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Riad Marhaba

3 rue Essam, Rabat 10000, Morocco
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Riad Marhaba
Ranked #7 of 36 Rabat B&B and Inns
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Surbiton, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Overall, our stay at Riad Marhaba was a let down. The directions provided were good, so we were easily able to locate the riad through the mazy medina. However, in hindsight, the central medina location is not particularly desirable in Rabat compared to other Moroccan cities. The main attractions are spread evenly around the city, and there's a paucity of... More

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Turin, Italy
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11 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

First time in Morocco with babies (after having lived in Rabat for some time). Riad Marhaba is a jewel in medina. Rooms are fascinating: perfect Moroccan style high ceiling, rectangular shape. The terrace is just wonderful: relaxing breakfast looking at the life on the roofs of medina. Staff very friendly. Nice owner. One of the best and most welcome-back to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

My brother and I just returned from Morocco last week. We stayed here for 2 nights. I NEVER write reviews but this place is worth the effort. The place was not only well appointed, looked great and clean but also very welcoming and accommodating. Fred and his family did a great job remaking the place into a very cool, traditional... More

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Leysin, Switzerland
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

There is nothing to complaint about this riad. The location is really good just 10 minutes walk to the souk and other tourist destination in medina area. 25 minutes walk to the train station. Amime the guy really make our stay comfortable. since this is an old Riad dont expect the room has soundproof system. The only bad thing is... More

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Devon
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35 reviews 35 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

We had a lovely stay at Riad Marhaba. After the busy walk from the train station and through the medina it was terrific to enter the peaceful and beautiful riad. Our room was lovely and all the staff were excellent. A super laid back atmosphere. Only downsides were weirdly nothing to hold the shower head up so have to grow... More

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Elocha, Propriétaire at Riad Marhaba, responded to this review
21 December 2012

First all, we thank you very much for your comment and are delighted to know you enjoyed your stay in our house. As to your remark concerning the city tax, I must say that it is clearly mentioned in the room details on booking.com that this amount is not included int the price. I'm really sorry about the inconvenience and... More

seattle
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31 reviews 31 reviews
19 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

The possible downside to staying at any riad is the danger you’ll have noisy French tourists banging around and talking loudly inside what is essentially one house. This one is no exception. I'm afraid it's starting the downward aesthetic slide of replacing burned-out bulbs with florescent bulbs. A large tube TV in the common room threatens the vibe and the... More

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Corfu, Greece
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

Stayed here one night during a 8day trip in morocco.very nice hotel in a 200 year old building,a fine example of local architecture and the only hotel I be stayed that the keeper is worth himself a five star rate!!!!i ve never ever met one like amine who was keeping the riad as if it belonged to him!to the point... More

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Toronto, Canada
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20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

During a 3-week trip to Morocco, we stayed in 10 hotels/riads. By the end of our trip, we ranked Riad Marhaba as the best of all the places we stayed at. The family who owns the riad is friendly and hospitable, and have done a fantastic job at renovating the riad (they have a photo album of 'before' and 'after'... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012 via mobile

This is a gorgeous place. Our room was palatial, with a high ceiling and lovely bathroom area. Fred the host gave us some great advice about places to go and to eat (alongside a really helpful map). Breakfast was tasty and filling. Every aspect of this riad is intelligently designed (from the art on the walls to the plants on... More

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Pasadena, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

Though the medina was confusing (aren't they all), we were able to walk to the riad from the train station with our light luggage. It was lovely, the other guests were quite friendly, and the location was quiet yet convenient. Unlike many riads, this our rooms had plentiful electrical outlets.

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Address: 3 rue Essam, Rabat 10000, Morocco
Region: Morocco > Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer Region > Rabat
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
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Ranked #7 of 36 B&Bs / Inns in Rabat
Price range (per night): INR3,787 - 5,378
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