Riad Azalia

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Very close to Jemaa el-Fna, but tucked away enough that it is quiet. Accommodations are simple but enough for a comfortable stay. There is a mosque next door but we were never awakened by the call to prayer. In fact, it was wonderful to have breakfast or a cup of tea in the evening while watching the sun's rays on the minaret. Area feels completely safe. Lots of food and shopping options around and in any case, Jemaa el-Fna is a two minute walk away. The family arranged transportation from and to the airport and though we had organized our side trips ahead of time, they are happy to organize those as well. We had them drive us to the Yves St. Laurent gardens and back. Cannot overstate the hospitality we were shown by the family that runs the riad. Abdul was a wonderful host and went out of his way to be helpful, even walking us to a pharmacy when we needed some medicine, offering to set up an appointment with a doctor (which we did not need in the end), and checking in regularly. We spent a few hours each evening on the lovely terrace, always with a cup of fresh mint tea, and learnt a lot about Morocco from our conversations with Abdul during those hours. You can order dinner, but breakfast is included - orange juice, tea/coffee, a thin crepe and a lovely local bread with some combination of jam/honey/cheese, a fruit and a pastry. Abdul's older brother Fouad lives close by. Both were extremely helpful and warm. HIghly recommend Azalia.

Very close to Jemaa el-Fna, but tucked away enough that it is quiet. Accommodations are simple but enough for a comfortable stay. There is a mosque next door but we were never awakened by the call to prayer. In fact, it was wonderful to have breakfast or a cup of tea in the evening while watching the sun's rays on the minaret. Area feels completely safe. Lots of food and shopping options around and in any case, Jemaa el-Fna is a two minute walk away. The family arranged transportation from and to the airport and though we had organized our side trips ahead of time, they are happy to organize those as well. We had them drive us to the Yves St. Laurent gardens and back. Cannot overstate the hospitality we were shown by the family that runs the riad. Abdul was a wonderful host and went out of his way to be helpful, even walking us to a pharmacy when we needed some medicine, offering to set up an appointment with a doctor (which we did not need in the end), and checking in regularly. We spent a few hours each evening on the lovely terrace, always with a cup of fresh mint tea, and learnt a lot about Morocco from our conversations with Abdul during those hours. You can order dinner, but breakfast is included - orange juice, tea/coffee, a thin crepe and a lovely local bread with some combination of jam/honey/cheese, a fruit and a pastry. Abdul's older brother Fouad lives close by. Both were extremely helpful and warm. HIghly recommend Azalia.

We had an amazing hospitality, the team receiving us was always welcoming, smiling, and always attentive, they took the time to answer all our questions, and share local interest and habits. One of the team members, Jamal, was exceptionally welcoming! we highly recomend this Riad for your next trip to Marrakech