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trifu

2 days ago

10.0

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

Niels

1 week ago

9.0

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

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

Guillem

1 week ago

10.0

Andrew

2 weeks ago

10.0

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.

Cons: 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

laura

2 weeks ago

9.0

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.

Marie

3 weeks ago

9.0

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

Bartosz

4 weeks ago

10.0

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.

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

Caroline

1 month ago

10.0

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.

Philip

1 month ago

9.0

Antonio Alvarez

1 month ago

10.0

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

Cons: The location is a little far from the main attractions

stephanie

1 month ago

10.0

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;

Lange

1 month ago

9.0

Alice

1 month ago

9.0

Laurent

1 month ago

9.0

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.

Cons: 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…)

Martina

1 month ago

9.0

Protestanticus

1 month ago

10.0

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.

Vinciane

1 month ago

9.0

Joseph

1 month ago

10.0

Damien

1 month ago

10.0

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

Süheda

1 month ago

10.0

Es war alles wunderbar. Vom Fahrer bis hin zur Köchin, waren alle super nett. Haben uns wirklich sehr wohl gefühlt. Mit Riad Samsara macht ihr alles richtig.

Cons: Die Klobürste sah etwas abgenutzt aus.

Ann-Sophie

1 month ago

9.0

Großzügiges Zimmer mit vielen Details, sauberes Bad, tolle Atmosphäre und sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter

Cons: Ruhig gelegen, aber etwas weiter entfernt vom Zentrum der Medina (Restaurants, Sehenswürdigkeiten, etc.)

Samuel

2 months ago

9.0

Accogliente e pulita, camera ampia e confortevole, personale gentile. Un’oasi di pace nel caos di Marrakech. All’interno della Medina, anche se un po’ defilata rispetto al centro ma, per questo, in zona più tranquilla.

Cons: Unica pecca, che non dipende assolutamente da loro, è la vicinanza al minareto. Con conseguente muezzin microfonato a tutte le ore di preghiera.

Robert

2 months ago

9.0

De riad was een parel en een oase van rust in het drukke marrakech, het personeel was zeer vriendelijk en het ontbijt en diner waren top.

Cons: Locatie was toch een klein half uurtje lopen naar het centrum.

Filippo

2 months ago

10.0

L'ambiente è molto curato, molto silenzioso e confortevole, la colazione è veramente ottima e il personale estremamente gentile e disponibile, abbiamo fatto 3 escursioni fuori Marrakech e quindi abbiamo avuto la necessità di fare colazione verso le 6:00 per le partenze di prima mattina; ovviamente concordando il giorno prima ci hanno fatto trovare tutto pronto anche prima dell'orario di servizio. Non ci sono mai stati disservizi o contrattempi. Il letto era molto comodo e la camera molto curata, anche il bagno era comodo e l'acqua sempre calda. E presente anche l'aria condizionata che funziona molto bene ma non c'è stato bisogno di accenderla più di tanto poichè il clima era ottimo. Dimenticavo... c'è una bellissima e dolcissima gattina dal pelo lungo che ti tiene compagnia quando vuoi :-)

Cons: La nostra camera "Olivia" non è grandissima per 3 persone, mancava un po' di spazio per mettere la valigia ma ci siamo accomodati mettendola sopra il mobiletto adibito a tavolino.

Barbara

2 months ago

9.0

Wspaniałe miejsce, bardzo ciche i ustronne, choć w sercu Mediny. Piękne patio, pokoje jadalno/wypoczynkowe. Cudowne apartamenty wyposażone w drobiazgi nadające niezwykły charakter temu miejscu. Bardzo przyjazna obsługa.

Cons: W zasadzie nie było niczego co mogłoby się nam nie spodobać. Może taras nie był przygotowany do spędzania czasu, ale i tak z niego nie korzystaliśmy.

Kirsten

2 months ago

9.0

Rachel

2 months ago

10.0

Andrea

2 months ago

8.0

Gemma

3 months ago

10.0

Everything. The staff were so gracious, welcoming and friendly, especially the resident cat Luna! The owner has an amazing eye for design and the entire setting is simply stunning and tranquil.

Cons: Nothing really, it was perfect. If you are thinking of booking here there is sometimes a little noise outside but you are in a city and that is absolutely nothing compared to if you were in the main tourist area. It’s a part of medina culture.

