Riad la Rose du Désert

Lovely place, 5 minutes walk to the souks and museums, set in a quiet street. You're around 10/15 minutes walk to the Main Square Jemaa el-Fnaa. Gorgeous room and bathroom! I enjoyed breakfast here and chilled on the roof terrace with a book some days. The main thing for me, a female travelling alone, was that I felt very safe and looked after here. The manager gave me good basic advice for how to get by in Marrakech, but reassured me I was safe, and I did feel it. The staff were so friendly too. I really recommend this place. I found it very reassuring to book the return taxi with them, who brought me to and from the riad. Trust me, do it! I also booked some excursions through the Riad, which were very well organised, and I was taken from my door too!

Very friendly helpful staff, we were given info & map on things to do in marrakech when we arrived as well as mint tea & biscuits. Good breakfasts-lots of food and when we had to leave before breakfast time started they provided us with a packed breakfast. Roof terrace very nice for sunbathing. Room was good for the price as a place to sleep/shower and they were cleaned &tidied daily. Only negative was Riad evening food expensive compared to eating out in Marrakesh. Location perfect for walking around marrakech, would highly recommended

We had a fleeting last minute trip to Marrakech and stayed at this riad for two nights. Hidden deep in the medina in amongst the gorgeous pink walls, this riad is a little oasis. We arrived pretty late at night and our hosts could not have been more welcoming. The mint tea on arrival was lovely and refreshing, and our room was very clean and cozy. Very traditionally furnished and decorated - super cute. The bed was very, very comfortable. Breakfast was a Moroccan feast of fresh juice, tea, coffee, pastries, eggs, fruit and preserves. They really spoil you. The rooftop is an absolute sun trap - make sure to put your feet up and chill out after a day in the souks. It’s needed! We had a late flight home (check out is at 12) but our hosts very kindly welcomed us to still use the rooftop and to allow us to change and freshen up before heading to the airport. Thank you so much for having us, you made our trip so special.

My stay at this riad was a very pleasant experience. Mohammed was very kind and polite. His advice and recommendations were very helpful. All the staff was always willing to assist. Nice room and peaceful interior garden. The breakfast was generous and delicious. I will definitely go back to this riad if I decide to visit Marrakesch again.

I write to share my experience with this Riad and warn all Trip Advisor readers to make their reservations through an internet travel portal. In January 2020 I stayed for a week in this riad with my wife, we found them reliable, charming and helpful. When our stay ended, they offered us the possibility of contracting directly with them the next time so that it would be cheaper as there was no agency commission. The following month through Western Union we sent him 138.90 euros for a reservation from May 23 to 26, 2020. (Later we had the Covid 19 pandemic and it was not possible to travel). Ryanair canceled the flights to Marrakeck and refunded the money. So I got in touch with Youseff through e-mail. Many e-mails have been sent, most of them unanswered, until last week I traveled back to Marrakech and visited the Riad to get an answer about my case, but he didn't help me. He told me that he couldn't return my money, that's why I'm telling my experience to warn future travelers.

We really enjoyed our stay at Riad La Rose Du Desert. The riad is located in a calm part of the medina with a short walk to the main parts and in total 15min to Djemma. Youssef and his crew were super helpful and easy to deal with. The room itself was also excellent and everything that we hoped for (to a reasonable cost as well). I would definitely recommend this lodging for anyone that visits Marrakesh.