Riad les Bougainvilliers

This Riad is superb! So well located close to the big square but an oasis of peace and quiet with a very good sized rooftop terrace for sunbathing, star gazing, etc. I travelled alone and the staff could not have been more helpful and friendly and made me so welcome. The mantra ‘our house is your house’ really made me feel comfortable and at home. Thank you so much to everyone for such a wonderful stay.

+ Great location in the Medina, very close do the Jemaa ElFna Square and major attractions. Spacious rooms, very comfortable and very clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The small swimming pool is great to refresh in the heat of Marrakech. - A welcome drink would be nice. It can be hard to find by yourself. It's best to ask the hotel to provide someone to meet you outside the medina.

Riad Les Bougainvilliers Aperçu Prix Avis Emplacement Phot C Christian GARGALLO 5/5 il y a une minute sur G Google Nous avons passé 5 jours de rêve au Riad"Les Bougainvilliers" Un accueil au top par Khalid et son humour à toute épreuve..... Un cadre idyllique, idéalement situé au coeur de la Médina, très calme, décoré avec goût et typiquement marocain...... Tout le personnel aux petits soins pour rendre votre séjour inoubliable! Les tajines et couscous de Saïda justes délicieuses... Petits déjeuners au top servis par Khalid qui nous met déjà de bonne humeur N'oublions pas Moncef,toujours present, très à l'écoute et d'une gentillesse inégalée.... Ne pas passer à côté du Hammam...les massages au top Un petit clin d'oeil à Youssef avenir très prometteur.. Le tout orchestré par Philippe au top, à l'image de son équipe...A l'écoute de ses clients ..... Nous recommandons vivement cet endroit et n'avons qu'une hâte y revenir au plus vite pour profiter encore de Marrakech et sa région... Chantal Christian RICHARD GARGALLO

Riad Les Bougainvilliers is situated in a very good location in the heart of the medina and is easy to reach. It's a quiet and peaceful place with comfortable beds and spacious rooms. The service at the reception deserves additional praise. Monssef is the real gem of this place. Always smiling and helpful. It would be nice to have bathrobes and slippers in the rooms - it's so normal now and they were missing here. Breakfast is also a weak point. It's not about the type of breakfast itself, because it was typically Moroccan and we knew it. I mean too greasy omelettes and msemen as well as fruit cut in an unappetizing way. On the plus side, always fresh and delicious orange juice. Breakfast service could be better too.

The staff are amazing! warm, friendly, professional and always available. The meals were amazing. There was so much, we had to steal them away to finish later. The rooms were more than adequate. We had a bathroom with a view! The swimming pool was really a welcomed treat in the 40 degree weather.

Situated about 25-30 minutes from Marrakech main airport (RAK) the hotel is a convenient location both in terms of distance from the airport and the busy downtown old Medina area. We booked a return journey whilst at home which was less than £50/60Euros/$62 in total. One tip, is that your driver will actually be outside the main entrance as you exit into the arrivals hall – and you cannot return once you have exited. There are some pick ups inside, but these were the minority. An additional point of note is that the Hotel/Riad is not accessible by vehicle. Your driver will probably drop you off at the end of the nearest street which is about 200m from the turning to enter the Riad. Your driver will be able to call a street porter to take your bags to the door for a 20 Dirham tip (£1.80/2Euros/$2). Alternatively you can walk if you prefer. The Riad itself is quite indistinct and down a quiet lane. There is a round plaque on the outside door, but no other identifying features. If unsure just as a local, as they are all quite friendly. You have to press the buzzer to gain entry and there is a 24hr member of staff to greet you upon arrival. There are no forms or paperwork to fill in, nor do you need to hand over a credit card for the city room taxes – as you pay these at the end of your stay in cash. For 4 of us for 5 nights it was 520Dhs. You enter a small entrance lobby and your room will either be on the ground or upper floors. The family rooms are on the ground level. We stayed in the ‘Orchidee’ room, which comprised 2 rooms, one with a double bed and the other had 2 single beds. The rooms are clean and functional with a full size bath and shower room with hairdryer and heated towel rail. If you are expecting all mod cons then these traditional riads are not for you. There are no TVs, tea or coffee facilities or fancy toiletries. Sure there are some nice smelling shower gels and shampoo, but they are tiny and will last you one wash. The double room has a large wardrobe area with small writing desk, chair and small separate table, with a collapsible luggage rack. The double bed is on the firm side, but the bedding was of good quality, clean and fresh. The air conditioning was fully functional and much needed. The wifi is free, and although not the fastest, was enough for us all to check our emails and make whatsapp calls when needed. There is also a nice roof terrace where you can sunbathe or have breakfast, but does get quite hot There is also a small rectangular plunge pool on the ground floor to cool off in, which seemed to get regular use. It was clean and well maintained. There are also no room cards to use, just an optional key and padlock if you wish, although the building is very secure and each room has a functioning safe. You can close yourself in at night via a bar across the door. Breakfast is just off the centre court yard (or in it if you wish), which is a very basic and simple affair. It is served between 8am and 10am and comprises

We stayed two nights. It is a beautiful and peaceful place (but brilliantly central) to escape the madness of the Marrakech. The Riad is well run, food was delicious and cooked to order. We had lunch here twice to escape the heat and have somewhere that was cool and quiet before we went out again. You need to give them 2 hours notice for lunch. We went to the Souks early in the morning when it was quieter and cooler, sight seeing in the afternoon and then the Medina for supper and drinks which was crazy, magical and something none of us will ever forget. We also did a Moroccan cookery class which was great fun.

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