Riad 22 - L'Etoile d'Orient

We were given a very warm welcome by Badr who was very attentive and eager to make our stay in the Riad and Marrakesh safe, enjoyable and memorable. Badr - we appreciate your hard work and good humour - we will be back!

I had a wonderful experience staying at this property! The accommodation was extremely clean, beautifully maintained, and welcoming. From the moment I arrived, I felt comfortable and safe. A special thank you to Badr, who truly made my experience worthwhile. Communication is handled through Booking.com, where you can request the host’s contact details, as several people are involved in managing reservations. Once I arrived at the airport, Badr was available and made sure I could reach the property safely, even though my flight was delayed by two hours. The following day, he kindly showed me around the area so I could purchase a few toiletries. He was welcoming, helpful, and honest throughout my stay. The location is another major advantage. The property is close to a taxi station and a souk, making it very convenient to get around and explore the local area. The Banksy Museum is just a five-minute walk away, and many of the places I wanted to visit were within walking distance. The airport is also only around 16 minutes away by car, which is a real bonus. Overall, I highly recommend this property for its cleanliness, beautiful interior, convenient location, and, above all, the excellent hospitality. Badr went out of his way to ensure I arrived safely and felt welcome. Thank you, Badr, for your kindness and for making my stay such a lovely experience!

As this was my first experience staying in a riad, I experienced a little bit of culture shock at first, as it is quite different from staying in a traditional hotel. A riad offers a more local and authentic experience, whereas a hotel can feel more familiar and tourist-oriented. However, once I was put in contact with Badr, he immediately reassured me and did not hesitate to call me on WhatsApp to make sure I felt comfortable. His availability and kindness made a real difference, and I ended up being very pleased with my stay. My advice to future guests would simply be to keep an open mind and embrace the local experience!

Badr, the riad manager, is a big highlight of this stay. He is extremely helpful and has many great contacts and cool suggestions. The room was also very nice, and exceeded our expectations.

We didn’t have any interaction with the rest of the staff.

We had a really lovely stay here. The riad is beautiful, charming and very well looked after. It has a very special atmosphere and really lets you experience the traditional side of Marrakech. The location is also perfect - right in the heart of the city, with most of the main sights within walking distance. At the same time, it is a peaceful and comfortable place to come back to after a day in the city. The breakfasts were also absolutely delicious. Our host deserves a special mention - he was incredibly kind, helpful and welcoming, and we really felt taken care of throughout our stay. Whenever we had a question or needed help with anything, he was always there for us. He also told us a lot about local customs and gave us useful tips and recommendations, which made our stay even better. We were two girls travelling together and felt very safe throughout our stay, which I think is especially worth mentioning for other female travellers. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this riad.

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