We spent 3 nights in the Petit Riad in Ouarzazate in Oct 2011 and absolutely loved it. The location of the riad is the downside, as it is a good 25 mins walk from the city centre. Besides, it is also located to an airport. There is very little air traffic at night (almost none) but when a plane lands or takes off, you can hear it more than clearly!!
However, those downsides are outweighed by the pros. The place is very cosy and superbly decorated, from the entrance hall to the rooms, the presence of a lovely swimming pool is a plus, and Fatima and her team are more than helpful. Brilliant service from start to finish. The cuisine at the riad is good, though not as outstanding as other reviews mentioned, in our opinion. But we would definitely recommend the riad to anyone.

I booked the place after reading the reviews here.. I was very nicely surprised by the place and the staff, first, we couldn't find the place, Fatima, the owner drove to meet us by the Quasbah. Le petit riad is very beautifull, nicely decorated, many colors that put you in a happy mood, the room is very clean and fresh, with AC and heat. The dinner was great, and yummy, home made bread, the breakfast is even better, fresh croissant, and moroccan bread....we spent one night then we left to Zagora, on the way back, my husband got sick and I called Mme Fatima if we could have a soup for dinner as my husband couldn't eat anything else, the soup was very tasty and she didn't even want to be paid for the soup, she said it was nothing.....I strongly recommend this place, if you want to experience the real hospitality and kindness of Moroccans....I will go back for sure.....

We (group of 4) arrived late, stayed overnight and left early for desert. So didn't spend a lot of time at Riad but liked it. Staff was very responsive when making reservations, did not require deposit. available when our flight was delayed from Casa.
Pro's -
Friendly, helpful staff
Newer with typical Moroccan decor
Large rooms
Clean
Very good value for the $
Con's -
Breakfast was OK
Pretty far from anything in town
A bit hard to communicate with staff in english

Overall would stay there if spending time in Ouarzazate

We made a round trip in this area. The first time in Le Petit Riad we had a warm welcome. Enjoyed the great food, the hospitality and the cosy place around the pool. After a week we returned. We had a welcome like family. Fatima had made a wonderfull meal, delicious.

The location is near the airport, but with hardly one plane a week, you can enjoy the wide view from the roof.

If we come to Ouarzazate again, we surely visit Le Petit Riad !!