Reviews of Riad Lakhdar

11 October 2010 MAVIS would recommend this property

Liked: Fantastic location in Medina, beautiful authentic riad, decorated and equipped to very high standard. Mahjoub, the owner/manager speaks perfect English, and is very friendly and helpful.

Disliked: There is nothing to dislike!

06 October 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The best riad I've ever stayed! It was even more beautiful than in pictures. The room was gorgeous, the bathroom big and clean. The location is perfect, in a quiet street very near to place Jemaa el fna. The breakfast is huge and very good. The staff is very kind and honest. Great value for the price.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

30 September 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: We arrived back in the UK on the 23rd September following a 5 day stay at Raid Lakhdar and it didnt disappoint. The rooms were lovely, the atmosphere was peaceful and the hospitality unmatched. I would definitely recommend this Riad to those looking for a little peace and quiet after a hectic day out! The souks and markets are around the corner and we really miss the Al Koutoubia Mosque now that we are back home - it definitely is the highlight of the Marrakech skyline. Highly recommended to stay here! :)

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

29 September 2010 Eleni would recommend this property

Liked: Riad Lakhdar was like an oasis to the madness of Marrakesh. Fantastic room, huge bathroom, nice breakfast and very close to everything. The place was so quiet that we were looking forward to return from every walk into the city or excursion in order to relax. We really enjoyed our stay there!

Disliked: No dislikes.

21 September 2010 Stefan would recommend this property

Liked: Quiet and relaxed place. Cozy common space on all three floors. Good breakfeast. Central location.

Disliked: Stefan left no negative feedback.

14 September 2010 Anri would recommend this property

Liked: This riad has perfect location for exploring Marrakech, situated close to the Mosque, The Central Medina and Souks and within 15mins walk to the new city area of Marrakech. We visited during Ramadan and expected to be woken by the call to prayer everymorning and although right beside the mosque it was really quiet and was also the perfect location for resting after a hectic day in the souks. The Riad is beautifuly furnished and has so much Morrocan character that it felf like stepping into another world. The Riad is quite small, 6 rooms and a lovely sun terrace, the atmosphere was very welcoming and we felt at home from the start. The Riad is perfect for single travellers, couples and would be a great location for a large party to rent exclusively for that extra special holiday - great Riad, central location and offers value for money.

Disliked: we would have two small complaints, the staff who are very friendly and helpful only speak french and have poor english understanding ( however you could argue that our french could be better) this made it quite difficult to communicate sometimes. The owner however has fluent English, but we only saw him twice during our stay, which we put down to it being Ramadan. Our other complaint was that the Riad over charges for day trips to explore other parts of Marocco, which are available from tour operaters located around the city for slightly cheaper rates ( however I am aware that the Riad has to make a profit and that adding on a extra % is standard hotel practice but we did feel it unfair as we were on a budget)

11 September 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Location was nice. It took about 5minutes' walk to both Djemaa el Fna and Koutoubia, and I did not feel any dangerous atmosphere on the way to the riad from Fna on foot during night.

Disliked: It seemed that the staff other than the owner could not understand English very well, so I felt the difficulty in communication, however, it was not so serious matter because they were very friendly.

10 September 2010 Joanna would recommend this property

Liked: Riad Lakhdar is more "Marrakech" than Marrakech itself. It was perfect, everything I could hope for.

Disliked: Joanna left no negative feedback.

19 August 2010 Jessica would recommend this property

Liked: Lovely warm greeting at the airport from Mahjoub- even though he'd been waiting ages for our delayed flight! Lovely mint tea, room, staff, seating areas, breakfast and great location.

Disliked: Jessica left no negative feedback.

17 August 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Such a beautiful property, very helpful owners.

Disliked: Very dark rooms... in the bathroom you can barely see!

04 August 2010 Jennifer would recommend this property

Liked: Riad Lakhdar is a quiet, tranquail haven from the chaos that is the main square of marrakech, which is literally 5 minutes walk away. The riad has been beautifully renovated in a traditional morrocan design. Our room was clean, bright and tastefully decorated. The shower was excellent especially given the heat.The staff were extremely helpful, going out of their way to get things for us. Breakfast was served in the courtyard, the food was pleasant with fresh mint tea, coffee and orange juice. Best mint tea we had in marrakech.! When we arrived late at night we were able have a meal at the riad which was delicious and a relief not to have to venture out, again this was no problem at all for our hosts. I would recommend Riad Lakhdar to anyone!

Disliked: Jennifer left no negative feedback.

03 August 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Extremely quiet and relaxing place, with lovely breakfast and extremely helpful, friendly staff. A nice little piece of solitude away from the crazyness of Marrakech!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

31 July 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: As mentioned by previous guests this Riad is perfectly located to explore the square 'Djemaa El-Fna' and The Souks (markets). Having done some research before booking our accomadation I get the impression that most Riads are located in the back streets of Marrakech and can be difficult to find. This Riad is an easy five minute walk from the square and is surpisingly quiet considering its location. The Riad itself is compact, safe, clean and does the perfect job for a short stay in Marrakech. The staff are welcoming and friendly and you can look forward to a hearty breakfast before you venture into the souks for an interesting shopping experience (gentlemen, hold onto the purse strings otherwise the wife / girlfriend will go into buying frenzy like you have never seen before).

