Riad Noha

Ambience and atmosphere

Nothing

The breakfast was good, and all the staff were very nice and friendly throughout our stay. The room was huge and decent, and it had all the necessities we needed which made our stay decent. The riad itself is also very beautiful. While some parts look a bit old, it adds to the charm and authentic atmosphere of the place. Overall, the vibe was warm, relaxing, and very welcoming.

Unfortunately, the room had a noticeable moldy smell as soon as we checked-in, and I also saw visible molds on some parts of the wall. We think there may also be some pipe leakage in the bathroom because there was an unpleasant smell coming from there that spread into the room as well. Because of this, I ended up having a very stuffy nose during our stay. I think the place would really benefit from a deep general cleaning and better maintenance, especially in the bathroom and room ventilation.

It is inside the Medina, but just a few steps from the Blue Gate, the entry/exit with a little open square. The decor is beautiful. The location is very quiet (yet only a few steps away from the bustle). There is a terrace and inside space, with beautiful furninture where you can spend down time. Bedding and towels changed daily. Aircon working. It was value for money. Our host was very attentive. Good breakfeast.

It is probably true for all the budget priced Riads within the Medina that the facilities may a little tired looking, eg lamps not working, basic (but effective) shower, maybe some walls needing a paint refresh. A neutral comment: The mattrasses were rather hard, but again this may be case everywhere and I was very comfortable.

We liked the breakfast

Our stay started with us standing in a narrow alley buzzing to get in for half hour… turns out no one is ever at reception! We then called the what’s app number that was given to us upon confirmation of reservation, no instructions about this… we were then given one of the bottom floor rooms that leads out to the main foyer, this was extremely noisy and you can hear every little thing, including people buzzing for half hour at midnight in the early hours of the morning for the owner to let them in… We asked to switch rooms due to the noise however were told no. It dampened our stay. Having no one at reception made it difficult to communicate about our needs, plus getting in to the building during anyone’s check in time a nightmare as no instructions are given. The bathroom was extremely tiny, and the curtain didnt even reach the floor, meaning water went everywhere! The bath mat ended up flooding and once stepped on water seeped out. We wouldn’t stay here again.