Renáta

3 months ago

10.0

Nagyon kedves és segítőkész volt a személyzet. Minden kérésünket igyekeztek teljesíteni. Mivel reggelente korán útrakeltünk a hölgyek minden alkalommal megkészítettek a reggelit, előre megterítettek nekünk. A riad igazán autentikus, minden részletre figyeltek. Csak ajánlani tudom mindenkinek 🙂

Andrea

3 months ago

10.0

Virginia

4 months ago

10.0

The owner and her helper were lovely. We missed one night out of two because of troubles with the luggage- bummer! Yet we arrived at Riad Samsara and everything (cat included!!!♥️)was adorable. It felt like a Japanese zen garden…thank you so much for your warm hospitality 🙌🏼

Silke

4 months ago

10.0

Sehr schöne Unterkunft in authentischer Umgebung. Unfassbar nettes Personal. Klasse Dachterrasse.

Philip

4 months ago

10.0

A beautiful place to stay!

Gonçalo

4 months ago

10.0

Nuria

6 months ago

10.0

Friendly and helpful staff, very close to a parking area to meet taxi drivers, room very clean and cosy, charming and peaceful patio

Eduardo

7 months ago

9.0

The place is spotlessly clean, the food provided wa delicious. The staff are very accomodating and willing to assist with anything we needed.

Cons: Site is very tucked away. Don't even trust google maps. Its easy to loose your way.

Andrey

7 months ago

10.0

Beautiful riad in calm area. Good breakfast, pleasant staff. Stunning decoration.

Robert

7 months ago

10.0

The beautiful room. The courtyard. A peaceful sanctuary.

Cons: No protein for someone with a dairy intolerance. I am sure they would have accommodated me though, had I mentioned it.

Tomas

7 months ago

9.0

Deronee

7 months ago

10.0

The staff were really friendly and were always really attentive and helpful despite the language barrier! The riad was clean and beautiful. It was slightly out of the way from the medina however you could easily walk there with no problems. It was so peaceful and quiet in the riad.

Cons: The only downfall was that we were told we could pay the remaining balance by card prior to arriving however, once it came to paying on our last day we were told this needed to be in cash. This was more inconvenient than anything and wouldn’t stop me staying here again!

Davide

7 months ago

10.0

Location. Staff. Room. Toiletries. Room facilities and size. Bed comfort. Travel cot quality. Breakfast. Roof terrace.

Elina

8 months ago

10.0

we was so happy that we choose this riad first in our trip. It is so authentic, so detailed and have very beautiful cat, who was so free to enter our room. I love cats that’s why I felt like home. In morning we should leave early for Sahara desert tour but for our surprise they make for us amazing breakfast in night. Such welcoming and lovely people. Thank You 🙏

Katja

8 months ago

10.0

Riad Samsara is a hidden gem, a peaceful pearl in a lively Marrakesh. The staff was excellent, nice and very helpful, doing great job. The Riad was beautiful, extremely clean and decorated with style. The room and bathroom were spacious. We spent a week there and could not chosen any better place to stay. The location in the north of Medina was good and a bit away from the most crowded touristic areas which was nice: we could see how and where the local people live. However, everything was in a walking distance. Also need to mention Luna, a cute and friendly cat of the house who wants to make friends if you are a cat-lover, but leaves you in peace if you are not a cat-person. I certainly will stay in the same place if I go Marrakesh again.

Theodora

8 months ago

7.0

This riad is beautiful with incredible attention to detail when it came to the design. It felt like we were transported back in time. It is clear the owner made an effort to keep the riad as true to its original beauty as possible. The issue we had was with the staff. They were much less warm and welcoming than our previous riad experience. They also were not around to answer questions or help out with our stay as much as we expected and did not respond to our messages in a timely manner. Unfortunately there was a miscommunication regarding payment for some of the drinks we had at the riad and laundry services. We were not told ahead of time that we needed to pay in cash and no one was around for us to talk to about this. When we were leaving for the airport, I again messaged the host and asked how to pay and she said in cash. When I explained that we did not have enough cash and that we assumed we could pay with card (literally every place we went took card, even the smallest shops) she insisted we have our driver take us to an ATM and return with cash to pay her. I explained that this was not an option because we had a flight to catch and she continued to argue with me over the phone and offered no solutions. Ultimately she said she would send us a link to pay online but it was an unfortunate end to our stay that made us feel very uncomfortable.

Boris

8 months ago

8.0

Angela

8 months ago

7.0

The riad feels very authentic with some really nice decorative details. I loved the plants in the inner courtyard. The rooms were comfortable. The roof terrace was pleasant and a nice spot for breakfast.

Cons: I didn't like the location. It was right at the edge of the medina and, although I didn't feel it was unsafe, it felt isolated. Added to this, there was no staff on site during the evening. The staff that were present at the riad were very nice and polite but had to call the owner to answer my questions. It was also inconvenient find out that we had to pay in dirham as there seem to be no nearby cash points.

