Reviews of Riad Akkioui

Friendly staff

You can't close the door properly Small room

Everything was very clean and tidy. The host was super friendly.

Was a little hard to find but we received a video in advance. The room was fairly small but we only stayed one night so that wasn’t a problem.

I would like to shout from the stunning Moroccan rooftops about Khalid, our lovely host at Riad Akkioui. Khalid was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and kind. We spent a fair amount of time asking him about his country, home town, food, and customs, and he was a lovely company that shared beautiful stories. He always served breakfast with incredible attention, offering more and more choices, even attending to the needs of our little child, which was just incredibly sweet. One evening I sat on the terrace to enjoy the sunset and Khalid and his lovely colleague just shared their dinner (incredible stuffed pitas!) with me and my family. Just chatting to them while eating homemade food they so kindly shared made this trip very special for me. Thank you, Khalid, for all your time and kindness.

- Near to old city attractions - WiFi connectivity was good - AC works well. - The owner was helpful and also washed few clothes without service charge.

- The property is located in narrow alleys and you can’t find it easily. We always found strange people sitting near the entrance of poorly lit alley and it felt unsafe. - No windows in the room, poor ventilation and no cupboards to keep the clothes. Not ideal if you are staying for more than 1 night. - The shower was not functioning for first 2 days due to clogging but it was fixed promptly after informing. - Noise of people talking from outside/ other rooms were clearly heard and was making it difficult to sleep . - It’s on 2nd floor and no lift. - No soap / shampoo in bathroom ( This is true for most Riads in Marrakesh). Handwashing soap was given after request. - They don’t have iron in the hotel and if you want to press 1-2 clothes, you need to buy service. This property was given 3 stars by Booking.com & hence we booked it. I am truly disappointed. Looks like the quality award is completely manipulated.

Very comfortable and great location. Very good service !!!

• The host was truly exceptional. His warmth, friendliness, and genuine effort to make us feel comfortable were the only reason we did not leave immediately. His hospitality is beyond words, and he is the one redeeming quality of this property. • The terrace offered a pleasant spot for breakfast or relaxation, with a nice view in the morning. • Breakfast was fresh and well-prepared daily by the host.

• The room (Room 1) was extremely cramped, to the point of being impractical. At 180 cm and 75 kg(pretty slim build), I struggled to fit through the doors, particularly when accessing the bathroom. This often required moving our shoes/bags out of the way, ducking, and maneuvering just to get through. • There is no storage space whatsoever, no drawers, shelves, or closets. This forces guests to keep luggage on the floor and constantly pack/unpack just to access their belongings. • The sink is essentially unusable: it is too small to wash properly, fills instantly, and the water flow cannot be adjusted it’s either on full or off. • The shower suffers from the opposite issue: water pressure is so weak that rinsing is a challenge. • Cleanliness left quite a bit to be desired. While the sheets were acceptable, the rest of the room and facilities looked neglected and hastily maintained. • The door only locks with a simple latch rather than a proper handle, and there is no key for the property. Guests must rely on the host being present to let them in, which is inconvenient and potentially unsafe, especially given the poorly lit dead-end street. • Noise isolation is virtually nonexistent. Conversations from other guests in the hall or common areas, or even their room sound as if they are happening inside the room.

Incredibly welcoming, responsive staff. Yummy breakfast and nice rooms with AC.

A bit hard to find and on the outskirts of the medina. The rooms are also a tight squeeze.

The hospitality was unmatched! The full spread of continental breakfast awaited every morning. The omlet with Cumin was delicious. Our host (Hamed sp?) was wonderful as well as his assistant. For the price it was comfortable and clean. The print shop guy for our boarding passes was super helpful when he saw I was in a bit of distress.

Not the riad it was what I expected. The handlers that appeared to be friendly and guided you to the most expensive places in the market - beware.

Abdel was absolutely fantastic, so so helpful and kind. I loved that the riad was run by Moroccan people- it felt far more authentic. Every day they made a delicious breakfast for whatever time we wanted- amazing customer service. The room was basic but it met all of our needs and was incredible value for money. Would 100% recommend. Thank you Abdel and his friends.

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From booking to check out everything was smooth The host (Ghani)was incredibly person.The place got everything we could possibly need.Ghani and Muhammad really care about their guests…The best thing about these property is that everything is on walking distance

Great location, great staff , Cosy vibes and cosy breakfast.

Needs a little bit of maintenance.

Everything! We will definitely come back!!

Nothing

Everything was great, we had such an amazing time. Abdel was an amazing host, lovely continental style breakfast, lots of mint tea and always there if anything was needed. Close to the centre and only a short walk in, but the Tinsmiths Square is close and great to get something to eat.

We loved this riad! Thank you so much, Riad Akkioui. Riad Akkioui is fantastic. It's new, very clean, with all the furnishings and everything perfect. It is in the medina and very close to everything and easy to find. It's in a quiet area. We found peace there. The room had bathroom, and everything we needed, and the bed was very comfortable. We were there in April, when it was still cold at night, and we enjoyed the duvet cover. There's also air conditioning and heating, although we didn't use it. The Wi-Fi works great and fast. They also offer a very complete and delicious breakfast. The riad also has a very nice rooftop terrace, where you can relax after a busy day. The staff are very friendly and helped us with everything. Thank you so much Khalid, Abdelghan and Salah. We recommend this riad 100%. See you soon, Riad Akkioui!

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