PÉSIMA EXPERIENCIA!!

Pésima experiencia, le pedí al dueño que me si me podía servir el desayuno y fue súper grosero y me gritó que no podía hacerlo, sé que estaba fuera del horario pero no había necesidad de gritarme, NO VOLVERÍA NI AUNQUE ME PAGARAN!! aparte la instalaciones les falta un poco de mantenimiento

A home away from home.

The owner Giel was very hospitable and accommodating. Wonderful and helpful staff. Great location. Daily breakfast was great, all home made…crepes, jellies, yogurt, eggs, mint tea, coffee, juice.

The host was so hospitable and accommodating

Staff helpful. Good location.

The host was fun, charming and welcoming. The facility was brilliantly presented and had lots of interesting features

The property was as advertised, clean, spacious and in a very nice area with a less than 15 minute walk to the main square. The street just outside the entrance is nice and quiet and just at the end of it you get a street which is lively and full of small shops. What made this stand out and why I would recommend this instead of any other place to stay is the how well the host and workers treat you. They are extremely nice and accommodating as well as the breakfasts which are excellent

Pre Christmas in Marrakech

Had the riad pretty much all to ourselves for the duration of our stay. Ideally locally in a quiet area but only a few minutes walk to the souks and 10 minutes walk to the main square.

I based my choice on the positive reviews of Giles' friendliness and helpfulness. I was glad I did. Friendly transfer arranged, a good night's sleep and a great breakfast. If I come back to Marrakesh I will return here.

Gilles is so attentive to his guests. He helped us with our transfer to the airport and even accompanied us safely to retrieve our car to the airport. There is nothing this man wouldn’t do to make your stay great! Breakfast was always ready and waiting hot and delicious. He also offers dinner options which is great for those not wanting to go out. The Riad is very clean and beautiful. It’s located near many shops and restaurants. Great experience you can’t go wrong in choosing this awesome place.

Loved this Riad. Giles was a wonderful host. The breakfast was generous and delicious. Giles gave us some good tips to navigate tourist traps and gave us a great recommendation to buy pottery. We loved this Riad also for the closeness to the key attractions Bacha coffee and Madarsa Ben Youssef. Highly recommend staying here

I absolutely loved my time here and was made to feel so welcome when I arrived!

We had a wonderful stay! The riad owner was incredibly kind and made us feel incredibly safe as two college aged females traveling by ourselves. He and his staff served us a lovely breakfast in the mornings and our room was cleaned each day. The owner gave us many tips about the city in terms of things to see and scams to avoid. The riad was is a convenient location- walkable to everything in the Medina and only a 2 minute walk from the main road where we could get picked up for our excursions. Would definitely recommend!

Best riad, top service, good food, convenient safe

Having stayed at 2 riads and 1 countryside resort in Marrakech for more than a week, I can confidently say that this is THE BEST place to stay (without breaking the bank)! I’ll definitely come back and recommend my friends to stay here. Location is great, it’s convenient (just quote “Dar Moha restaurant” for any tour van pick up on the main street, it’s a two min walk from the riad). Nice shopping area is just across the road. It’s quiet when you come back to the banana tree oasis in the traditional riad with nice Moroccan decorations, a nice roof top for sunbathing, listen to the bird chirping and get some fresh air, a game / reading area on the second floor. Room is spacious compared to what you can find in other Riads in the Medina. Service level is top, Gilles the owner greets you at the door each time (feel very secure) and serves you at the breakfast table daily (with the help from his professional staff). Breakfast is the generous and delicious with slight variation each day (I stayed for five nights here and still miss the food there - freshly pressed orange juice etc).The home made dinner was delicious. Best couscous I’ve ever had. I appreciate the cleanliness. Gilles is also environmentally friendly, there is no plastic. He provides free filtered water from the water cooler. Enjoyed Gilles’ French humour and a nice little tajin gift. Overall, the stay exceeded my expectation and truly five star!