Ruasl

8 months ago

10.0

Meda

8 months ago

10.0

I liked everything - room, service, interior, food, staff, Luna.

Cons: That bath in our room wasn’t actually working

Aoife

8 months ago

10.0

Overall, we had a wonderful stay at Riad Samsara and fell in love with the lovely kitten Luna. The host and staff couldn't have been more helpful and the riad itself is decorated so beautifully. The room was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was beautiful. I would highly recommend a stay in Riad Samsara

Deirdre

9 months ago

9.0

Wonderful traditional Riad . Beautifully decorated . Large comfortable bed . Staff so helpful , even organised a hairdresser to come to the room to do my hair, delicious breakfast . Loved the friendly furry cat . Would strongly recommend this wonderful accommodation.

Cons: Slightly difficult to find . Also breakfast only starts at 9 am , would be nice to have option of earlier breakfast

Elza

9 months ago

10.0

Thank you so much for the hospitality and our wonderful stay in Riad Samsara! The Riad is exceptionally beautiful, and all the women working there are incredibly kind! Special thank you to Bouchra and the other ladies who cooked us wonderful breakfast every morning and helped us with everything we needed. The fresh roses were a very pleasant surprise and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. On the days when we were going on day trips, the ladies at Riad even prepared the breakfast for takeaway because of the early departure. This Riad is an oasis of peace where to rest after days filled with so many experiences in the bustling Marrakech. We hope we can come back someday. Thank you once again for making our trip to Marrakech so peaceful, beautiful and unforgettable.

Lydia

9 months ago

10.0

Great Location, and the interiors were superb!

Cons: Nothing!

David

10 months ago

10.0

Exceptional Riad with a beautiful cat (Luna) and wonderful staff. Highly recommend.

Kelly

10 months ago

10.0

Everything, we loved the location, the rooms, the cat and dog, the staff, the food, the showers, everything was wonderful and we loved staying here.

Cons: Can't fault anything.

Elke

10 months ago

9.0

The location is really nice because you also see the locals and its not inside the tourism place, so its more quiet. The host and the ladies in the riad are very sweet and if you need any help they will do their best to help you. Also the famous moroccan tea is really nice and the best in the city!

Cons: X

Jonathan

10 months ago

9.0

A real oasis! Yes, a bit out of the way if you want the manic Djemaa El Fna (which we didn’t) but only a 25 min walk back there (if you don’t get sidetracked by the souks!). We booked a taxi from the airport on arrival (150MAD). Walked everywhere after that. Did get lost in the back streets one evening trying to get back. Stick to the main streets. 20 minute walk to Jardin Majorelle. Breakfast very good and the meal we had there one night was delicious and very beautifully presented. Bed good and everything very clean. Roof terrace was pretty and lovely to watch sunset from. Miloudia is a lovely woman and took such good care of us. A real treasure.

Cons: A sign on the wall where you turn into the alley would be so helpful! Easy to miss it. It helps to speak French to talk to the lovely staff, although Bouchra speaks perfect English. Luna is a beautiful cat but might cause you a problem if you are allergic to cats. I have my own cat at home, but strangely I was allergic to Luna. Wasn’t a real problem.

Ulrike

10 months ago

10.0

Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit sehr nettem Personal. Das Abendessen war ein Genuss.

Arun

11 months ago

9.0

Beautiful riad, very well maintained. Amazing staff

Alexandra

11 months ago

9.0

We travelled with a baby and this riad really felt like home. Highlights include the lovely decor, chill rooftop, kind staff, the most amazing riad cat. They helped us organise an airport transfer and found a spot for us to hang out bab/ laundry— just a really lovely team. It’s a little way out of the main chaos (15 mins walk) but that’s actually really lovely because it’s quiet and chill.

Cons: It was lovely, no issues. Communication before we arrived was a little confusing, but everything else was great.

Antigoni

11 months ago

10.0

The rooms were clean,beautifully decorated, comfortable and with all the necessary features that a traveler needs (shampoo, hair dryer). Traditional and delicious breakfast with the view on the main garden of the riad. You hear all nature noises like birds singing and not cars. 100% recommend for couples .

Cons: Take taxi to go outside of the Riad to avoid any bad surprises.

Camilla

11 months ago

9.0

Peaceful atmosphere, great decor, lovely and helpful staff.

Cons: Perhaps the fact that the riad was a bit in the dark- not too much natural light throughout the day.

Scott

1 year ago

10.0

Peaceful, clean and amazing service, really was great start to our trip! The food was delicious and the setting for lunch and breakfast was so nice! The rooms were amazing also.

Cons: Nothing - it could potentially use a bigger sign outside to recognise the place easier.

