Riad Mandalay  

The Riad Mandalay was like stepping into a little oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the streets and alley ways outside. The atmosphere of the Riad was lovely, very tranquil and relaxing. The courtyard was shady and quiet and the plunge pool was great for a quick dip to cool off. The roof terrace was great, particularly in the evening when the sun went down on the hot August days. Our room, which opened onto the courtyard, was spacious enough for the three of us, with a good big bathroom. The staff at the Mandalay were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble and they helped us with information about the city, a day trip to the Atlas Mountains and transport to Essaouira. All in all we had a great stay and can't recommend Riad Mandalay and it's staff highly enough.

The Hamman and massage were excellent, the owner spent a good amount of time on arrival telling us local interests and good eating areas. They also did meals which were very tasty. and arranged Morrocan cookery lessons in the Riad

Friendly family like atmosphere with good suport for coping with getting around Marrakesh.

The access through the market on foot.

really nice ambience, design/layout, good location, excellent and helpful staff, a haven from the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh. Close to places of interest and shopping.

The Friendliness of all staff, from the cleaners to management. everyone made our stay memorable. And walking from the taxi to the riad was enlightning, but entering the riad was a big suprise !!!!

The bathroom smell of damp wandered in to the bedroom, my partner and I just closed the door turned the heater on and it was fine..

Relaxing homely feeling

Smell of cat urine and cat excrement in the dining room and the roof terrace.Think cats should be trained to use a litter tray on the roof terrace

Large room with comfortable bed, sofa area and good shower. Good roof terrace and spacious communal areas. Helpful staff.

Yassin was a really friendly and helpful, likeable host. The rooms were really spacious.

I think the roof terrace could have been really improved on, as it is has such potential- seemed a bit unloved compared to how lovely the rest of the riad.

If you are wondering which Riad to go for in Marrakech, Riad Mandalay is the one Not only your basics such spacious & clean rooms, friendly staff (thanks for the free cab, we made it to the train) and proximity to all that's of interest, Mandalay is the key example of Maroccan friendliness. Thanks Claudio and friends, all the best!

Very relaxed atmosphere, friendly informative staff, especially Claudio who gave excellent information about the area as well as the services provided at the riad. Organised our transfers to and from the airport, trip up to ourika valley which was excellent, just wish I had brought walking shoes. We also had a cookery lesson which he translated when necessary and served up to us in evening with a glass of wine after our massage.

We found Riad Mandalay online and are sooo happy we did so. We initially stayed for 4 nights and then did a tour, and it was so great that we booked for another 2 nights after our tour. This review might say we stayed only one night, but it was a total of 6 with both our bookings. The location is in the Kazba, about 10-15 min walk to the main center, depending on the people traffic. Once you are taken there the first time, it is fairly easy to find. We walked back around midnight a few nights and felt pretty safe, although I probabley wouldn't go without my husband at that time. The rooms are spacious with big bathroom. Soap, shampoo and lotion was provided which is rare for europe, let alone africa. Breakfast is adequate. The staff are super nice and Georgia and Claudio are fantastic. They share stories, make the best mint tea I've had in Morocco and Claudio's italian cooking was awesome. They also were helpful when we needed a clinic and medicine. They are always there to give help and guidance. The place is truely an oasis after a day spend in the chaos of Marrakech. There is free wifi with decent connection. The rooms have ac and heating, we were able to borrow a hair dryer and we even were able to do our laundry. I really enjoyed our stay, already recommended it to people we met in Fez, and would stay there again without hesitation.

Quite, clean and relaxing. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Walking distance to most sites and very close to the markets.

The street location, as you have to go through very crowded, often smokey lanes, which could be decieving.

An Oasis of secure calm in a superbly frenetic area, close to all the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. The proprietor Georgia and her staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for her in particular and she made everything feel easily sorted. The Riad room we had cannot be said to be luxurious but for the money it was very good value. The Riad's main area is a very pleasant place to sit and drink mint tea.... We liked it and stayed for the full week instead of the 2 days we had booked - Georgia just quietly said she would move her bookings around to help. And the place is a good base to hire a car and take a day or two in the Atlas mountains. They are wonderful.

There is nothing not to like! Don't go there if you want hotel style pools and restaurants, vast choice at breakfast etc. Go there for the experience of bed'n'breakfast in a brilliant location and ... well, a Riad.