Riad Les Jardins d'Henia

Gorgeous plant filled oasis within Marrakech. Mustafa and his team were amazingly friendly and helpful, really helped to relax us and help out

A tranquil riad away from the bustle of the city. Our standard room was a good size with air con and a lovely view over the central courtyard with its bubbling fountain & orange trees. Breakfast each morning served in one of the 2 courtyard gardens consisted of various breads/pastries/cakes, homemade yoghurt, omelette, fresh orange juice and mint tea/coffee. A 3 course evening meal cost 15EUR pp. Delicious, good portion size and authentic. Meal varied each night. Simply book at breakfast. While there we went on an excursion into the mountains costing 335dh/35EUR pp, although it was great to explore more of Morocco, the trip was very touristy and the lunch rather bland. We had a hamman & massage whilst at the riad which was simply heavenly. You are taken into a gorgeous room which is hidden away to receive the hamman (think seaweed, hot water and mud - it's better than it sounds) before receiving an hour long massage. Simply divine. It cost 40EUR pp and was worth every penny. The location of the riad is in the Kasbah district, so quieter than the Medina area. It is very close to the palaces (El Badi and El Bahia) as well as the Saadian tombs. It is within walking distance to the souks and main square but to get to the Nouvelle Ville (French district) you will need to get a taxi. Really helpful and friendly staff although it helps to brush up on your French before you go as little English is spoken. In addition they do NOT take card for 'extras' such as meals and hamman.

Great place - we had the room with the terrace which we loved - both courtyards were very relaxing and the chance of a swim was very welcome - we also liked the area which was not touristy - great local market round the corner