I stayed here with my two friends in September and was amazed how beautiful the building was. The view from the rooftop when the sunset was amazing. Definitely a place to stay to be in walking distance (5 mins) to the main square but set back for peace n quiet! The lamb tagine was amazing too. Close to the bus stops for easy access to visit nearby destinations.

Like other reviews said, it is a little difficult to find. But I just gave a boy some small change to take me there and I had no trouble finding it after that. I stayed in a six bed girls dorm. The room and bathroom were kept very clean. The hostel had great common areas where most people hung around in afternoons and evenings. Only downside was I felt slightly uncomfortable walking back to the hostel down the dark alleys at night alone ( not that I got any problems). Overall I'd definitely head back to this hostel. It was a great spot for meeting other independent travelers.

THE location is very good, beautiful building, nice pool, but it lacks in warmth and atmosphere. breakfast is just ok, and actually 100 € for a small dormitory of 4 is way too expensive. We payed less for two lovely rooms in wonderful Layla Rouge.

This luxury-riad-turned-hostel has an enviable location in Marrakech -- just a couple minutes walking through markets from the main square. I felt safe walking to and from the square at all times of the day and night -- yes, the passageway immediately outside of the riad is a bit like a tunnel, but it's not a "bad" area -- the only thing that scared me was getting hit by the soccer ball that the funny kids were using to play a game in the walkway outside the hostel door.

It features gorgeous public areas, a beautiful, (by riad students) decent-sized pool and a large, mulch-tiered terrace. Breakfast is decent, although it would be nice if they offered hard-boiled eggs.

Some reviews have complained about bed bugs, but I didn't find any during my time at the hostel and I stayed in three different rooms over the course of several days.

Some things that were annoying:

1.) Twin rooms are really just two people placed in a four-bed dorm. Perhaps better just to play your luck and pay for two four-bed dorm spaces?

2.) Past reviews speak of some sort of massive eight-bed dormitory with tents, lovely decorations, etc. That seems to be gone now and the eight-bed dorms are relatively cramped.

3.) It would sometimes take a while to get the attention of front desk staff.

On balance, this is probably the independent traveler's best bet for a proper riad experience in Marrakech. Most other riads don't offer single or even twin rooms. If, however, you are traveling with someone special, it is probably better to seek out other riads for a bit more of an intimate and private experience with a higher level of service.