Excellent service from the host Gilles and all the staff members! Perhaps the best we have received anywhere in Morocco, or even outside! The host Gilles helped us with anything we requested and was so gracious about it. The riad has a very homely feeling.

Graceful oasis in Marrakech

I read the reviews for this riad and decided to book it thinking that it was perhaps overrated. Please read all the previous reviews! All of them are telling the truth! Giles and his team are the best, most caring and wonderful people there could be! There is such a vibe when you walk in! They are softly spoken, very hospitable and caring without being pushy and they really look after you. My luggage was lost (then delivered the following day) but it didn’t bother me at all. Giles gave me a toothbrush and toothpaste and suddenly there was no stress at all. I even had slippers! The bedroom was gorgeous with good pillows, good linen, great air conditioning and fan facilities and a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was also great with a very powerful shower, bathrobe and toiletries. The WiFi was as powerful as the ones you get back home. Breakfast was stunning with homemade jams, fresh fruit, fresh orange juice, Moroccan pancakes and even eggs if you want. The coffee couldn’t get any better. Although it is only a few yards from a small souk, the place is calm, quiet and you can’t hear a thing from the outside world. Even coming back at night, be assured that it is a very secure place and there’s even a security booth just outside, with a security guard , not that you need it but just for reassurance. I have been to Marrakesh many times and this was not my last one. I am certain I will be seeing Giles and his lovely “family” again as I won’t go anywhere else. Thank you very much

This was an excellent place to stay if you're visiting Marrakesh. Gilles, the owner, lives here and is such a special person. He was full of knowledge, and if every place we stayed offered this many amenities, I wouldn't need to pack nearly as heavy. The garden area is beautiful, the rooms are large and comfortable. Two settings for the shower; shampoo, conditioner, body wash, argan oil, q-tips and cotten swabs all included, along with loofas. He offers a map, advice and wonderful conversation -- this is such a wonderful place to spend your holiday. I am celiac and he went out of his way to get me some gluten free bread for breakfast. We couldn't have chosen a better home away from home.

The shower is champ! Wow

Perfect Riad!

Giles and the staff were excellent hosts. The breakfast consisted of fresh breads, homemade jams, eggs made to order. The room was a nice size and clean. The only thing was having to wait get into the property whilst someone opened the door as kept feeling like I was disturbing the staff. I would recommend.

Beautiful Riad in a fantastic location. Gilles was incredibly helpful and we had a fabulous few days exploring the Medina.

Great place to stay. Gilles was a great host, very friendly and helpful. We were greeted with tea and biscuits, and always asked if we slept ok. Filtered water was great, and the breakfast kept us going for hours. The room was cleaned everyday. It is also a cat free sanctuary in a cat filled city.

Can't miss riad

Best Riad! Gilles is the most graceful host and will do whatever it takes to make you comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and filling, the beds were clean and comfortable, clean hot showers, and even beauty products and bathrobes to make your stay feel luxurious. I would recommend this Riad to friends and family

excellent

Very nice and Authentic place With a great hosting

Excellent stay, Gilles (the owner) very helpful.

It’s great as Gilles was always around to help. His prep work to have multi adaptors available in the room and provide freshly made breakfast and gave a tagine souvenir at the end of the stay were very thoughtful and sweet.

Arrived Early to the Riad and was welcomed with some tea and biscuits. The staff was really friendly and was always on point. The gentleman who was in charge took the time to sit down with a map and explained the Medina to me and show me the places to consider when traveling through the area!. Explained the traps and snags of being from out of country which was a huge help!. The rooms are spacious and we'll kept also the best shower so far. As for the area the Riad was in it felt safe and secure as there is security in the alley and was close to a main road which you can hail a taxi and close to a excursion office( side shop) to book day trip or cooking classes and such. Wished this Riad was my first one that I had booked when arriving in Marrakesh. Thanks for the warm welcome and the great stay!

Truly amazing service.

