Riad Shaden, Traditional B&B in the medina of Marrakech
City centre House
Location: MarrakechSleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Facilities
Balcony, Treatments available, Sun bed, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Description
This exquisite property is centred around a large central courtyard. The accommodation consists of 4 standard double/twin bedrooms and 2 suites, a spacious living room, and a large sunny roof terrace with sunbeds, tables and shaded areas. The riad is available to rent by the room. Breakfast is included in the price and our cooks can also prepare other meals on request.
All bedrooms are ensuite with satellite TV and free wifi access.
Our English speaking staff are on site 24 hours a day and can help with anything you need, including arranging excursions, hammams, booking restaurants etc.
Our cooks can prepare traditional Moroccan meals on request and we also offer cookery lessons in the riad, including a trip to the local market to buy fresh ingredients, lessons in preparing the food, and finally enjoying your home cooked dinner in our restaurant area.
2.5 hours drive to the beautiful white coastal town of Essaouira.
There are several golf courses within a 15 minute drive.
Skiing is available at Oukaimden, a one hour drive from Marrakech.
We can arrange a variety of excursions including day trips to Essaouira and the Atlas mountains, as well as longer trips, eg to the desert.
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2011 | 04 Jan 2012 | £550 | £80 | £80 | 3 nights |
| 06 Jan 2012 | 08 Jan 2012 | £400 | £60 | £60 | 1 nights |
| 31 Jan 2012 | 29 Nov 2012 | £400 | £60 | £60 | 1 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per room
NOTE: Rates are per standard room and include breakfast.
Additional charges apply for the suites.
25% deposit required on booking, balance due 4 weeks before date of arrival. Payment by bank transfer or Paypal.
Prices do not include local tourist taxes of 23 dirhams per person per night, payable locally.
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy is:
Less than 7 days before 100% of total
1–4 weeks before 75% of total
4–8 weeks before 50% of total
More than 8 weeks before - 25% of total
Rates are per standard room.
Additional charges apply for suites.
Please ask for price and availability of entire property.
General information
| Property type | House |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, City break, Golf Holiday, Romantic, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Couples, Groups |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
6 bedroom(s), sleeps 14 max. * 4 standard double/twin rooms and 2 suites |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
6 bathroom(s) All rooms are ensuite, with showers. |
| Kitchen |
* Breakfast included. Daily cleaning service provided. Additional meals available on request. |
| Meals |
Bed & breakfast Breakfast is included in the price. |
| Dining room |
Seats 14 |
| Living room |
Seats 14 CD player |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
Spacious private roof terrace with sunbeds, tables, and a covered seating area to escape the heat of the sun. Balcony, Treatments available, Sun bed, Terrace, Outdoor furniture |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
Free wifi access available throughout the riad. Air conditioning, Daily maid services, Fax, Safe, Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided |
| Other notes |
Secure car parking is available at a nearby location (small daily charge applies) |
Local area information
| Location type |
City centre |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
not necessary |
| Local leisure activities |
5 minutes drive to golf courses. One hour's drive to the Atlas mountains, for walking and sightseeing There are a number of swimming pools and manmade beach resorts in Marrakech, as well as Oasiria water park, all easily accessible for a day trip, with free shuttle bus service from the centre of Marrakech.
Cycling, Skiing, Swimming pool, Golf, Walking |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
* Riad Shaden is 15 minutes drive from Marrakech Menara airport. We recommend pre-booking an airport transfer with us as there is a short walk from the taxi drop-off point to the riad.
Reviews
A taste of Marrakech
The Riad was a great place to stay. Since it was out of the main tourist area, we felt we were able to experience what life was like for locals in Marrakech rather than just tourists. Our room was really lovely and Badr and the two ladies couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. Our room was always immaculate whenever we came home and I will admit to being quite messy! The food at the riad was the best we tasted all holiday.
Fantastic trip to a mad place
We had a great time staying at the riad. Youssef and his staff did all that they could to make our stay a great one.We like to think that we left as friends.Aicha had the best time ever on the camel in the sahara .As for the riad it is clean with great staff just a short walk from the square and souks.
Very friendly and welcoming
What an experience !! Youseff and Badr were always on hand to help with anything and would go out of their way for any request, and were always happy to have a chat.
We stayed in the Rose suite which was spacious and comfy, with satellite tv and air-conditioning. The breakfasts were lovely and you can also have dinner, the food was always delicious.
The roof terrace was a great place to relax after a hard days shopping in the Souks. There is also an indoor living room and terrace to relax and share the days adventures.
We were made to feel very welcome from the minute we arrived.
The most welcoming riad I've ever visited
From the airport pickup to the final farewells, Badr and the ladies at Riad Shaden could not have done more to make our famly stay more delightful. The food was exceptional. The rooms are well appointed with extremely comfy beds. It really is an oasis in a very traditional part of the medina. It is a bit of walk from the main square but handy for Bab Aylen and taxi pick ups/drop offs.
Home from home in Marrakech
Lovely, warm, welcoming Riad in a non-touristy, residential area in the east of the medina. Classic Riad experience of stepping into a secret garden at the end of a most unpromising approach. The staff were genuinely welcoming, attentive and helpful. Good home cooking including best soup we had during our 2 weeks in Morocco. We were in the rose room - spacious for a Riad, scattered rose petals, nice sitting area, TV and air con.
Fantastic food and friendly service
It was a real surprise to walk through the big wooden door in the dirty lane to arrive on a little oasis!
The food we ate at the Riad was amazing! The best we had! The service was amazing also, everyone was so friendly and warm.
Definitely recommend it to anyone.
Shiny happy people
What a very lovely surprise this riad was! It was tucked away down a narrow, quite scruffy alley but opened up like an oasis. It was pretty, bright, beautifully decorated and very clean. The staff were delightful - good humoured, super- helpful, discreet and willingly offered us breakfast at 6am on departure. Not only that but they insisted on accompanying us to the city gate to ensure we met with the correct taxi driver. A wonderful place to stay and only a 15 minute walk into Djemaa square along a friendly street.
A perfect base to explore a dynamic vibrant city
Arriving at the Riad was like stepping into another world. Youssef talked us through the main attractions and gave us very clear directions (and maps!) to find the main square, which is a very pleasant and simple 10-15 minute walk away.
The rooms were simply but beautifully decorated with traditional Moroccan furnishings and textiles. I especially enjoyed the roof terrace where the shared cat, Mimoun, sometimes suns himself. Food was plentiful, delicious and very reasonably priced for three-course evening meals. Breakfast of Moroccan pancakes and breads with honey, jam, coffee and tea was served whenever we chose to get up by the lovely girls who work at the Riad.
Throughout, the staff at Riad Shaden went out of their way to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. I really enjoyed the daytrip organised by Youssef to a Berbar village and waterfalls, with a trip to the Hammam to relax in the evening. However, the highlight of our stay was exploring the souks and bargaining with the traders, then showing off our buys in the Riad for approval by Badr.
Riad Shaden is the ideal option for young or older travellers who are looking for a real insight into Marrakech. Youssef, Badr and Sanaa are the perfect hosts, and have convinced us to return as soon as we are able!
Reciprocity and respect
This review is just a thank-you to you all at Riad Shaden for our intro to Marrakech; Thanks for a few days of attentiveness, charm and wit... nothing was too much trouble and I gained the impression that we made friends.
Never got lost; never lost anything.. lots of street language, body language..... yes, learned lots... thanks to the smiles and maybe due to my 'certain' age, I was made to feel secure wherever we went...
Good luck to you all... til we meet again.
All the best, D.
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