Our stay at this riad was overall just okay, but there are a few things I really wish I had known before booking.
The biggest issue was that guests are required to leave their room key at the front desk every time they go out. Staff is supposed to let you back in, but on multiple occasions we were left waiting outside for 20–30 minutes at night because they were asleep. As a group of three women in our 20s, this felt uncomfortable and honestly a bit scary—especially since the walk through the Medina to reach the riad is already quite dark and isolated. We were usually just coming back from dinner or shopping at the market, so it wasn’t unusually late.
The breakfast was also underwhelming. Nothing terrible, but not memorable.
Another thing to note: cigarette smoke is noticeable. It’s the first thing we smelled when entering, and as non-smokers it wasn’t the most pleasant welcome. We adjusted, but it’s something to consider if you’re sensitive to smoke.
On the positive side, the staff was friendly enough, and the rooms were cleaned daily and kept tidy.
Overall, the experience was fine—but because of the late-night access issue, I would personally look at other options next time.
