Riad La Smala

Location: 294 derb El Farragua Sidi Bouamer, Marrakech, ma

Star Rating: 9.3 Stars

Property Type: Villas

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Safety deposit box
• Massage services
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Mobile app for room service
• Cooking class
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Access to nearby indoor pool
• Golfing on site
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Water park access (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Art gallery on site
• Pool waterfall
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Villa

  This villa's standout features are the private pool and fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa includes 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious villa offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 5 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• heynderickx (10/5): Tout était super! - La luminosité, la décoration, l’odeur, tout était parfait! Le seul petit bémol c’est la chambre à côté des escaliers qui est un peu sombre en journée
• Sophie (4/5): Le rapport qualité / prix n'y est pas - - quartier agréable et calme, à 1/4 d'heure à pied de Jemaa el Fnaa - très beau patio tout en zelliges - terrasse supérieure agréable avec vue sur l'Atlas et la Koutoubia - literie confortable - accueil chaleureux de Nizah - la propriétaire est ultra réactive via whatsapp Ce riad situe dans une gamme de prix supérieure à Marrakech et les prestations ne sont pas à mon sens à la hauteur du prix : - décoration vraiment basique des chambres et salles de bains - riad un peu vieillissant, parasols moisis, présence de barres métalliques dangereuses et rouillées sur le sol du rooftop - linge de lit bas de gamme - pas de peignoirs - petit déjeuner ultra basique : pas de crêpes mille trous, pas de fruits frais, un demi verre de jus d'orange par jour et par personne - de surcroît en bouteille au pays de l'orange pressée ! - et quand on en demande davantage ce n'est pas possible... - présence de caméras dans l'entrée et au-dessus des transats sur le rooftop... j'aurais aimé en être informée en amont de la réservation ! - des prestations proposées en supplément avec des tarifs hors sol : 50€ pour le trajet aéroport riad car "tarif de nuit" à 22h. (Pour info au retour un taxi tout aussi confortable nous a coûté 10 € au compteur). 50 € facturés en plus pour arrivée tardive au riad... Nous partons régulièrement à Marrakech avec un budget similaire dans des riads... au final le séjour fut agréable mais si vous avez ce type de budget vous trouverez pléthore d'autres riads dans lesquels les prestations sont nettement plus haut de gamme !
• Annette (9/5): - Die Unterkunft war sehr schön, die Lage war perfekt und die liebe Nizah (Köchin, Putzfee, Zimmermädchen, etc.) hat uns sehr lecker bekocht. Eine Highlight ist definitiv die Dachterrasse mit herrlichem Blick auf das Atlasgebirge und die Dächer von Marrakesch. Die Kommunikation per WhatsApp mit der Vermieterin war hervorragend und absolut unkompliziert. Um Fragen und andere Anliegen hat sie sich schnell gekümmert.
• Gijs (7/5): -
• Daniel (10/5): Amazing 50th birthday stay and wonderful people - Small wonderful Riad in a very good location at the edge of the Medina. 4 carefully designed rooms and rooftop. Perfect for a stay with 2-4 couples or a family. Outstanding were the friendliness of Nizah taking care of the Riad and Sylvie who was there for us basically the whole day to answer questions or organise our schedule. Unforgettable 50th birthday
• Kirsten (7/5): - Meget hjælpsom kok/rengøringshjælp. Skøn atriumgård og tagterrasse. Det er ret specielt at bo i værelser uden vinduer, og der er samtidig meget begrænset belysning i entre, køkken og værelser.
• Sara (9/5): - Breakfast was amazing! Nizah is a great cook, who also cooked an excellent dinner for us one night, including a delicious birthday cake :)
• Anne (10/5): un séjour de rêve à Marrakech - Riad très bien situé dans la medina avec une très jolie décoration qui est parfaitement conforme aux photos du site. 4 chambres spacieuses et confortables avec le toit terrasse pour profiter du soleil et du déjeuner préparé avec talent par Nizah. Accueil chaleureux et des bons conseils de la part de Sylvie, notre hôte, tout au long du séjour. Juste l'envie d'y revenir 😊 Rien!
