Meknes hotels

Pros: What a great find. We had a really lovely stay there. Wonderful staff, beautiful riad with tradional furniture ithroughout, including in the reception, restaurant & bedrooms,; our bedroom was v comfortable with ensuite with hot shower - bliss. It was offseason & v quiet the day we arrived & Hassan let us choose our room which was an added bonus. There are a number of lovely terraces & we ate one night up there. We also had tea there as well as when we arrived, accompanied by yummy biscuits. Also to my husband's delight they were able to procur a beer/wine which he was really longing for after a full day sighseeing (we loved Voulibis & Molay Idriss by the way) All in all a great place to stay - thanks for all the help & exceptional service, Hassan.

Pros: Welcome by staff and owners, food, finding us wine & the riaf decor and ambiance.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: The inside of the Riad was truly beautiful. Our room (the family suite) was spectacular - One Thousand and One Nights level decoration, and very comfortable. The layered terrace was incredibly beautiful, with lots of plants, and safe for children to roam around in. Breakfast was the best we had in Morocco. The riad has games (eg puzzles) for children which helped the transition times while everyone was getting ready to go out or rest time for parents.

Cons: The location is right next to one of the side entrance doors to the medina, in front of the zoo. There is a public parking nearby. Location is not exceptional - there are some narrow medina streets with not much light and few people. However, 2-3 min out you enter a main street and from there it's not too far from the main square where the evening market and restaurants are- it is about a 10-15 min walk. The hotel needs to get its credit card policy right. When we booked, the hotel was advertised as accepting credit cards. No extra charges were mentioned. After the booking, we received an information email which said that the hotel would charge extra 3% for credit card payment. I did not see the email as we were traveling. When it was time to pay the hotel first tried to resist payment by credit card and when we insisted it tried to charge us the extra 3%, which we refused to pay out of principle. The hosts were clearly offended by it. It all turned a great experience into a bit of a sour ending.

Pros: The hotel was near the medina, but not inside, so we could easily reach our car for making trips around the area. Rooms are comfortable the roof is a good place to hang out. The people are very friendly and helpful.

Cons: Probably for reasons the hotel can’t do anything about sometimes you smell a touch of sewer. The big room downstairs was not appealing to us. Too dark. We sat on the roof all the time.

Pros: Quiet spot where you get to experience local life. Hassan was most helpful and made our stay outstanding.

Cons: Room highly decorated

Pros: The breakfast was fabulous on the terrace upstairs. The staff were wonderful. Dinner was excellent. The responsiveness was fantastic as well. We had a lovely stay!

Cons: Getting receipts took a long time, and some of the room facilities could use a bit of a refresh. But overall, it was wonderful! Thank you!

Pros: We had a great stay here - lovely room, wonderful roof terrace and delicious breakfasts. We ate dinners here too - perfectly cooked traditional food. All the staff were really welcoming and helpful. We loved this beautiful Riad - the best we stayed in on our trip.

Pros: The Riad was clean, comfy and nothing was to much to ask for. Our room was large and accommodated our family of 4 easily. Would happily stay here again when in Meknes.

Pros: The riad is at the edge of the Medina, so easy to find. The rooms are very well appointed and attractive, and the bed was very comfortable. The terrace on the roof of the riad is very nice, a great place to relax and have breakfast and dinner. The food was very good at the The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons: Because the riad is at the edge of the Medina, it is a short walk to all the main attractions.

Pros: Location was great. Hot water and large rooms. Plenty of common areas. We were provided with a heater as was quiet cool at night. Excellent staff and breakfast was great! The evening set menu at the restaurant was excellent. Mohammed provided perfect service.

Cons: All great

Pros: Great location, so easy to come back and forth to the riad. Close to bakery and shops. Super nice staff, really lovely. The food at their restaurant was amazing, European flair to the menu. We are vegetarians and they made us a special veggie tagine which was cooked traditionally on the gas and tasted great! You must it there! The room was very spacious and was good, we had a heater as well as we were there the end of November so it was a little chilly. Thanks

Cons: My only negative point would be the bed was like a rock, it felt like we were sleeping on the floor it was that hard. But apart from that it was flawless!

Pros: Roog sweet with balcony is exelent.

