Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 97 reviews.
Mrsvark
Couple · December 2025
“Closed”
+This is not a negative review, we can’t give this accommodation a review because we never got the opportunity to stay here. We arrived on Monday December 8th, knocked on the door but nobody answered, someone passing informed us that Gilles the owner has sadly passed away after a very short illness and the riad has been closed down. Please note we were not informed by Hotels.com / Expedia that this place was closed prior to arrival, if you have a booking contact your booking agent and cancel.
tinaNtravel
Couple · November 2025
“LIke a home”
+We stayed in two Riad’s in Marrakesh and Riad Abaca Badra felt more like a home, whereas the other felt more like a hotel. The owner of the Riad Abaca Badra greets you when you arrive, sits you down and explains how Marrakesh “works” along with the highlights worth seeing. The owner is quite nice (originally from France) and has a dry sense of humor. There is an open garden in the middle of the Riad where breakfast and dinner (if you order it in advance) is served. You eat on one large table, again, like a home. Our room was large - larger than most hotel rooms in the US. The bathroom was also a good size. The bed was comfortable, and the room was clean. However, one thing to keep in mind with Riads is that they do not have a ‘new hotel’ look and feel. They have ‘old world charm’ look and feel. So things were not in perfect condition - as they were probably quite old. But that’s why you stay in a Riad. The breakfast was quite good with enough choices - as you could request eggs and perhaps other things (like pancakes) cooked to order. The location was good, within the Medina and there is a money exchange place about a 7-minute walk around the corner and down deeper into the Medina.
SimonTunbridgeWells
Couple · September 2025
“Best Riad Ever”
+This was our tenth stay at Riad Abaca Badra and was wonderful as usual. Gilles and his lovely staff look after you brilliantly, and it's a real home from home. Fantastic value for money, you won't be disappointed. Thirteen years we've been coming, I think that says it all. Merci Gilles!
Voyage321585
Family · August 2025
“Wonderful”
+My adult daughters and I had an awesome stay at the riad. It is beautiful and comfortable with great amenities. We appreciated the tips for exploring the area we received upon checking. We highly recommend staying here.
paulgE4751AV
Family · July 2025
“A great Riad!”
+A fantastic Riad! Incredibly helpful and attentive hosts, lovely breakfast, room was great value with an A/C that allowed us to come back and cool down at the hottest parts of the day. We had our first flight cancelled and Gilles was really accommodating with our booking allowing us to eventually get there as planned. If we come back to Marrakech, I wouldn't dream of looking anywhere else. Thank you!
L9620GTandrewm
Couple · July 2025
“Fab”
+Fabulous Loved this place, the location, friendly and helpful staff. The owner talked us through all the places to visit and the do's and don'ts Fully worthy of it's 5 stars. Would definitely stay here again and the AC worked perfectly which is essential in 40 degree heat
femio855
Nigeria · Couple · June 2025
“RIAD ABACA BADRA IS WORTH YOUR MONEY AND STAY. ITS SERENE AND THE HOST IS A LOVELY PERSONALITY”
+My wife and I were met with the warmness of our host Giles on arrival. A wonderful and awesome personality who ensured we were always comfortable and relaxed. He would prepare our breakfasts and stand to ensure we were enjoying it. He would crack lovely jokes and lovingly assist anytime we needed help especially with guide around town. Also when we had an accident when we went quad biking Giles assisted with a wheelchair and relocating our room downstairs to ensure we were comfortable assessing our room. Also he helped relocating our items downstairs for us with the lovely staff. GILES ALSO MADE ME A BIRTHDAY CAKE....He is a wonderful host and if I go back to Morroco would love to back to his Riad. He is worth booking with a lovely experience
Holiday_Lover8182
Australia · Family · June 2025
“Amazing Marrakech”
+Amazing place. Rooms are good size (booked room with king bed and single). Clean and well maintained. The host is very welcoming and staff are always greeting you with a smile. Easy walk to the south and about 1km to the main square. Very quiet at night we stayed 4 nights and had no issues sleeping. Refreshing to come back to hotel for complimentary tea and biscuits. Highly recommend this place.
WazieSmith
United Kingdom · Couple · June 2025
“Still wonderful!”
+Always a total pleasure to stay here. Gilles’s and his team are the perfect hosts. We’ve stayed here many times and will be back again in October. The room is large and very comfortable, the bed is very comfortable too. The hot water is hot and the air con is cool. Breakfast is delicious. Thank you Gilles and team for another wonderful stay.
+A beautiful riad, well maintained and decorated.