• Vivienne (10/5): Exceptional - Right from when we booked Sylvie contacted us to welcome our booking and offer suggestions for our stay. She was extremely responsive throughout via WhatsApp. From a selection of activities she offered to help book for us we selected airport transfers, dinner in the Riad for the first night, a guided tour around Marrakech, dinner in the desert and camel rides and a visit to a local hammam. All of these were first class. At the airport Faisal our driver was very reliable and it was a fantastic authentic experience being picked up in an old style Land Rover Defender. We were then met on arrival by Nizah the housekeeper who guided us for the short 2-3min walk to the riad. What a beautiful riad it was! The central courtyard has a small but deep plunge pool that our teenage children loved. There were four very well sized double rooms (one was a twin), all with en-suites. The roof terrace was stunning. It was so wonderful to have our first dinner there as we watched the sunset over the skyline of Marrakech. Nizah cooked a delicious chicken tagine with vegetables and couscous and we would definitely recommend going for this option for at least one of your nights. Nizah also cooked breakfast each morning with homemade crepes and crumpets and delicious omelettes. The second day we had a knowledgeable guide show us around sites in the medina and it was tailored to what we wanted to see. The riad is very well situated in the medina within 10-15 min walk to the main souks although you will find shopping alleyways even closer to wander through. We had Faisal drive us into the dessert for the following evening in the rugged defender to a wonderful site for camel rides (quad biking also available) and a delicious feast under the stars. Then the final day Sylvie helped book us into a local hammam for the four of us which was a unique experience. Despite all the activities we also had plenty of time to chill and enjoy the oasis of the Riad. Nothing
• Markus (9/5): -
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• Lia (10/5): Een fantastische riad aan de rand van de medina - De rust en het comfort
• Younnis (10/5): Perfect stay, just book it - From start to finish, the whole experience was perfect. Weeks before check in, I had the owner reach out to me to explain the entire process of check in and offering any support needed during our stay. When it came to checking in, we had Nizha who looks after the property meets us in the main square to take us to the property where she explained to us all the details and asking if we needed any support through our stay. She prepared us an amazing breakfast for each day and kept the property tidy. The property was very modern and clean. On check out the owner was helpful to allow us to keep our luggage at the property just after checkout to allow us to explore the city more. After checkout, she checked in with me again to see if there was anything more she can do for me while in Marrakesh. Amazing, amazing, amazing. Just book it. I was lucky to speak some Arabic and French, if you speak neither, you’ll be missing out on all of the knowledge and benefits of communicating with Nizha at the property - keep google translate to hand! But the owner spoke English very well who we always had available to us via WhatsApp.
• Nirmala (9/5): A Wonderful Stay at Riad La Smala - Perfect for a Hassle-Free Trip From start to finish - From start to finish, our experience with Riad La Smala was absolutely exceptional. Before our arrival, the owner, Sylvie, was incredibly helpful and responsive. She assisted in creating a magnificent 5-day itinerary for our group of five girls, which included activities such as a dinner in the desert and a hot air balloon flight. Sylvie was clear and transparent with the pricing, making financial planning a breeze for our group. There was an issue with my luggage at the airport, but Sylvie went above and beyond by organizing an extra trip to retrieve it for me. Throughout our stay, she remained available to answer any questions and provided excellent recommendations for restaurants, a traditional hammam, and even arranged a delightful cooking class at our request. Everything was seamlessly organized as discussed beforehand, which made our trip stress-free and enjoyable. The driver arranged by the riad was reliable, punctual, and skilled at navigating Marrakesh's traffic. Despite our group speaking little French, the driver understood us perfectly and ensured we felt comfortable throughout. Upon arrival at the parking area, we were initially a bit apprehensive due to the hustle and bustle. However, a very short walk later, we found ourselves in an oasis of tranquility at Riad La Smala. The riad was beautifully decorated, serene, and impeccably clean. The rooms and bathrooms were well-maintained, and the rooftop was a perfect spot to unwind after exploring the city. The location is unbeatable! Central yet peaceful. Special thanks to Nizah, the house manager, who was discreet yet attentive. She prepared delicious breakfasts and was always available to assist us with anything we needed. Any issues were resolved immediately with just a phone call and help was always nearby. Overall, our trip to Marrakesh was a fantastic experience, and much of that was thanks to everyone from the Riad.
