First off, Ayoub was an amazing host! However, as a first time Africa traveler from America there were some things worth mentioning. I’m unsure if these things are normal for riads, but we noticed them. The room we stayed in (the only room on the entry level floor) has very little privacy. (The upper rooms had more.) It directly adjoins the interior courtyard where breakfast and dinner are served, and there are two windows (admittedly with covers you can’t see through) (one in the bathroom and one next to the bed.) these do…. nothing to block any sounds. Ayoub was very respectful in trying to keep the other guests quiet, but you still heard everyone entering and exiting the Riad. The entire place was very clean except for the sealant around the bathroom sink. You must take extremely short showers as the hot water runs out in a few minutes. The location was perfect if you want to be away from the noises of the main square! It is far enough from the main bustle to be quiet except the next door mosque’s call to prayer daily, but close enough you can get to the main square in twenty to thirty minutes depending on your walking speed. I would come here again, but stay in one of the quieter and more private upstairs rooms. And definitely take Ayoub up on a breakfast and/or dinner! Be aware that there is a 5 euro per night (for us as a couple) city tourism (?) “tax” that you pay afterwards. We think this is normal as google says it was. Plenty of places to exchange money around.
