Le Riad Meknes

Location: 79 ksar chaachaa dar lakbira, Meknès, ma

Star Rating: 7.1 Stars

Property Type: Riads

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Express check-in/check-out
• Ironing service
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• 24-hour security
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Access to nearby outdoor pool
• Golfing on site
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Exercise/lap pool
• Swimming nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Single Room

  This room is equipped with air-conditioning, a satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower. It has Moroccan decoration and a different style of architecture.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Window

• Double Room

  This room is equipped with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a shower. It has Moroccan decoration and a different style of architecture.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Window

• Triple Room

  This room is equipped with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a shower. It has Moroccan decoration and a different style of architecture.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Sofa
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Window

• Quadruple Room

  This room is equipped with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a shower. It has Moroccan decoration and a different style of architecture.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Sofa
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Window

Guest Reviews

• Guest (5/5): -
• Antonio (6/5): -
• Mar (5/5): it was rather expensive, there are nicer places to stay - quiet location couldn’t close the door of the room, no curtains, pool was closed, scruffy bathroom
• Sami (10/5): - Superbe bâtisse du 17eme, labyrinthe de surprises, jardins cachés, zelliges omniprésents, meuble typiques et accueil chaleureux. Le premier Riad de meknes et peut être le plus beau.
• IBON (7/5): -
• Nathalie (8/5): -
• Luc (7/5): Très bel endroit sans âme - L’emplacement et la chambre le décor de l’ensemble qui est magnifique Pas de personnel hormis la personne qui est venue nous chercher. Pas de possibilité de petit déjeuner contrairement aux indications booking. On a l’impression que cet établissement somptueux tombe à l’abandon progressivement
• Pascal (8/5): -
• gilles (8/5): -
• Loonis Helene (1/5): A FUIR! IUNE HORREUR! HOTEL ABANDONNÉ ! AUCUN CLIENT! AUCUN SERVICE! NI PAPIER TOILETTE! - Une CATASTROPHE! A fuir impérativement! L hotel était sans CLIENTS,mus à part moi! J ai eu très très peur, n ai pas dormi de la nuit , j ai bloqué la porte avec deux chaises! Le verrou tenait à peine! Les photos et commentaires sur Booking datent d un autre âge ! Hitel abandonné, vétuste, un " gardien" seul personne que j ai vue! Pas pas de petit déjeuner, ni Var, ni bouteille d eau , RIEN!!! HOTEL SORDUDE PERDU DANS D HORRIBLES RUELLES, pas un café ou un magasin autour! Rien! Totalement flippant!!!
• Cristiane (1/5): ¡Horrible. No volveré jamás! - La decoración El alojamiento está ubicado en la Medina y no tiene ninguna indicación de cómo llegar. De hecho hay una placa con el nombre de otro Riad (como se ve en la foto adjunta) que, los locales ya saben y nos ayudan. El recepcionista no contesta el móvil para indicar cómo llegar. Tampoco se queda en el alojamiento. No hay wifi y los datos móviles son escasos por lo que se pasa algo nadie se dará cuenta. La ducha está rota. Las toallas manchadas. Las almohadas y tapicerías huelen a humedad. Está súper mal iluminado y parece abandonado. Nos hemos quedado con miedo pues, estábamos solos ahí (o eso parecía). No indicaría el alojamiento a nadie.
• chahid (10/5): -
• STEPHANE (8/5): - R.A.S R.A.S
• Imane (1/5): Une étape et rien d’autre - Très bon conseil pour le hammam local et authentique. La piscine est sale de mon point de vue, les chambres aussi, beaucoup de poussière en tout cas dans la chambre que nous avons occupés… je n’y retournerai pas.
• MARIE (9/5): - Le personnel adorable et efficace. Beaucoup de conseil donnés pas le monsieur qui ́nous a accueilli.il a pris le temps de venir avec nous pour nous accompagner pour retirer de l argent. Nous a fait qq recommandations quant aux visites et à la restauration. Un grand merci à lui. La piscine interieure super agréable et privée Le jardin magnifique bien entretenu, avec de quoi s asseoir et lézarder. La décoration générale bien typique. Bon séjour et je recommande ce joli ryad. Seul petit bémol, pas suffisamment de panneau pour diriger les visiteurs. Lol nous avons tourné longuement dans un labyrinthe de rues et la population du quartier a fait radio tam tam pour nous aider à retrouver notre chemin. C etait une experience amusante. Peut être d avoir eu des difficultés à trouver le ryad. Mais au final l entraide de la population a été efficace