Natalie

1 year ago

10.0

Breakfast was wonderful and tailored to our preferences each day as the staff got to know us. The beautiful cat made it a home from home and slept in our room each night.

Cons: The only thing that would have made it even better was a little pool. But we knew there wasn’t one and it would have been too cold to use this time of year..

Yıldız

1 year ago

10.0

You will be shocked in a very positive way when you enter from the street to Riad, it is truly a hidden gem. Its location is amazing since it is close to attractions but at the same time it is far which gives you a chance to explore the real local culture. So I would say the location is optimal! The decoration of riad is amazing and dont forget to read about the history of this riad from the brochure at your room.

Cons: Nothing!

Treasy

1 year ago

10.0

I liked everything about Riad Samsara, Bouchra & Milouda makes this Riad very homely and welcoming!

Cons: EI loved everything about Riad Samsara!

Hannah

1 year ago

9.0

Ylyka

1 year ago

8.0

Clementina

1 year ago

10.0

a hidden gem in the heart of Marrakech medina. Riad Samsara is tastefully decorated with a great attention to detail. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. Delicious breakfast is served every morning, with freshly baked local food and fruit. Will definitely come back

Cons: Nothing!

Sander

1 year ago

10.0

Myrna

1 year ago

8.0

Alessandra

1 year ago

10.0

The staff was super lovely. The breakfast was super nice and gummy

Rebecca

1 year ago

10.0

The location, staff, room, interior courtyard & kitty. Everything was wonderful!

Cons: Nothing!

Kendal

1 year ago

10.0

The riad is beautiful and the attention to detail is wonderful. We felt welcome and at home right away. Anything we needed was taken care of and when we needed to check out early on our final morning they were super accomodating and arranged early breakfast for us before we left. It is a little bit further out but still close enough to walk everywhere, it also meant you got a feel for a more local area of the city which is always a good experience.

Paul

1 year ago

8.0

Fabulous ambience in an authentic Riad with attentive hosts.

Cons: If you want to be handy for the tourist bits it’s a bit out of the way, though you can get a taxi! However is in an authentic part of town and away from the touristy feel

Debbie

1 year ago

10.0

I stayed at Riad Samsara for one night with my sister. Such a beautiful riad tucked away in a quiet corner of the medina. I loved reading about how it had been restored. Thank you to Bouchra and all the lovely ladies who looked after us. The breakfast and lunch were delicious. I hope to return for longer next time.

Cons: Nothing

Alexandre

1 year ago

10.0

Very nice people in the Riad, excellent breakfast and very beautiful Riad!

Mahzuzah

1 year ago

10.0

Silvia

1 year ago

9.0

Nice and fine tasteful decoration, the trees in yard. Very good breakfast Room very nice and clean

Cons: Difficulty to communicate with the staff They should disclose the fact that there is a house pet, very beautiful cat though, when you are booking.

Jacqueline

1 year ago

10.0

The staff was amazingly helpful and very nice people. Every detail of the house was beautiful.

Harri

1 year ago

10.0

Jovan

1 year ago

10.0

This has been one of the most unique and special locations I have ever stayed in. The location is very impressive. This without a doubt is the best way to experience Marrakech. The staff made us feel like royalty. Amazing venue, room, seating areas, view, Powerful room AC, and staff attentiveness.

Cons: Everything was perfect.

Anonymous

1 year ago

9.0

Beautiful place, great rooms, quite and relaxing.

Cons: It is not bad located but there are better locations in Marrakesch

Humera

1 year ago

9.0

Jamie

1 year ago

10.0

Very charming authentic Riad. Staff were warm and welcoming. Beautiful terrace with views overlooking Marrakech.

Wild

1 year ago

9.0

André

1 year ago

2.0

Staff was kind; brakfast was nice;

Cons: Location: was a bit far from the center; pillows were somewhat uncomfortable but not bad; the main issue we ran into was cockroaches; the room did seem pretty clean, however on our second night we noticed a small bug on the wall - a tiny cockroach. Since it was so tiny we didnt make much of it and went to sleep. Littke did we know we would wake up in the middle of night to another cockroach, a huge one this time, crawling over my girlfriend's arm - total jumpscare. Got out of bed as quickly as we could and informed staff right away (around 2 / 3am). Needless to say we didnt get any more sleep that night, nor were we comfortable enough sleeping another night in this hotel, so, although we had booked a 3 night stay, we left early in the morning after de 2nd night and booked a different hotel - we informed the staff we would be leaving; they were helpful and understanding and told them I'd be in touch in order to solve this matter; What was absolutely disgraceful and even worse than the cockroach incident, was the management behaviour which we then contacted via booking.com as we asked for a refund only for the 3rd night (a refund of the amount for the 3rd night - the night we didnt stay); Firstly they told us they were going to check with staff. Since we didnt get any feedback from them, we contacted them again only to be ignored; We insisted yet again and were told they were dealing with this matter with booking.com (we were told they had initiated sone kind of procedure). We later got in touch with booking.com only to find out no procedure was initiated. We got no further updates from the hotel on this issue. The only reason we won't be giving a 1 in this review is because of the hotel staff; Don't recommend;

