The riad is in the heart of the medina. Once inside, it is quiet and peaceful - a great escape from the noise and bustle just outside. The meals provided in the riad are excellent, and we had dinner there several times - every time different, and excellent value.It was chilly in early January though, so a fleece when eating dinner in the covered courtyard is useful!
Breakfast on the terrace was a wonderful daily experience, with a variety of fresh bread, cake, eggs, pancakes etc and really fresh orange juice - a great start to the day, with the sun very warm and the mountains visible over the rooftops.
The staff were excellent and very helpful. The hamman spa they suggested and booked turned out to be very good, as were the trip to the waterfalls in the mountains and the visit to Essouria.
We saw very good reviews before we went and it exceeded our expecations.
If we were talking to someone who might be going, here is our advice, for what it's worth: You can get a drink with your meal in the riad, but it's VERY hard to find when eating out around the square. Worth maybe booking a few trips before you go, asa well as asking the staff what they suggest. There is no tea/coffee making in the room, but you can ask for coffee and (mint) tea to be made. When out and you pause to look at the map, especially in the medina, beware of being asked if you need help - just say no. In fact, beware of any offer of help! You can trust the staff in the riad.