Riad la Source du Desert

Beautiful traditional Riad with nice personal touches from our wonderful host Yusuf. A lovely fresh and tranquil rooftop breakfast

Mijn hele verblijf was geweldig, het personeel was heel aardig en zorgzaam. Ze halen je op zodra de taxi je afzet en brengen je op dag van vertrek ook weer terug naar de taxi. De eigenaar komt meermaals vragen of je het naar je zin hebt en gaat met je in gesprek. Het bed sliep heerlijk en ik had het hele rijk voor mij alleen.

Niks

Personnel très agréable

Beautiful rooms. All road was well maintained extremely clean.

Un endroit dépaysant , deco super sympa moderne tout en restant dans le style marocain

Juste le petit déjeuner on aurait apprécié des oeufs jambon et du pain marocain !

Accueil, roof top avec piscine, décoration du Riad, le quartier.

Su piscina en la azotea

Está un poco apartado del centro

Le calme

La limpieza y que los trabajadores eran muy amables

Le Riad était super. La piscine est vraiment un plus quand il fait chaud!

Les parois vitrées sur les chambres font qu’on doit laisser les rideaux fermés pour avoir de l’intimité

La proximité de la médina

Parking annoncé sur le site, FAUX ! Il y a des parkings payants à 8 mn de marche. Lieu non accessible en voiture on aurait aimé le savoir car voyageant avec une personne âgée c’était compliqué.

Lady of the house was very friendly.

Manager Youssef has a very bad temper. He appears friendly but is very intimidating and agressive in his communication. Totally respectless and unacceptable. That overshadowed what could have been a very nice stay.

The welcoming manager and friendly helpful staff. Ruda and her colleague in the kitchen were delightful. Lovely room and ensuite. Pretty rooftop terrace.

O acolho foi muito bom, equipa muito simpatica e atenciosa, as refeições fora as melhores que comemos em Marraquexe (tajine de frango deliciosa e couscous royal muito bom). O quarto (no terraço) é espaçoso e a cama confortável. Aproveitamos imenso do terraço.

O pequeno almoco é bom mas poderia ser mais variado. Somente isso.

Le petit déjeuner était bon, personnellement je préfère les petits déjeuner salés avec davantage de protéines et de pain complet. Les cuisinières adorables. En ce qui concerne la situation géographique, je dirais qu’elle est parfaite. Nous pouvons prévoir de visites tout en rentrant faire une pose au Riad.

Rien

Man muss dazu sagen, dass „Riad“ nicht einfach ein Hotel im klassischen Sinne ist, sondern ein Haus, in dem Gäste untergebracht werden. (Das habe ich erst von einem einheimischen Kollegen erfahren, der uns begleitet hat.) Trotzdem hatte dieses „Riad“ – zumindest für mich – den interessanten Charme eines alten marokkanischen Hauses. Ansonsten war aber alles vorhanden, das Bad war schön, das Zimmer sauber und gemütlich. Das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit; wir kamen irgendwann um 2 Uhr morgens im „Riad“ an und der Besitzer/Manager wartete auf uns, um uns unterzubringen. Das Frühstück war zwar eher süß, aber gut und reichhaltig.

L’emplacement et la gentillesse du personnel, la beauté du Riad tout rénové et moderne On peut aller partout à pied , aussi bien l’hivernage que la médina …

Rien

Habitación grande y espaciosa. Desayuno rico, personal amable y hay terraza. Zona apartada y tranquila.

El baño no tiene puerta. La habitación de la planta baja es oscura, porque solo tiene pared de cristal y si no echas las cortinas te ven todos.

The location of the Riad was perfect and we are so Happy with selected this pertucular spot. Everything from the room to the terrace was excellent. But why i gave it a 10/10 is because of the service of the staff. I traveled with my grandfather and i cannot in words express how thankful i am for all the help we got from the Riad. From providing us with tips around the city to booking different events/experenices and transportation for us. I Will definetly come back to stay at the Riad once more.

It was clean, the staff was really nice and there were options to sit and relax.

The room had no windows or any type of working ventillation but the bathroom was in the same space as the bedroom.

La gentillesse du personnel

Rien

L’équipe d’accueil adorable, les repas et petits déjeuners vraiment excellents. Les chambres confortables et propres. Les détails sont plutôt soignés.

Je n’ai rien de particulier à reprocher

Beautifully designed and comfortable Riad in a peaceful, safe street in easy proximity to the Medina, souks and main attractions. The rooms are clean, cosy and well appointed, with a lovely patio and a standout rooftop terrace and pool. Our room offered comfort and privacy with a dedicated entrance and private patio. Breakfast is delicious and authentically Moroccan. The manager and staff are exceptionally hospitable and accommodating, attentive to special dietary needs and happy to help with recommendations. Immaculately kept throughout, a five-star recommendation. We will definitely come back.

