Reviews of Equity Point Marrakech

12 February 2012 David would recommend this property

Liked: Very clean and staff were great. Fresh towels and water pressure/heat in the shower was the best I've ever experienced in a hostel.

Disliked: The location is very central however it is VERY difficult to find when you first arrive (once you know where to go this is not a problem). Unfortunately if you ask anyone where the hostel is they will expect money to show you (a staple in Marrakesh) so be aware. They do have a restaurant there but I found it extremely overpriced and poor value for money - I have no idea how my main came to almost EUR 15. Eat out, better atmosphere and value for money. Would still reccomend this hostel to anyone though. A real gem.

30 January 2012 Panna would recommend this property

Liked: Great location close to the main square, helpful and friendly staff. Nice hot showers and a clean outside swimming pool.

Disliked: Mattress was sagging, but clean and otherwise comfortable.

23 January 2012 graeme would recommend this property

Liked: EVERYTHING WAS VERY SPACIOUS AND CHILLED OUT, AMAZING ROOF TERRACE AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS.

Disliked: KEPT GETTING LOST , HAHA

11 January 2012 Tsz ngan would recommend this property

Liked: very clean(outside)

Disliked: this guest house is nice BUT the bed sheet and pillow is very dirty( i can clearly see dirt or people's hairs there. it seems that they didnt change for weeks). they will gave you one new sheet for the over but better to ask them to give you two or you have your own bed bag!

11 January 2012 richard would recommend this property

Liked: It's a large Riad with some great areas and swimming pool. The internet works well downstairs (not so in the room). The breakfast is very good, as they provide orange juice and strange coffee with a variety of things to eat. The beds are good and there are lookers in the room.

Disliked: The staff are dishonest and lie to customers, they informed me (with the owner right behind) that they have no more 10 bed rooms and wanted to double the price for another type of room. They also constantly gave various different prices to guests, so there were a lot of complaints. Due to this, if you decide to stay there do not book directly with the hostel, but with HOSTELBOOKERS, even if you decide to stay another night, as you will be over changed, go online and book another night with Hostelbookers. Being such a ;large Riad with various areas it was not like a normal friendly smaller Riad, so did not have a homely feel to it. Even though we had lockers in the room, I was not happy that most of the guest always left the room door open for anyone enter day and night.

10 January 2012 Allan would recommend this property

Liked: Clean, central, cheap. Nice view at the mountains and the Medina. Super value for money

Disliked: Breakfast and beds could be better.

02 January 2012 Michael would recommend this property

Liked: excellent location, very attractive setting

Disliked: Michael left no negative feedback.

20 December 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Everything was great about the property. Clean, safe, calm, and generally had a welcoming atmosphere.

Disliked: It's location. It was very difficult to find at first as it is nestled in the Medina among the souks.

18 December 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: My stay was overall enjoyable at Equity Point. The location is great as it was only minutes away from the main square. At one point during my stay, I became ill and was only able to eat bread, which the staff gave me for free.

Disliked: The only thing I did not like was that the shower sprayed everywhere, but I think this is due to the fact that the riad was built so many years ago.

16 December 2011 Vlada would recommend this property

Liked: Beautiful and quiet environment, clean, and close to the action in being near Djeema el Fna! The staff are so friendly and helpful, it really is a welcome home to come back to at the end of a hot long day. Restaurant is delicious and reasonably priced too.

Disliked: Kind of hard to find, without a guide we wouldn't have been able to find it on our own. They advertised free mint tea to hostel guests but apparently you still pay 20dirham per teapot.

15 December 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It felt very safe. It also was rather fancy for a hostel. It had a pool and they made our beds everyday. We also had a cooking class at the hostel, which was fun. It was very well decorated. Also, they took credit cards.

Disliked: I didn't like that you had to leave a 50 Dirham deposit for the keys. When we left we had extra money, that we didn't need. It was hard to find, because the instructions they gave us started at the Cafe Argon, which was blown up a few months ago. After we figured out where it was, we didn't have too many issues finding it on our own. Most ppl at the hostel, however, paid a guide.

06 December 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It is a very nice hostel with good facilities and staff.

Disliked: It is not a real backpackers hostel, it is geared towards young "backpackers" traveling on daddys credit card. Food and drinks are very over-priced.

