2 star Independent hotels in Marrakech, Morocco

We arrived at the Ryad around 11.30 a.m. after being picked up by the very lovely driver from the Airport. We sat for a few minutes in the courtyard area whilst the lady finished cleaning our room. I went on my own with my two children, aged 7 and 9 and the room was perfect for us, very spacious and clean with a nice bathroom. Breakfast was provided, bread, jam, croissants or pancakes and coffee and hot chocolate for the kids. I chose to eat there in the evenings and Naima cooked us the most amazing meals followed by mint tea. Naima spoke very good English and I spoke to her every morning to ask how to get to everywhere we wanted to go. The best advice she gave me is if you get lost follow the wall!! (This is the perimeter wall that splits the new and old Medinas). Naima even walked out with me one day to point out the local supermarket, which is roughly a 5-10 minute walk away. We went in April thinking the temperature would be around 25 degrees, it was in fact 35 degrees and the Ryad provided respite from the very hot weather and hecticness of Marrakesh. There was a lovely roof terrace with sofas, tables and chairs. This was a great place to gaze at the stars at night. I must admit that when we first ventured out I did feel slightly overwhelmed, but The Moroccan people are so friendly, I soon relaxed and felt completely safe and at ease even at night walking with the kids. We had the most amazing time in Marrakesh and I hope to return very soon.

Small Riad in the medina, around 10min walk from the center square. Quiet and safe area, also 2min walk to taxi stand. Small basic but well kept rooms. Perfect and friendly service. Highly recommended.

wow amazing riad i was on the 3rd floor this is a very peaceful riad and has a beautiful courtyard and lounge in the heart of medina so it is 10 yards from the main area it is safe .while i was in this riad there were alot of people from france and couples families and it was so peaceful calm and excellent for value.on the first morning breakfast there was no egg and the following day it was rectified the breakfast is good ,you get fresh orange juice and tea and coffee and french bread with jams etc and cheese and a maroc butter looking bread very tasty.i have to say the service is excellent i mean the whole of the staff give 100% from the cleaners to the management and are very helpful i was here for a week .the lady at the receptinist khadija really is so helpful and polite and the staff saeed ,emaad who serve and lookafter the riad are brilliant.this riad is a family and for people who like peace and tranquility it is not recommended for people who like loud music and noise ,there is a lovely terrace above also .well thats that and the rooms are good and very clean hot water nice big bed and the design is of maroc tiles all round did well will go back again .

Good service and friendly staff. Great location being between a few main streets but tucked in a side alley so access is fab but it' still private and quiet. we enjoyed our stay here and would consider it again.

We stayed in this Riad for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect within the edge of the medina and easily accessible to the beach and the markets. The room was very clean and spacious and the staff were very accommodation. I would definitely recommend this Riad.

We stayed here in November for 4 nights and had a lovely time. It is a good location to give you an insight to Marrakech's little alleys and only a short walk to the souks. Friendly staff, clean room and good breakfasts. The roof terrace was a good space to sit outside.

Booking through Expedia gave us a very good deal on the triple room that we stayed in. The staff were friendly and the room was very comfortable and warm despite the unseasonally cold and wet weather. The shower was piping hot and the beds were comfortable. A great place to stay, particularly for the price.

Dropped off by a taxi as close to Riad Chamali as was possible, local children rushed to direct us and its true to say we didn't have a clue where we were headed, except down darkened alleys. We saw a hand-scrawled sign saying "Riad Chamali", rang the doorbell expecting 'Lurch' to open it! Behind lay a peaceful haven of calm and tranquility. Exactly what we expected from a Riad: a small plunge pool, orange trees, cute room (ours had an ensuite shower ), a super roof terrace where we took breakfast under the sun, the snow-capped Atlas Mountains in the distance. We can't praise Marina (French), the Riad Manager, highly enough. She was a wonderful host, advised on prices to pay for goods/taxis, etc, gave brilliant restaurant/club recommendations, made reservations and organised taxi's. Nothing was too much trouble. Mustafa and the rest of her team were equally helpful and pleasant throughout our stay. Once you get over the fact you think you are never going to find your way to or from Riad Chamali again you realise you are very close to the Palace and local square which has the Kosybar (chilled out venue with lovely roof terrace) and the Tanjia restaurant (great food and stunning belly dancing). It is a 15-minute direct, unhurried, walk to the main Fna square and the Souks, and, at the end of the day, it was a relief to back in the peace and quiet of the old town and in the haven of Riad Chamali. We are definitely going back. (Ability to speak French helpful here).