Riad Palais Blanc & Spa

You will find this Riad off a very busy road, down a semi dirt track and once you have rung the bell to be welcomed in you find an oasis of tranquillity! everywhere is busy in Marrakesh so to retreat to something so peaceful was perfect for us. The pool area for a Riad is great, you can actually swim in it and there are plenty sun loungers that are comfy around to chose from in a very sunny courtyard area pretty in design with some fruit and olive trees. By far the best though was the staff, always happy to help and with a smile really very lovely and Ahmed helped beyond with taxi transfers and excursions. A wonderful relaxing stay in the middle of a very chaotic, fun and vibrant city.

Room were spotless and the terrace is one of the biggest I have had - day bed, table & chairs and a console. The wee things like the candles lit on our terrace at night just added that extra touch. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Ahmed was always checking where you were going for dinner and if you had not received a confirmation, phones up and checked. Staff just knew which room everyone was staying in and if you were lazing by the pool would just come over and sky for your key so they could go in and clean your room. If you ordered food, would be delivered to your terrace and they would come and get you from the pool. Great location right in the centre of the city. Walkable to most locations or taxis right on your doorstep - a lot of places are not easy to find if down an alley and GPS not great in these tiny wee lanes!!! Def a hotel I would recommend to friends and family and hopefully get back myself too. The hotel does not serve or sell alcohol as with many restaurants or cafes. There are places you can buy as we stumbled across 1 but not that many. Or take duty free with you is you want to sit on your terrace of a night and have a wee drink.

Very comfortable and spacious room. Great Breakfast. A huge variety of choices. Abdulah was very prestative and he keeps everything tidy and clean. The girls prepare delicious crêpes, scrambled eggs as well as some other typical food. Ahmed at the reception was very keen on helping us to find good restaurants and places to visit, how to get tickets etc. Girls at the SPA make a very relaxing massage after a hammam bath with black soap, exfoliation, use of clay and oils to smooth and regenerate the skin. A fantastic experience. I definitely recommend it. Lamya supervises everything and makes sure that every guest feels at home and makes the most of their stay at Riad Palais Blanc. Her restaurant suggestions were superb.