Riad Linda - a British owned, beautiful, centrally situated Marrakesh riad

Reviews of Riad Linda as featured on Tripadvisor.

We had a great stay here at Riad Linda in October 2009. The Riad is very well situated at the end of a traditional narrow street just a few minutes from the main square: Place Jemaa El Fna. We took a petit taxi from the airport and then a porter took our bags on his trolley to the Riad. The Riad is in the heart of the Medina (old town) which is not accessible by cars, but is full of intriguing shops and stalls as well as people bikes and carts. We were also very impressed by how clean the whole town is. A great place for practising your school french, but most people also speak good English.

There is a real buzz to the place. We didn't do any of the out of town excursions available, we'd come to rest. Having said that we visited a Hamman, for a steam bath and massage, took a trip in a Caleche... a fabulous horse drawn carriage, and spent hours wandering, drinking the beautiful fresh orange juice and people watching from the cafes.

The restaurants are all good, local Morrocan food is tasty and inexpensive. If you want to go back to the west for a while, then go to the new town up Avenue Mohammmed V, you'll find restaurants and shops just like at home. The Medina though is full of life and you can haggle and bargain to your hearts content in the tiny shops and narrow streets. Remember to set a price in advance though if you go by carriage or taxi, and just smile, people smile back!

The Riad itself is clean, fresh and very comfortable, we felt very safe and secure. You can buy everything you need in the shops round about and the concierge will help if you need it. The bedrooms are a good size and beautifully presented with en-suite facilities. There's a good kitchen if you want to cook and plenty of room to lounge around in the sun on the terraces. We can highly recommend Riad Linda.

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"Excellent, centrally located Riad in Marrakech"

"Riad Linda is about 5 minutes walk from the main square of Marrakech . There are other Riads in the same area which so there are normally other tourists around.. The local owners have put lots of large plant pots in the streets and keep the streets clean and tidy.

The riad is newly renovated and has been furnished in a traditional style. The accommodation is spacious and colourful. The roof terrace is excellent and has good views all round, on winters days you can see the Atlas Mountains .

The concierge, Sayed, is very helpful and speaks some English. He can point you in the right direction for local points of interest. If you need anything more complicated, as I did, he has a local contact, Rachid, who speaks excellent English and was very helpful.

I would highly recommend Riad Linda for a break in Marrakech."

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‘Thank you 1000 times over for the nice ands super hospitality of riad Linda. I really enjoyed my stay here. It is a beautiful place and I would recommend it to anyone...... & everyone! The people here are so kind and breakfast is first class! Things you could do while you are here - massage, quad biking, golfing, white water rafting, bargaining and lots more. Ask & you shall know!’

‘I organised a holiday and wedding for 28 people travelling together, it was very difficult for me to do so but Linda was so helpful and reassuring that it made life very easy for me! She helped me find accommodation for all my guests including Riad Linda. My Guests at Riad Linda thoroughly enjoyed their stay the rooms were lovely. Linda had provided me with many contacts for everything I needed to do whilst I was in Marrakech so I was in touch with reliable people as soon as I got there! Thank you Linda for all your help!!’
‘It has been an experience. Breakfast on the roof terrace was very refreshing. It has been very relaxing coming back to Riad Linda after the busy hustle of the souks. Great location and would highly recommend. Kind and helpful staff.’

‘Beautiful riad, excellent service, ideally located’

‘If you want to feel like a local, this is the place for you. Hidden in the winding streets of the old town, without a tourist in sight is the stunning Raid Linda.

The Riad was absolutely charming, unbelievably spacious and clean. The staff helpful and quiet.

Minutes away from the famous square at the centre of the city, insures that there is plenty to do. The amenities of the new town are only a short taxi ride away.’

‘Riad Linda is a cleverly modernised traditional Moroccan townhouse right at the heart of the old town offering all mod cons. There is a super roof terrace from which the Atlas Mountains can be seen in the distance. Great for sunbathing or relaxing in the evening.
Those of a retiring nature or European sensibility may find The Medina a bit of a culture shock, but you soon learn to negotiate the colourful and noisy throngs.

Loads of things to see and do and plenty of local eateries, mostly inexpensive, to try.

Highly recommended.’