Riad Safar

29, Derb Ouihah 40000, Marrakesh, Morocco - view map

- 187 opinions
Guest recomendation: 94%
Style: Traditional Hotel - 4 rooms - View full hotel description
Location: Medina, Marrakesh
Close to medina - Terrace pool - Hammam - Massage - Restaurant

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Pacha Suite

25 m² (269 sq ft) - 1 Double bed(s)

Comfy and individually decorated suite with traditional influences, lo... More

Pacha Suite

Comfy and individually decorated suite with traditional influences, located on the ground floor, over the patio. Includes breakfast.

In-room services

Air-conditioning	Safe deposit box
WiFi Internet

Bathroom characteristics

Shower, Hair dryer

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Pacha Suite, 2 pers. with
breakfast
Pacha Suite

Indicative rates

Please note that this room cannot accommodate extra children or adults.
From USD 190 / night

Sultane Suite

25 m² (269 sq ft) - 1 Double bed(s)

Comfy and individually decorated suite with traditional influences, lo... More

Sultane Suite

Comfy and individually decorated suite with traditional influences, located on the first floor, over the patio. Includes breakfast.

In-room services

Air-conditioning	Safe deposit box
WiFi Internet

Bathroom characteristics

Shower, Separate WC, Hair dryer

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Sultane Suite, 2 pers. with
breakfast
Sultane Suite

Indicative rates

Please note that this room cannot accommodate extra children or adults.
From USD 190 / night

Touareg Suite

25 m² (269 sq ft) - 1 Double or Twin bed(s)

Comfy and individually decorated suite with traditional influences, lo... More

Touareg Suite

Comfy and individually decorated suite with traditional influences, located on the first floor, over the patio. Includes breakfast.

In-room services

Air-conditioning	Safe deposit box
WiFi Internet

Bathroom characteristics

Shower, Separate WC, Hair dryer

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Touareg Suite, 2 pers. (3 people max) with
breakfast
Touareg Suite

Indicative rates

1 Additional guest(s) can be accommodated in this room. Extra fees are to be paid at the hotel.

Extra child, 12 years and under (max 1): USD 35/night
Extra infant, 2 years and under (max 1): USD 35/night
From USD 190 / night

Nomade / Doueria Suite

40 m² (430 sq ft) - 1 Double or Twin bed(s)

Comfy and individually decorated suite with traditional influences, lo... More

Nomade / Doueria Suite

Comfy and individually decorated suite with traditional influences, located on the first floor, with air-con. Includes breakfast.

In-room services

Air-conditioning	Safe deposit box
WiFi Internet

Bathroom characteristics

Shower, Separate WC, Hair dryer

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Nomade / Doueria Suite, 2 pers. (4 people max) with
breakfast
Nomade / Doueria Suite

Indicative rates

2 Additional guest(s) can be accommodated in this room. Extra fees are to be paid at the hotel.

Extra child, 12 years and under (max 1): USD 35/night
Extra infant, 2 years and under (max 1): USD 35/night
From USD 233 / night

This hotel offers both normal rates and non-refundable rates. Please note that you cannot book rooms of different rate types at the same time.

Amenities & Services

Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Terrace
Airport transfer
Reception open 24 hours a day
Massage service
Solarium
Hammam

Hotel description

The elegant Riad Safar is located in the heart of one of the prettiest souks of the Medina. Even though the building has been renovated, its traditional 'soul' is still present: with architecture featuring mosaics and warm colour tones that exude comfort, calmness and tranquility. You can enjoy its shaded patio, marvel at the views or take advantage of the Marrakesh warm sun near the basin!

Accommodation at the Riad Safar features canopy beds, antique caftans and woodwork and includes a sumptuous breakfast served on the terrace. Upon request you can enjoy a relaxing hammam followed by a massage, or the lady of the house, Laaziza, will be thrilled to prepare an amazing Moroccan meal for your lunch or dinner. After the bustle of the souks, take your time to rest and have a glass of mint tea on the fresh patio or terrace.

Location

The Riad is ideally located and very close from many cultural monuments. It is only 10 minutes' walk from the Jemaa El Fna square.

