Riad Karmela

stayed at this riad on arrival in Marrakech and then returned after spending a few days in Essaouria. The staff are very helpful and friendly, beautiful surroundings, great location (just 5 mins from Jem na al far (not sure about the spelling, you know where I mean ;-)) and also has other facilities such as massage, spa, roof terrace and it serves alcohol, what more could you wish for!

Marrakech info@riadkarmela.com Our family of four (2 adults + 2 children: 18 and 10) stayed in Marrakech for 5 nights during May 2007. We stayed in a Riad inside the walled city of the Medina as anyone should do if visiting Marrakech; Riad Karmela. Riad Karmela is a tranquil, delightful oasis conveniently located near the centre of the Medina. It was only a short, 10 min stroll past interesting markets and through the souqs to Jemaa el Fna, the main square of the Medina. The Riad is furnished beautifully in traditional Moroccan... more

Booked the Riad through [--] The staff were delightful, would definitely stay there again!!! Pros: Service, Ambiance, Style, and Staff Cons: Location within the Medina (it was a little far from the newer part of Marrakech), steep cost on transfers. If you like being in a local area where there are not very many tourists, then this Riad is perfect for you. It's very close to the Museum, and the souks. It's also close to Jemaa, however if you want to travel outside of Marrakech via bus or around Marrakech via taxi, taxi drivers... more

Riad Karmela is a beautiful place run smoothly and efficiently by Philippe and Nadia. Having stayed here in May this year with my sisters, we were treated like princesses from the moment we arrived. We were upgraded twice! Nothing was too much trouble. Set in the centre of old Marrakech, close to the spice souk and amongst the hustle and bustle of the medina, Karmela and the staff are an oasis of calm, with enduring hospitality, humour and ultimate charm. You could not do better than to stay here. The rooms are traditional and the decor is... more

Riad Karmela was by far one of the better riads I had found during my research and it lived upto its promise indeed. As you arrive you are seated in the courtyard to refresh with a pot of thirst quenching mint tea. rooms are airy and tatter free with nice moroccan interiors. The Al Mansour suite is particularly spacious with a small lounge area. Staff are attentative and Nadia's english made it much more easier for us to communicate any questions or queries and the hotel can easily arrange for excursions which was very useful as local... more

My wife and I have just returned from a 4 night stay at the Riad Karmela in Marrakech. We went to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The hospitality that was offerred to us by all of the staff was first class, right down from the owners, Phillipe and Joel, to the girls that serve and clean. Phillipe and Joel are abley assisted by Nadia who is very fluent in english and extremely helpful to the british speaking guests. We chose to have a junior suite, the Kaisse, which we have to say was just fantastic, very large and has its balcony... more

The Riad Karmela was great. Location is very good- walking distance to all of Marrakech's attractions. It is a bit hidden from the main street and at times we had slight difficulty getting back, but Marrakech is very safe even during the early evening, so we never had any problems. The rooms we had were lovely. They were spacious and well furnished with great plumbing and comfortable beds. Up to the standard of any nice European hotel I've stayed in. The rooftop terrace was beautiful. We really enjoyed the view of the mountains. The setting... more

We stayed at Riad Karmela over the May bank holiday weekend and had a fantastic time. We booked Suite Kaisse for £100 for the room per night, which was a really lovely room and is the only room that has its own balcony. Nadia and Phillipe were really helpful and friendly and would always offer to give us directions and book restaurants for us, whenever we needed. We booked a meal for our first night at the riad and I have to say, the food was outstanding - considering that we arrived in the evening it was a must. The riad is very... more

You are lost amidst the crazy chaotic hustle and bustle of the Medina's myriad streets and alleyways. You have no idea where the hotel is, but the friendly Moroccans keep stopping to help you and they go out of their way to lead you to the hotel front door. The streets in the vicinity of this riad make you wonder what sort of place this will be! But once inside, you are transported to a total oasis. Nadia and Philippe welcome you warmly to their stunningly beautiful riad. First they sit you down at the couches and tables in the central... more

I booked Riad Karmela in January of this year and it is by far one of the very best holidays I've had because the hospitality was absolutely 1st Class!!! From the moment of our arrival to our tearful departure we were made so incredibly welcome that I genuinely felt it would be the first of many visits. Philippe and Nadia are unobtrusively friendly and helpful and it is not difficult to feel at home in this exquisite Riad. I had a peep in all the rooms, and without exception they are all spacious, tastefully and comfortably decorated whilst... more