Pros: The place is beautifully and tastefully decorated, with a fantastic terrace and incredible view from and great areas to sit and relax. We didn't use the pool because it was too cold, but it looked clean. I can't speak to how the air conditioning would be in a hotter season, but for us in November the room had two different heaters (though one was a bit loud) and we were plenty warm. It was nice and quiet at night. The location was great, easy to find using Google maps or to have someone meet you at Bab Mansour. Staff were friendly and the breakfast was always served professionally and promptly. The breakfast was better than the typical Moroccan standard. There was bread and jam, of course, but also a bowl of fruit, some different pancake style breads, and eggs baked with tomatoes and olives. We had dinner one night for €15/person and it was a multiple course meal, tasty with fairly small portions. Worth trying for sure but a bit pricy for us.

Cons: The bed was quite hard. The whole place had a faint but pervasive musty odor, almost like cat urine and the surfaces in the room were a bit dusty. People with strong allergies may want to avoid. The bathroom needed some repairs to be sure. The toilet was leaking water out the back. The shower didn't drain well so we were standing in water up to our ankles by the time we were finished showering. The water heating system was badly regulated so that the water did not maintain a set temperature but cycled between lukewarm and scalding hot, which made for an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous shower. The staff were friendly but perhaps not entirely honest. When we enquired about trips to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss, we were offered a private taxi for 500 MAD ($50), which seemed a bit much to us. After walking to the grand taxi stand, we received multiple offers of the same route but with more time to see the sights for 250 MAD...a $25 mark-up for the convenience of having someone call for you! So there seems to be a bit of a commission racket going on. Not exactly new for Morocco, but disappointing to encounter in an otherwise professional seeming place. The other thing that was mildly annoying was being charged extra for the "welcome tea" and the tea we had with dinner. The first was given seemingly as a gesture of hospitality and wasn't really framed in a way we felt like we could turn down without being rude (as in, "Here, sit down and rest and drink a tea. Welcome!") Also, €15 each and no drink included? Really? My problem in the end isn't the amount being charged but the underhandedness of it. It's very poor business practice to offer a set menu at a set price, ask what the client would like to drink but NOT offer any kind of menu or price list for that service, and then charge for it. A bit of advice to the owners, most American travelers will very much resent this kind of behavior.

Pros: The rooftop terraces were absolutely wonderful to explore and relax on. We have stayed in many Riad's and while each one is fantastic in their own way, the grandness of the Riad D'Or's was truly exceptional. In addition to the terraces, the hidden courtyards and meandering walkways were quite the joy to get lost in. Navigating to find your room, reception or the restaurant was like having your own private medina.

Cons: As a digital nomad, having access to internet is essential and while the rooms did have wifi - it wasn't on 24/7 and would disconnect whenever I would leave my room.

Pros: The staff were very friendly and very helpful. The interior design was stunning and the roof terrace(s) were beautiful with a stunning rooftop view of the city.

Pros: This is a special place to spend a night in. The riad is elaborately decorated. The place probably classifies as a historical landmark. Staff were very friendly and made us feel welcomed. Nice view from the top terrace. They also serve food here and their dinner menu is definitely worth it. Breakfast was very good as well.

Pros: A beautiful Riad in the old medina. Everything was great, from the beautiful rooms to the rooftop view, wonderful breakfast and good diner. The staff is awsome, super friendly, helpfull and they speak English, Spanish and French. A special thanks to Mohammed and Mustapha, who did everything to make us feel welcome and at ease. I will return when I come back to Meknès!!

Cons: I can’t say anything bad about this place.

Pros: Lovely decor, friendly staff beautiful rooms, food in the restaurant was excellent, great breakfast.

Pros: Amazing meal both nights in their restaurant, good location and lovely roof top balcony.

Pros: Drive in spot , easy access , we parked right in front of the riad

Cons: Paid parking

Pros: Perfectly located Riad close to the Medina with a lovely rooftop swimming pool.

Pros: I loved this Riad. ALL of the staff were friendly and helpful. Achraf helped me arrange rides and guides to Fez and Casablanca which really made my travels so much easier and enjoyable. The people he lined up for me were great! I highly recommend this Riad. It's in a great location as well. Thank you to all the people at Riad Yacout!

Pros: Great location very close to city center. The Riad is awesome and a great place to stay. Breakfast in the morning was good.

Cons: Nothing in particular

Pros: Located in the heart of the Medina, yacout has provided me and my parents with a wonderful time each time I have stayed there. The service provided by mr. Nourdine is wonderful, and there are always friendly faces. I was able to get a wonderful sleep in a very comfortable bed when I stayed there, and I woke up to a wonderful breakfast. The staff are also very amicable and speak several languages.

Pros: Lovely rooftop pool and breakfast on the terrace. Fantastic selection of Moroccan salads at dinner.

Cons: The room was very noisy.

Pros: The owner is a very gentle person and the dinner was delicious

Cons: It is a very nice Riad in Fes located in a very nice square with a small swimming pool on the roof!

