Riad Petit Karmela

Behind the walls of the chaotic Medina in Marrakech lies a sanctuary that aims to please the moment you arrive. The staff go out of their way to treat every guest as special. Our accommodation was spacious with an adjacent outer patio that was perfect to relax in after a hectic day in the Medina. The breakfast each morning was wonderful and the experience in the riad’s hammam is not to be missed.

It was a very good experience! The staff were always happy to answer my 100000 questions and ensured we were comfortable and even helped celebrate my partners birthday with a delicious cake! The aircon is a bit meh, it ended up cooling the room maybe the 3rd day in but isn't the best. But other than that the room was nice with no complaints. Offered traditional tea and biscuits upon arrival which was tasty and a map for when we go exploring There isn't anything bad to be fair the staff and accomodation was brilliant and welcoming. Didn't try the food at the place as we went exploring often but the breakfast wasnt too bad, a lot of wasps around it though but a little flick and they wouldn't bother you at all (and I am terrified of them).

An oasis of calm! Beautiful architecture, very clean. Incredibly helpful staff across the board, particulary Hakim. The rooftop terrace hosted the buffet breakfast which was plentiful. We also ate at the restaurant and had two fantastic meals there. Utilised the plunge pool and jacuzzi too. Totally recommend!!

Beautiful place to stay an oasis in the middle of the Medina Staff went out of way to help and met us when taxi dropped us off - would have been very hard to find otherwise and were always friendly. Breakfast had plenty of choice and relaxing area to eat. Would recommend 100%

My wife and I booked a superior room in Riad Karmela through hotels.com. There are a number of riads, all next to each other, under the same ownership and where guests can move freely between them all. We received an upgrade to stay in room Bahia in Riad Petit Karmela. It was very serene and calm on the ground floor overlooking a beautiful sitting area which was heated during the evening. It transpires that, if you book directly with the riad, you receive a room upgrade and a one way free transfer from the airport. We reserved and benefited from the transfer and were met at the airport. The riad was ideal. Lovely room and facilities (including room safe) good hot shower, comfortable bed and plenty of space. One litre of free bottled water daily. Breakfasts were more than ample and served as continental style and we had 2 evening meals (pre-reseved). Cocktails were superb and both beer and wine were available at table. Joel (owner) has a superb team of staff and we were looked after well by Muhammed, Amine, Said & Fatima and others whose names are in my dimming recollection. Highly recommended and would be our choice of accommodation again. Thankyou.

Bad start to my trip as I missed my flight and also my transfer Got another flight but had no transfer but I would have thought they would have come back for me as I got later flight However, I got a taxi from the airport as not too far away as was told but the taxi dropped me off outside the gates as there was no access for cars and driver told me to go right left and right but as got through to my horror alley ways no streets and yes I got lost could not find hotel asked a lot of people but they just took me on a wild walk all around took me 3 hours went round in circles terrible experience as traveled many times solo have to say this was the worst experience I had spoilt the trip took me awhile to settle even though the staff at the hotel tried to make me as comfortable as possible the trip was spoilt the hotel was down alley many allies to get too the place even to get out of there it was alley ways And also the lock on my door was a padlock What can I say I think people should be aware the hotel is nice and friendly but to get there is a nightmare Jean cabbin

It took us 2.5 hours to get through Marrakech airport. So being delayed we arrived to an amazing welcome. Definitely book the taxi pick up with the Riad. We had dinner even though rhe kitchen had closed. All the staff are super helpful and friendly. We were given a map and shown best routes and what to avoid. We stayed in thepetit riaf and ate breakfast in the main Karmela opposite. The room was clean and we got complementary water and fruit. The waiter Muhammad went the extra mile and really made our dinner experience amazing Definitely recommend this Riad. Beautiful courtyard and roof terrace.

We were in Marrakesh n stayed at the Riad petit karmela. Great location in Medina near souks n square. Enjoyed the hustle n bustle of Medina . From the moment we walked in till we left a week later we got the best service n treatment. Friendly welcoming staff . We were welcomed w cookies n fresh juice. It was so refreshing. Sat in the waiting area:courtyard in the center. Was so peaceful. Nice quaint accommodation . We had en-suite bathrooms. And outside our room was a courtyard. The baking station was in riad petit karmela . And the smell of baked goods was so nice. Made us feel hungry early in the morning, The breakfast buffet was the best. Vast choices from fresh fruit n dried fruits to bread w various spreads to omelette n different pastries n juices . The brewed coffee was the best. I normally don’t drink brewed coffee but this was the best. The state is snacking . Sayeed and Fatima are the best. They went above n beyond to make our stay memorable. Made sure on the days we came back late dying tours that someone met us by the coach a 5 min walk. All in all great stay. Highly recommend this place.

Stayed here for 7 nights, quite glad we were in the Petit as there was no footfall outside our room, and there was a plunge pool on the roof above our room which no one else used! Private pool for a week was fabulous. A fridge in the room would have been useful as the weather was so hot, cold drinks warmed up in minutes We had temperatures of mid 40's, thankfully we had much needed Aircon! So my any pretty courtyards in the 3 riads, beautiful architecture with lovely water features, all very calming. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good, cereals, pastries, breads, yoghurt, fruit etc. Glad we were met from our taxi by staff as we would have struggled to find it, but one you get used to the area it's easy to make your way around.

A wonderful Riad in the centre of the hustle and bustle of Marrakech! I contacted the Riad prior to arrival to organise a taxi to collect us from the airport and would definitely recommend this to everyone staying at any of the Karmela Riads as it really is in the middle of nowhere. During the car journey I really did question where and what I had booked as we arrived late at night which is when the city is the busiest! I felt very overwhelmed but once we checked in, we were given a free upgrade to a suite which was absolutely beautiful. The room had everything you needed except a fridge. We were given towels, hairdryer, fresh water every day etc. Breakfast was in the main Karmela Riad; it was slightly basic in my opinion. A lot of bread (which is traditional for Morocco), some fruit and eggs. Enough to fill you up but we did decide to go out for breakfast on a couple of occasions. We had dinner in the Riad one evening and it was very nice. The staff were so lovely and helpful; nothing was ever too much to ask! The pool in petit Karmela was small (more of a dipping pool than swimming pool), but it was lovely during the hot days! The Riad was in the Medina making it easy to get around and only a 15 min walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa. We stayed during Eid al-Adha (Sacrifice of sheep) so we saw some sites we were not expecting! Going from petit Karmela to the main Riad for breakfast is less than 10 steps but between them, we walked past an open door showing the aftermath of the sacrifice. It put us off our breakfast but nothing the Riad could have done! We would come back to the Riad in a heartbeat! Thank you for making our first experience of Marrakech unforgettable!