Riad & Spa Esprit du Maroc

Historic inn with lots of character and charm. Very attentive house staff and fun to have breakfast on the rooftop (but watch out for those cheeky birds that want your breakfast). At dinner here twice as well and enjoyed it. Peaceful place that is very quiet but very tough to get to. If you get there, the rewards are plentiful.

We absolutely loved our stay here. The road was gorgeous and the staff were so welcoming and helpful the whole time. We felt very welcome and cosy here! Will definitely be back!

Thanks to Sylvie and the team for providing us with a fabulous few days. Recommend getting transfers and having someone carry your bags to the Riad - it would not be possible to find on your own. Lovely atmosphere at the Riad and lovely characterful rooms. As to be expected food and drink are hotel prices. Alcohol is generally expensive where ever you go. We did a walking tour to orientate ourselves which is recommended, good to try to memorise landmarks when you are out and about however Google maps does work in the medina. Enjoy!

We had an excellent stay. Sylvia and her staff are top class and attentive. Our room was spacious and luxurious. The Riad is incredible with stunning features and beautifully furnished. Breakfast was well presented. We will return to this venue.

Conveniently located in the heart of the northern medina of Marrakesh this charming boutique hotel. Is first class. Lovely staff that cannot do enough for you. We would definitely recommend this Riad and will use it again when we return to Marrakesh.

Lovely Riad with very helpful staff. The rooms are clean, breakfast just right and great location. Enjoy a glass of wine on the rooftop in the sunshine with gorgeous views of the Atlas Mountains. Will return! Excellent hosts and food very nice. Sylvia takes good care of you with lots of advice about what to do and where to go x

We stayed at the Riad esprit for 5 days and it was a wonderful stay. Beautifully renovated riad and the room we stayed in was lovely. Sylvie and the staff were gracious hosts and very helpful. Don’t believe the negative reviews - the Riad is comfortable quiet and clean and the breakfast was good it didn’t matter it was the same everyday! - everything worked as it should. We would definitely stay here again

This Riad was booked by my friends as a special birthday surprise and on entry it did not disappoint. It is a beautiful hotel and very well cared for. We arranged a taxi and were greeted and had out luggage collected for us and were walked through the Medina to the Riad through the Maze that is Marrakech and on arrival knocked on the big door and entered the Oasis that is the Riad & Spa Esprit Du Maroc. We started our weekend with a massage which was excellent but didn't fancy a dip in the pool as it was far too cold this time of year but does look so beautiful. The Staff were very friendly and helpful giving us lots of advice and help with any issues that we had and especially Hajid (Night time staff) I would agree with a previous review in the respect of the film crew that we were in and around the Hotel all day and at one time we were unable to leave our room because of their filming and moved away from them which was an inconvenience considering we were the main guests! I would say that the main let down would be the Restuarant which we ate in a few times due to timings of our day. My recommendation would be to not have a menu as the Riad is unable to supply many of the meals so would be better to have a daily menu choice instead of letting people think that they could have something off the menu. The Breakfast was adequate and enjoyable and helped by the friendless of the Staff Our Room (BAHIA) was beautiful and on arrival we asked for the bed to be changed from a Double to 2 Singles and they changed it without any issues

This is a lovely Riyad in the Medina of Marrakech and a perfect mix of luxury and comfort. I stayed mostly to experience the hammam and spa services which were absolutely incredible. The riyad itself is beautiful, with a lovely courtyard and rooftop. The only downside was the location, its not accessible by car since its in the madina and you have to pass multiple alley ways to find the entrance. It's impossible to find without help, so make sure to contact the staff in advance so they can meet you and help with your luggage. Overall, i had a lovely stay and would recommend the riyad for anyone looking for a luxury and comfortable stay in Marrakech.

I recently stayed at this so-called "architectural jewel” in the historical district of Medina in Marrakech Morocco which claims to be a converted 18th-century palace. Unfortunately, my experience was far from what the photos and website led me to expect. This property is outdated and in dire need of renovations. The pictures on the hotel’s website are highly misleading, and some of them do not even represent the actual property, giving a false illusion of luxury and ambiance. One of the most frustrating issues was with the heating. Every night, the heat in my room did not work, leaving the space cold and uncomfortable. When I expressed my concerns about the cold room, a space heater was provided, but only after considerable inconvenience. Each time I left the room, the heater was removed, and I had to ask for it again. It wasn’t until my final night that a technician came to repair the heating system, but by then, it was too late to make a difference. The hotel is located in a narrow, dreary alleyway, beneath what seemed like a tunnel or dungeon. It’s not accessible by vehicle, which wasn’t made clear before my arrival. This made carrying luggage or returning to the hotel particularly difficult, especially since you have to climb 25 steep stairs just to reach the room. There are no phones in the rooms and no way to reach the staff without walking down the stairs to make a request. The staff never answered the phone when I called from my cell phone, nor responded to email