Rooms & availability

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Recommended by 94% of our customers (187 opinions)

Overall impression: 9.3

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8.4
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10

"Sehr liebevolle Dekoration, sehr sauber, wirkt sehr authentisch!"

Renate W. - Switzerland - 14-Sep-09
10

"Très bon ryad, véritable hâvre de paix authentique et raffiné. Le personnel est vraiment extraordinaire et nous vous encourageons à discuter avec eux car ils sont exceptionellement gentils et intéressants."

Sudre J. - France - 15-Jun-09
10

"Excellent rapport qualite prix"

Kestermans D. - Belgium - 02-Jun-09
10

"A wonderfully opulent place to reside in with staff that could not do enough for us. Fantastic!"

Amanda D. - United Kingdom - 01-Jun-09
10

"Accueil excellent et chaleureux. Riad intimiste avec ses 4 chambres a la deco traditionnelle (une chambre neanmoins plus petite (Sultane)). Couscous savoureux (a reserver a l'avance). Belle terrasse avec un petit bassin. Bref un tres bon sejour et je recommande ce riad."

Sandrine F. - France - 25-May-09
10

"Bedroom and bathroom poorly lit, no vanity mirror in bathroom. Very clean. Staff very helpful. Breakfast on the roof terrace would have been ideal."

Anthony G. - United Kingdom - 25-May-09
8

"Das Hotel ist sehr stilgetreu renoviert und viel "marrokanischer" als viele der anderen Riads, die wir besichtigt haben. Der Service ist sehr gut und freundlich, das Frühstück könnte allerdings etwas Abwechslung vertragen. Die Renovierung ist wohl schon einige Zeit her und nicht alles funktionierte, wie wir es uns bei diesem Presiniveau vorgestellt hatten (Dusche, WLAN/Internet). Daher würden wir das Hotel als für das gebotene Leistungsniveau zu teuer einstufen, für 120 € pro Nacht gibt es in Marrakesch bessere Angebote. Drei der "Suiten" sind Doppelzimmer, lediglich eine Suite verdient den Namen, da es effektiv zwei Räume sind."

Fett H. - Germany - 15-May-09
10

"Excellent! Un paradis sur terre"

Malard M. - France - 14-May-09
8

"Tres beau riad. Décoration raffinée. Terrasse très sympa. La localisation est excellente au coeur de la medina, à la fois au calme absolu et près de l'agitation mais les ruelles pour y accéder (porches obscurs et ruelles étroites très insalubres) font peur et freinent un peu l'excellence de la localisation."

Maroussia D. - France - 05-May-09
10

"Les persones que atenen el Riad (Hammid, governanta, etc..) excel.lents. Sempre a disposició del client, amb hospitalitat i amabilitat."

Jordi C. - Spain - 04-May-09
10

"Il personale di servizio è stato sempre carino e disponibile a qualsiasi richiesta, la camera era estremamente piacevole sia negli arredi che nella disposizione e la terrazza del riad era stupenda per fare colazione o aspettare il tramonto"

Andrea D. - Italy - 17-Mar-09
10

"L'accoglienza è stata esemplare e discreta, il servizio ineffabile. Direi che tra gli alberghi in giro per il mondo da noi visitati il Riad Safar si può collocare tra i migliori in assoluto. complimenti ai proprietari che hanno saputo interpretare lo stile locale adattandolo ai requisiti di confort del turista occidentale. La cena che abbiamo avuto occasione di consumere è stata nettamente la migliore tra quelle sperimentate nella città. Notevole apprezzamento pure per l'assenza di televisore che denota un livello culturale di primo livello. Il Riad è la principale ragione per cui faremo ritorno a Marrakech. Volendo aggiungere una nota di miglioramento, assolutamente marginale, (abbiamo potuto visitare tutte le stanze) sostituirei il quadro che sovrasta il letto nella stanza blu (con ritratto rappresentante una sorta di Lawrence d'Arabia in stile Tuareg), unica cosa effettivamente kitch in tutto il Riad. Vista l'unica nota negativa oserei dire: Eccellente! Non vorrei raccomandare l'albergo unicamente perché mi auspico di trovarlo libero la prossima volta che ne faremo ritorno......"

