Riad Ben Youssef

We stayed at the riad for 5 nights. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. A special thanks to Hakim, who was always helpful, gave us great tips, and made our stay even more enjoyable. The riad has a lovely atmosphere. The courtyard with plants is beautiful, and the pool area looks amazing. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t warm enough for swimming during our stay. I stayed with a friend and we didn’t spend much time in the riad during the day, but it was a nice and comfortable place to come back to in the evening and relax. The room was quite small but cozy, and the air conditioner worked well for heating, so it warmed up quickly. Wi-Fi worked well throughout the property. The location is very convenient, right in the medina, with most attractions within walking distance.

To reach the riad you need to walk through the market area every time. It’s interesting at first, but after a few days it can become a bit tiring. Another small difficulty was finding the entrance for the first time. The door is quite discreet, with only a small sign above it that is easy to miss. Luckily, staff from a nearby restaurant helped point us in the right direction. The breakfast was quite simple and repetitive: coffee, eggs, bread, a couple of types of flatbread, butter and jam. Freshly squeezed orange juice was served every day, which was great. However, we were surprised that there were no fruits or vegetables offered, especially in a country where fresh fruit and vegetables are so widely available. There was also some construction nearby, and we could hear noise behind the wall. It seemed like a temporary issue though. The bathroom door in our room didn’t close properly, and the handle was loose.

Good Moroccan breakfast. Great environment in the building, it felt like living in a palatial mansion complete with the owners books, games, classical music collection and superbly furnished with antique furnishings. The fireplaces and ceilings were of the the best craftsmanship and very old. The sitting room, library and roof terrace were the highlights. The pool was very beautiful set in a shaded place, a bit cold in February but would be perfect on a hot day. Hakim is the most friendly and helpful host. He talked us through the best places to visit and marked them on our gps map

The bedroom was long and thin but had lovely paintings to compensate

Stunning, authentic, feast for the eyes. The host, Hakim was a pleasure to meet- such a calm persona, he made us feel immediately welcome and comfortable.

The shower had no pressure and was impossible to get the temperature right.

Helpful staff, especially Hakim, who gave us a good introduction to the medina using both a paper map and Maps.me. The riad itself is beautiful, with many antiques and a historic feel. The room was simply decorated and functional. Breakfast in the central courtyard of the riad was lovely. The airport pick-up was smooth, and using the shuttle was a good choice as the riad is in the medina where cars cannot access all streets. The driver waited patiently for our delayed flight, and Hakim met us nearby and helped transport our luggage to the riad. It would be difficult to find the location on our own as a first-time visitor.

At night it felt a little cool even with the AC on, and we needed to set it quite high (28c) and that makes it a bit noisy at times. Breakfast was the same during our stay and could be improved with some vegetables like cucumber and tomatoes, as well as seasonal local fruit such as tangerines. As with many riads, the rooms are not soundproof, but the atmosphere was quiet and we still slept well.