Riad Houdou

Riad Houdou Overview

You know what struck me first about Riad Houdou? The silence. I mean, you’re literally in the heart of Marrakech’s medina – this ancient maze where donkeys clip-clop past your door and vendors call out in three languages – but step through that heavy wooden door on Rue Issebtinne and it’s like someone hit the mute button. The traditional riad architecture does this thing where the courtyard becomes this peaceful oasis, and honestly, after a day of navigating the souks and dodging motorbikes in those narrow alleys, you’ll appreciate it more than you expect.

The location is actually brilliant if you know the medina at all. Derd El Hammam is in the El Moukef quarter, which puts you close enough to Jemaa el-Fnaa that you can walk there in about eight minutes, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the tourist chaos every time you step outside. The street itself is quiet – well, medina quiet, which means you’ll still hear the call to prayer and the occasional late-night wedding celebration, but no tour groups tramping past at dawn. I found myself using the little café on the corner as a landmark when giving directions to taxi drivers, and the guys there started recognizing me after a couple days, which felt pretty authentic.

What really sets this place apart though is how they’ve managed to keep that traditional Moroccan feel without making you suffer for it. The rooms have proper air conditioning (trust me, you want this in summer), the wifi actually works throughout the building, and the bathrooms have hot water that doesn’t take fifteen minutes to kick in. The staff – and I’m not just saying this because it sounds nice – genuinely seem to care about helping you figure out the city. They gave me directions to this little hammam that I never would have found on my own, and when I mentioned wanting to buy saffron, they steered me away from the tourist traps toward a spice merchant who’s been in the same stall for thirty years. That 9.5 rating makes sense when you experience that kind of attention to detail. The rooftop terrace deserves a mention too – it’s where you’ll want to have your morning coffee while watching the city wake up, with the Atlas Mountains visible on clear days. Sure, it gets a bit crowded during sunset (everyone’s chasing that perfect Instagram shot), but early morning or late evening, it’s pretty magical.

Riad Houdou Accommodations

Reviews of Riad Houdou

• Excellent location, close to the medina but away from the hustle and bustle. Fantastic staff and owners. Cannot do enoug – Jutla from United Kingdom – 4 July 2025 (10/10)

  Spotlessly clean, tranquil and beautiful to sit inside and unwind. The terrace was on two floors with a wonderful pool at the top. Extremely tastefully decorated and great location. The Riad made every effort to make sure our stay was as smooth as possible, attention to detail was fantastic.
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing I did not like.

• From the first moment we arrived, nothing was too much trouble for the staff and owners at Riad Houdou who ensured we ha – Sharon from United Kingdom – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

  A beautiful oasis of calm, from the bustling streets and souks of Marrakesh

• Beautiful riad with amazing staff – Kutay from Turkey – 21 June 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful riad with so many nice details in the decoration, a lovely pool, nice breakfast but what makes this riad a memorable one is their amazing staff and lovely owners.

• Amazing stay – Jane from United Kingdom – 17 June 2025 (10/10)

  Couldn’t fault anything. Everything about the Riad exceeded our expectations
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Superb – Amanda from Australia – 6 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location
  Serene oasis from the hustle and bustle outside
  Friendly and helpful staff
  Loves our rooftop terrace
  
  What could be improved: Room had too much furniture which made it hard to place luggage and belongings

• The staff as this property is absolutely the best! 6 star if it was possible! – Aythami from United Kingdom – 5 June 2025 (10/10)

  Everything really, from the room to the staff.
  Details are present at all time in this paradise. The staff is so friendly, attentive, professional, welcoming.
  The check in was an absolute experience, they take you to the table and offer you tea, after a while, when you had rested then they go through the admin work and explain you about the city and give you many tips to explore the city in the best way possible.
  Breakfast was delicious, the rose petals smell in the room was amazing, the common areas are so comfortable and makes you feel like in a oasis in the middle of the desert, the chirping from the birds will make you up in the morning, no need alarms!
  I would like to make a special mention to Hassam and Abdell from the front desk team, but also to the concierge boy in the evening, very attentive. Also to the owners who were around and always having a quick chat to make sure we were having a great experience. Keep it up guys, you definitely made our experience in Marrakesh unforgettable. Regards, Aythami
  
  What could be improved: To get to the property you will have to pass by a a very busy road, welcome to old town medina of Marrakesh.

• Great hospitality! – Rachel from Canada – 28 May 2025 (10/10)

  The room was beautifully decorated and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was lovely. I recommend ordering dinner at least once and booking the hammam!! Would definitely stay here again!

• Thank you to all the team at Riad Houdou for a truly wonderful time! – Ceri from United Kingdom – 14 May 2025 (10/10)

  The riad was absolutely stunning inside, every detail for guests was very well planned and the rooftop area with pool and breakfast area was beautiful. Really helpful for my daughter and I to get an introduction to Marrakesh when we first arrived with some tips/advice, together with mint tea and pastries, lovely touch. We would definitely like to return one day!

• We enjoooyed the swimming pool on the roof and the well decorated riad – Isabelle from France – 2 May 2025 (8/10)

  +++++
  
  What could be improved: Eric answer when my friends tells him that their room was humid and too close from the kitchen for their hotel standard … but after they gave them the nicer room of their riad ! 🙂

• Superb – Sellers from South Africa – 29 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great showers. Lovely views. Respectful friendly staff. Hosts very helpful. Close to great shopping area.
  
  What could be improved: All of it.

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