We have just come back from spending the weekend at Riad Zolah in Suite 5 - the ground floor room off the Courtyard. We had a fantastic time! The Riad itself is amazing, it's quiet, has a lovely atmosphere, great decor and facilities; but even though the hotel was full, it feels like you have it all to yourself!
The location of the Riad is perfect - within walking distance to everything including the new town, which took around half an hour to reach. You also get used to the layout of the streets around the Souks, and very quickly are able to easily find your way around and back to the Riad!!
The room was ace! The size of the room was great, plenty of space for our luggage and souvenirs. The iPod dock was a great addition to the room which we made use of regularly. The bathroom was great too, fab shower and gorgeous brass sink!
The staff are so friendly and helpful, they're always around somewhere to help with whatever you need. We took loads of advice from the staff on bartering and places to visit and it really helped us get the best from Marrakech.
Staying at the Riad really made the trip for us, as the Souks are crazy, and it does zap the energy from you after a few hours of shopping in the sunshine. It was so nice to come back to the Riad to the peace and quiet, grab a refreshing drink and chill out by the plunge pool, before going back into the Souks for some more action!
We ate at the hotel both nights, as the food was delicious and eating on the roof terrace was brilliant. Tables are located quite far from other diners so again you feel like you have the terrace to yourself. It was a great end to each fab day in Marrakech.
Also just to reassure anyone who is a bit concerned about being hassled when walking around. It isn't anywhere near as bad as people imagine. You do get asked to look at things in shops, and you go get people including children asking for money, but on the whole, a simple 'No' and they go away. The city has a fantastic vibe and is a lot of fun! We can't wait to go back!
There isn't a single thing we would change about our stay at Riad Zolah. It was just what we were looking for, and more besides! We will definitely be staying here when we return to Marrakech.