I could not think of anything that would make our stay any better.

La amabilidad de Youssef!

Si contratas excursiones cuya salida es antes de las 8am no puedes disfrutar del desayuno :( y teniendo en cuenta que estaba incluido en el precio de la habitación, sería recomendable que diesen otra opción de compensación como una bolsa de picnic

Les repas (demi-pension) variés et bien cuisinés (nous avons eu des plats traditionnels et délicieux chaque jour). L'emplacement, la serviabilité et disponibilité du Personnel. La décoration faite avec beaucoup de goût. L'arrivée à proximité du lieu peut paraître non sécurisée alors qu'il n'en est rien, les locaux sont très sympathiques, nous avons pu sortir le soir à pied en toute quiétude. Endroit très calme, aucun bruit de la rue depuis le Riad.

Rien à dire sur notre chambre mais pour certaines, manque d'intimité en raison des grandes baies vitrées qui donnent accès sur la cour centrale du Riad et donc visibles par tous, mais c'est la conception même d'un Riad....

La situation et la deco

Piscine non chauffée

Beautiful modernised Riad, very well placed for all the top sights, including the Mosque and the Saadian tombs, but on a quiet street. Great roof top with pool and loungers. Room lovely with a fabulous bathroom. Super friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble

Nothing

Super freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal

Mitte/Ende März noch relativ kalt. Es gibt auch auf Nachfrage keine Heizung oder Heizdecke Leider sehr wenig Möglichkeiten nasse Handtücher aufzuhängen

Le Riad est comme on aime : typique et contemporain proche du centre et son accueil est plus qu agreable. On a eu la chance d y rencontrer son propriétaire. De plus une navette St à disposition pour le jtrakeg aeroport.

La mauvaise connexion TV

Nice and spacious riad.

Verry rude staff. Was verry complain.

Полотенца должны быть белыми и чистыми, они были серыми, плохо выстиранными.

L’emplacement est chouette, secteur sécurisé et agréable, il y a un peu de marche pour se rendre aux principaux points d’interêt mais c’est très convenable. Le Ryad est magnifique, tout refait à neuf et décoré avec goût, la terrasse est parfaite également.

Tout était très bien, la seule petite chose qui ne m’a pas tellement plu est le petit déjeuner, qui présente pour moi quelque chose d’important, je l’ai trouvé simple, c’était un peu dommage mais j’étais seule dans le Ryad, alors peut-être que c’est différent habituellement

Accueil extrêmement gentil gentil, grande chambre et magnifique vu du toi je recommande !

Tout était parfait

Het personeel en mooie riad

Mijn kamer bevond zich op de begane grond tegenover de woonkamer waar ook het ontbijt werd geserveerd. Ik miste een beetje privacy

Hygiëne. Accomodatie in z’n geheel. Mooi ingerichte riad.

De ontbijtperiode van 8u-9u waarbij geen afwijking mogelijk was. Wij hebben 3 van de 5 dagen niet kunnen ontbijten omdat we voor een excursie vroeger dan 8uur werden op gehaald. Er werd ook geen service gegeven om een pakket klaar te maken om mee te nemen. Het diner dat ze aanbieden was lekker maar niks bijzonder en dubbel zo duur als de restaurants in de medina. De kamer was mooi, proper, maar er was te weinig plaats in de badkamer.

Service de qualité, attentionné en toute discrétion. très joliment décoré et parfaitement entretenu

La gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel. L'établissement est a proximité des sites touristiques. Les chambres sont très propres et les lits confortables

La piscine était impraticable, nous n'avons pas pu en profiter car l'eau était verte. La propreté des transats et du roof top laisse à désirer

Wunderschönes Riad mit tollem Dachgarten an ruhiger Lage. Schönes, grosses und sauberes Zimmer. Sehr gutes Frühstück. Nettes und hilfsbreites Personal. Zu Fuss hat man ca. 12 Minuten bis zum Platz Jemaa el Fna. Der Manager hat uns gestattet die Dachterrasse am Abreisetag bis zur Abreise um 16 Uhr zu benutzen. Das Riad ist eine Oase in der hektischen Stadt Marrakesch.

La situation et la gentillesse du personnel

Absolument rien

Modern riad and well designed

Manager questionned us unfriendly at welcomr who we were and our luggage. We had made reservation and gave already pasports. We came from 3 days walking. It set a tone of not brink welcome. Roof terras swiming pool looks different.

This riad- ...is in a quiet area, but close to koutobia mosque and the djemaa el fna - altho Marrakesh is mainly made of motorbikes, you can't hear them here - it's very safe. It's near the walls of the royal palace, which are constantly guarded - the hosts attended to our every need. Very friendly. - the building looks good enough for a high fashion photo shoot. Beautiful design.

