Indoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews of Riad Viva

4 out of 5
Riad Viva
107 Derb Mbarek, Sidi Mimoun, Médina, Marrakech

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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8/10 Good

Glenn, Toronto

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10/10 Excellent

Lubos

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I'll be back
Hotel is in a prime location in Medina in a historic building. The staff were utmost accommodating and helpfull. The surroundings fairly quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

SusieQMom, san rafael, us

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This is classic Morocco. You walk down alleys in the Medina to a traditional door with a small sign. Once you step inside, you are in a traditional home, complete with tiled central courtyard open to the skies (they have a roof that closes over) and a central fountain. My room was off the courtyard with a wooden grill over the window and shutters on the inside for privacy. It was a very quiet place, clean and comfortable. I had a glass of wine by the fountain and had a traditional dinner of Moroccan salads and lemon chicken tagine for dinner. (Breakfast was a banana because I don't eat wheat.) They arranged for a taxi to the airport. The driver arrived on time and walked me back out of the alleys. The airport is about 15 minutes away. The taxi, dinner and drinks must be paid for in cash. They accepted dollars, euros and dirhams. When it came time to run the credit card for the room, the machine wasn’t working. I was prepared to pay cash, but the attendant wildly miscalculated the exchange rate (over $20) and would not acknowledge his error. Finally, we were saved when the machine started working.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Very friendly and beautiful Riad, staff great, on site Hamam and massage highly recommended, breakfast tasty and useful though only continental. Nothing too much trouble for them, only downside is location is slightly concerning down a dead end alley which late at night can feel uncomfortable, though we experienced no real issues just one instance of begging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Ashley

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8/10 Good

Alexander

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Beautiful riad but hard to get to
Beautiful. Great service. Only a bit of a walk from the medina gate.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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8/10 Good

Hector, Florida USA

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Very nice riad in the middle of medina. Good place to stay to visit the city.

10/10 Excellent

Pedro, Mexico

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Riad Viva Recommendation
This Riad is perfect for stay more than one day in Marrakech. The location is perfect. Everything is near. The people in the Riad are very kind. They answer all of your questions. The terrase is perfect to take the sun. The room was amazing with many facilities.

8/10 Good

martin

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8/10 Good

HZ, NYC

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Very nice Riad, Convenient, Great Service and Food
Like most Riads in the Medina, you walk through narrow, dirty streets and then enter a doorway into a beautiful, charming oasis. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is typical for the area- very good, but too much food. We had ours on the lovely roof top overlooking the most expensive hotel and garden in Marrakech. Though a few steps away from the main square of the Medina, it was a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of being in the very center at the end of the day. The first night in Morocco, we decided to eat at the Riad instead of dealing with finding a suitable restaurant and it was definitely worth it. We are vegetarians and the food was marvelous!

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, London

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Idyllic Riad, great location, first class service
Just came back from staying at the Riad Viva. This was my second stay and what brought me back was the beautiful roof terrace, great rooms all of which are decorated and furnished in an authentic Moroccan style, and excellent staff - especially Rahal - nothing was too much trouble for him and he really made my stay a memorable one. Thinking about going back a third time - that's how good it is.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stunning Riad and amazing staff
My mum and I stayed for 4 nights in this wonderful Riad. Just on the outskirts of the medina, it was an ideal location for walking everywhere. It was a lovely neighbourhood and everyone was so friendly! The Riad itself was beautiful and just what you needed to rest up after the hectic hustle and bustle. We were welcomed in and made to feel at ease. Nothing was too much trouble and they treated us so well. All the staff were wonderful and so friendly. Amal gave me a massage and pedicure and was so kind. We didn't want to leave! Especially not from the terrace where we enjoyed sitting by the pool, listening to the birds and having food brought to us. It was a delightful holiday and i would thoroughly recommend this Riad!

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Melbourne, Australia

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Riad Viva
This place was very welcoming and comfortable. Our room was attractive, clean and spacious. The staff were very helpful and the cooking class was a great way to spend an afternoon. I highly recommend this lovely riad.

10/10 Excellent

Cora, Pueblo, CO

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Charming respite, close to main market
We transferred to this riad for our last evening in Marrakech and am so glad we did. The walk to the main market was less than 10 minutes and we felt safe walking even at night. While our room was fairly small, the service was exceptional. The rooftop terrace, complete with a pool and lounge chairs were the perfect end to our holiday. The breakfast included fruit and yogurt in addition to breads and jams, which was a welcome addition. The staff went above and beyond to assist when we were faced with the bag handlers strike in Spain and sought cargo options for our luggage.

