My greeting from Abdo was wonderful. I arrived a little earlier than planned and he got me some tea and made me feel very welcome. He gave me a map to explore the Medina too, which was very helpful. Mustapha took over the evening shift and served me my dinner and also breakfast. He was lovely! I must say the chicken and lemon tagine as recommended did not disappoint! Overall a fantastic stay!

Stayed in May 2024

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Loved the Riad, feels homely. The staffs are amazing. Abdo deserves a shoutout.

Stayed in April 2024

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful Riad. It's so quit and romantic there. Abde en Mustapha our great host who really spoiled us! The food is delicious. And they arranged transfers and bookings. Hope to see them soon. Extra big hugs to Abde. 🧡

Stayed in April 2024

The hot tub was very cool but needed a bit of a clean and some things weren’t working. We couldn’t get any hot water but we also probably needed to run it longer - we were only there for a night so didn’t worry about it.

The food was incredible!! Make sure you eat here, it was the best tangine we’ve had in 1 month in Morocco. We only stayed here one night but bed was comfy, and the rooftop was beautiful. Room was beautifully decorated too. It’s close to a road if you need a taxi etc

Stayed in February 2024

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like

This property was perfect and the decoration was stunning

Stayed in January 2024

Staff lovely and went out of their way to accommodate x 2 gluten free guests.

Stayed in December 2023

Upon arrival the manager suggested the possibility of a special dinner in the riad, a rare occasion as it is a weekly dinner in turn with other riads. However, this ‘special’ dinner happens every other day and is not of very good quality, further there is a musician present during the dinner and he is playing until 11.30pm making is difficult for our child of 2y to sleep earlier. We asked one time the manager to fix a taxi to the city center and to was the most expensive one during our whole trip.

We enjoyed our stay,the interior is in maroccan style, Nice warm jacuzzi, very child friendly housekeepers and chef. Breakfast was really delicious, but not very extensive (no fruit, …).

Stayed in December 2023

Their lovely ginger cat, born in the early years of this hotel, is ancient and affectionate (and nearly blind) -- I will be sad when he is not there.

On the edge of the Marrakech Kasbah and surrounded by old palaces and gardens, this is an understated gem of a Riad celebrating local culture and cuisine.

Stayed in December 2023

The English of the staff could be better.

Great location, not far from the Central square. Room was nice and quiet. Great massage.

Stayed in November 2023

For the winter months, reservations must be made months in advance.

Of the hundreds of 'Riads' (small hotels around interior courtyards typically without swimming pools and in the centre of Moroccan cities), Riad la Porte Rouge is superb while understated. With excellent wifi (though I often just connected off my Canadian roaming mobile coverage via Morocco Telephone), the place is an oasis in busy Marrakech in which to relax and, if really necessary, to work. Even the dominant cat is kind (and eccentric and demands milk from the caffe au lait served in the massive breakfast). The terrace is relaxing and there is a massage room. The neighbourhood is interesting. It is about a ten minute (complicated) walk from the major tourist neighbourhoods on a quiet side alley with regular Moroccans rather than tourists the majority in this quarter. For anyone with sensitive lungs, this alley (too narrow for autos and scooters) is an oasis (of less dirty) breathable air. Most of the tourist areas, see a lot of scooter and taxi traffic with the exhausting building up and sitting in the narrow streets. Once off the main street, the tranquillity of Riad la Porte Rouge is stunning and a balm after the extreme tourism not far away. Mustafa, who created this place with a powerful vision, is still leading this team of very kind and competent people. Sadly, Riad de la Porte Rouge fills up fast these day so I have not been able to make a reservation for December.

Stayed in November 2023

Amazing little place and Al the original details of a Riad with the added extra of the hot tub on the roof and a great place to relax in the sun Opted for the romantic candlelight dinner wow the food was amazing and staff always offered with any requests

Stayed in November 2023

Loved our stay at Riad La Porte Rouge. Made to feel welcome throughout our stay, we felt like we were taken in as family. The location is fantastic, in a small local area but only a five min walk to the touristy part of town. Thank you Mustapha and the rest of the team! Will gladly recommend this riad to all friends and family.

Stayed in September 2023

Toilet isn't a closed partition between the room and bathroom, although seemed to be very common in Morocco. Location gets tiring after walking to and from the centre several times. Breakfast is predominantly bread, with option to pay extra for a complete continental breakfast. Drinks are very expensive inside the riad compared to local shops.

Lovely riad on the southern fringe of Marrakesh - about a 15 minute walk to the main square. Big room with air conditioning and lovely view over the central courtyard. Facilities in the riad were great including the jacuzzi and pool. Adil was particularly helpful and recommended several restaurants.