I think this applies to all of Morocco, so it's not a criticism of this riad- more savoury, less sweet, at breakfast, would be nice.

Accueil, propreté, endroit très intime, à taille humaine et bien tenu.

Toute l’équipe, très agréable et sympathique

gastheer Yussef is fantastisch met zijn personeel

nvt

Le Riad est très bien situé et au calme. Il est décoré avec goût. Youssef nous a très bien accueillis et a été aux petits soins tout comme les deux dames. Nous ne pouvons que recommander cet établissement !

Beautiful Riad. Close to the Medina but yet tucked in in a peaceful and quiet alley with a park bordering one side of it...so it''s really quiet. Quality sleep guaranteed :) service is immaculate. RRooftop pool is standout feature of this Riad. All in all 5 star recommendation

Nothing at all

Limpieza, instalaciones, habitación cómoda, piscina siempre disponible. Personal siempre atento y amable, temperatura perfecta. Cerca del centro a pie y muchos taxis cerca.

Desayuno rico, bien en cantidad pero monótono

Perfect location, could walk everywhere and very safe. Loved the top terrace, was perfect for sunbathing.

The pool was a little cold.

Location Very friendly staff Relaxing

Same breakfast every morning The lighting in the shower, very dark

Clean, beautifully decorated and comfortable able. Friendly hosts.

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The riad was very comfortable and offered privacy and tranquility. The staff were amazing, Houda and Youssef, always made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed.

Great stay, we were received on the main street by Youssef that showed us the way to the Riad. Alone, maybe it would have been hard to find, but once you know, it is ok and very well located. From the beautiful decorated terrace with a small pool you have view to a very relaxing garden on your left. The rooms and the riad look recently renewed, very well decorated and comfortable, small and calm. Super friendly staff. We had breakfast (included in the booking price), which was tasty and fresh. On the night we arrived we ask for dinner since we were arriving late. It was a selection of salads/entries and a Tagine. Although quite tasty, we considered it a bit overpriced. We had complementary bottled water on the room. Highly recomended.

Nice and modern

breakfast area is nice but a common table . you can like it or not

It was my second stay at la Source du Desert and all I can say is that it's your place to be in Marrakech. I've seen some people opting for luxury hotels or apartments but nothing really beats a Riad experience as you get the feeling you're living with a family. Youssef and his team are nicest people who make sure you have everything you need for your stay. Riad is situated in a very quiet neighbourhood, so if you have concerns about safety in a big vibrant city, here you can really feel safe even at night. There's Royal palace in close proximity and you always have national security guard around + people in this neignbourhood are extremely polite and friendly. Also, you can reach all the destinations like Djema el-Fna, medina, Bahia palace, dar El Bacha Museum, Medersa Ben Youssef by foot as there are literally less than 20-30 minutes walk. All in all, I can't recommend this Riad enough and will definitely come back again.

This was our first time in a Riad and also Morocco. We chose the Riad as we prefer the smaller more intimate 'hotels' when taking trips. The Riad is run by a local man called Youssef who will do anything he can to help you enjoy your stay. The rest of the team consists of 2 local ladies who keep the place spotlessly clean and tidy and prepare the breakfasts. The location of the Riad on arrival is down a couple of typical Moroccan streets and initially is very hard to find, especially if you arrive at night. Advice here is to ask your taxi driver (from the airport) to call the Riad in advance of arrival and ask Youssef to meet you which he is very happy to do. The Riads bedrooms are well kitted out with, TV, safe, air-conditioning and very good shower facilities (shampoo, body soaps & hairdryer all in the room). Towels are replaced daily if you leave them on the bathroom floor and the room and bed is also cleaned and made daily. On the roof (where our room was located) you'll find a very intimate and quiet area for eating should you wish along with a dip pool with sunbeds and parasols (no need to reserve!). On the minus side, and I'm being a tad picky, should you book the Standard King-size room (the one on the roof) you will need to make sure you personally tie back the awning outside the room or you'll find it impossible to sleep as the breeze/wind blows it around making awful noises! The Riad provides WiFi (which is great for those of us who need it) which works adequately in the downstairs lounge area and bedrooms, however please note there is no internet available by the dip pool sunbathing area. There is a coffee making machine in the lounge area (please note you'll get changed 20 dirhams per cup. Also water is offered and you get the impression its free however you will get charged. Taxis are the way to get around Marrakech and Youssef is more than happy to arrange these for you. Please take note though that they are very expensive and we try to charge you more than you agreed! The best bet is to download the app - I Drive and book through these. Basically they're like Uber but incredibly cheap! Don't panic here though thinking cheap means a dreadful car because in reality the cars were better than the regular taxis! That just about sums up the stay as far as the Riad is concerned and getting to and from the airport etc. Marrakech itself in the Medina area, unfortunately is very dirty and full of cheap fake goods shops and unlicensed tour guides who will pester you. You obviously won't go to Marrakech without wanting to explore the Medina so it is advisable to book a licenced guide. While on our visit we engaged with Hicham (Marrakech Behind The Walls - Tel: +212707078191 or you'll find him on Instagram: marrakech_behind_the_walls). Hicham has a wealth of knowledge and contacts of Marrakech being born, raised and educated there and speaks perfect English. As a registered guide he will show you all around the Medina, introduce you to some working locals, get you some street food and take the costs out of your tour price. The tour cost under €20 euros pp and lasts over 3 hours. The other end of Marrakech, known as Gueliz, is where you'll find all the designer shops and much better quality restaurants. Incredibly, these restaurants are cheaper than what they charge the tourists in the Medina area of the city. It is highly recommended that you eat mists nights in the area. Lastly, especially if you have young children with you or maybe older relatives, please note that the driving in Marrakech is absolutely mental! ... You're lucky if they stop at red lights (so don't take your eyes off the road when crossing. The city is besieged with small motorcycles and they are everywhere. On the paths, in the squares around the Medina and they have the right to ride down all the very small streets. The rule of safety here is you always stay to your right! Should you wish to travel for an hour on the horse driven carriages then there is no set price I can give you here but always negotiate around 60% of what they're asking. I hope this has and will be useful to you when you visit Marrakech and I hope you have a wonderful experience.

