Palais El Arsat & Spa

Beautiful Riad, with lovely garden. A unique setting, highly recommended. Excellent food and great location

amazing location and garden very welcoming and helpful staff our host Nicole couldn’t have been more obliging, even took us rug shopping Highly recommended

everything was excellent

We stayed at Riad El Arsat in the Medina and thoroughly appreciated our time there. What made it different? Spacious with palm trees, a pool, vegetation and tortoises! The home very clean with pleasant decoration, ambiance, with a lit fireplace in our room every night. Familiar attention by owner and natural, attentive members of staff who recommended interesting places to visit. The Riad organised a day trip to the Atlas Mountains (Imlil and the Kik Plateau) - the driver Rashid was very good and safe. We met with a local guide, Abdul, in the mountains and he took us for a hike and then for a wonderful lunch at his family home, looking out over the valley and the snow capped peaks. Abdul spoke good english and was knowledgeable and forthcoming. The Riad is a haven of tranquility in the middle of the excitement and press of the Medina. Overall, a calm, very pleasant stay.

Beautiful Garden .Two lovely dogs. Gracious helpful Host and staff,sunny balcony.After spending time in the bustle of the Medina returning to the oasis of the Riad was special.

Very minor issue Shower Head needs adjusted.

We were made to feel very welcome. The service was perfect throughout the day and the setting is beautiful. The breakfast was generous and excellent. The room was clean and the facilities were perfect for us.

nothing could have been better.

The riad was absolutely magical. From the interior, to the food, the super friendly staff who made us feel comfortable and all a 5 min walk to the medina

nothing i didnt like

This Riad is full of character and yet a quiet oasis in such a lively city (apart from the call to prayer which you cannot escape wherever you are staying). It has its very own 'secret' garden and the staff are so friendly and informative. Breakfast was plentiful each morning and lunch and dinner is available upon request. The main square is about 10 minutes walk away and although the city streets seem daunting at first, you quickly find your way and most places are within reasonable walking distances. We were fortunate enough to stay in the Suite room which has a shared terrace bathed in sunshine in November.

This is a very old Riad and anyone staying should not expect 5* perfection of facilities e.g. the odd lamp or electrical socket may not work. There are some quirky features such as small doors and old creaky furniture but this adds to the Riads character. Personally, I would prefer an extra, softer pillow on my bed, so may be worth taking one with you. But this is Africa, so leave your European or US standards at home and embrace the change.

The Riad can only be described as wonderful. It is located in a central area of the Medina, a 7 min walk from the main square, but feels like being in a parallel world and super relaxed. The staff is spot on, as are the owner and his dog Sam. I recommend eating there, you will not be disappointed.