Federica

1 year ago

10.0

The overall experience at Riad Samsara was absolutely superbe! The location is outside of tourists areas and noise, instead it's in a real Marrakech neighbourhood where local people live, so you can see a bit of the city's real life. The area is calm and quiet and even more inside the Riad. The room was wonderful, it was cleaned every day and with attention to every detail; the typical moroccan breakfast was delicious and prepared fresh every morning, not to mention the meals we had for dinner, absolutely stunning and with that taste of authentic food that you can just find at home, cooked from a local person. Everything, in fact, was perfect thanks to the wonderful women that work there, starting from the house manager to all the others. They prepared our room before the check-in time since we arrived early, also left us breakfast ready when we had to leave early in the morning before the breakfast starting time and they also arranged cake and decorations on my boyfriend's birthday. Everything was really amazing and exceeded our expectations, I can't wait to come back!

Cons: There isn't anything I can complaint about.

João

1 year ago

10.0

Very helpful and fantastic staff

Johannes

1 year ago

10.0

Bouchra will organize everything you need. Restaurants that you tried to reserve without success are surprisingly free again.

Cons: -

Alex

1 year ago

8.0

Daisy

1 year ago

10.0

Beautifully-decorated riad which was quiet, calm and gorgeous. All the staff were delightful and it was the perfect stay, we couldn’t have had a better time.

Cons: Nothing!! It was PERFECT :)

Philipp

1 year ago

10.0

Hamza

1 year ago

9.0

Very authentic and excellent decoration. Small Riad which felt very homely

Elisabetta

1 year ago

10.0

Very beautiful, typical, warm location Great staff

Cons: Nothing

Ioanna

1 year ago

10.0

Everything. The room, the breakfast, the dinner, the staff. The commentable attention to detail in the buildings renovation, preserving all original features. It gives you such a great vibe you just cannot get enough of it. And I need to mention, do not skip the dinner they offer! On our first night we politely refused the dinner, wanting to go out in a restaurant. But then when we had breakfast the next day we knew we had to eat. It was the best food we had in all our stay in Morocco. and you have the experience of private dining. 5 stars exprerience, perfect service with a very very reasonable price. Also, we travelled with our 3 year old, and we couldn't feel more welcome. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing our experience was. also, it's only 5' walk from the lively souks!

Cons: Signage to find the property. But if you give them a call they come out to pick you up, so no real issue.

Ionel

1 year ago

10.0

Beautiful riad, tasty breakfast and the best staff.

Cons: Nothing

Sarah

1 year ago

10.0

Thank you to Bouchra and the team who looked after us and made sure we had a wonderful experience staying at Riad Samsara. Bouchra helped us with a transfer from the railway station and also helped us with an early morning transfer to Casablanca airport. The room was beautiful and so clean and comfortable and the breakfast in the room off the courtyard was a lovely relaxing way to start the day.

Cons: Nothing - we loved it.

Chaturvedi

1 year ago

10.0

Sven

1 year ago

8.0

Simona

1 year ago

7.0

We really enjoyed atmosphere there, very beautiful garden. Nice room. Food was great.

Cons: Some staff members were rude, especially the owner. Location is quite far from Medina. Room is very dark.

Oana

1 year ago

10.0

Chris

1 year ago

10.0

Wonderful Riad. Very peaceful. The staff are friendly, attentive and always willing to help. Breakfast is freshly prepared and varied. It can also be made up in advance in the event of early departures for day trips. The whole Riad is spotlessly clean, I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Bonus - Luna the riad's cat is both beautiful and affectionate. She will likely come visit you in your room

Nursu

1 year ago

10.0

Our stay was so lovely, nice, quiet and peaceful.. Büşra was very helpful with everything. I definitely recommend.

