Riad Markaal

We stayed at Riad Markaal last week for four days. Luc very kindly organised a taxi to collect us from the airport and he met us at the drop off from the taxi. He brought us to to Riad and introduced us to all the staff. After showing us our room he brought us up the the lovely rooftop, give us our first taste of Morrocan tea and give us a complete low down on Marrakesh - which was invaluable and put us at ease. On returning each evening the Riad became a complete haven. If you were dining in the staff served you dinner at a time of your choice which was always delicious. Luc also organised a day trip to the mountains for us - no hassle and well worth the money. Finally our departure flight was at 6.50am - Luc insisted on personally driving us to the airport - well and truly above the call of duty and certainly reduced the stress. So a big thankyou to Luc and his team - they made a good holiday great ! Frank

Luc and Staff are an incredibly friendly and welcoming staff and provide a respite from the busy streets of the Marrakech Medina. This was our first trip to Morocco and Marrakech and we spent 4 nights at the Riad Markaal, 2 nights early in our trip and 2 nights before we departed. The location is excellent and easily accessible with a short walk from a drop off area. The rooms were well appointed and had a great look and unique personality. It is hard to believe these Riads exist in the quiet backstreets of the Medina, but Luc and team have truly created an oasis of calm and comfort. We enjoyed the great breakfasts and also had 3 dinners with our group at the Riad Markaal. The food and service were excellent and blended Moroccan cuisine with some French touches by Luc and staff. I enthusiastically recommend this Riad, and encourage all visitors to Marrakech who want to stay in the Medina to consider Rial Markaal. It was such a treat to return to the Riad after our visit to the Desert and long treks through the mountains. It was like coming home to spend the final 2 days there.

The owner Luc was a very hospitable host. The Riad was a major disappointment. I certainly overestimated the 4 star rating. Unfavourable location, not as seen in images on booking platform (misrepresentation?) and looked like it needed to be refreshed. Booked for 4 days but left after one night ( having paid for full 4 days).