10/10 Excellent

fabrice

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Traveled with group
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Excellent week-end prolongé au Riad Viva
Nous avons passé un week-end prolongé à Marrakech entre amis et nous avons choisi pour la 2eme fois le Riad Viva. L’accueil est toujours aussi agréable et le personnel bienveillant et toujours prompt à satisfaire nos demandes. L’emplacement du Riad est parfait, très jolie vue sur le jardin de la Mamounia depuis la terrasse, à qq minutes à pied des souks… Nous le recommandons 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Traveled with partner
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Le cadre intérieur et l'accueil par le responsable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Séjour agréable
Accueil chaleureux et très souriant. Le Riad est très beau, propre et petit dejeuner bon et copieux. Bonne localisation, tout se fait à pied. Très belle terrasse et petite piscine agréable pour se rafraichir. A savoir : le riad se situe dans une zone pseudo piétonne (pas de possibilité de deposer les bagages au pied du Riad). Le parking public payant est à 5 min a pied.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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Personnel super sympa et emplacement calme à 15 min à pied de l’an place Jamaa El Fna. Top!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Service van het Riad was goed. Medewerkers regelen taxi’s of tuctuc. Alles in overleg is mogelijk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

gwen, FOUGÈRES

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Beau ryad bien placé dans la Médina.
Agréable séjour dans cet hôtel : personnel prévenant et efficace. Terrasse avec une très jolie vue sur les jardins de l'hôtel Mamounia. Bon petit déjeuner et repas de bonne qualité. Wifi qui fonctionne très bien. Proximité des tombeaux saadiens, de la place et des souks. A recommander.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

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Nice riad that offers value for money
Very nice riad in a good location that offers good value for money. Only let down was the breakfest the day of departure. We checked out early and we told that they would have a small breakfest ready. It was indeed small and much less than the day before. The guy at the riad did not care much and just replied that the shops were not open..

8/10 Good

Yue

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10/10 Excellent

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Ein Rias zum Wohlfühlen
Wir verbrachten 6 Tage im Rias Viva und unsere Erwartungen wurden nicht enttäuscht. Das Riad ist der hübsch, gepflegt und mit viel Liebe gestaltet. Das Personal war immer hilfsbereit und freundlich, die Massage bei Amal war sehr gut und ist nur zu empfehlen. Auch der kleine Pool, der vor allem unsere Tochter ( 8 Jahre) sehr gefallen hat und der in einem Riad nicht Gang und Gäbe ist, war immer für eine Erfrischung willkommen. Das Riad liegt in einer ruhigen Seitenstraße am Rande der Medina und dennoch sind alle Sehenswürdigkeiten gut zu Fuß zu erreichen. Obwohl unser Zimmer im Erdgeschoß lag, habe ich es nie als laut empfunden. Im Gegenteil, ich fand es sehr schön, nicht in der Anonymität eines großen Hotels zu wohnen, sondern Teil einer kleinen Gemeinschaft des Riads und seiner Nachbarschaft zu sein. Wir werden bestimmt nicht das letzte mal im Riad Viva gewesen sein.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Preis/Leistung bestens
Sofort wieder würde ich das Viva buchen. Alle Mitarbeiter sind hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich. Die Lage ist für die wesentlichen Sehenswürdigkeiten ideal. Lassen Sie sich abholen. Das erste Mal dorthinzufinden ist eine Herausforderung. Das Frühstück auf der Dachterasse ab 8.00 Uhr lässt wenig Wünsche offen (kein Buffet). Amal und Yusuf sind besonders zuvorkommend. Gute Mitarbeiterauswahl!

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Oldenburg

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Sehr gute Location für Marrakech!
Yusuf ist sein eigentlicher Name, für Deutsche nennt er sich Joseph, für Spanier Jose,...er begrüßt den Gast mit einer Ruhe und Freundlichkeit, die ihresgleichen sucht. Er ist nicht nur für die Rezeption zuständig sondern serviert einem auch das wundervolle Frühstück auf der Dachterasse. Lassen Sie sich vom Flughafen abholen, das Riad ist nicht leicht zu finden. An der Einrichtung fällt die Liebe zum Detail auf. Auf der Dachterasse sind auch einige Liegen und ein Pool. Die Aussicht ist auch den Garten des besten Hotels Marrakechs: La Mamounia. Unbedingt mal hingehen! Keine kurze Hose, keine Turnschuhe also fein anziehen. Wenn es das Budget hergigt, empfehle ich das Mittagsbuffet am Pool dieses Luxushotels. Ein Traum an Auswahl und Qualität. Es besteht die Gefahr zu viel zu essen. Der Preis ist mit knapp 70 Euro happig. Man lebt nur einmal. 12.30 bis 15.30 mit Wifi Code. Beim Riad Viva kann man nichts falsch machen. Nicht mehr weiter suchen - einfach Buchen!