Stayed here as a family of 4, booked 2 seperate rooms. The Riad is beautiful well decorated and maintained with an open communal area that is shared and lively rooftop pool and area, Riad is quite difficult to find for the first time but easy thereafter. The hosts are nice and welcoming and you can enter and exit whenever you want as you are provided with a key. Each room has a lockable safe and is cleaned daily. Coffee and water is chargeable which is not a problem but was not mentioned. The one drawback is the breakfast some bookings it's included but some you have to pay in the region of £20/€23 although the food os well presented it is never worth this price so I would recommend going elsewhere. Youssef is kind and helping but be careful with prices quoted as taxis are cheaper on an app called InDrive. Overall would be happy to return here.

Breakfast is overpriced

Bedroom was a nice size

Bed squeaked when we moved. The curtains on the outside pergola covering the courtyard made a terrible squeaking noise all night long (metal on metal). Fortunately on our 2nd night my husband moved the curtains and pushed together giving everyone staying at the riad a peaceful night sleep. Staff should maybe shut them in the evening.

Stayed here as a family of 4, booked 2 seperate rooms. The Riad is beautiful well decorated and maintained with an open communal area that is shared and lively rooftop pool and area, Riad is quite difficult to find for the first time but easy thereafter. The hosts are nice and welcoming and you can enter and exit whenever you want as you are provided with a key. Each room has a lockable safe and is cleaned daily. Coffee and water is chargeable which is not a problem but was not mentioned. The one drawback is the breakfast some bookings it's included but some you have to pay in the region of £20/€23 although the food os well presented it is never worth this price so I would recommend going elsewhere. Youssef is kind and helping but be careful with prices quoted as taxis are cheaper on an app called InDrive. Overall would be happy to return here.

Staying at this Riad was a great experience- you are treated very friendly and basically have everything you need for a comfortable stay. The room was clean and cosy, the patio and terrace - beautiful and the breakfast they serve is also amazing. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Booked in by my company. Awful location. Dark alleyways No food... breakfast... dinner... Terrace... I was told it was a building site Saw my bedroom... looked nice No pool available to use This booking was covering one night during Ramadan... I left. I did not even think about trying to get my money back...

The staff was exceptional here- the mama lady chef was so sweet and brother Yousef was really just such a gentleman. He just took care of everything and was on call to answer questions and made sure we had what we needed. Really amazing kind people.

Didn’t like that the shower and the toilet and sink were in the open like that there is no door- just a wall that separated the room and bathroom area- it would have been nice to have a door for the bathroom.

This riad was charming, and it truly exceeded our expectations. The cleanliness was impeccable, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere that made our stay comfortable. The highlight, was the delightful breakfast and the rooftop. Highly recommended for a an enjoyable experience.

While our stay at the riad itself was fantastic, it's worth noting that the surrounding area wasn't the best. While it didn't affect our overall experience within the riad, it's something to consider for those who prioritize a well-lit neighborhood.

The property is very clean and well kept. It is amazing inside and the rooms are designed beautifully. Will definitely be coming back to this Riad again

There was nothing at all I didn’t like. Everything was beyond what I had expected which is why I have given it a 10!

Location and stylish decor

Welcome efforts by staff were minimal effort . We had a noon flight and they didn’t want to do an breakfast at 8.00 am .