Claudia

1 year ago

10.0

From the moment we booked, we were taken care of. Bouchra organised our transport from the airport and made special arrangements for us to check in very late in the night due to our flight time. We were warmly greeted on arrival. The room was lovely, very clean and well equipped. The breakfast provided was wonderful and truly one of the best parts of our days as it was so relaxed and peaceful in the riad. We enjoyed the tranquility of the riad so much we also chose to have supper on one of our nights there. After the hecticness of a day at the souks, this was such a good decision. Not only was the food prepared delicious, but the cook took such good care of us to make sure we had everything we needed including lighting the fire when we requested it. On our last day we were allowed to leave our bags at the riad after check out to enjoy our last day in Marrakech and came back for an hour before our taxi arranged by Bouchra arrived to take us to the airport. We asked the lovely cook if she could make us mint tea (the best we had in Marrakech) and she happily obliged and wouldn't even accept payment. We truly felt looked after so well here. They are incredibly warm and welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We also couldn't finish this review without mentioning the absolute highlight of our stay at Riad Samsara, LUNA the cat! Our 11 year old daughter adores cats and it really felt like Luna the cat takes huge pride in looking after the guests. She seemed to do her rounds of all the guests and whenever she was with us she was SO sweet and cuddly. We can't wait to come back to Riad Samsara to see everyone including beautiful Luna! Thank you all for making our first trip to Marrakech such a wonderful experience! 10/10

Cons: Nothing

Olina

1 year ago

10.0

Very accommodating and kind staff. They arranged a great tour guide for us and taxi service on demand. Everything was great. Many thanks to Bouchra!

Cons: The safe in our room was broken and the rooms don’t have a lock by default. They did provide one upon request

Richardhclayton

1 year ago

9.0

The decoration and especially the pretty courtyard with Bougainvillea and Mandarin trees. Staff were very helpful, especially when I fell ill. Good shower with plenty of hot water. Being in the centre of where locals live.

Cons: Breakfast was good, but a bit too stodgy. Something with eggs would have made it exceptional. It is quite a long walk from the main souks and centre.

Amber

1 year ago

10.0

Traditional and Intimate.

Cons: Everything was wonderful.

Hannah

1 year ago

10.0

William

1 year ago

10.0

Liu

1 year ago

10.0

Magdalena

1 year ago

10.0

Beautiful atmospheric place, clean and beautifully decorated rooms, very nice and helpful staff and very good food. We will definitely come back ☺️

Cons: Nothing

Liu

1 year ago

10.0

Bahar

1 year ago

10.0

Anthony

1 year ago

10.0

Virginia

1 year ago

10.0

Elegant and stylish property well maintained. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room was large, comfortable with plenty of light. Would highly recommend this property

Cons: N/A

Armin

1 year ago

10.0

Awesome facilities, room, kind and dedicated staff. Gentle and cuddly cat!

Cons: Location dodgy at night

Paul

1 year ago

10.0

Extremely welcoming staff

Jacob

2 years ago

10.0

This property is a good value

Mostafi

2 years ago

10.0

Fiona

2 years ago

10.0

Fiona

2 years ago

10.0

This was a beautiful, comfortable riad, with fantastic, helpful staff. The rooms were spacious and delightful and it was quiet but within walking distance of main sites. The home cooked food was delicious.

Garth

2 years ago

10.0

Beautiful private Riad with helpful and attentive staff. The room was well equipped, comfortable and secure.

Cons: Nothing

Alberto

2 years ago

10.0

Beautiful place and staff

Christian

2 years ago

10.0

Alberto

2 years ago

9.0

Magic place, perfect location and Buchra (manager) helps in every details. We had also dinner in the Riad which was better than Medina poplular restaurants (Nomad, Terrasse des epices,...)

Janine

2 years ago

8.0

Authentic Riad experience. Staff were lovely and super friendly.

Cons: Streets outside the Riad are too busy. But I know this is the reality of Medina life.

Amiram

2 years ago

10.0

The staff

Mounir

2 years ago

10.0

The ladies were like angels. Hard working and continue with smile. The riad was always clean and it looks like the pictures on Booking. The breakfast was very good and we felt like being at home. Thank you Riad Samsara

Cons: Nothing, Just ignore people on streets!

Ilaria

2 years ago

9.0

Tanja

2 years ago

10.0

amazing!!! clean and a great oasis

Cons: loved everything

Andreas

2 years ago

9.0

Beautiful place very very nice

Ioannis

2 years ago

10.0

Bouchra made us feel very welcome she shared travel tips, restaurant recommendations things to do with us and the cleaning was stunning. It is located 20 min walking distance from city centre Medina.

Simone

2 years ago

7.0

The place is beautiful, we really liked it. I stayed in the hybiscus room and it was spacious maybe with too much furniture. Breakfast was great we loved it. Coffee or tea with many sweet and salty options.

Cons: it was very cold, the room, the common room and all the spaces. We had to ask them to light a fire in the fireplace and sometimes they didn't seem very happy about it. The old lady in charge of cooking and cleaning was very friendly with my friend and not at all with me, that was weird.