Jakob R. - Switzerland - 10-Feb-09
10

"PERFECTO, IDEAL, MAGICO, YA HE MANDADO RECOMENDACION, SOMOS ANABEL Y JOSE, DE MADRID, EL HOTEL MAS AUTENTICO QUE HAY, HERMOSO!!!!"

Norma G. - Mexico - 16-Jan-09
10

"LA UBICACION MUY BUENA, TOMANDO EN CUANT QUE EL RIAD TE ENVIA A HAMMID QUE ES UN ENCANTO DE PERSONA, VA TE BUSCA Y TE GUIA AL HOTEL, YA QUE LOS CALLEJONES PUEDEN SER ENRREDOSOS, PERO CON EL Y LASISA EN CASA TODO ES MAS FACIL Y ENCANTADOR, SON PERSONAS QUE HACEN QUE TU ESTANCIA SEA PERFECTA, LA COMIDA IDEAL, LA DECORACION DEL LUGAR ES UN SUEÑO, ES MARAVILLOSO QUERER VOLVER AHI A DORMIR, EN GENERAL INCREIBLE TODO Y RECOMENDABLE AL 300%, EL HOTEL MAS AUTENTICO, PACIFICO Y ENCANTADOR EN EL QUE HEMOS ESTADO."

Norma G. - Mexico - 16-Jan-09
10

"Das Riad Safar ist ein Kleinod! Mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet, mitten in der Medina ein Ort der Ruhe und Besinnlichkeit. Hamid und Laaziza, die guten Geister des Riad`s haben sich rührend um uns gekümmert; selbst Sprachbarrieren spielten keine Rolle! Wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt und können dieses Riad jedem nur wärmstens empfehlen!"

Kerstin V. - Germany - 07-Jan-09
10

"Riad Safar was a lovely place to stay and offered a very special type of accomodation. However, we were lucky to have the place to ourselves whilst we were there and noise would have been an issue if any of the other rooms had been occupied at the same time."

Sue P. - United Kingdom - 04-Jan-09
N/A

"Estremamente tranquillo ed elegante."

Pier francesco Z. - Italy - 17-Nov-08
10

"Un petit bijou au milieu des souks, havre de calme, avec surtout une hôtesse Laaziza non seulement charmante mais d'une grande efficacité. Cette femme tient la maison aidé d'hamid, elle est remarquable."

Laurence M. - France - 04-Oct-08
8

"I liked the decoration very much"

Catherine P. - France - 02-Oct-08
10

"Definitely one of the very best places to stay in Marrakesh. The team around Laaziza will take ever so good care of you. The Riad has been restored with great care to it's original beautiful splendour. We highly recommend this hotel."

Karsten K. - Germany - 01-Sep-08
10

"This hotel is simply great. The people in Riad Safar make a great difference and really care. We had a wonderful stay and we highly recommend this hotel for its very high quality of service and the authentic features of the house. Definitely this is one of the very best choices if you stay in Marrakech."

Karsten K. - Germany - 30-Aug-08
8

"Le RIAD est spendid , le service est exceptionnel LAAZIZA et HADID"

SORAYA L. - France - 25-Aug-08
10

"The Moroccan couple who manage and run the hotel, LAAZIZA & HAMID, are amazing. They respect a guest's space yet are always there when you need them. They make this Riad an amazing place to stay. The pool and rooftop are excellent. And the interiors of the riad are spectacular and always spotlessly clean."

Nicholas J. - United Kingdom - 07-Aug-08
10

"Lovely people very helpful"

John B. - United Kingdom - 28-Jun-08
10

"En plein coeur de la Médina, un havre de paix pour se ressourcer. Un riad au caractère authentique, magnifiquement restauré et géré par une équipe aux petits soins."

Grégory D. - France - 26-Jun-08
10

"Wirklich nettes individuelles Hotel mit familiärer Atmosphäre, sehr zuvorkommend und absolut unaufdringlich. Sauber und gepflegt, wir haben uns sehr sehr wohl gefühlt."

Uta W. - Germany - 24-May-08
10

"Splendide ! un court séjour au milieu d'un grand rêve. Caché dans une petite ruelle, se trouve le riad, un véritable havre de paix."

