn’t realize I missed. The other thing that I didn’t like but it has nothing to do with the riad, was the 5 am call to prayer in the Medina. It was loud…but if you stay in a riad in the Medina, it’s a thing that needs to grow on you because you cannot escape it.

Loooooved this property, the welcome, the staff, the privacy. Absolutely will come back. So thoughtful and stylish.

Cleanness, decoration and quality of furniture, bed, bedding and robes, exceptional breakfast and welcome mint tea.

Location was far and inaccessible by car, staff are available only limited hours during the day and do not speak any English, we got no help moving luggage through a very narrow staircase up and down, water pressure in the shower was very low.

Riad Samsara is an amazing place so beautiful and well decorated. Staying at this comfortable and charming Riad, you feel like in a movie or mini-palace. It is a bit further from downtown than other Riads but it is so enchanting that it's worth it.

The riad itself was lovely and the staff were very warm and welcoming throughout our stay. It did feel tranquil compared to the busy medina and offered a more local, authentic Marrakech experience. You can walk to the main square from the riad, and there was also a safe in the room for valuables.

I do feel the current reviews and photos don’t fully reflect the overall experience. The riad is located in a much more local part of the medina and we often felt uncomfortable walking around the area, especially at night. Ubers/taxis won’t collect or drop you directly outside, so you have to walk to a nearby pickup point which didn’t always feel particularly safe. While the riad could feel peaceful at times, it was also surprisingly noisy at night with shouting outside. Communication could also be difficult as most staff didn’t speak English and the English-speaking house manager was rarely there. The room doors couldn’t be locked from the outside when leaving, which felt unsettling despite there being a safe. The riad also didn’t quite match the photos online and felt more worn in person. The rooms were also very dark, and the air conditioning leaked during our stay which caused a puddle on the floor. A smaller point, but there was only one mirror in the bathroom and nowhere comfortable to properly get ready, which may matter to some guests. Another thing to be aware of is that bottled water is charged separately and any extras must be paid in cash only. We were only informed of this the evening before leaving, by which point we had very little cash left.

Pulizia, bellezza del riad e gentilezza dello staff

La struttura devo ammettere è stupenda! Cortile pazzesco, terrazzo con vista e sdraio! La colazione è stata una delle migliori in assoluto di tutto il Marocco. Per non parlare delle stanze, immerso a 360 gradi nella cultura marocchina. Pulizia fantastica e bagni meravigliosi.

Il riad è davvero meraviglioso, curato e affascinante, ma purtroppo ci sono alcuni aspetti della gestione che andrebbero migliorati. La struttura si trova in una via piuttosto defilata, frequentata da persone un po’ ambigue: chiaramente non è colpa dei proprietari, ma è giusto segnalarlo, soprattutto a chi viaggia per la prima volta. All’arrivo siamo stati accolti da una signora molto gentile e disponibile, anche se purtroppo parlava pochissimo inglese e comunicare è stato abbastanza complicato. Tengo a precisare che la signora è stata davvero carina nei modi, ma probabilmente era madre o una collaboratrice, perché la proprietaria non si è mai presentata di persona e siamo riusciti a sentirla solo brevemente al telefono. Considerando il livello e il prezzo della struttura, mi aspettavo però un’accoglienza e un servizio più attenti. Nei giorni precedenti avevo chiesto alcune informazioni importanti, ma le risposte sono arrivate in ritardo oppure non sono arrivate affatto, diventando quindi inutili. L’episodio più spiacevole è stato il giorno della partenza: avevamo il volo alle 15:45 e ci eravamo raccomandati più volte di prenotarci un taxi per le 14:00. Purtroppo non era stato organizzato nulla e ci siamo ritrovati all’ultimo momento, nel panico, cercando di farci capire con la signora del riad e rischiando seriamente di perdere il volo. In sintesi: posto bellissimo e molto suggestivo, ma gestione e organizzazione decisamente da rivedere. Inoltre consiglio di informarsi bene sulla posizione prima di prenotare.

C’est vraiment un petit bijou. On entre dans un véritable conte oriental : on a l’impression de vivre non pas dans un hôtel, mais dans une petite maison orientale où tout est calme et où tout semble être uniquement pour vous. C’est très beau et très confortable. Le petit-déjeuner était excellent.