We only stayed one night but Giles and the team made us feel very welcome. We had amazing home made breads and jams for breakfast and got some good recommendation on food from them. I stupidly left my watch behind (an early flight), Giles went out of his way and paid another UK based guest to take it home with them and gave them the money to post it to me. That is great service, he has also refused to accept money from me in return. What a nice man! Can’t recommend this service enough.

Best in Marrekesh

Great place. Convenient location. The breakfast was very good and it has the best shower we had during our trip! Your host is funny and super helpful in recommending what to do and where to go. We will be going back.

Typical Riad in design with wonderful Moroccan architecture, down a very safe street with security, next to two amazing spa's and the palace for good reference points for taxi's and tour guides! The whole team Ghizlane, Saïda, Soumia & Gilles were all fantastic, they kept the room and premises clean with a smile, were very accommodating and helpful. Breakfast was local, fresh and delightful (the homemade jams were my favourite). The room was plentiful big, with a good amount of outlets and a handy spot with USB chargers already in place. The room was equipped with both a fan and aircon unit, in the bathroom was an array. of local soaps and shower gels but most importantly a really great shower (good pressure) and well functioning toilet. I'll be returning to Marrakech and to the Riad Abaca Badra.

Great Hospitality

Great hospitality! The hosts were extremely helpful.

This place is beautifully decorated and restored, and well run by Gilles and Dominique. It's an amazingly quiet, restful oasis within the otherwise stimulating Marrakesh medina. Breakfast was lovely, and Gilles was very helpful, even lending us a cell phone pre-programmed with his number in case we got lost or needed help. Located about 10 minute walk from the Jamaa l'fna, and even closer to the souk. Highly recommend!

Excellent location within the Medina. Easy to find, and quiet area. The owners and staff were amazing. Everything to make your stay as pleasant as possible has been taken care of.

Great Riad and even better hosts!

Fantastic service—Gilles went out of his way to make us comfortable, even for a single night stay.

This Riad is absolutely beautiful and Gilles and Dominique were incredible hosts. They made us feel so welcome and really thought about everything, even giving us a phone in case we got lost and some extra blankets for our trip to the desert. The food is also wonderful, we enjoyed a delicious homemade breakfast everyday and were lucky to enjoy a 3 course dinner one evening. Cannot recommend this stay enough!

Great location. Gilles and Dominique were very gracious hosts.

They’ve Thought of EVERYTHING!

They Have thought of everything and it’s in the perfect location for exploring Marrakesh AND they are the perfect hosts. From the moment we arrived you can see why they have such great reviews! The perfect stay when you are in Marrakesh

Highly Recommed

I completely enjoyed my stay at Riad Abaca Badra. Gilles and Dominique were perfect hosts and made sure my stay was comfortable and safe. The place is easy to find, clean and the people are very attentive. Pickup and drop off from the airport was arranged and went smoothly. Gilles and Dominique then went over the places to see, what to expect to pay and how to get there. They even provided a phone with their contact information to use in case of an emergency. The room itself was clean and small touches were added to make the stay more comfortable. I was traveling solo and felt very safe at this place. I would highly recommend this place.

This was an authentic riad hotel with beautiful design and wonderful comfort. The hospitality and service were outstanding. The location was so convenient--we were able to walk to see all of our desired attractions.

Great stay

Host were fantastic above and beyond very impressive.

It was like an oasis in the middle of a sea of the turmoil outside Literally every base was covered and there wasn’t anything to much Room was clean comfortable and with lovely decor Breakfast was superb Truely deserves to be number 1 Riad in Marrakech

Located in the Medina, it was walking distance to all the sites and good restaurants. This was important to us, as we were here only two nights. The Riad was super clean and provided all the basics such as shampoo, conditioner etc. The breakfasts were fantastic - different both days. However, what made the Riad outstanding were the owners- Dominque and Gilles. They were good art giving us tips for touring the area, getting us the cabs to and from the airport etc. Where they went above and beyond was in getting my daughter’s sunglasses fixed for us. Gilles did not hesitate in offering to take them to the optical store!!!! Thank you so much. The Riad consistently gets great reviews and we can certainly attest to that! Thank you for a wonderful stay in Marrakech.