Stayed in July 2023

The airport shuttle is overpriced for sure, 22 euro each way is ridiculous. I would suggest finding your own transportation prior to arrival.

The overall experience was good, not bad not phenomenal but good. The facility was good, cleanliness was good and the hosts were helpful. The Riad is really quiet though and seems like it's not as popular as it once was, but it wasn't bad. The location is a little far from the Medina but cabs are easily found right outside. Breakfast was traditional and decent. Bonus: the Riad has an old cat named Max who is extremely friendly and cute!

Stayed in June 2023

The staff were amazing. The riad looked exactly like the photos online. The food was fresh and everyone was extremely accommodating especially Adil.

Stayed in June 2023

it was such a very good experience staying in every thing was good the riad was so calm and clean ..and special thanks for the personal they were so kind nd welcoming 👌 more even the food was so delicious.

Stayed in June 2023

Food and drinks were quite expensive compared to local area so my mother spent a little bit more when on her own than she might have outside. Shouldn't be a problem if you eat in the Medina. Would have preferred a room on the 1st floor/terrace but perhaps this is a higher rate room than what I booked.

Nice riad with good atmosphere, friendly and really helpful staff. Very quiet at night compared to the Medina.

Stayed in May 2023

just would be nice if the jacuzzi was on and working

Everything was amazing

Stayed in April 2023

the walking distance to the center was a bit too long.

It was a beautiful riad with beautiful light in it. Enjoyed our room with balcony a lot ❤️

Stayed in March 2023

Breakfast is just carbs - bread, pancakes, cake, jams. Some sort of meat or eggs would've made it so much better. Expensive dinner and alcohol.

Terrace is great. The room and the whole Riad is very beautiful. Staff are really helpful

Stayed in March 2023

The plumbing was a little temperamental and the beds are hard but this seemed to be the case in a few riads we stayed in during the trip, so maybe it’s common in Morocco? The wall between the bathroom and bedroom doesn’t go all the way up to the ceiling, which was a little weird but wasn’t an issue as the other person would just sit in the many common areas whilst one of us was in the bathroom.

This was the first riad we stayed in upon our arrival in Morocco and it felt like stepping into another world when we came in through the doors. It was beautifully furnished and felt very authentic. It appears to be family run which is rare for Marrakech, as we were told that most of the riads are owned by foreigners. We only booked the evening before and they got in touch right away to help us organise pickup from the airport. The driver walked us to the door so we can’t comment on how easy it is to find. Mustafa was so helpful and even ran to the nearby pharmacy to help us check if it was open. They have an alcohol licence so we could enjoy beers and cocktails in the courtyard. This was a nice bonus as didn’t seem common in other riads we’ve stayed in since. The rooftop courtyard is beautiful and there was a jacuzzi which we hadn’t expected. Max the eighteen year old cat was also stalking around in all his glory and we had fun playing with him.

Stayed in March 2023

Mustapha, our main host, was extremely hospitable and kind, as were the rest of the staff. He organized great transfer service from the airport and an amazing day trip to the Agafay desert for us. Everything was superbly clean and comfortable! ✨

Stayed in March 2023

The property is simply stunning. It features amazing Morrocan interior deaign,very authentic. We woke up each day to a paradise, opening the wooden shutters and wnjoying the dexor and size of our suite. The stay felt like being home, and the staff made sure to attend to our wishes and questions,they felt like family. Transport, hamman trip, and dinner were organised smoothly. Breakfast was always sweet and not too much, but always somehow enough. Mustafa made sure to make a freah mix of juices veey early in the morning, and even when we by mistake flooded the bathroom noone made an issue of it. The property is old charm, it is not without a beoken tile or a speck if dampness, but it is to be expected in Martakesh, and adds to its unique character. Sheets were clean and we had hot water all week. Thw property offers a luxurious brand of toiletries in the shower. Dinners were made with love and we ahd a pleasure to taste some nice Morocvan wine. I will miss the old cat Max which stays at this riad. Do expect some loud invites to prayers over the courae of the day as a mosque is right on the doorstep, which is quite exhilarating. I am so very happy we chose this beautiful friendly Riad, although it meant taking expenaive taxis to the main Medina if you did not want to walk some 20 mins. Just a gorgeous stay, vwry romantic. Thank you to all the staff.

Stayed in January 2023

You will not find this Riad hidden behind the street without asking at least twice. Our very nice room evidently was humid (or it was just the mattress). The day after the pyjama smelt like mold.

A very beautiful and special Riad guesthouse near city center. There is a marvellous roof terrace and in the patio (court) they serve good food and wine. Very authentic atmosphere. Friendly staff. Recommended.

Stayed in November 2022