Absolutely beautiful riad, comfortable, silent and relaxing. Only 3 room, you have privecy and big and authentic room decorations. The inner yard is absolutely stunning, green, clean and peaceful. The breakfast is good, we have also a very pleasant privat dinner with delicious food.

The breakfast could have more variety, a omelette could be added.

Ein wunderschöner, eleganter, ruhiger Ort. Ein kleines Paradies.

Die Angestellten waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war sehr gut. Die Zimmer gross und für das wir in der Medina wohnten war es verhältnismässig ruhig.

Es hat zwar eine Badewanne aber baden kann man dann doch leider nicht. Das Abendessen war gut aber preislich eher an der oberen Grenze (für diese Gegend).

Sehr gemütliches Riad mit charmanter Katze. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Personal, ist sehr hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war gut. Das Riad ist abends verschlossen. Man erhält einen Schlüssel. Die Zimmer sind von innen abzusperren. Es liegt etwas weiter weg von den Sehenswürdigkeiten und den Souks. Dafür ist es ein ruhiger Ort. Wir waren zu Fuß unterwegs, aber einTaxistand ist um die Ecke.

Staff and room was amazing

Breakfast could atleast have and egg dish

Un museo 🙏🏻

This is a beautiful Riad with excellent staff. A delicious meal was prepared for us on our first night at a very reasonable cost. Bouchra, the house manager, was very efficient and organised taxis and a day trip for us. It was very comfortable and the terrace was an additional plus. Luna the cat was a star attraction. Breakfasts were very good.

It's a beautiful riad with an amazing service and staff who were so kind and attentive (and Luna the cat, too!) The breakfast was delicious. A special thanks to Bouchra who helped us with everything we needed. Highly recommend!

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Riad Samsara is incredibly beautiful, and we particularly loved the friendly cat. The area is a little further out than where we’d stayed previously but it’s only a short walk to the main areas and we were able to find our way. It is run by a group of women (which is welcome) and we had the best breakfast of anywhere we’d stayed with great coffee. The room was very nicely decorated and the bathroom was a good size.

The immediate area feels a little less safe than where we’d been before and I was intimidated into paying someone 10euros for carrying our bags on a trolley (which we didn’t ask for) to the riad. The riad is down a little alley and I wouldn’t feel comfortable coming and going from here had I been travelling alone. A quite big negative for me was that there are no locks on the doors to your room, it has a safe but you still have to trust that no one will enter whilst you’re out. On top of that you can’t lock the door from the inside either and there is no one on site after 7pm. The riad has a roof terrace which can be easily accessed, so we locked the door to the terrace at night and put our cases against the door when we slept. Because of this I wouldn’t have wanted to stay here more than one night. The roof terrace isn’t well maintained either and doesn’t feel like a place you’d want to hang out in.

The Riad was pretty, the beds were very comfy and the food was good.

The location is not good and it’s really hard to find. You must arrange pick up and drop off with the Riad directly if you are traveling solo or with females only because we felt unsafe. The Riad is unstaffed overnight. We were told to pay cash for the room a couple of hours before arrival, and while we were able to pay with card there were some issues doing so.

This property is quite possibly one of the nicest places I have stayed. It was so beautiful. The decor, the plants 🌱, the book on your room, the staff - it was just faultless!!! I would 100% recommend this Riad! The service starts before you even get there. Bouchar the manager, is in touch to make sure you have everything you need. The staff here were amazing and the home cooked meals were fantastic. I went and did yoga on the roof one morning and one afternoon me and my mum sat out on the balcony and coloured. It was just amazing!

Literally nothing.

Le décors

Rien

Beautiful riad with amazing service.

Nothing

Riad was mooi

De housekeeper Bouchra reageerde niet altijd tijdig, waardoor wij onnodig extra kosten hebben moeten maken voor een via haar geboekte tour.

Parfait

Le calme et décoration des chambres et du Riad

Nice staff

Location

The riad and staff are amazing. I cannot fault anything really! You can tell that a lot of thought has gone into the riad and it has been very well looked after. The cat, Luna, is lovely and very friendly!

