Riad bleu du Sud

This is one of the nicest roads I have used in four trips to Marrakech. The staff is wonderful. They are so helpful and really want you to be satisfied....

This is one of the nicest roads I have used in four trips to Marrakech. The staff is wonderful. They are so helpful and really want you to be satisfied. Abdullah was so kind to serve an outstanding breakfast each morning.

I booked the Riad Bleu du Sud based on the prices, reviews, and the stunning photos of the riad, which looked prettier, more colorful, and more ornate...

I booked the Riad Bleu du Sud based on the prices, reviews, and the stunning photos of the riad, which looked prettier, more colorful, and more ornate than other riads. I was not disappointed. The staff were all incredibly kind and welcoming. I cannot stay enough great things about the staff. Every morning the delicious breakfast was different so that we could try a variety of local breads and pastries, in addition to fruit/yogurt. Coffee and tea were wonderful. Different colored tablecloth each day, and different colored towels each day in the rooms. The attention to detail was so appreciated. Breakfast was a moment of peace each day with the sound of a lovely fountain in the background. We were served a lovely tea upon arrival, and were offered lots of information about Marrakech. The room and entire riad were gorgeous. We stayed for about 4 days and were really sad to leave. The riad was quiet and I slept well. I would recommend arranging transportation from the airport through the riad in advance because that will greatly facilitate your arrival. We forgot to arrange for this even though it was available, and that meant we paid too much for a taxi and then ended up having to tip one of the "guides" in the neighborhood to lead us to the riad (it gets much easier navigating after your first day, but the first day in the medina is confusing without help). If I am lucky enough to return to Marrakech, I would very gladly stay at Riad Bleu du Sud again.

A haven of peace tucked away from the Medina. We arrived very late due to our flight being delayed and were welcomed with mint tea whilst completing the...

A haven of peace tucked away from the Medina. We arrived very late due to our flight being delayed and were welcomed with mint tea whilst completing the paperwork. Once the necessary forms were completed we wanted to go to our room straight away but were told 'not yet' as the road guardian talked us through various tours and spa packages associated with the Riad, we were too tired to take any of this in and found this a bit irritating. We were asked what time we would like breakfast which is served between 8am and 10am and then showed our room. The room was beautifully decorated, but had a lot of furniture and we had to move a few things around to be able to get from the bed to the bathroom in the night without crashing into things. The wooden doors to the room and window shutters were rather flimsy so it didn't feel very private. The room was very dim and no natural daylight could be seen until you open the doors where you could see daylight through the plastic roof over the interior courtyard. The room was also stuffy but the air conditioning worked a treat once you figure out how it works. The water from the hot tap was scalding hot but easily rectified by turning the cold water tap on. Good shower above the elaborate mosaic tiled bath. Breakfast was very beige with lots of pastry, but they were delicious. As coffee lovers the one small pot was not sufficient and it took a long time to get more. Brush up on your French as their English is limited, but we did manage to communicate. We bought a bottle of water at the cost of two Euros which is thrice the price than the shops in the medina. You also need to pay a tourist tax which was around 160 MAD for three nights. The riad is tricky to find but once you get used to navigating it's close to all the action. There's no key to get in the main entrance and you have to knock to get in but the guardian is always available to let you in and I wondered if he ever slept as we were in and out all hours. Overall a pleasant authentic experience of staying in a Riad.

I decided to cancel my trip to Essaouira to spend another night in Marrakech but my riad was full which meant I had to change riads for the night. I found...

I decided to cancel my trip to Essaouira to spend another night in Marrakech but my riad was full which meant I had to change riads for the night. I found Riad Bleu du Sud and immediately felt at home. Rihanna was so welcoming. The only room was a superior double but it was reasonably priced and the it was so beautifully decorated. The whole place was spectacular. The breakfast was massive and varied. It's situated a bit further back from the main pathways but it's worth the extra few steps. Spread the word!

Marrakech is a hectic city where you'll be bombarded with colors, sounds, crazy traffic, intense people and almost too many impressions to process for...

Marrakech is a hectic city where you'll be bombarded with colors, sounds, crazy traffic, intense people and almost too many impressions to process for the uninitiated. Still, we can recommend this city to almost anybody. A large part of that, has to do with our home away from home. Our stay at Riad Bleu du Sud has been phenomenal! The moment you walk in, you're welcomed with a genuine smile into an atmosphere straight out of a fairy tail. Great colors, great lighting and a tranquility you'll soon learn to appreciate even more. The moment you close the door of the building, you leave the craziness that is Marrakech behind and enter your oasis of peace. The rooms are cleaned very thoroughly and are decorated functionally. It felt relaxing to be in them.The food is great! You'll be served an amazing breakfast which was a little different every morning. Every evening we were asked how late we wanted to eat breakfast which made planning day trips around it very easy. We have tried eating dinner at the Riad as well and in my opinion it was one of the best meals we ate during our vacation. You'll pay a little more than in some other restaurants in the city, but definitely worth it.I would like to make a special mention of Karim, who was our main host in the week we stayed at Bleu du Sud. It is very rare for me to meet someone in the hotel branche who is so welcoming and friendly as this man. Karim, thank you for making our stay as great as it was. Great location in the center of the medina. Short walk to good restaurants nearby like Naranj and Chez Zaza, or a great hamam called Alphais. For us, staying at Riad Bleu du Sud comes as VERY highly recommended!