• Amira (10/5): Exceptional - Every morning, it was such a pleasure to see Nizah, whose warm energy and wonderful breakfasts made for a perfect start to the day. Her freshly made crêpes were delightful, and her positive spirit truly set a joyful tone. I almost felt reluctant to leave the Riad to explore Marrakech, as I would have been just as happy spending my time there, in the Riad La Smala, enjoying the atmosphere and hospitality. Everything was perfect and exceeded our expectations. A heartfelt thank you to the team — I highly recommend Riad La Smala!
• Diana (10/5): Zelo prijeten in lepo dekoriran riad na odlični lokaciji. - Breakfast delicious and you can order also omelette, beside marocaine breakfast. Location was very good, we came in the middle of the night and Zinah waited for us in the parking to make finding the riad easier. The riad was easy to find and following days we didn't have any problems with finding it.. Rooms are very well equiped and clean. We decided to tray the dinner in the riad and Zinah prepared very delicius tajines and tanjia, with salad and starters. All the group enjoyed the stay in this peaceful riad.
• Norin (2/5): The worst place I've stayed in - The location was quite central. Nizah who was the house keeper was amazing and very hospitable. Nizah made our stay in this riad worthwhile. I arranged stay in this riad for my sister's 50th birthday. There was 9 of us who stayed at the Riad and although the host accommodated a last minute request for an extra friend to stay at the riad with us, we did not enjoy staying at the riad for a number of reasons: 1) the rooms were not cleaned properly, only the bedding was tidied 2) the bathrooms were not cleaned properly and we had no clean towels on a couple of days 3) there was a constant sewage smell in the first bedroom on the first floor especially in the bathroom which was persistent during the four nights we stayed there 4) the AC in two of the rooms was not working properly which we reported,someone did come to check it but we were tokd to just close the room door to keep the room cool but the AC still didn't work properly, 5) the toilet in the third room was coming loose from the ground so when we sat down it felt as though the toilet was about to come out of the floor, 6) 2 of the breakfast tea mugs were broken with no handles which I pointed out to Nizah on the first day but we were told by the host that the crockery was not available for 9 people 7) the iron stand kept coming loose and kept falling when you tried ironing clothes 8) none of the bedding was changed in any of the rooms during the 4 days we stayed at the riad 9) the riad was advertised to have a swimming pool and jacuzzi which was not true as there was no swimming pool and there was no jacuzzi, the riad had a tiny water feature like a pond which means it was mis advertised on booking.com 10) the lighting in the rooms and the riad entrance was terrible, it was really dark in the rooms and the rooms did not have adequate mirrors 11) considering Marrakech is a Muslim country the riad did not have any facilities for ablution so we had to use a water bottle which was very inconvenient
• Piotr (10/5): Exceptional - The location of the property is excellent for sightseeing. The adjacent public garden provides extra peace and quiet. The photos on the portal reflect the actual condition. On the ground floor, there is a beautiful seating area and a large table suitable for breakfast and work. On the upper floor, there are rooms, each with its own private bathroom. At the very top, there is a beautiful terrace where you can eat breakfast and relax. The property provides both transport from the airport and to local attractions. The caretaker of the property is a wonderful woman named Nazah. Throughout our stay, she took great care of us and prepared delicious breakfasts. The property is cleaned daily. It is nicely decorated and clean. For formal matters, we contacted Sylvie via WhatsApp. We received immediate answers to any questions. The property is suitable for both leisure and business trips. I received an invoice without any problems, which was very important to me. The property exceeded my expectations. I will definitely go back there.

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