Riad Star
Hotel · Marrakech ·

Riad Star

Hotel · Marrakech ·

Riad honoring Josephine Baker, Art Deco & Moroccan craft

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Riad Star by Photo courtesy of Marrakech Riad
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31 derb ailich, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco Get directions

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31 derb ailich, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco Get directions

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"After making her name in Paris in the 1920s, American-born singer and actress Josephine Baker became a French citizen and, like many artists and intellectuals of the era, traveled often to Morocco, which was then a French protectorate. In the early 1940s, she stayed at a royal guest house at the invitation of the Pashah of Marrakech—a riad that, today, has been restored and re-launched in her honor as a boutique hotel named “Star.” Though just a 15-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the riad is hidden away in a more residential—and car-free—part of the walled old town, adding to the feeling that you’re staying in a private home. Britain-based owners Lucie and Mike Wood, who also own three other riad hotels in town, spent over two years restoring the property to reflect a mix of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship and the Art Deco style of Baker’s heyday. Along with hand-carved plaster, beautiful lamps, and original cedar woodwork, the hotel features Baker-related memorabilia and books as well as period items sourced from auctions. Past the ground-floor plunge pool and dining area (scene of the abundant daily breakfast) are 13 individually decorated rooms and suites. The Josephine has an oversized tub, the Jazz features carved cedar doors and a fireplace, and the Chiquita sits next to the lovely rooftop terrace, where guests can enjoy views of the Atlas Mountains from their lounge chairs. Also on-site is a small hammam with a steam area and massage room, as well as a cooking school, launched in 2017. When you want to get out and explore, the hotel will provide you with a free local cell phone and GPS-enabled app to help navigate the city."

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Riad Star

K4200YTtracyt

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The Riad Star is a beautiful Riad in the heart of the Medina. The rooms and facilities are beautiful. The staff take amazing care of you, especially Mourad, who went above and beyond to take excellent care of us. From arranging transport, dinner, reservations, trips, guides and taking us to our collection point when being picked up. We had Mourad’s contact number if we ever got lost and needed him. It’s the personal touch that really matters. The Riad has a beautiful terrace and you get the most gorgeous Sunsets from. We had dinner at the Riad too which was also excellent. We are hoping to have another stay at the Riad Star soon.

Chris B.

Google
This was my first trip to Morocco and I was very impressed by Riad Star. Mourad and Lahçen were excellent hosts, as was the entire staff. They offered excellent recommendations and were always available by personal WhatsApp numbers, including organizing all of our necessary transportation. The rooms are nice and clean. The rooftop was also a very nice feature. The WiFi is generally plenty fast. Great stay!

Morocco Tabiarte T.

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Excellent stay at Riad Star! Our customers had a truly wonderful experience — the riad is charming, comfortable, and beautifully designed. Special thanks to Mourad for his outstanding hospitality and helpfulness throughout their stay. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Marrakech!

Kimkajoon A.

Google
We enjoyed an exceptional week stay at Star Riad. The room we stayed in was beautiful with Morroccan aesthetic. The immersion experience is, in my humble opinion, the only way to experience Marrakech. We spent most of our time at the Star Riad because we intended it to be the most important experience of our Morrocan adventure and it did not disappoint. We stayed in during the heat of the day rinking mint tea and had our dining / shopping experiences in the evening. I enjoyed a private massage and hamman at the Riad. We would like to express our gratitude to Ali, the Riad manager for his attentiveness and hard work on the guests behalf who were a variety of different cultures and expectations. He is patient, knowledgeable and works with staff any time needed to ensure smooth guest services. Mourad supports the guests and staff and his ability to manage was evident by the smooth transition during Ali's days off. We would also like to express our appreciation for the ladies who cooked breakfast and cleaned each day. The food was delicious, with a variety of items served including what we considered excellent coffee. Lotsa smiles and always, “Did you sleep well ? “ For our sleeping preferences, the mattress was excellent and we did sleep well! I would recommend ear plugs at night if you are a light sleeper. We always travel with a small “white noise” machine and we had no problem with late arriving guests or early morning go-getters. For American travelers, please note that like many EU countries, there are no face clothes. Bring your own if you can't improvise otherwise. Definitely have a private massage / hammam at the hotel. The private experience was so much better. We do recommend Star Riad for these reasons. It was so much different than an impersonal hotel / resort stay. We will return to Star Riad when we return to see more of Morocco and encourage others for the reasons described. Not all Riads are created equal. Thank you so much Star Riad staff for your excellent service. William & Kim

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Cute Riad||Old Josephine Baker place || The nicest staff - it's what makes it warm. They will come find you. Help you with getting there, things in town and ensuring next pick up happens ||Hard to find so look carefully - although that is everywhere in the old Medina

jennypA9694EM

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The Riad is just gorgeous and it’s the staff that make it extra special. Fatima and her team of lovely ladies made us the most delicious breakfast each morning which meant we didnt need to eat again until dinner. The staff are so welcoming and helpful if you ever need advice on a restaurant booking or if you get lost in the souks.||You are so close to the souks here but as soon as the front door closes it is a calm oasis and absolutely gorgeous to do some sunbathing on the roof top. ||The place is spotless and the touches of Josephine Baker are everywhere so it was really interesting to learn about the history of the building. ||We also booked for local lady to come and do a hammam and massage in the riad which I would really recommend. ||Do not hesitate to book Riad Star, we will certainly be coming again .

Jan A.

Google
Amazing Riyad Beautiful interior designs and very well trained staff who spoke perfect English. Nothing was too much and they went above and beyond on every occasion I can't speak highly enough of Riyadh star and their staff

Nazia H.

Google
So pictures won’t tell you this but this Riad is poorly maintained, with untrained staff. Rooms aren’t cleaned or even cleared of cups each morning and the staff can’t make a basic omelette. The dining area is dirty with bird droppings everywhere and the drainage is terrible in the bathrooms. Wholly impractical if you have small children, and yes they are friendly but that doesn’t fix much. Best thing about it is its location. We walked to most places from here.