Nothing, but if coming from the airport, organise a taxi through the riad! The riad is difficult to get to and is in a ‘local’ area and it may make it less stressful to orgainise this through the riad!

Riad magnifique et très calme. Le personnel était très accueillant, et les chambres étaient très propres. La dame a été d’une gentillesse extrême et très arrangeante sur notre départ au petit matin (attention délicate en nous préparant un petit déjeuner pour notre départ à 5h du matin). Je vous recommande vivement de venir ici si vous venez sur Marrakech.

Det var veldig fint og avslappende. Personalet var hyggelig, selv om de ikke forsto engelsk så godt.

Clean room

Very small room

Zentral gelegen, sehr ruhig, idealer Rückzugsort nach den vielen Eindrücken der Stadt, schöne Dachterasse, geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Zimmer, leckeres Frühstück, sehr herzliches Personal

This is a very quiet and delightful place off the Medina, an oasis of beautifully designed space which is what you need after the bustle of Marrakesh

I liked everything, loved the house cat Luna, I will say they offered for us to park in a public parking and Fetch us we thought no it will be easy to find. We should have taken up offer and will next time. On Google Maps seems simple but a lot of the narrow roads are pedestrian only or one way. We got very lost. It is about a 20 min walk to the main part of Medina, alley way not well sign posted, all I can suggest is a sign on larger road to help visitors find it

The traditional decor is very well preserved (tiles, plasterwork, etc), and excellent bathrooms have been added in appropriate style. The roof terrace is a nice place to sit in the sun or shade. The downstairs rooms are lovely too. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Location is within the Medina but away from the main tourist area, about 15-20 mins walk from the centre.

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De plek en ruime kamer, sfeervol.

Geen dekbed, maar dekens in een dekbedhoes.

Tutto é stato bellissimo e ci é piaciuto da morire il gattone che girava per il riad

Tutto perfetto

Great location and the staff were really sweet and helpful. The breakfast was alright, nothing special but the friendliness of the staff definitely made up for everything.

Personnel super attentionné et petit dej incroyable.

Nice property, comfortable beds, nice breakfast and lovely dinner. Very good comms. Enjoyed our stay.

Possibly a little more off the beaten track than I was expecting.

Beautiful riad in a quiet area of the medina. Delicious welcoming dinner, one of the best meals of the entire trip. Breakfast was also very good. Friendly and helpful owner and staff.

A bit far away from the main highlights, it takes about 20 minutes walk from the main square, and you need to use some maps in order not to get lost. Not much space in the room to open the luggage. The shower in the room lacked a curtain so it required some caution not to make the whole floor wet.

Très joli Riad très confortable et agréable Avec des dames super gentilles qui nous ont bien accueilli et guidé et qui ne n’y tout fait pour que l’on se sente au mieux

Nous avions réservé deux chambres Une double mais aussi une avec deux lits séparés et malgré ma demande ( deux fois) ça n’a pas été respecté. Pas grave mais dans ce cas autant ne pas demander de précision

We loved our stay at Riad Samsara. It’s a peaceful, beautifully decorated traditional riad where we instantly felt at home. Breakfast was delicious, and the ladies working there were incredibly kind and attentive. Bouchra, made everything feel effortless and welcoming. Visiting in December meant cozy morning breakfast by the fireplace, such a unique and unexpected touch for Marrakech. The area felt very safe, even when walking at night. And the absolute highlight was Luna, the sweetest cat, who happily kept us company whenever we let her. A truly warm and memorable experience. We highly recommend it.

Everything, it is so peaceful and in a nice part of the medina a little further away from the busiest parts but still super close to everything. Absolutely stunning place as well and the breakfast was massive and delicious. The staff were lovely and super helpful booking taxis etc. The room was lovely as well.

Great hosts, amazing location! Will definitely go back again! The breakfast was also great, and the pet cat Luna helped a lot for the atmosphere. Strongly recommend the place!

We liked that we were able to walk mostly everywhere from the riad. Be advised that taxis aren’t able to stop at the entrance, you always have to walk a bit. We liked the authentic look and feel of the riad. We enjoyed the variation of the breakfast each morning. We also liked the ladies working there and the easy communication with the manager.

