Road Samsara was absolutely incredible, an absolutely beautiful little boutique riad in the heart of Marrakesh. The bedroom was amazing, with a courtyard that seemed out of a movie and the most friendly staff. 100% would recommend to a friend.

The parking was a nightmare (as most of the Medina is) but once I had contacted the hotel, they were able to send someone out to help!

Liebevolles reichhaltiges Frühstück, tolle Zimmer, ruhige Lage… eine Oase der Ruhe in der trubeligen Medina

We loved the style of the Riad, it felt authentic, all of the small touches meant alot. We’ve stayed in multiple riads in Marrakesh and this felt the most welcoming, picturesque and worth the money. There are only a few rooms so you feel like it’s a bit more of an airbnb stay, in a good way! It’s 20 minutes from the main square but all the streets leading up to it have shops and after a day you find your way easily. You can get a taxi to Bab Taghazout- this is as far as the car can take you and then you walk 2 mins to the Riad. There’s shops 30 seconds before the Riad and there’s kids everywhere playing till late so you feel safe. The staff were friendly, nice and we locked ourselves out one night and Milouda came back and let us in at 10pm, still with a smile on her face.

Loved it all

The riad itself was lovely and the staff were very warm and welcoming throughout our stay. It did feel tranquil compared to the busy medina and offered a more local, authentic Marrakech experience. You can walk to the main square from the riad, and there was also a safe in the room for valuables.

I do feel the current reviews and photos don’t fully reflect the overall experience. The riad is located in a much more local part of the medina and we often felt uncomfortable walking around the area, especially at night. Ubers/taxis won’t collect or drop you directly outside, so you have to walk to a nearby pickup point which didn’t always feel particularly safe. While the riad could feel peaceful at times, it was also surprisingly noisy at night with shouting outside. Communication could also be difficult as most staff didn’t speak English and the English-speaking house manager was rarely there. The room doors couldn’t be locked from the outside when leaving, which felt unsettling despite there being a safe. The riad also didn’t quite match the photos online and felt more worn in person. The rooms were also very dark, and the air conditioning leaked during our stay which caused a puddle on the floor. A smaller point, but there was only one mirror in the bathroom and nowhere comfortable to properly get ready, which may matter to some guests. Another thing to be aware of is that bottled water is charged separately and any extras must be paid in cash only. We were only informed of this the evening before leaving, by which point we had very little cash left.