Zuzanna

2 years ago

10.0

it’s a beautiful Oasis in the chaos of Marrakesh. incredibly nice women, very helpful, super clean and beautiful room. great breakfast!

Cons: we had some noises from the street during the night but you can get used to it.

Ariane

2 years ago

9.0

Beautiful. Clean. Friendly. Wonderful. Central.

Cons: Breakfast microwaved. Room bit dark. Only cash

Simon

2 years ago

10.0

Iris

2 years ago

10.0

Samsara is a treasure! A magical place! A bit of paradise inside the medina. Thank you to the wonderful staff for making my first trip to Marrakech such an amazing experience. Hicham, the guide recommended by and booked via Samsara was absolutely the best!!!

Epp

2 years ago

10.0

Torus13

2 years ago

10.0

Staying in the riad was like a being a part of a fairytale. Every detail taken care of. Eyes enjoy beauty in every item.

Cons: Bathrooms don't have heating. Only ambiental light in rooms

Stephen

2 years ago

10.0

Everything! The riad was just beautiful, it's hard to put into words how beautiful exactly.

Andrea

2 years ago

9.0

A beautiful Riad that feels like an oasis. Our room was the most spectacular across all of our stays in Morocco, definitely something to remember. It was incredibly generous in size and was beautifully decorated - a great first experience in the country. Breakfasts were fabulous, eaten downstairs in the beautiful courtyard (or take up to the lovely terrace if weather permits). The staff were all super lovely and the owner was very accommodating with quick communication. She helped us organise transportation to and from, which was super helpful.

Cons: Our only quarrel is the location - it is only a 10 minute walk away from the heart of the medina but we found this area to be very tricky to navigate and easy to lose your track. We got lost a few times, and haggled by some people who asked for money for directions. We fell for it once, but then figured it out. Other than this, no issues at all!

Levin

2 years ago

10.0

Beautiful place and great service

Arun

2 years ago

7.0

Hyun

3 years ago

8.0

All the staff was very welcoming. The staff contacted me prior to the trip and asked me about the transportation and everything. (I highly recommend you do this because it's quite hard to find if it's your first time visiting the country and the taxi drivers in the airport will charge you 30-40% more) It feels very homey and safe while you're inside the Riad. Most of the staff spoke French/Moroccon Arabic only so if you don't speak those languages, I highly recommend you download google translator prior to the trip. The room was very clean and breezy, they provide you with two water bottles on your first day(the rest, they will charge you 1 Euro per small bottle), the breakfast was simple but fresh and they accommodate you with basic toiletries in the room.

Cons: The distance to the main area was around 20 mins walk. At night it gets very dark and I personally didn't feel comfortable walking back late at night. The wifi upstairs was weak. I had to work for a couple of days but I would connect to my data to be able to use zoom.

Vasileios

3 years ago

9.0

Klodian

3 years ago

10.0

The staff is so kind, Bouchra is exceptional and very helpful. The rooms were very clean, and breakfast wonderful too. We really recommend it to everyone.

Alyssa

3 years ago

9.0

Benita

3 years ago

10.0

Gaelle

3 years ago

10.0

Beautiful riad in the Medina, room was comfortable and well decorated, breakfast was delicious.

Douglas

3 years ago

10.0

Beautiful classic riad filled with architectural details, spacious room and easily accessible near the entrance to the medina. Bouchra, the riad’s hostess, went out of her way to provide great support during our stay.

Carolina

3 years ago

10.0

The riad was great, as well as the staff, the rooms are comfy, clean and cozy. After spending a day walking through the hectic morrocan streets, returning to the peace and calm of the riad is highly appreciated. The breakfast was delicious and the attention of the staff was priceless.

Maria

3 years ago

10.0

super classy clean and magical

Cons: nothing

Robin

3 years ago

10.0

William

3 years ago

9.0

peaceful and private

Sophie

3 years ago

10.0

Samsara is an absolutely beautiful riad in the medina of Marrakech with all the gorgeous, traditional style touches and very warm and friendly staff. I highly recommend it and look forward to returning on my next visit to Marrakech!