We didn’t like how dark our room was, there is very little natural light coming in. The bathroom (specifically the shower and the towels) felt quite old and in need of an update. We also did not appreciate being charged 500 dirhams for a lunch which we had after first arriving. We tried to negotiate this down as it was clearly too much but still had to pay 400 dirhams for a lunch which we know wasn’t worth that much. So be careful and ask for the price of things up front (same applies to taxis they might call for you, we were always able to find better deals ourselves)

A fantastic stay at Riad Samsara! The location is perfect: central in the Medina but on safe, well-lit streets with all attractions and day trip pickups within walking distance. The owner and staff are incredibly caring and helpful throughout. Bonus: a super nice resident cat, Luna! Highly recommended!

The accommodation was in a good area, clean and the staff were very nice. Also, Luna, the Riad cat was a delight

Das Riad ist eine ruhige Oase im quirlen Marrakesh. Das Personal ist bezaubernd.

Es liegt sehr versteckt in einem Wohnviertel. Unser Tipp wäre den Transferservice vom Riad in Anspruch zu nehmen!

The property is beautiful and decorated with love and attention. There are so many little details to enjoy. The location is excellent as well, north of the main square and away from the tourist heavy areas so you get a more authentic experience near locals. All staff were wonderful. The breakfast was excellent. And our personal favourite part: the housecat Luna is so adorable and sweet; sge spent a lot of time with us and we still think about her. Great stay overall.

Only thing for me personally is the bed was a bit small as I am taller, and with the footboard I couldn’t fit normally but that is specific for me and a minor issue

Este alojamiento superó nuestras expectativas!! es mas bonito en la realidad, el desayuno esta muy completo y bueno, todo el personal fue maravilloso y muy atento… de verdad lo recomiendo mucho, lo pasamos genial. Gracias a todos por nuestra perfecta estancia.

Authenticité, personnel très accueillant et réactif, chambres très spacieuses et magnifiques

una delle migliori accoglienze mai ricevute… l’host, che era una signora locale, parlava solo francese (cosa che noi non parlavamo) e si è fatta in 4 per accoglierci e toglierci ogni dubbio. Il giorno dopo dovevamo uscire alle 7 del mattino per un escursione… e anche se non era previsto, ci ha preparato la colazione prima del dovuto solo per noi.

La via in cui è collocato il riad… ma credo che sia proprio Marrakech così “particolare”

Magnifique riad avec 3 chambres au total, 2 salon et une terrasse, un personnel adorable, on s'y sent comme à la maison dans ce havre de paix. En prime un chat résident qui s'appelle Luna comme un pacha dans son riad, ma fille s'est beaucoup amusé avec.

This place is an incredible oasis of peace within the bustle of Marrakech. Super friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful riad

The location is a little far from the main attractions

Ce riad est un vrai palais, la décoration est très soigné, le confort est absolu, on s'y sent coupé du monde bien qu'au coeur de la ville... le petit déjeuner est très bien;

Le Riad Samsara est un petit bijou d’architecture en même temps qu’un havre de tranquillité. Magnifiques bougainvilliers qui serpentent le long des charpentes. Personnel marocain d’une grande gentillesse. Et le chat de la maison qui vient volontiers vous tenir compagnie.

Quartier légèrement excentré. Nous aurions aimé rencontrer le propriétaire des lieux pour des conseils sur l’exploration de la médina ou des recommandations sur les meilleures adresses (visites, boutiques/artisans, restaurants…)

Das Riad ist so wie man es sich vorstellt: geschmackvolle und bewusste Einrichtung, der begrünte Innenhof ist eine Oase der Ruhe und Meditation, das Zimmer liegt abgeschirmt, ruhig und kühl im 1. Stock. Die Betten waren sehr bequem, das Badezimmer sehr geräumig, der Service hervorragend und das Frühstück jeden Tag eine Freude. Zufahrt mit dem Taxi war bis fast vors Riad möglich und zu Fuß ist man in 15min im Zentrum.

Excellent accueil, chambre spacieuse, confortable et fonctionnelle, calme, petit déjeuner excellent : tout était parfait !