Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 18 reviews.
Lene Wiell
Denmark · Family · October 2026
+The riad was beautiful and exceptionally well maintained, with a rooftop terrace offering stunning views over Marrakesh, where we loved spending time every morning and evening. Each morning, we were served a lavish breakfast, and we also enjoyed a delicious dinner on the rooftop terrace, all freshly prepared in-house by Nizah. The riad was centrally located, close to everything we wanted to see, and easy to find. Sylvie was fantastic and always quick to help us book experiences and recommend wonderful places to visit and eat. On several occasions, we were driven around in a wonderfully cool Defender by our sweet driver, Faisal. Our warmest recommendations for this very special place and for Marrakesh itself. We will be back!
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Daniel
Switzerland · Group of friends · February 2026
“Amazing 50th birthday stay and wonderful people”
+Small wonderful Riad in a very good location at the edge of the Medina. 4 carefully designed rooms and rooftop. Perfect for a stay with 2-4 couples or a family. Outstanding were the friendliness of Nizah taking care of the Riad and Sylvie who was there for us basically the whole day to answer questions or organise our schedule. Unforgettable 50th birthday
Sara
Netherlands · Group of friends · December 2025
+Breakfast was amazing! Nizah is a great cook, who also cooked an excellent dinner for us one night, including a delicious birthday cake :)
Vivienne
United Kingdom · Family · October 2025
“Exceptional”
+Right from when we booked Sylvie contacted us to welcome our booking and offer suggestions for our stay. She was extremely responsive throughout via WhatsApp. From a selection of activities she offered to help book for us we selected airport transfers, dinner in the Riad for the first night, a guided tour around Marrakech, dinner in the desert and camel rides and a visit to a local hammam. All of these were first class. At the airport Faisal our driver was very reliable and it was a fantastic authentic experience being picked up in an old style Land Rover Defender. We were then met on arrival by Nizah the housekeeper who guided us for the short 2-3min walk to the riad. What a beautiful riad it was! The central courtyard has a small but deep plunge pool that our teenage children loved. There were four very well sized double rooms (one was a twin), all with en-suites. The roof terrace was stunning. It was so wonderful to have our first dinner there as we watched the sunset over the skyline of Marrakech. Nizah cooked a delicious chicken tagine with vegetables and couscous and we would definitely recommend going for this option for at least one of your nights. Nizah also cooked breakfa
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Younnis
United Kingdom · Business trip · March 2025
“Perfect stay, just book it”
+From start to finish, the whole experience was perfect. Weeks before check in, I had the owner reach out to me to explain the entire process of check in and offering any support needed during our stay. When it came to checking in, we had Nizha who looks after the property meets us in the main square to take us to the property where she explained to us all the details and asking if we needed any support through our stay. She prepared us an amazing breakfast for each day and kept the property tidy. The property was very modern and clean. On check out the owner was helpful to allow us to keep our luggage at the property just after checkout to allow us to explore the city more. After checkout, she checked in with me again to see if there was anything more she can do for me while in Marrakesh. Amazing, amazing, amazing. Just book it.
−I was lucky to speak some Arabic and French, if you speak neither, you’ll be missing out on all of the knowledge and benefits of communicating with Nizha at the property - keep google translate to hand! But the owner spoke English very well who we always had available to us via WhatsApp.
Nirmala
Germany · Group of friends · December 2024
“A Wonderful Stay at Riad La Smala - Perfect for a Hassle-Free Trip From start to finish”
+From start to finish, our experience with Riad La Smala was absolutely exceptional. Before our arrival, the owner, Sylvie, was incredibly helpful and responsive. She assisted in creating a magnificent 5-day itinerary for our group of five girls, which included activities such as a dinner in the desert and a hot air balloon flight. Sylvie was clear and transparent with the pricing, making financial planning a breeze for our group. There was an issue with my luggage at the airport, but Sylvie went above and beyond by organizing an extra trip to retrieve it for me. Throughout our stay, she remained available to answer any questions and provided excellent recommendations for restaurants, a traditional hammam, and even arranged a delightful cooking class at our request. Everything was seamlessly organized as discussed beforehand, which made our trip stress-free and enjoyable. The driver arranged by the riad was reliable, punctual, and skilled at navigating Marrakesh's traffic. Despite our group speaking little French, the driver understood us perfectly and ensured we felt comfortable throughout. Upon arrival at the parking area, we were initially a bit apprehensive due to the hustle and
Amira
Switzerland · Group of friends · November 2024
“Exceptional”
+Every morning, it was such a pleasure to see Nizah, whose warm energy and wonderful breakfasts made for a perfect start to the day. Her freshly made crêpes were delightful, and her positive spirit truly set a joyful tone. I almost felt reluctant to leave the Riad to explore Marrakech, as I would have been just as happy spending my time there, in the Riad La Smala, enjoying the atmosphere and hospitality. Everything was perfect and exceeded our expectations. A heartfelt thank you to the team , I highly recommend Riad La Smala!
Diana
Slovenia · Group of friends · November 2024
“Zelo prijeten in lepo dekoriran riad na odlični lokaciji.”
+Breakfast delicious and you can order also omelette, beside marocaine breakfast. Location was very good, we came in the middle of the night and Zinah waited for us in the parking to make finding the riad easier. The riad was easy to find and following days we didn't have any problems with finding it.. Rooms are very well equiped and clean. We decided to tray the dinner in the riad and Zinah prepared very delicius tajines and tanjia, with salad and starters. All the group enjoyed the stay in this peaceful riad.
Norin
United Kingdom · Group of friends · October 2024
“The worst place I've stayed in”
+The location was quite central. Nizah who was the house keeper was amazing and very hospitable. Nizah made our stay in this riad worthwhile.
−I arranged stay in this riad for my sister's 50th birthday. There was 9 of us who stayed at the Riad and although the host accommodated a last minute request for an extra friend to stay at the riad with us, we did not enjoy staying at the riad for a number of reasons: 1) the rooms were not cleaned properly, only the bedding was tidied 2) the bathrooms were not cleaned properly and we had no clean towels on a couple of days 3) there was a constant sewage smell in the first bedroom on the first floor especially in the bathroom which was persistent during the four nights we stayed there 4) the AC in two of the rooms was not working properly which we reported,someone did come to check it but we were tokd to just close the room door to keep the room cool but the AC still didn't work properly, 5) the toilet in the third room was coming loose from the ground so when we sat down it felt as though the toilet was about to come out of the floor, 6) 2 of the breakfast tea mugs were broken with no handles which I pointed out to Nizah on the first day but we were told by the host that the crockery was not available for 9 people 7) the iron stand kept coming loose and kept falling when you tried
Piotr
Poland · Business trip · October 2024
“Exceptional”
+The location of the property is excellent for sightseeing. The adjacent public garden provides extra peace and quiet. The photos on the portal reflect the actual condition. On the ground floor, there is a beautiful seating area and a large table suitable for breakfast and work. On the upper floor, there are rooms, each with its own private bathroom. At the very top, there is a beautiful terrace where you can eat breakfast and relax. The property provides both transport from the airport and to local attractions. The caretaker of the property is a wonderful woman named Nazah. Throughout our stay, she took great care of us and prepared delicious breakfasts. The property is cleaned daily. It is nicely decorated and clean. For formal matters, we contacted Sylvie via WhatsApp. We received immediate answers to any questions. The property is suitable for both leisure and business trips. I received an invoice without any problems, which was very important to me. The property exceeded my expectations. I will definitely go back there.