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne, Berlin

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bezauberndes neues Riad
Wir waren 2 Freundinnen und haben uns gefühlt wie in 1001 Nacht. Eintauchen in eine andere Kultur, sehr freundliches Personal, hervorragendes Essen, selbst eine spontane Massage war möglich. Alles war sehr sauber und gepflegt. Ich kann das Riad nur weiterempfehlen und werde ganz bestimmt zurück kommen.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Riad Viva rekommenderas!
Vi bodde 3 tjejer i oktober 2015 på Riad viva en natt. Det låg lite krångligt till, men man kände att man fick ta del av det riktiga Marrakech när man promenerade genom det vindlade gränderna som ledde till den vackra oas som är Riad Viva. Vi fick ett varmt bemötande av personalen som hjälpte till med mycket, och de dukade upp en mysig autentisk marockansk middag, med bland det godaste vi åt under hela resan. På det hela var Riad Viva otroligt vackert, välkomnande och inspirerande.

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Nürensdorf

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VIVA = 1001 Nacht erleben in Marrakesch
Sehr aufmerksamer und freudlicher Service. Eine wirklich ruhige Oase in der Medina. Romantisch orientalische Einrichtung und sehr schöne Zimmer. Die Deluxe Suite war grosszügig und ideal für 3 Personen. Herrliche Dachterrasse mit Gartenblick und Pool. Wenn wir wieder nach Marrakesch kommen dann nur ins Viva.

10/10 Excellent

franck, Alfortville

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Bonheur dans un cadre magique
Top mais vraiment top...il faut y aller les yeux fermés...pas besoin de voiture proche de tout (5mns a pied de la célèbre place), le personnel est au petit soin... Merci à Hamza pour son professionnalisme. Le riad est très propre et les chambres confortables. On se sent comme chez à la maison... En résumé on y va 1 fois et on y retournera 10 fois...

8/10 Good

Maurizio, Italy

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Quiet riad nearby the Medina
Very nice riad with great staff always ready to help you with helpfull suggestions. Great location closed to the Medina and the Koutoubia Mosquee. Fna square is about 10 mins walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

antonio, Roma

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Riad, recentemente ristrutturato
Prenotato dall'Italia a scatola chiusa per l'ultima notte in Marocco, si è rivelato il piû bello ed accogliente tra i vari alberghi visitati durante il soggiorno. Da consigliare per la visita della città e per il relax pomeridiano sul terrazzo con piccola piscina e salotti ombreggiati. L'ospitità è eccellente

10/10 Excellent

JULIEN, Paris-Orly

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Vive le Riad VIVA !!!
Séjour inoubliable et splendide tant bien culturellement et gastronomiquement avec son service de dîner exceptionnelle avec ses différentes salades marocaines par exemple ... Chambre spacieuse et typique ! Personnel au top merci à : "Badr et son Equipe". Vivement le prochain séjour à Marrakech !

10/10 Excellent

JULIEN, Paris-Orly

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Super & Splendide Séjour !!!
Magnifique établissement sur Marrakech un grand merci personnellement a : "Badr & son Equipe". Etablissement de charme typique après avoir tester tous les services comme : massages ; dîner ; service taxi etc. ... tous est super ou le personnel à une attention particulière pour ses clients par de petite attention comme en autre son : Thé d'Accueil qui est excellent avec ses pâtisserie marocaines ... Après y avoir déjà séjourné deux fois cette année on à qu'une hâte quand on part à la fin c'est d'y revenir très très vite !!!

10/10 Excellent

Michel, Carmaux 81400

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tout est impecable lit- personnel enfin tout
nous y retournerons lors de notre prochain séjour à Marrakech Ne pas hésiter tout est super

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Sverige

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Trevlig Riad
Snygg och trevlig Riad Mycket service inriktad personal Samt trevlig personal som alltid gjorde sitt bästa