29 November 2011

Liked: Interesting building with cool rooftop patio. Good price.

Disliked: located in the centre of a souk maze! takes some getting used to how to find the place. The area is not very lit up at night. Lots of dark alleys.

27 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: really nice

Disliked: nothing

13 November 2011 Adam would recommend this property

Liked: Nice place, new and comfortable beds. Free wifi and breakfast.

Disliked: The location is a bit tricky to find, and there are kids that hang out at the front door most of the day.

06 November 2011 Chloe would recommend this property

Liked: Equity Point is absolutely beautiful. After a long day in the souks and marketplaces of marrakesh, this is a lovely oasis to return to. The riad is like a castle- beautiful mosaics, ceramics, light fixtures, etc. The pool is too cold for much off season use, but it is still really nice to lounge in the courtyard with the hostels cats. The rooftop terrace is gorgeous with a great view and is the perfect place to sit in the evening and listen to the muezzin call the evening prayers. Everything is spotlessly clean too, I´ve stayed at Equity Point multiple times, and it definetely feels like home. Additionally, Equity will set you up on excursion trips to the desert or to the falls. These are priced the same as outside services and they will arrange to have someone pick you up from the hostel. If you´re booking a general Moroccan adventure, it is easiest to do it through them. (950 md for a three day trip with a night in a hotel, a night in a tent in the desert, a camel caravan, and breakfast and dinner. Lunch is not included, nor are many of the guides who will take you through the kasbahs. Expect to pay these guides 20-30md each) By the way, if you´re coming from the airport, do not pay more than 60md for the ride to the square. Dont let the taxi drivers convince you otherwise. You can tell him (and everyone else who heckles you) that you`ve been to Morocco before (even if you havent)

Disliked: The staff is a bit overwhelmed, I think, and kind of vague and detached. The lobby is always packed with people as they do check in and can be really wearisome if you´re waiting to ask a question or if you have just come in from a long day on the road. Also, the breakfast offering isn´t very good. The tea varies from too sweet to waaaay to sweet, many mornings being undrinkable, and the bread is ho-hum. Also, the hostel offers spa services. Having done both a hammam and massage in town and at the hostel, I would strongly advise you do the hammam in town. The experience is far more authentic, more enjoyable, and a much better deal for your money (equity massage and hammam=350md, normal hammam and berber massage approx 70md)

28 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Absolutely beautiful! Can't believe the value for money. Incredible. Kept returning to Equity Point. Went back four times in one month. Loved it there.

Disliked: Asked for a wake up call and they forgot. They laundry services are also over priced. Had to take down my own clothes and they were still wet.

28 October 2011 Katharina would recommend this property

Liked: The best hostel I know so far! Beautiful terrace, very friendly staff and amazing swimming pool and everywhere areas to relax.

Disliked: Sometimes roomes cleaned a little bit late or when you checked in already.

20 October 2011

Liked: swimming pool

Disliked: This is a soulless place for spoiled kids. If you after good value, good looking, clean hotel this is for you. If you want to experience Marrakech and connect with people beware

19 October 2011 Tabara would recommend this property

Liked: The property was great! It had the pool and we had massages in the spa. The staff were very helpful. The rooms were clean and the restaurant and bar were great. We really enjoyed all the lounge areas to chill out in.

Disliked: Nothing really.

16 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: THe people at the hostel are very accomdating to the guests. If you are not able to make the 830 breakfast theyll accomdate your needs

Disliked: the sheets were a little dirty

10 October 2011 Megan would recommend this property

Liked: Very beautiful. The location is very central.

Disliked: My room didnt have an airconditioner. I booked a female dorm and I found a man sleeping there on the second night. When I went to complain about it, the reception said the male guest is sleeping and we should not wake him up. I didn´t mind a male guest in my room but it obviously shows that some form of security is lacking. The door of my room was also always opened. When we asked at the reception for suggestions on where to eat, we were only told to eat at the hostel restaurant. The staff at the reception were not really very helpful.

03 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Nice pool and pancakes for breakfast!

Disliked: nothing

28 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The riad was beautiful and staff was very friendly. I would definitely recommend this hostel to a traveler.

Disliked: The food served in the restaurant wasn't that great and quite pricey.

24 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Beautfiul

Disliked: A bit impersonal due to its size