• FRANCOIS (10/5): -
• Nicof (5/5): - J étais déjà venu,j aimais bcp,hélas ça a beaucoup baissé,les photos ne correspondent plus à la réalité Le restaurant n existe plus,c est comme a l abandon,dommage
• Grietha (9/5): Superb -
• John (10/5): - Our family of four stayed one brief night in Riad Meknes as a stopover during a drive from Tangier to Merzouga. While we didn’t have too much time in Meknès or the riad itself, we did enjoy both the town and riad. Our room was spacious and we loved the lovely decor throughout the riad and the interesting layout. We had a quick dip in the pool and wished we’d had more time to use the garden courtyard. We did get lost in the medina while trying to find the riad to check in - and Google maps had a role in leading us astray - but we only found it thanks to some kindly locals showing us the way. I’d advise ignoring Google maps and making detailed arrangements with the riad on how to find it in advance of showing up.
• Alfadl (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sarah (10/5): Perfect, central and very good value for money - Excellent value for money. Perfectly placed near the entrance to the medina. The roof terrace was excellent and the staff there were really kind and helpful. Spotlessly clean room. Breakfast was very good too. Nothing it was all fine.
• Sarah (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely welcome and superb breakfast. Beautifully presented, calm space with gorgeous garden and lots of spaces to relax. Perfect stay. I highly recommend staying here. Nothing. It was perfect.
• Samira (1/5): Bad - Nothing went well, bad place to stay
• Eldar (9/5): Superb -
• Youssef (5/5): Passable -
• Clara (6/5): Lovely place which needs a loving hand - Meriam was a great host, who was kind and helped us a lot! Decorations were very pretty. Ambience very authentic Dirty pool with still water, pool needs restoration, good breakfast, location very specific, bathroom needs renovation.
• Jean-marie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bouzón (9/5): Superb -
• Ashley (6/5): Pleasant - The riad itself is beautiful and has many seating areas and gardens. The room was very big, clean, and had AC. The Riad was difficult to find as the location is not accurate on GPS maps and it actually goes by “Maison d’hotels restaurant and Riad” which is the sign out front. It took 1 hour of walking around and asking locals for directions to find the entrance. The beds were squeaky every time you move but were comfortable. The Riad only takes cash, many others let you pay online by credit card. Lastly the bathroom sink was very dirty and we were really looking forward to using the pool that was advertised but it was out of commission.
• Adams (9/5): Superb -
• Falk (10/5): Exceptional - Great Riad! Great, great place! Love it!
• Hartwig (9/5): Superb -
• Ismail (6/5): Pleasant -
• Lamia (9/5): Unveiling Meknès in October - Very welcoming, respectful and helpful staff. The location is not in a touristy place but in the heart of an ancient neighborhood, with no car access. About 1/2 mile of walk through sinuous streets lead to this gem of a riadh. All neighbors know it and can direct to either front or back door. It is like a personal small castle in a Moorish fantasy of (1001) Arab Nights, yet no music or entertainment. The room and bathroom are spacious, with ethnic furniture, adorned ceilings, and colorful excavated windows. Tinted geometrical windows let beautiful and colorful rays shine for a serene wake-up. The bathroom walls are fully covered in zellige, the basin is in copper. The patio and garden are a delight to relax and enjoy sunbathing and lounging. Huge living rooms with Moorish style divans at each floor are welcoming for parties? The decor in the staircase and hallways is amazingly authentic. Be ready to climb stairs! The receptionist was particularly kind to offer to run a few grocery errands: fruits, yogurts, and water. Would have loved to have access to a tea pot with tinted glasses to enjoy the flavorful mint tea! The breakfast and cleaning lady has patiently explained how to get to the medina and enrolled the owner's brother to walk me through. He was so kind and faithful as he was heading on a Friday to honor his Mom's in visiting her tomb. Medina is very close (a mile away) once one has joined the main square. Next time, I would seek a room with viewing on the indoor patio and garden. Breakfast food is authentic yet not considering of restrictive diets. Also, served until 10 a.m. only, which is a constraint in such a leisurely place. I have ordered a single item, but charged in full, which might be fair yet not fulfilling. Nobody is at the reception after 6p.m.