Riad Kalaa

We stayed in Riad Kalaa on our first night in Morocco and it was brilliant. Our room was beautiful, every detail was perfect. Lovely bedding and huge fluffy towels. They arranged a taxi from the airport for us and he walked us to the Riad which was great. The staff were friendly and helpful and gave us advice on where to walk to get the best out of the medina. Breakfast was lovely, fruit, yoghurt, cheese, bread, cake and eggs cooked to order.

We arrived with an expectation of a lovely, comfortable place. We were placed in the sister facility, #2, there was no sign or other indication that a riad was there. The courtyard is open to the sky, lovely during warmer months. In December it was cold. A covering was pulled over, so no sun and no heaters. Breakfast was in your coat. Our room was 3 flights up, again not was expected. Most room descriptions talk about ground level. The furniture was old and extremely firm, no, it was hard. The room was cold and the only source of heat was at the end of the long room. It was noisy as it cycled on and off all night. It takes hours to warm up the room. I did not take a shower the first night because I was cold, the second night the hot water heater was broken. Internet in our room was very poor, it is better in the courtyard, but again, chilly. The room had few, very small windows, so it was dark. The entire room ran along the alley, so you heard every motorbike, person and cart in the alley. It did quiet down around midnight. Not sure about the value for the price since it was booked for us by Kensington Travel as part of a package. Don’t book based on photos. All the photos and descriptions are of their primary riad, not #2.

Quirky hotel. Excellent staff. We were in a 2 bedroom apartment across the street. Accommodation was quaint but good. The people of Rabat are very polite, no sense of danger here like some European cities. The food is excellent. I'd strongly recommend both Riad Kalaa and Rabat in general

The ambiance in the historic Riad is perfect. The service is so professional and attentive. These positives are additionally complemented by the amazing food which is exquisite. We could find no fault with the experience and to top it off the cost was surprisingly reasonable. This restaurant offers a special experience not easily forgotten. Highly recommended.

Just got back from here. We got a 2 room apartment across from the main building. It had a fully equipped kitchen (that we didn't use) too. The staff were friendly and efficient. The apartment was quiet, quaint and quirky and suited us fine but don't expect the same type of rooms as new build 4 star. Think this was built in 1815 and the apartment reflects this in style. Breakfast was basic but good. Generally we felt very safe in Rabat, the street vendors didn't harass us and the people were extremely friendly. A little bit of French language helps. We would return

This property is amazing!!! A truly unique Moroccan experience with modern touches. The room was beautifully appointed and was breathtaking with tall ceilings and a private bathroom with the softest towels, towel warmer and high end toiletries. Luxury linens added to the comfort. Wonderful staff ensures your stay is perfect. Lovely breakfast where everything is made from scratch. Dinner reservations are recommended, as they had no availability during our stay. We did sneak a peek in the kitchen and the food looked glorious. Meticulously clean, and the rooftop deck and pool are stunning. Parking can be a challenge, and you do have to walk a bit through a maze of tiny streets, but absolutely worth it!