Great accommodation and lovely staff! The breakfast was so good and location amazing!

Stayed in March 2024

The entrance is hard to find for the first time visit. It would be very helpful if they can send the picture of the door. But we got help from local people close to the door, they are really nice and friendly.

The riad is full of details where you could spend some time exploring the different views from rooftop to the public room. It's also nice to have delicious freshly made local breakfast. We also love staffs are very friendly and helpful. They help you plan the route to have a nice visit in Medina and some very useful advice to save your money.

Stayed in March 2024

It just needs a bit renovation.

The host was so helpful and breakfast was also good.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing! - everything was what I expected and more!! -

Staff were very helpful & always there to give advice when needed! - food was amazing along with the location- the place was always clean and tidy

Stayed in February 2024

The private bathroom of the room had no walls or door to close it properly, so we needed to take turns in the room sometimes. Not the biggest deal but it is not ultra comfortable.

The staff were super helpful. They gave us the best advices for our trip plus the breakfast they served us was beyond great. The room was perfect and very comfortable. We were in the terrace, in the last floor and were alone in that floor so it felt very private. The air conditioning and the WiFi also worked amazing. Also, they printed for us the boarding passes for our flight back that we really needed. The location of the riad is also great. It is not that close from the jamaa square but it is great to go for a walk in the souks.

Stayed in December 2023

The staff is great, the riad is very nice and the location is great

Stayed in April 2023

You cannot see what the pool backs onto, which is good, but I assume it is a street with a constant fire lit as it could be unbearably smokey by the pool.

The staff are so helpful but also keep to themselves and allow you to enjoy your peace and privacy. The pool was amazing, much bigger than expected. Hakim gave us great advice and tips on our first day.

Stayed in May 2023

It was a bit difficult to get the shower to a good temperature.

We absolutely loved this place, the photos don't do it justice. It's absolutely stunning, both the inside spaces and the outside spaces. Everything was very comfortable, especially the bed. It's so peaceful, sich a welcome respite from the bustle of the city. Marwan and Hakim were both very friendly, looking after us while giving us privacy. I woke up here on my birthday and I felt like a princess!

Stayed in May 2023

friendly staff. 😊

Stayed in May 2023

My stay at Riad Ben Youssef was totally fantastic. I was travelling alone and my experience was made seamless from start to finish! The staff added so much value to my time in Marrakech and made sure I had everything I needed during my stay. The interiors were gorgeous and the setting of the pool was beautiful. It was a great quiet place to come back from after the busyness on the streets. Highly recommend this to anyone and would like to go back one day myself.

Stayed in April 2023

While breakfast could be improved given some guests enjoy heartier breakfast options, I am aware that what was served is very accurate to an authentic Moroccan breakfast. Wifi was also not the best despite them having to options available.

For an unique and fun travel experience in Marrakech, opt to stay in a riad instead of a regular hotel to truly experience the Moroccan way of living. We opted for Riad Ben Youssef and the host was very attentive and informative. The riad itself is beautiful and fun to explore during your stay. While breakfast could be improved given some guests enjoy heartier breakfast options, I am aware that what was served is very accurate to an authentic Moroccan breakfast.

Stayed in March 2023

Everything was great!

Very warm reception by Hakim and the staff, always available and concerned with our overall experience in the city. Very beautifull Riad and excellent central location!

Stayed in March 2023

We were overall happy with the room we booked, but perhaps one of the bigger rooms will feel more comfortable to some travellers. The location was great for us, but if I was a female solo traveller, passing some less central alleys on the way back at night, would make me feel uneasy - I'd choose something even closer to El Fna or return a bit early.

Beautiful Riad in a quiet yet central location. The breakfast was exceptional, but above all we valued the welcoming and attentive staff. As it was our first time in Marrakech, Hakim's advice and help upon arrival was really valuable; he met us where the taxi left us, and then took extra time to help us orient and provided all sorts of important info. Having stayed in other riads afterwards, we were really happy that we chose this place for our first couple of nights.

Stayed in February 2023

This is a beautiful Riad and everyone there was very welcoming and helpful. it’s in a great location to explore the whole medina and wider area.

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing... we'll be back

What a fantastic stay, we had our breakfast next to the orange trees and were aload to pick some delicious oranges ourselves. The service is very friendly, the food is plaintyfull and of high quality and what about the Moroccan pancakes with homemade jam...a real treat.

