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3.5 of 5
156 derb Sidi Messaoud | Bab Doukkala - Médina, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Les Lauriers Blancs
Ranked #97 of 874 Marrakech B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 189 Reviews
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  • Roof terrace(6)
  • Very helpful(4)
  • Great Place(3)
  • Hidden gem(3)
  • Main square(3)
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London, England, United Kingdom
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“A good choice”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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Picked this Riad on the basis of previous reviews, to which I've little to add, but here goes... We stayed for 5 nights and were looked after by Amina, who was very helpful and welcoming. We had a wonderful 3-course meal here on our first night. The room was attractive, clean and comfortable and the breakfasts excellent. The location has its pros and cons - it's tucked away at the bottom of a little alley with no signage and is in the northwest part of the medina near Bab Doukkala, an area that's a little daunting on arrival, but fine once you get used to it. It's about a 20 minute walk to Djemaa El-Fna and, although there are riad's closer to that area where you could stay, the good thing about this one is that you're unlikely to be woken up by the early morning call to prayer - and, as it's not a "touristy" area, you're also unlikely to be hassled for money here. A haven of tranquility among the surrounding madness!
Top tips:
1. Definitely email the riad to arrange a taxi to pick you up from the airport and take you there - we would probably never have found it otherwise.
2. Take advantage of the rooftop terrace - something we forgot to do for the first couple of days.
3. Take some euros to pay for your extras.
4. The many market stalls and little shops in this area are a good place to buy fruit, cakes etc and you shouldn't be subjected to the hard sell here.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Fantastic riad to relax in after a day of madness in Marrakech!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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people found this review helpful

We stayed for 3 nights in November. When we arrived we received a free upgraded to a larger room on the first floor which was great! We arranged a taxi pick up via an email to the riad which I would highly recommend as it could be difficult to find on your first day. We were in the 'Pearl Room' which was gorgeous, and robes were supplied which was handy for our daily visit to the plunge pool (heated in winter!!). The bed was firm and was great to sleep on, and there was plenty of hot water. The breakfast each day was always slightly varied but always had a plentiful amount of fruit, pancakes, bread, yoghurt, fresh mandarin juice and coffee....a great way to start the day! We were the only couple staying for our first 2 nights and it was really quiet (you can 'just' hear the early morning call to prayer in the distance, but this is to be expected in a Muslim country). Katy, the owner was very helpful organising a guide even though she said we wouldn't need one and could do it ourselves (if I had my time again I would heed her advice and not get one) and also booked an excursion to the Atlas Mountains for us. Wandering outside the riad and into the square and souks is very hectic and Riad Les Lauriers Blancs was a great place to come home to and relax!!

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great place to stay in Marrakech”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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We stayed here for 4 nights in November 2011. It is a great place to stay, the rooms are very nice, clean and comftable. Katy who run's the riad is friendly and very helpful if you want to plan trips etc. The Riad is located inside the medina so we feel you get a more genuine Marrakech experience from staying there due to its location. We recommend getting a taxi to pick you up from the airport and show you where the Riad is as you may struggle to find it otherwise. Katy can organise this for you.

We would stay here again if we went back.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Happy birthday in Marrakech”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

After reading plenty of reviews we booked this in January as a birthday treat for my wife.
We were not to be disappointed. It was a good idea to use the airport transfer, as the driver dropped us as near as possible to the Riad. We were shown to the front door after passing previously mentioned road works.
We were greeted by our host Amina, who became our font of local knowledge.
As we were arriving late afternoon we decided to pre-book an evening meal, so good
that we decided to eat in every evening. After a long days sightseeing we came back to Amina’s amazing Moroccan/ international cooking that would not be out of place in a plush French restaurant. Moroccan wine was also a first but the quality again was super. Our room was always clean and tidy when we returned in the afternoon and a couple of times we enjoyed some sun time on the roof terrace with a book and a cold beer. All the staff at the Riad- Bushra and Fatima were welcoming and very friendly and nothing was problem to them. All in all we had a fantastic time in Marrakech seeing all sites and sounds, with a trip into Moyen (mid) Atlas to a Berber village with a good hearty lunch on the way back, all booked through the Riad.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“A welcoming, comfortable and friendly Riad.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed in 2 Riads (3 days each) in Marrakech. This one was our favourite of the two - it combined a welcoming atmosphere with a good location (15 minutes to the centre of town via some interesting streets).

On arrival we were a little worried - there were some major street renovations taking place outside. The area is a busy and very safe area of town - we felt very comfortable in this location and felt that we were exposed to a local way of daily life (the location of our other Riad took away from our enjoyment of staying there).

The breakfasts are superb - lots of fresh fruit, coffee, yogurt, pancakes, bread, cheese etc. There is a roof terrace to relax upon and enjoy the evening sun.

It was reasonable value although do take euros (cash) to pay the bill otherwise you will be stung by a costly exchange rate (this was exactly the same at the other riad we stayed in) - it seems that this is a way that extra profit margins can be made ....... they charge an extra 4% on the bill if you pay by debit card too (as well as the initial poor exchange rate from euros to dirhams).

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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156 derb Sidi Messaoud | Bab Doukkala - Médina, Marrakech, Morocco
Price range (per night):* INR4,089 - 6,833

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