I stayed at Riad Cherrata for 4 nights, and would recommend it without hesitation. The owner, Valerie, and her staff were the height of kindness and quality....

I stayed at Riad Cherrata for 4 nights, and would recommend it without hesitation. The owner, Valerie, and her staff were the height of kindness and quality. As well as offering clean, comfortable, and beautiful accommodation very well located Valerie gave me a detailed explanation of how to enjoy Marrakesh safely, and even gave me a Moroccan mobile phone with relevant emergency numbers. The homemade breakfast was superb (included in the room price), and I enjoyed my stay at the Riad as much as I did my holiday in Marrakesh.Their hosting was faultless and superb value. I fully recommend to anyone, and wish Valerie and her staff the very best of luck.

Everything positive said about the riad and Valerie (and her staff) is accurate. What a lovely, helpful host. Met at the airport as arranged (and returned...

Everything positive said about the riad and Valerie (and her staff) is accurate. What a lovely, helpful host. Met at the airport as arranged (and returned there on departure), excellent restaurant recommendations: we were only there for 3 nights but very much enjoyed Pepe Nero (less than 10 minute walk) and Al Fassia Aguedal. The latter was by taxi (less than £5 each way c/o the ubiquitous Ali who works with his brother and is Valerie’s “go to”). The walk from the riad to the main square is an eye opener - and eyes must be permanently open, night and day, for mopeds and (slower moving) donkey carts. We used Hotel Ali and another office in the square for currency exchange which was simple and at good rates. In the square there is a cacophony of sound and activity: every imaginable stall plus snake charmers, monkeys on leads, horse and carriage rides, cafes, restaurants - and that was only in daytime! We took the hop on hop off bus and recommend the impressive Badia Palace ruins then enjoy a nearby rooftop drink and/or snack at Kosybar. A great, if short, experience. At times hard work walking in the heat but there’s always Ali and his taxi. Valerie’s breakfasts will keep you going till sunset. My wife dropped her pyjama top in the shower and left it hanging up to dry. We returned that evening to find it had been washed and ironed. Large modern hotels and air conditioned tour buses obviously an option but if you’re only going to Marrakesh once, contact Valerie.

What you see is what you get.. plus more! the place was exactly as described on the web. It is situated in the heart of the Medina and very close to the...

What you see is what you get.. plus more! the place was exactly as described on the web. It is situated in the heart of the Medina and very close to the shops and main square.Upon arrival Valerie was there to greet us and gave us all the info we needed. At first it seemed like it was an overload, but trust me, you will definitely need all of it especially if it's your first time in Marrakesh (or Morocco in general). She gave us all the contacts, places to visit, street etiquette and a mobile phone too with a local number! She had also saved contacts for taxis who already had an agreed reasonable fare (so we did not have to haggle for that). This definitely made our trip much more relaxing and stress free. Plus Ali & his brother ( the taxi drivers) were very polite and reliable. They were always on time. The Riad was maintained in very high standards - very clean with an excellent ambience. Izza and Halima would always greet you with a smile and were extremely polite. To top it all, Saâdia made really good breakfast and as long as you advise her what time you like having it, she would always make sure it was ready as soon as you come down. I hardly give reviews after holidays, but for this I really felt the need to. They all totally deserve 5 stars for the service! Once you visit I'm sure you will have the same sentiments.

I normally don't throw myself in writing a review about anything really but in this particular case, it is worth it. First of all, Valerie is such an amazing...

I normally don't throw myself in writing a review about anything really but in this particular case, it is worth it. First of all, Valerie is such an amazing person and the best host I've ever met. She really knows how to make you feel like home but at the same time safe. From the very beginning, she explained to us everything you would really need to know about a new place/culture, how to get around with people, how to get a good deal, whom to deal with and who to avoid. It's basically like having your own personal tour guide who's there for you with any information at any time and ready to help you with anything you need. For example: as traveling from Europe, I didn't have to use my roaming because she gave us a small phone with credit and with a few important contacts already saved in (as police, taxi, hotel, and her number) As for the place, that's where things get even better. The room we had was absolutely stunning. Perfectly cleaned, with a nice smell and a good vibe. Another amazing place is the terrace where you can go and simply enjoy the sunset, and believe me, it felt like a fairytale. I could not be more grateful for the whole treatment we received from Valerie and her amazing team.I and my friend decided that if we're gonna visit again Marrakesh, we're defo gonna stay at the same place.PS: don't do the mistake to skip the breakfast, that's just gonna make your day !!!!!

Valerie was the perfect host. She gave us "the magic map" to go around Marrakesh, very useful. Moreover she gave us a a lot of information about places...

Valerie was the perfect host. She gave us "the magic map" to go around Marrakesh, very useful. Moreover she gave us a a lot of information about places to visit, travel agencies, transportation to go around, places to eat, everything you need during a vacation. The team is amazing, paying attention to every detail. The room was very clean at all times.The Riad is like an oasis, with places to relax everywhere.The breakfast was varied and delicious.Amazing service overall and a good quality/price

The Riad was amazing and Valerie and her team were exceptional. They couldn't have done more for us and Valerie gave us some useful tips for getting around...

The Riad was amazing and Valerie and her team were exceptional. They couldn't have done more for us and Valerie gave us some useful tips for getting around Marrakech as well as a phone with usual numbers in and a couple of maps, one hand drawn. The breakfast was a real treat every morning with fruit, yoghurt, bread, jams and pancakes all included. We would highly recommend visiting Marrakech and staying at this Riad

Well what a superb Riad. Perfect in every way: the location so close to the various souks, the tourist attractions and the central market. All walking...

Well what a superb Riad. Perfect in every way: the location so close to the various souks, the tourist attractions and the central market. All walking distance. Our stay started with a smart and ready taxi driver who was arranged by riad owner (as was our return). Very easy. Then a really helpful sit down chat with owner who spoke English and French about our stay. This was SO useful as was her personal map you will get and mobile phone (on Moroccan tel signal). This made our 4 days so much easier and enjoyable. Superb breakfast - great housekeeper - loved the special yoghurt, the home made breads and pancakes. Full range of places to eat at lunch and dinner of different costs - owner really helpful with suggestions.Comfy beds that were made each morning (room carefully tidied for us too - thanks!). Fresh towels each day. En-suite good and shower huge and warm/hot.The difference with this riad is the personal touch the owner and housekeeper give which made our holiday really enjoyable.Would highly recommend and we hope to return when we can. THANK YOU!