-ish. Restrictions to get the luggage kept. Or was it because of a Saturday, and this time being a religious celebration Eve? Apologies for holding you too long. So cumbersome to leave Meknès on a rainy evening! A costume party with a photo booth is a suggestion to enhance the marvelous visiting experience. No dining options although there are no restaurants close-by. It seems that this Riadh had a restaurant that closed down during the pandemic. It would have been fabulous to be informed and entertained in-house for the Prophet's birthday as Meknès is renowned to hold marvelous spiritual celebration: bringing a scholar or sharing through videos or even booklets an insightful glance would have made me stay longer and enjoy further. I'll be back!
• Anton (2/5): Very poor - I'm sorry to say but the way guests are treated in this Riad is far below standards. The staff is very unfriendly: in 30y travelling around the globe I never witnessed such an unpolite receptionist/manager. The Riad is authentic but in a very bad state due to poor maintenance. Breakfast is only from 9.30 onwards (impossible if you are there for professional reasons) and there is no Wifi. Rooms were not done. I can only recommend to stay away from this Riad maybe until it is taken over by people that care more about their guests.
• Melody (7/5): Good - quirky friendly decor, good breakfast, friendly staff, good price I have two suggestions: One, the sign outside does not say "Riad Meknes," and it is hard to find. Two, the shower in our room did not drain well. The 2nd person to take a shower had to stand in 5 centimeters of water. Please fix this for the next guest.
• Régis (6/5): Très beau mais très défraîchi / pas de vrai wifi - Très belle chambre dans un beau riad traditionnel, décoration originale, mais les meubles et les sols sont complètement délabrés, la porte de WC/salle de bains ne ferme pas (pas de poignée, encadrement de la porte endommagée), les WC marchent une fois sur deux... Wifi inaccessible dans la chambres et la plupart du temps également dans les parties communes. Le personnel est en revanche très sympathique et à l'écoute.
• Verified traveler (2/5): - La direccion no se correspondia. No habia indicacion en la puerta, que estaba cerrada. Solo habia un guarda, cimo si el hotel estuviera cerrado. Me tuve que ir sin desayunar porque no habia servicio de desayuno hasta las 8.
• Stephan (6/5): - Das Personal sprach kein Englisch und das Zimmer machte einen etwas herunter gekommenen Eindruck.
• Manix (4/5): Accueil déplorable, service médiocre !!! - La Responsable qui fait la sieste à longueur de journée et qui râle quand on lui demande d’être Servi, ou juste pour nous donner à manger. Pas d’eau dans les chambres, nous avons pris 2 douches en une semaine, il parait que c’est normal d’après la responsable...;( Franchement si vous voulez être crasseux, être mal accueilli et mourir de faim, foncez c’est pour vous !!! Par dessus le marché c’est très cher !!! Une honte !!! Dommage car la ville est magnifique !!!
• Catari (10/5): Nice beyond words! - Lovely facilities, wonderful staff, wonderful food, overall a great stay. Highly recommend.
• Catari (10/5): Absolutely beautiful! - Close the all the main sights in Meknes. Beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Food is much better quality than Riad standards. Very pleased!
• sergio (4/5): - Staff were terrible , we had to ask for towels, soap, phon. Rooms not like the photos on internet. The hotel owner very unpleasant. Nice the swimming pool e garden.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Pool is empty - Its a pretty good hotel if a little hard to find. Problem is the pool is empty and hasnt' been filled in some time. They need to post honest photo's so more guests aren't confused.