NATACHA M. - France - 05-May-08
10

"Wunderschönes Riad und super freundlich; würde jeder Zeit dieses Riad buchen"

Manuela S. - Switzerland - 24-Apr-08
N/A

"Splendide, et conforme à mes attentes: Riad de petite taille, authentique et rempli de charme. Service discret, de qualité ."

Florence M. - France - 19-Apr-08
10

"Charmant riad, le personnel sympatique et accueillant, j'aimerais remercier Aziza pour sa gentillesse et sa bonne cuisine ainsi que Hamid pour sa disponibilité."

Fouzia B. - Switzerland - 08-Apr-08
10

"Wir hatten mit unseren beiden Töchtern eine fantastische Woche im Riad. Obwohl das Riad sehr zentral gelegen ist, ist es eine Oase der Ruhe. Der Patio, der Salon und die wunderschöne Dachterasse laden zum Entspannen und Geniessen ein. Sobald man in das Haus eintritt, hat man das Gefühl, man lässt allen Trubel hinter sich. Das Personal ist ausnahmslos freundlich, hilfsbereit und bemüht sich, es den Gästen so angenehm wie möglich zu machen. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und die Reinigung erfolgt immer sehr diskret. Wir fühlten uns wie in einem Privathaus - eine ganz tolle Alternative zu den doch oft unpersönlichen Hotels. Die Kinder liebten es und sie wurden immer bevorzugt behandelt. Absolut empfehlenswert - wir werden bestimmt wieder dort wohnen, wenn wir in Marrakesh sind. Tausend Dank an Laaziza und die anderen im Riad Safar!!! Merci beaucoup."

Christine G. - Germany - 08-Apr-08
8

"Superbe terrasse élevée avec vue dégagée à 360°, service irréprochable et gentil, localisation intéressante."

Louis D. - France - 07-Apr-08
10

"Fantastic! the stay was excellent, it was for our wedding anniversary and the staff made the whole experience just great. Nothing was to much trouble and done with such care and attention to detail. We don't want to many people to find out about this magical riad as we may not able to book it again! An oasis of tranquility in the heart of the 'melee' of the Medina."

MARK R. - United Kingdom - 05-Apr-08
10

"Le lieu est superbe, le personnel discret charmant et disponible, les chambres du bonheur !... Que dire de plus !"

Peggy M. - France - 04-Apr-08
10

"Delicious meals and breakfast, kind service, cozy hammam, incredibly beautiful patio...I would highly recommend this Riad as a wonderful place to stay in."

Manuel P. - Spain - 01-Apr-08
N/A

"Lovely people working at this hotel"

Julienne G. - United Kingdom - 03-Mar-08
10

"Worth going to Marrakesh just to stay there. This Riad was superb. It was not so easy to find. We had to walk through a busy souk to reach it but once we got our bearings we realised how central to all the major attractions it was."

V Jane E. - United Kingdom - 13-Feb-08
10

"Such kind, friendly staff who made our stay in Marrakech so special - we really want to come back."

Julie B. - Spain - 12-Feb-08
10

"A very nice hotel in the centre of the souks with a warm service."

Martin S. - Germany - 10-Feb-08
10

"We had a very pleasant stay at this riad, and the owners very sweet and service minded. Our challenge was the language, as we don't know French very well. I will absolutely recomend this to others or stay there my self if I ever come back til marrakech."

Trine H. - Norway - 29-Jan-08
10

"The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming, and very discreet. The Riad was beautiful, and it far surpassed the photos on the website."

Sarah E. - United Kingdom - 15-Jan-08
10

"EXCELENTE TRATO, ATENCION PERSONALIZA ESTUPENDA, RIAD DE ALTO LUJO Y DECORACIÓN EXQUISITA, SU ATENCIÓN HA SIDO MARAVILLOSA."

Yerout B. - Spain - 07-Dec-07
8

"Very nice houskeeper and staff. We felt like in a family. the best part of the hotel."

Rudolf F. - Switzerland - 06-Dec-07
10

"We just spent four nights at the Riad Safar and I would highly recommend it to anyone planning a trip to Maarakech it is beautiful and Hamid and Aziza are amazing!"

