Riad 144 Marrakech

We were delighted and so happy with our choice of accommodation. We wanted our first trip to Africa to be authentic and this Riad was one of the best choices we made. It is NOT a standard hotel like we usually stay and I loved the authenticity and charm as well as the obvious pride the owner and staff took in caring for this lovely property. |The staff was the shining star of our stay. The manager, Ahmed, arranged everything we wanted. He arranged our pickup at the airport as well as someone to meet us and transfer our bags to the Riad upon arrival in the old town. It was a small walk through the charming old streets late at night so we were very glad of the help. He arranged two tours for us, a desert adventure and a tour of the highlights of the city andthe souq by tuck tuck. We had him set up a visit to the on site Hamman and a massage (both services done by two lovely sisters who did a GREAT job) as well as dinner on two nights in the Riad and a reservations at a nearby restaurant. The Riad is perfectly located to explore Marrakech. The rooms are lovely and authentic art work of northern Africa was everywhere. The bed was comfy, the AC worked well, bathroom amenities were good and the whole Riad was well maintained and kept very clean. This was accomplished by three lovely ladies Karima, Fatima and Khallka. Dont be suprised if they bring you a delicious glass of iced tea when you are at the pool for a dip. The breakfast was cooked by their chef, Aicho, who also made our dinners. She is a great cook and her french toast was the hit of our morning. She kindly instructed me on her technique so I could delight my grand children when I got home. Last but not least was Abdullah. He is the night manager and helped us so much during our stay. His lovely smile and gracious service were heart felt and we felt so valued by all of the staff during our stay. I recommend Riad 144 and hope to visit again someday.

We stayed for 4 nights with our 3 sons in April. The riad staff provided excellent service from the day we booked until we left. Transfers were arranged from the airport; tea and biscuits were served when we arrived; the rooms were clean, well presented, and very comfortable and stylish. We ate dinner in the riad on the first evening which was delicious - and easy after the journey. The plunge pool, courtyards and roof terraces were great - plenty of loungers, towels for guests and great views. Breakfast each day was great - served on the roof and delicious. Staff were very helpful advising where to visit and arranging quad biking and camel rides in Agafay for us. Overall we totally recommend Riad 144 and would like to thank Ahmed and Abdul plus all the staff for looking after us so well.

Riad 144 is a little gem, tucked away down an alleyway, it is an oasis of calm and tranquility. All the staff were lovely but a special mention to the managers, Ahmed and Abdul, as they were so kind and nothing was too much trouble for them. Breakfast was plentiful & delicious and the perfect way to start the day and the 3 course evening meal we had on the first night was just as good if not better than the expensive Dar Zellij restaurant a couple of alleyways away. We treated ourselves to a Hammam & Massage which was an experience in itself, but left us feeling squeaky clean and relaxed. We also took advantage of the airport transfer which at 15 Euros for 2 of us made life easy (the hotel staff came and met us when we were dropped off) and saved haggling with taxi drivers.|I would highly recommend staying here if visiting Marrakesh

We were picked up and transferred to the riad, which is recommended, as we would never have found the riad by ourselves. The taxi rank is 5 minutes away and they kindly took our cases the few streets to the riad, where cars can not reach.||||We received such a warm welcome from Ahmed, the daytime manager, who showed us around and served us mint tea. We later met Abdul, the night manager, who also helped us so much during our stay. We found they both went over and beyond with their kindness and helpfulness, which really made us feel welcome.||||Whilst the meals at the riad are 35 euros pp, a little expensive, we did enjoy the whole experience. A freshly cooked 3 course meal, all nicely done. We found this price comparable to several other fine dining restaurants we ate at, during our five night stay. I would certainly recommend this after a day of travelling if not wanting to deal with the hustle & bustle of the city.||||The riad is in the quiet end (the north) of the medina. Whilst it does seem a little rustic in this area, we soon got used to it. We enjoyed going to both the newer part of town as well as the older medina areas. Very mixed ~ some beautiful souks amongst some very dirty, busy streets. All part of the experience, I guess! Overall, we enjoyed our trip and certainly the calmness and beauty of Riad 144. We will certainly remember the rooftop breakfasts, the fires in the open lounge on the chilly evenings and of course the warm hospitality : )

I stayed in the Carbon room, from the first night the entire room smelled like sewage, the next morning I reported it to Ahmed the manager and he immediately called the attention of the cleaner, however the bad smell persisted throughout our stay since it was not a cosmetic problem that could be solved by pouring air freshener down the drain, it was a structural problem, they did not even offer me a room change or anything. On our last night at the Riad we arrived to our room late around 9:30 pm and the first thing I noticed was that the lock on my suitcase had been broken into, I immediately opened it and saw all my clothes in disarray and unfortunately there were missing 650 USD. I immediately went down to report what had happened to Abdul and immediately all the nice faces and cordiality disappeared, I asked him to inform Ahmed and I also wrote to him directly but he never answered me nor did he want to show his face. I had to leave the riad very early the next day because I had a scheduled transfer to Essaouira, and I left with the promise of a solution, which never came. They never wanted to take responsibility for the incident and assured me that my daughter had taken them to buy an iPhone. Ridiculous!! After my stay in Essaouira, I decided to go to the police to file a report so that these things wouldn't happen again. It's also worth mentioning that the riad is located in a less than safe area. One day, we made a mistake and turned onto a street and ran into some drug dealers. They looked at us and told us we had no business there and to turn back. Another night, we also ran into a group of young men who tried to rob us. First, they tell you that the street you want to take is closed and that you'd better go where they tell you to. If you fall into their trap, you're in their hands. The Carbon room is so noisy that is very difficult to sleep!

Riad 144 is an amazing, calm oasis in the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. We stayed here with our two young children and we all had a fantastic time. The service and all of the staff are brilliant, kind and welcoming - especially Ahmed and Abdul. The meal they cooked on our first night was delicious, as was breakfast every morning. The rooftop area offers great vistas across the city. We loved our stay here and would highly recommend it.

We had a fantastic time. We stayed in adjoining rooms with the kids. Breakfast was superb (especially on the terrace) and dinner was also brilliant (possibly the best meal of our holiday). The rooms were clean and well maintained. During our 2 night stay we made life really difficult for Ahmed and his team. We arrived late, asked for taxis to various places, asked to leave luggage for a day after we had departed. He was incredibly helpful and organised everything for us. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

I don't write many negative reviews but this time I have to. I booked a room for 3 nights at this riad but unfortunately the night before departure a close relative of mine died and given the circumstances I was unable to leave. I tried to find an agreement with the riad but despite my great misfortune the staff did not want to find a solution and charged me the FULL amount of the room. I think this behavior is very dishonest because I did not use breakfast, towels, sheets and cleaning of the room so I do not think it is fair that I should pay for services that I did not use. I think they would have made a better impression if they had not charged me in full. The Booking staff also tried to contact them to find an agreement but they did not even answer the phone or emails. Furthermore, their dishonest behavior is also due to the fact that after my reservation was cancelled they put the room back on sale earning 2 times. It was very disappointing. I also advise not to book a taxi with them because they ask for 20 euros for a taxi from the airport to the riad while Booking.com offered me the same taxi for 11.50 euros. In fact I had not booked the return taxi with them. Why would they want to scam tourists? If this is the welcome that Morocco offers I think I will never go. Also on their website the rooms are much more expensive than the same rooms on Booking.com. So always check. I have found really bad people who did not want to try to solve my problem in any way but who are only focused on money. Something like this has never happened to me, be careful