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

30 July 2010 Andrea would recommend this property

Liked: It is cute and charming. Good place for relaxing after a long day out. It's a peaceful place. You have plenty of space in the room and the toilet, with good shower. It's ideal for couples. The staffs try to help you, but if you don't speak French, it'll be a little difficult, although funny. Just don't expect get a lot information, that is ok. The manager speaks English and then it's fine. For a few days i'll recommend it.

Disliked: The breakfast is simple, but it is enough, only that is impossible eat the creeps! If you are the first one to have shower it's fine, but it'll be a bit blocked after it.

13 July 2010 Marcus would recommend this property

Liked: The riad is located just 5 minutes away from the Jemaa el Fna square, but you wouldn't guess this from the quiet ambiance inside, which you'll be thankful for after a hectic day walking, braving the market stalls in the square or navigating the labyrinth-like souks. The decor is in a word "gorgeous!" It is a nice combination of Moroccan style with some very random ornaments thrown in for effect. It is immaculately clean, and the open roof means that you'll be greeted by little birds swooping in to sip from the fountain whilst you enjoy a mint tea during breakfast. The owner Mahjoub and his colleagues are a friendly bunch, and they were very kind to us during our stay. The owner and his brother can understand English, but if you speak French or Moroccan Arabic, that would certainly be an advantage! Breakfast was amazing; a very large tray with pancakes, chocolate croissants and bread with condiments, a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, and your choice of mint tea or coffee and dinner - remember to order this in the morning- is very good at 18 euros (at this time of writing.)All in all, a very pleasant stay and I hope to be able to return some day!

Disliked: There was absolutely nothing to dislike about the property!

13 July 2010 Irina would recommend this property

Liked: I stayed at Riad Lakhdar with a friend, and we enjoyed our stay very much. It's a wonderful Riad, full of character. We liked it so much that on our first night there we even chose not to go out for dinner, but had an excellent dinner at the Riad, with no one disturbing us. The owner was very helpful, he helped us book a 3-day guided trip to Sahara on a very short notice, and that was a wonderful experience. The staff were extremely polite and friendly. Overall, a wonderful stay, will definitely stay there again. Irina

Disliked: Nothing

13 July 2010 Stuart would recommend this property

Liked: Really beautiful place...quite the most stunning place I've ever stayed, wonderfully quiet and tranquil. The staff are very helpful but also very un obtrusive.....just seem to appear when you need them.

Disliked: absolutely nothing!!

12 July 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Locationa nd quiet

Disliked: Decoration/interior design was very basic for a riad; nothing special, even a bit disappointing.

29 June 2010 Greet would recommend this property

Liked: Everything was just very nice: staff was friendly & helpfull; place was charming and location was great.

Disliked: Nothing.

26 June 2010 Moreno would recommend this property

Liked: Everything!! it's a great place, very good located, amazingly beatiful, all the personal are really helpful and friendly, great breakfast!! We loved everything and we recomend the place!

Disliked: Moreno left no negative feedback.

17 June 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This is an amazing Riad!! The owners are very helpful, the atmosphere is peaceful but the chaos of the market square is just minutes away. A great place!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

12 June 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: eine oase der ruhe - traumhafteine echter geheimtip!!!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

06 June 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The riad was beautiful! It was so quiet, peaceful and relaxing amazing considering you are right in the midst of things (locationwise) it is a short stroll to djeema-el-fna which was great. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was great.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

04 June 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I stayed here with my girlfriend at the end of May and was largely impressed with the Riad. The location is absolutely perfect, being only a 5 minute walk from the main square, and on one of the quietest and least traffic congested streets in the Medina (a huge plus point if you've ever witnessed the level of traffic in Marrakech - it's something to be reckoned with!). Being slightly out of the way of the main square also gives some respite from the hustle and bustle of the central Medina, as it can at times be a draining experience.In terms of the Riad itself, it does exactly what it says on the tin. The rooms were clean and nice, and it was certainly a welcoming place to come back to after a hot day in the city. Breakfast was included, and was delicious, though quite continental - pastries, bread, jam with orange juice and a hot drink. A warning about the drinks though, as I came to discover about Marrakech, the locals have 101 ways to try and bleed money from you, and we had a slight shock as we were about to leave the Riad. Since there are no price lists or anything around the Riad, we believed the ubiquitous mint tea to be complementary, though it seems that we were being carefully monitored throughout our stay. As such, we were charged for every drop of tea we consumed, even the tea we were 'kindly' offered on arrival. Just a slight quibble however, and it didn't detract from the quality of our stay too much!The staff were generally friendly, and willing to help,though apparently not the most knowledgeable about trips and excursions outside of Morocco (we actually called into another hotel in the area and had them arrange us a trip to the coast, since the staff at Riad Lakhdar didn't really offer many reasonable suggestions to do so.).I would highly recommend this Riad though, in terms of location and cleanliness and value for money.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

03 June 2010 Clare would recommend this property

Liked: It was a wonderful place to stay for a few days, very clean and well kept, the perfectly peaceful spot to return to from the madding crowds! The staff were lovely and helpful and I would return to this authentic family Riad and recommend it as a very nice experience :)

Disliked: Clare left no negative feedback.