Shannon C. - United Kingdom - 28-Nov-07
10

"An oasis of tranquility, style & warmth. excellent service and attention to detail."

Danielle M. - United Kingdom - 08-Oct-07
10

"We were absolutely thrilled with the Riad. Laaziza and her team were helpful and attentive, it was sumputous throughout and we had a lovely dinner on one of the evenings. We were initially a bit concerned about the location from a personal safety point of view, but had no problems at all and felt very safe actually. We really loved it!"

Brenda A. - United Kingdom - 30-Sep-07
7

"Nos hemos alojado en la Suite Sultana y todo ha resultado maravilloso, sobretodo el servicio que prestan Hamid y Lazziza, que nos han ayudado en todo, pero algunas cosillas de la habitación haría falta renovarlas, como la ducha."

TERESA A. - Spain - 24-Sep-07
7

"Staff were very kind and helpful. Unfortunately, communication was difficult because no-one speaks English and my French is poor. Thankfully, we asked to be met at the airport. I doubt we would have found the place otherwise."

Peter A. - Ireland - 16-Sep-07
10

"We had such an amazing experience at this Riad."

Anna S. - United Kingdom - 10-Sep-07
10

"We thought it was absolute paradise staying at the Riad Safur. The service was first class. It was like living in a well run palace and we adored it."

John H. - United Kingdom - 06-Sep-07
10

"Absolutamente recomendable, es fantástico"

PILAR S. - Spain - 23-Aug-07
10

"Semplicemente fantastico"

Andrea L. - Italy - 19-Aug-07
10

"Bellissimmo tutti molto gentili."

Andrea L. - Italy - 19-Aug-07
10

"We had a wonderful stay. |Hotel very well done. |Beautiful restoration. Just a pleasure to be in. Staff were outstanding. Friendly, helpful and kind. Very good food cooked by Laziza."

Monica W. - United Kingdom - 06-Aug-07
10

"Un accueil chaleureux et une disponibilite de tous les instants"

Audrey L. - France - 02-Aug-07
10

"A truly memorable experience... All the staff couldn't have been more helpful... Will absolutely recommend the Riad Safar, and will hopefully stay there again in the future... Thank you Laaziza, Noel and Hamid for looking after us... You are truly wonderful..."

June H. - United States - 19-Jul-07
10

"Super Service, das Personal kümmerte sich um uns rund um die Uhr, wir wurden behandelt wie Königinnen."

Eva K. - Germany - 07-Jul-07
10

"It was just an awesome experience, and the people working there are very sweet and service-minded!"

Pär T. - Sweden - 25-Jun-07
7

"Service quality would have been excellent if hotel staff could speak english. We had to speak French. However, I thought the stay was excellent overall and I have recommended it since I returned"

Louisa R. - United Kingdom - 22-Jun-07
N/A

"This riad was one of the most beautiful in which we stayed in Morocco. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Our room was exquisite! My only negative comment is that they do not take credit cards. Although that was noted on my on-line reservation, it was not explicit enough for me to have noticed."

Lisa G. - United States - 20-Mar-07
10

"Superbe riad et equipe professionnelle, disponible, attentive."

TOIRON O. - France - 08-Feb-07
7

"Very friendly staff, excellent food"

Martin Y. - United Kingdom - 15-Jan-07
10

"Excellent accueil"

Stanislav L. - France - 12-Jan-07

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Additional rates - Not included in TOTAL booking price

Set menu from: USD 31	Extra child, 12 years and under : USD 35/night
Extra infant, 2 years and under : USD 35/night

Check-in: 12h, Check-out: 12h

Booking policy

Guarantee deposit is charged by Splendia Ltd. upon reservation.

Outstanding balance is to be paid directly to hotel in local currency.

Please note that the hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise your credit card prior to arrival. See our General Terms & Conditions for more information.

Credit cards accepted by the hotel: JCB, Master Card, Visa.

Cancellation policies and fees

More than 21 days before arrival:	USD 45
From 21 days to arrival day:	100 % of the total reservation
No show:	100 % of the total reservation
Go show:	100% of the total reservation (applies to "early departure" when guests stay at least 1 night)