Ryad El Borj

Our wonderful host Ali met us in the beautiful courtyard with a big welcoming smile and some mint tea. As we sat in the dappled shade under the fragrant orange trees, he spent time telling us about the best sights & restaurants in Marrakech, the Ryad’s resident tortoise eyeing us from a sunny spot in the corner! He then gave us a great map of the town to take as a guide. Our room was at the top of the Ryad and it was immaculate, with a private bathroom and a beautifully tiled shower (& lovely hot water!) plus a large private plant-filled terrace complete with table & sunbeds, where we watched some stupendous sunsets! As the temperature rose on our last night, we were able to make use of the very welcome air conditioner too! A delicious breakfast of fruit salad, fresh squeezed orange juice, yogurt, crepes, cheese, olives, fresh bread with apricot jam, & steaming hot coffee was served on a lower terrace where tables were set in a raised pavilion, surrounded by potted olive trees, tumbling bougainvillea and statuesque cacti. Everything was enchanting and perfect. Only a stone’s throw from the buzz of the Jma El Fnaa Square, El Borj is nevertheless an oasis of cool quiet peace after the busy days exploring the fascinating - and labyrinthine! - Medina. Very highly recommended. We’d stay again in an instant!

Maybe a bottle of water in the room would be helpful as we sometimes forgot to buy one in the Medina on the way back in the evening.

Super friendly and helpful staff, big enough space for two people, great location, would definitely stay here again

Directement dans les souks.. très beau vieux Riad avec beaucoup de charme

Nous ne savions pas qu il y avait un hammam

Riad delizioso, a 2 passi dalla famosa piazza. Il Sig. Daniel è una persona squisita, così come Alì è tutto il resto dello staff che si è fatto in 4 per ogni nostra richiesta. Non potevamo desiderare di meglio. Sicuramente torneremo! Ancora grazie ❤️