Riad Les Bougainvilliers

Change of plan meant this was a last minute booking. We had high expectations having stayed in some lovely riads. This one was excellent. Double sized with garden area and pool area. Quaint pool but good size. Gowns and slippers provided! Teenaged boys had kingsized bed split as twins and I (the adult but smallest!) was on a bed that would have been a sofa if not needed as a bed. Big and comfy. Great aircon, lovely bathroom with separate loo (useful with boys!). Great terrace where breakfast was served. Great location, easy to find. Lovely staff. A great stay, thank you!

It was so clean, we had the senior suite with the mosaic bath and balcony over the pool, it also had a hammam and the staff were so helpful, rose petals and cake as a surprise for my partners birthday, booked transfers, restaurant bookings, beautiful breakfast, and dinner, location was simply the best spot we could ask for, everyone so friendly and although technically a massive house it still felt like we had privacy. I only wish we stayed longer!

We enjoyed our stay in this Riad. The place has beautiful charm and character surrounded by Bougainville. The staff were amazing. It is very close to the main market and right in the middle of all the buzz. It was a bit difficult to find but the shopkeepers were helpful in providing directions and one person took us to the door of the Riad. It has a lovely big terrace where you can relax and read a book or just enjoy the weather. On our last day we had to leave early in the morning and the team kindly arranged breakfast for us.

As a second-timer in Marrakech, staying inside the Medina can be bit chaotic, intense and, for sure, overwhelming, but not if you stay in this Riad. For those who are looking for a brief review, in a nutshell what I can say is: book this Riad. You’ll have a wonderful time there and you’ll fall in love with the environment, facilities, and service. In a detailed way, when visiting a place like Marrakech your journey starts way before landing there. There are transfers to schedule, activities and tours to prepare, meals and restaurants to explore and many other small yet big details to guarantee, and that’s when Phillipe and the Riad staff start to show how wonderful and helpful they are. They went above and beyond to fulfill every one of our needs and to clarify any doubts we had. During our stay there was not a single time that we were not greeted with a friendly smile by Moncef and Khalid. These excellent workers will make sure that you have the time of your live. From the time you wake up and eat their fabulous breakfast till when you lay down and relax on their comfy beds, they will be there to help you and to provide you any information about the best places to go, sites to visit and, of course, Marrakech’s history and its hidden jems. If your requirement is location, this Riad cannot be any more perfect. You are 3 minutes way from Jemaa el-Fna and the entrance to the Souks area, 5 minutes way from El-Badi Palace, Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said and 7 minutes way from Koutoubia Mosque and Saadian Tombs. Finally, the Riad is sublime. The preserved traditional Moroccan architecture with its balconies surrounding the inside gardens (one with tables and sofas and the other with a small pool), the embellished walls with its typical arabic ornaments, and the rooftop where you can rest and relax while looking at the Koutoubia Mosque. Overall, Riad Les Bougainvilliers was an excellent choice which surpassed our expectations and where all the high standards are met.

This place is right off one of the main shopping alleys in the medina so it's fun to have that hustle and bustle within a one-minute walk but the riad itself is totally quiet and peaceful. It's a 5 minute walk to the main plaza. The decor and rooms were lovely and the breakfast was good. The staff were very nice, accommodating, and helpful. Definitely stay in a Riad over a hotel when in Marrakesh!