• JEAN MARC (8/5): Pittoresque et accueillant. - Excellent petit déjeuner servi dans un joli patio . A lui seul il justifie de choisir cet établissement. Décoration locale de bon goût . Excellente adresse en médina.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Palace, excellent classic cooking - Slightly faded palace, with nooks and crannies, and cool old stuff all around with lovely furnishings and immaculate bedding and seating areas in the ornate and unique rooms. We were there first days of January and all the spaces were cold, but wall heater plus space heater and heavy blankets helped. Really a rare place...I would recommend it for the experience. Like staying in a museum. We had dinner there the first night which was truly exceptional, without fuss but a classic preparation from the eight different salads through the sumptuous chicken tagine to the coconut macaroons and tea for dessert. This was the best cooking we had in the 10 days and 5 cities we visited in Morocco. It is a destination spot.
• Annick (2/5): Lejano, sucio y personal desagradable - Algunos taxis se equivocaban de puerta, está al final de un entresijo de callejones oscuros. Frío, desaliñado, nos cobraron una noche de más, el desayuno se sirve exclusivamente a las 8 sin más margen, ni siquiera hay enchufes para las lamparillas de noche. El peor personal que he encontrado en muchos años. No vengáis.
• Sylvie (8/5): Riad bien placé pour visiter Meknès et environs - Très beau riad et personnel très acceuillant et serviable. J'ai visité le site romain de Volubilis et c'est le personnel du raid qui a commandé le chauffeur pour 4 heures d'excursion avec le village de Moulay Idriss.
• Yesar (4/5): Good to see but not stay in - My first impression was good but wait until you stay there. I regret the time I booked the holiday. The room is very spacious but probably hasn't been cleaned from dust for a year. Everything smell of dust. The bed, pillows, carpet, floor, and furniture. The bathroom is disgusting. My wife made a decision nobody is allowed to take a shower that night and we should wait for next stay in fes. The shower is disgusting. The toilet is clean but smell. The basin is broken and look dirty. The food in the restaurant is good quality but probably over priced for morocco. Couscous meal 110 Durham. In the square 50 dirham but the cats sits below the table awful. The breakfast is free but very very basic I have no intention to go to meknas again but if I do I will not stay there again.
• cornelis (10/5): illustere marokaanse ryad - de ryad is prachtig. alle kamers ook. maar wel aan wat modernisering toe. wifi niet op eigen kamer. badkamer alles werkt maar wat ouderwets. ontbijt prima in verrukkelijke ambiance (binnentuin, galerij). Je moet ff de steegjes leren kennen anders verdwaal je. maar het centrum is niet te ver weg (5 minuten). de volksbuurt ook best intrigerend om tussen de mensen te zijn. en iedereen helpt je. de stad is heel boeiend. zoveel te zien. en te verkennen.
• Pascale (8/5): Hotel avec un personnel accueillant, - Ce Riad est bien plaçé, il est beau,belle déco. La piscine est très appréciée après une chaude journée, le petit déjeuner servi dans le jardin est super !
• Verified traveler (8/5): recommend - condition is good, but room no wifi.
• Rene (10/5): Wer es landestypisch möchte, ein Traum - ohne technische Hilfsmittel etwas schwer zu finden und die Parkplatzsituation ist kompliziert (wie meist in den Innenstädten), aber große Zimmer, sauber, sehr freundliches Personal, sehr individuell eingerichtet, kein Zimmer gleicht dem Anderen, toll angerichtetes ausreichendes frisches Frühstück,günstige Lage zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten, absolute Ruhe im orientalischen Flair, sehr günstiges Preis/Leistungsverhältnis
• Not Provided (8/5): une nuit au Riad Meknès - Riad très joli, reception très sympatique. Petit dèj continental très garni. Gros point nègatif : difficile d'accès.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Nice stay if you don't mind the walk - Hard to find and a few minutes walk away from the next street accessible to car traffic. Min. 10 min walk from main plaza. Very nice and quiet setup, even including a little swimming pool. Great breakfast and nice service, although very little English spoken. Our room door was difficult to completely close from the inside - no latch, just a padlock - and otherwise would leave a sizable gap for all kinds of insects to come in when we had the lights on after dark. Leaking water faucet, few and improperly installed electrical outlets, and missing shower curtain on the negative side.

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