Stayed in January 2023

There was no fresh fruit or yoghurt at breakfast - though breakfast WAS plentiful.

The decor, the riad, the room all perfectly encapsulate the essence of Marrakech albeit in a quiet but central location. The manager and the owner, who I met on the last day, were friendliness itself. I would highly recommend this Riad. Far superior to other Riads I have been to in Marrakech.

Stayed in December 2022

Great communication from Hakim who came to meet us from the taxi and took a lot of time & care to help mark everything on the map for us & make sure we knew where we were going, including a really helpful offline maps app that proved invaluable. Staff were also really great / understanding about an accident I had with some henna!

Stayed in December 2022

It was perfect.

This Riad is so pretty, very private, and Hakim is an exceptionally kind and funny hotel manager. I was drawn to this Riad because of its beautiful details in this historic building, and it did not disappoint. We stayed in the roof terrace room, and the sounds of the Muezzin with his beautiful voice during morning prayer is something we will continue to remember very fondly. Breakfast, restaurant recommendations, directions etc. were all perfect. Thanks to Hakim and his team!

Stayed in November 2022

Nothing

Amazing atmosphere, perfect location, nice staff

Stayed in October 2022

Great location, nice and very helpfull staff, charming house with beautiful garden, terassae and swimming pool.

Stayed in October 2022

We have been able to stay for a week in Riad Ben Youssef. A fantastic experience. The Riad was located in the middle of the Medina, around the corner from the Koran school Medersa Ben Youssef and close to the famous souks. All famous sights were within walking distance. The management (Hakim) and the staff of the Riad were there for us 24 hours a day. At the very friendly reception we were extensively informed and advised about the do's and don't's. The rooms at Riad Ben Youssef were fine. In addition, we could use various additional facilities: the rooftop, a swimming pool, a games and reading room, a beautiful relaxing courtyard, etc. Hakim arranged reservations on request. He also arranged taxi transport to and from (in the middle of the night) the airport. In one word: a great Riad, with an excellent price/quality ratio. Definitely recommend.

Stayed in October 2022

I am really struggling to find any negatives

My husband did not join us on this trip, it was just my daughter and myself, but from the moment we met the driver sent by our accommodation, (who was sympathetic about our very delayed arrival) we felt welcomed and very safe. The Riad Ben Youssef was so clean and peaceful. As soon as we entered through the old wooden door in the wall, we were in a sweet smelling, shaded sanctuary. At the end of the hall the beautiful courtyard opened out in front of us: orange and lemon trees, a central water feature, brilliant sunshine, shaded patios and the sound of birdsong. The pool was beautiful, especially in the evenings, and the view from the roof-top terrace was breathtaking. There were numerous areas where you could relax, read, admire the art work and furnishings or chat with other guests. Breakfast was perfect for us; some traditional and very tasty, but also plenty of bread and butter with lots of different preserves. A carafe of freshly squeezed orange juice and thermal jugs of hot milk and coffee were always waiting for us. The location could not have been better; we were only moments from the beautiful Medersa Ben Youssef, at least two fabulous restaurants well recommended locally and right at the heart of the Medina. Hakim, the proprietor, was absolutely charming. He spent a lot of time explaining the do's and don'ts of the area and told us about the places not to be missed and the places to avoid. His concern for our safety and happiness was incredible and very comforting. He was able to book various tours and tailor them to our needs and arranged for a local guide at very short notice; we had a fantastic day with Ali (I hope that is the correct way to write his name) and saw so much we would never have discovered ourselves and learned the meaning and the history of it all.

Stayed in May 2022

We didn't find anything that was not oke

The riad is close to all beautiful things you can see in Marakesh, but when you are in the riad is is calm and quiet. Hakim and all the other staff are helpfull on every moment and give you tips about what tot visit. The privite trip tot the Atlas Mountains and eat with al local Berber was for us the most special moment of this sort holliday to Marakesh.

Stayed in May 2022

This was a beautiful historic riad in a quiet area but very close to all of Marrakesh's souks and main attractions - close to several museums, cafes and shopping. Hakim was very friendly and welcoming and helped us get a data plan for our phone as well as advice on what to see in the city. The pool and roof terrace was absolutely stunning as well. Breakfast was delicious - would highly recommend!

Stayed in April 2022