Dominique & Gilles were hands down the best host I’ve ever come across. They were kind, attentive, knowledgeable & very accommodating. Upon arrival they gave us a map and made many suggestions on where to go, things to see & places to eat. They even provided us with a cell phone that had their direct lines programmed in case we were out and needed them. That blew my mind! The riad was beautifully decorated and in the heart of the Médina. Everything was in walking distance. Each morning we received a wonderful breakfast with a beautiful spread that included many homemade jams and spreads. This was my first time but certainly not my last. If you are planning a trip to Marrakech, this place with not disappoint. Thank you Dominique, Gilles & the rest of the Abaca Badra staff for providing my siblings and I with such a great experience and so much hospitality. I look forward to visiting again.

The owners go out of their way with detail and hospitality

warm and wonderful

Hosts were perfect and every detail thoughtful of guests

The location was excellent and it was easy to walk to site see, shop and eat. The highlight though was the owners, Gilles and Dominic who were helpful, friendly and catered to our every need.

A riad that feels at home

Gilles and Dom were amazing hosts, they really made us feel like we were not checking into a hotel, but their home. I ended up staying in two different rooms in the bookends of my Morocco trip with two docent room configurations. The first stay was so great that when the opportunity came to return to Marrakech for one more night I did not hesitate to book another room with them. The next time I come to Morocco I won't be looking to stay anywhere else. Upon checking in they will get you with tea and give you an "expert" guide to the Medina, with toys on everything from bartering tips to the best restrooms (a strange but entirely critical thing to know for long walk around days).PS... Breakfast was included for its and was AMAZING. Travel tip: Gilles is happy to secure transit to and from the airport for you, just let him know prior to your arrival!

Great 5 days in Marrakech.

What made it great were the hosts. Location is great too as it's a short walk through the market to get to the square.

I absolutely loved this place. If I return to Marakesh this is the place I would stay. We stayed in other lovely Riad's during our trip to Morocco but this place was far above the rest. Giles and Dominique are so kind and welcoming. Everything is homemade. We had to leave early in the morning and they provided us with an amazing breakfast. along with homemade breads, crepes, jams and other delicious treats. Giles even made beautiful fried eggs. Amazing!

Really great experience, we wish we could stay here longer

Riad Abaca Badra

Riad Abaca Badra was amazing, with two lovely hosts Gillies and Danielle, they were very heelpful and informative, this Riad was central to everything we wanted to visit. We had a lovely room with lovely breakfast. I would highly recommend and definitley be back.

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay with amazing hosts—so helpful with everything, and the breakfasts were truly wonderful!

Beautiful Riad, Lovely People.

My partner and I spent a wonderful five nights at the Riad Abaca Badra and we could not recommend this Riad more highly, it was exceptional in every way! Firstly, the location was excellent, within 10 mins walking of the main square (Jemaa el-Fnaa) and attractions and the Riad itself was beautiful, with a lovely internal courtyard and traditional ceilings and furnishings. Our room was very spacious and extremely comfortable complete with local toiletries and air-conditioning. The roof terrace was the perfect place to relax or read a book after a busy day exploring the city. We also had two dinners at the hotel and it was the best food that we ate in Morocco! But the best thing about this hotel was the wonderful owners, Dominique and Gilles. They were so kind and welcoming and went out of their way to help us in any way they could. Nothing was too much trouble for them! Gilles even insisted on making us breakfast at 5:30am before our early morning flight! We have stayed in many lovely hotels and guest houses around the world but we have never experienced hospitality like this!

Amazing gem

Great stay, Gilles was very helpful in getting to know the city and top things to see and what to be careful about. The breakfast each day was very nice and all home made. We had airport pickup and our first nights dinner which were both perfect. We also arranged a day trip with them. It is about a 10 minute walk to the main square.

Wonder riad close to the medina

This riad is in a great loacation - close to a road so a taxi can drop you off (4 minute walk) and a 10-15 minute walk from the old medina. The hosts are wonderful and extremely helpful. The riad is beautiful. It’s also next door to a great spa.