Glynstigator

3 years ago

10.0

Robert

3 years ago

10.0

Henry

3 years ago

10.0

Verified traveler

6 years ago

10.0

Great stay! Rooms are great and the Riad it self is out of a fairytale book. Breakfast was included, very Moroccan style with coffee, tea, yogurt and a spread of breads, pastries and toppings. Some tips: - Riad Samsara is located in a more local part of the Medina and at first Marrakesh can be a bit overwhelming, but we (two blond girls) did not feel scared or were not harrassed even during the evenings. Just know where you are going and don't engage - We booked a airport transfer through the riad, that is higher cost than the 'normal price' but it was much easier as the driver took us right to the front door. - Theres not many restaurants next to the Riad, so considering booking a dinner for the first night at the Riad especially if you are arriving later. There are local stores/kiosks very close for necessities such as water and snacks etc - We were afraid that it would be cold (it can be very chilly in January), but the A/C kept us really warm in the room :)

Verified traveler

7 years ago

8.0

Non molto facile da trovare (neanche per i tassisti). L'odore dei gatti stona un po' con la generale pulizia della struttura

catherine

7 years ago

8.0

I enjoyed my stay at this Riad. Great staff whom ensure comfort, friut basket in the room, tea and treats on check in, great terrace breakfast... Only negatives are it’s difficult to find initially with google maps having a different location given and if airport transport is arranged through the hotel you will easily pay more than double of standard 60dh Médina to airport (or even gouged 80dh like I did) taxi fare. Just hire when you need them instead of arranging through the hotel.

Verified traveler

7 years ago

10.0

Un séjour parfait au merveilleux riad Samsara. Le lieu est magique et typique et l'équipe de Bouchra est vraiment attentionnée et aux petits soins. Le petit déjeuner sur la terrasse ensoleillée du toit est copieux et délicieux. Le riad est bien situé, dans un quartier résidentiel calme de la Medina a environ 15-20 minutes de marche des principales attractions touristiques. Je n'ai qu'une envie c'est d'y retourner.

Gary

9 years ago

10.0

Riad Samsara is a beautiful gem of a hotel, the exquisite decor, the dawn and evening birdsong and a very special breakfast all contributed to making it the most wonderful oasis amidst the noise, bustle and choas that is the Medina. Jaquelin, Melouda and Latifa are a brilliant team and make it a very special place.

Genevieve

9 years ago

10.0

The building is incredible--it is three levels with two salons and a courtyard with a fountain on the first floor, three rooms--each one decorated differently on the second floor, and a roof top terrace on the third floor. The owner has lovingly restored it all and the craftsmanship is amazing. The bed was comfortable and the room and bathroom spacious. Breakfast is served on the lovely terrace with homemade yogurt and jam and crepes and fresh squeezed oj each day. Also the wifi worked well and the manager booked us a great tour guide and a ride to the Atlas Mountains on our last day. She also lent us a phone in case we got lost. The staff are hardworking and lovely. We would stay again.

Tanja & Robert

9 years ago

10.0

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Der Empfang war herzlich, der Service super und alles sehr sauber und gepflegt. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir die Freundlichkeit und Herzlichkeit von der Riad-Managerin Latifa und den übrigen prima Mitarbeitern, die sehr um unser Wohl bedacht waren. Ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis war das uns angebotene und extra für uns zubereitete Dinner im Riad. Sehr traditionell und lecker! Wir kommen wieder!

Maryrose

9 years ago

10.0

I couldn't fault it. Beautiful riad, an oasis of calm in a crazy town!

YM

9 years ago

10.0

Had a great time here!!! A very lovely Riad located in the old town. 20 minutes walk from the square but that makes the raid quiet and comfortable. The bedroom is well decorated, spacious and clean. The breakfast is fantastic too. We love here very much that we change our itinerary so that we can stay one more night.

Beth

9 years ago

10.0

We stayed here for 6 nights in early Feb. We were collected from the airport by pre-arrangement which was a good decision as finding the riad for the first time is difficult. The hotel is beautiful and smells amazing of fleur d'oranger, amber, jasmine and musk. On arrival, we were brought into the courtyard and offered mint teat and Moroccan pastries. The staff were very welcoming and spoke excellent English. They offered us a free upgrade to a suite which were delighted to accept. The rooms are decorated in traditional Berber style and give a true Moroccan experience. The bathroom was large and had both a shower and bath. Toiletries, towels and dressing gowns were supplied. There were tea/coffee making facilities in the room, bottled water and a fruit basket. Breakfast could be served on the roof terrace, in one of the downstairs salons or in the room. As the weather was good, we chose the roof terrace. Breakfast varied slightly each day and included a good selection of bread, Moroccan pancakes, croissants, fresh fruit and jams and yoghurt. I require a gluten free diet and this was well-catered for with freshly made gluten free bread and pancakes. Once you know the way to the riad it is easy to find and as two lone female travellers it was safe to walk back at night, although we found that after 10.30pm it started to get very quiet in the area. We were given a mobile phone woth a number to contact if we ever got lost or ran into trouble. We would definitely recommend!

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