Reviews of Riad Sesame
N°5 Derb Zaouia Bab Doukkala, Medina, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco
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Reviewed: 19 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewThe owner Latifa was so helpful and friendly. The breakfast was really good and the room and surroundings were beautiful. Close to a street with lots of restaurants and only 20 minutes walk to the medina and souks.
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Thank you so much for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt’s heaven on earth
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A big thank you for your nice comment.
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewStaff
Facilities need improvement
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt is a lovely, serene place. The host is warm and helpful and wonderful.
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was excellent. Staff tried their best to meet our expectation. Latifa and others were very helpful and cordial. Always careful to make our stay comfortable.
From main road to the entrance of the Riad was not that great.
Thank you for your kind comment.
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewgreat hotel, great staff
stay too short
Thank you very much for your very kind comment and maybe see you next time.
Reviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSuper friendly and helpful staff, very good breakfast and great location.
Thank you for your very kind comment.
Reviewed: 26 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe host was absolutely amazing and made us feel so welcome. Breakfast was beautiful and all laid up in the dining area. Traditional and delicious. The Riad itself was located in a central location easy to walk about the town and markets. Although initially tricky to locate due to no street signs once we found our bearings everyone was close by. The locals are extremely helpful, although some do request a tip. Be mindful on the roads as the traffic doesn’t stop for anyone and can be chaotic at times (you will get used it!) lovely local restaurants and very good value for money about £12-£16 for 2 people to enjoy a meal. This usually includes olives and bread. Alcohol is not served at most eatery’s. But can be found in the carrfores (supermarkets) . All in all a wonderful experience. Would definitely recommend the Riad Sesame and will be returning
The traffic took a little while to get used, also when in the markets it’s difficult to look without being encouraged to buy something. You can easily get lost inside the souks.
A huge thank you for your complimentary comment. We will be delighted to return to the Riad.
Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat location with a very attentive landlady,We wanted a authentic Moroccan experience and we got it here.
Not her fault,but Booking.com said English was spoken here,but the lady who owns and runs the place had very limited English,We managed though
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Reviewed: 2 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe warm little cozy Room.
Missing carpets/ rugs in the bedroom.
Thank you for your kind comment. For the carpets, it is just a question of hygiene given the number of people staying.
Reviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe kindness of Ms.Latifa.Nice breakfast.
Small Room and too small WC. A pity that the crédit card machine ess Not working.
Reviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 11 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewExtremely friendly and available staff
Reviewed: 9 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIt was exactly what we have expected and were looking for. Traditional place, clean, comfortable. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly, willing to accommodate all your needs and provided a lot of advise. Although at first glance the street looks a bit to the side, it is actually safe and very well lit. My friend and I, 2 girls, came to the hotel even at midnight without any issues. I would recommend this place and I would go there again.
To be honest not much that I didn't like, if there was 1 thing, I would say the soap in the bathroom, there was one, that smelt nice, but didn't quite do the job like I was used to.
Reviewed: 1 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewMadame Latifa is the person in charge at the Riad. She was very helpful and very kind. We could even leave our luggage for 2 days for free in the Riad, while we were on a trip. She organized us a taxi to pick us up from the airport and back. The Riad is very good located, close to the Medina and the markets. Many restaurants around.
Be aware: In the riads all the rooms show towards the inner patio, so you can´t hear the noise from the streets, but from the other rooms.
Reviewed: 29 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewAll staff were very helpful and welcoming.
There was a problem below the sink. There was a problem under the sink. Water was dripping on the carpet on the floor and it was smelling not nice.
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to add that to avoid water overflowing in the sink, just use it normally. In addition, there is no sink in the rooms and no carpet either (only tiles). As for the smell, you certainly have a very sensitive sense of smell.
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to add that to avoid water overflowing in the sink, just use it normally. In addition, there is no sink in the rooms and no carpet either (only tiles). As for the smell, you certainly have a very … Show more
Reviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThis property truly felt like a home. Everyone was taking such good care of us. The bed sheets and all the towels were changed everyday which felt super pleasant. The breakfast was exceptionally good, we got offered tea when we arrived… Anyway i could keep writing how nice it was but if you’re looking for a superb Riad to have nice holidays you got it with Riad sesame!
A huge thank you for your great comment.
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLandlord - Latifa, Breakfast, clean rooms, vibe.
Reviewed: 13 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewlady who own the place. the best ever
breakfast, no fruits, or yogurt. too much bread related products
Reviewed: 7 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewNice stay. Traditional Riad.