Best choice

Excellent service. Well located. Would go back tomorrow!

Nice quiet Riad excellent staff very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay

Eine tolle, authentische, marrokanische Unterkunft mit freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Personal. Wir konnten viele Fragen stellen und man hat uns wertvolle Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt in Marrakesch geben. Jederzeit gab es die Möglichkeit einen kostenlosen Tee zu bestellen. Ein insgesamt wundervolles Riad in der Medina. Wir würden wiederkommen und sie weiter empfehlen. Liebe Grüße an Gilles

Property was very cosy and staff was kindly. We can highly recommend this nice Riad Abaca Badra. :)

Fantastic place to stay in Marrakech!

FiWi fungerade daligt resten utmärkt.

Excelente ubicación, personal muy atento , desayuno exquisito. El dueño muy atento y accesible

Perfect stay

We had an amazing stay at this Riad, Gilles and his team was always making sure we had everything we needed, and, traveling with a toddler means you sometime have different needs. The Riad Is so peaceful, the rooms are very spacious and the breakfast was delicious! We ate also dinner there one evening and it was very good as well. We will definitely come back to Marrakech and stay here again.

Fijne accomodatie, ruime kamer met heerlijke douche. Heb genoten van de douchegel, shampoo en bodylotion met arganolie. dikke handdoeken, badjas en slippertjes aanwezig. Ontbijt was goed en voldoende. Als je gebruik wilt maken van het diner, dit dan in de ochtend aangeven ivm de inkoop. Ben beetje verslaafd geraakt aan de munt thee, of 'Moroccon Whiskey' zoals het daar genoemd wordt :-). Dakterras ook heerlijk stil, jammer dat er geen water in het badje was (door beschadiging aardbeving?) maar prima om even te relaxen. Locatie helemaal goed! Veel dingen op loopafstand en zodra je straatje uitloopt ben je gelijk bij winkeltjes ed. Prijs-kwaliteit verhouding ook prima. Vooraf wat mail contact met Gilles gehad. Steeds snelle en duidelijke reactie. Gilles heeft ook de transfer geregeld vanaf het vliegveld en de taxi die ons weer terug bracht. Prijzen allemaal schappelijk.

Struttura molto bella, curatissima anche nei particolari veramente pregiati. Il proprietario è persona colta e molto gentile. Colazione superlativa. Tutto veramente eccellente

Muy agradable y limpio

Accueil bienveillant. Équipe à l'écoute et réactive malgré des délais courts.Un grand merci. Qualité des repas très apprécié par la famille et fait maison (du yaourt,gateaux...). De même pour l'équipement des chambres et salle d'eau.

A really nice and confortable riad in an strategic area. The owner, Gilles, was an excellent host, provided several insightful tips and was really helpful. The place was charming, rooms were spacious and clean, and the breakfast was delicious. Greatly recommended :)

Personal MUy atento y servicial . Bonita decoración Muy buen desayuno , cama cómoda y estancia caliente Se adaptan a tu horario y necesidades Muy recomendable

Oikein hyvä

Oikein mukava kokemus. Hyvä asiakaspalvelu, siisti, luotettava

Oikein hyvä

Riad, joka sijaitsee hieman etäämmällä vanhan kaupungin ydinkeskustasta. Hyvin organisoitu, siisti, kaikki toimii erinomaisesti

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Superbe riad dans le quartier ElBacha, le personnel est absolumentt Adorable, petits dejeuner magnifique tout est fait maison et surtout très variés. Gilles est vraiment Génial, une belle découverte, ma future résidence secondaire pour Marrakech !

Beautiful Riad in Marrakesh

Extremely well located, beautiful Riad, the host (Gilles) is friendly and gives valuable info about everything in Marrakesh. Recommend it to everyone =)

Un super séjour. Gille le propriétaire a été aux petits soins avec nous. Une très bonne adresse un peu a l écart du barnum