Pros: The staff were very hospitable Even though they had no English it was a fun time and they looked after us a treat Breakfast was good Let us use the washing machine and the view from the terrace was very scenic

Pros: The Riad has a perfect location and is very peaceful. We also liked the breakfast.

Pros: The staff were lovely. A very relaxing place and had heating in the bathroom

Pros: Very friendly and helpful owners and staff, obviously have put a lot of work into this nice old place. Full of character, nice views off the terrace. Catered to special dietary needs at breakfast.

Pros: The owner was not there when we arrived due to a sudden death in the family. Very understandable. The person standing in at reception only spoke Arabic. Thankfully another guest was able to show us to our room. The breakfast was basic but OK. What makes this great value for money is the location. Right on the edge of the Medina, close to taxis and easy to find.

Cons: Poor security. Room lock was a joke and wouldn't keep out the cat let alone a thief. No front door key and to gain entry you needed slim fingers and a pen. Thieves could figure that out as well. The electric heater had a sensitive thermostat and would turn off every few seconds, annoying and noisy. No soap or toilet paper in the room. The owner didn't want people to pay by credit card and insisted we pay by cash but she used a bad exchange rate for MAD. She added 10% to the posted exchange rate that day but I refused and offered the going rate. She accepted.

Pros: Beautiful loft room on ground floor. We were worried about noise from reception and breakfast area but it turned out that it was deadly quiet in the morning! Great breakfast - we love the local flat bread!

Cons: It was a little dark in the room.

Pros: Location was fantastic.

Pros: Old riad in which the owners have put a lot of work into. It is not modern and is just what i expected. The women are friendly and helpful, although there is no english spoken. Broken french was adequate.

Cons: All good

Pros: Very elegant maison in a perfect traditional style. The location is exceptional - easy to find, only 3 min from Bab Mansur. The staff is very professional and also very kind. it has been very touching to see the pictures of the restoration of the place. They testify that the owners kept original features of the Riad.

Pros: So much character to the place. I think we had the best rooms which were spacious and stylish - but we poked our heads round the doors of the smaller rooms and they were still large. We stayed in one night, bought in snacks and played games in the lounge area of our room - the staff saw we had bought wine and gin, so brought us some glasses and ice. We had a good time in Meknes and I'm sure a large part of that was having a lovely place to stay.

Cons: Not much! I guess the locks on the bedroom doors are a little tricky as they looked like the original doors - but easy enough to operate once you mastered them.

Pros: Fantastic hosts. Very attentive and even did some laundry for us. Beautiful decor. Very close to the Place el-Hedim where we ate most of the time and enjoyed the entertainment. Would highly recommend this riad.

Cons: Not a complaint but just a suggestion - a bedside lamp would have been greatly appreciated

Pros: Great location, friendly host and fantastic bathroom. Meknes is a great town to visit.

Pros: unique experience! beautiful riad! near to everything in meknes. rooftop view is amazing and staffs are very friendly :)

Cons: beautiful room but the bathtub in our room can't be used..

Pros: Staff very helpfull. Suit room very big and comfortable.

Cons: The hot water in the bath is only hot for 5-10 minutes. After 5min like cold.

Pros: Hosts were very kind and helpful. Nice breakfast and large room. Nice rooftop with a view on the animated square.

Pros: Rachit and the rest of the staff is amazing. Ready to help in anything you need. He is always smiley and helpful. He made our stay even better just being around. The breakfast was good and in general we were very satisfied by the riad and our room, the location and the hospitality. Totally value from money.

Cons: The shower in the bathroom needs fixing, also the air conditioning isn't working properly. Check the filters. I also didn't quite like the behaviour of the woman ( probably the owner) that was shouting at the staff in front of us while we were having breakfast. Very unprofessional.

Pros: Nice riad in the middle of Medina meknes, Feel comfortable and enjoy the breakfast to!!!

Cons: I would stay longer if I could ..

Pros: Was too cold for us. But breakfast was very tasty and style of the road is pretty)

Pros: Great location and was simple enough to find by following th signs in the medina. Very easy check in, beautiful building and a lovley breakfast buffet.

Cons: The beds were very hard and the bedding was a bit lacking. They have put urinal tablets in the shower trays which stunk out the room if the bathroom door was left open.

Pros: Beautiful Riad, friendly hosts, good local

Cons: Beds very hard, breakfast bit too much sugar overload, but hey it’s Morocco

Pros: We really enjoyed our stay! The owners are friendly, the room is nice, clean and well decorated, the breakfast is good and they organize a trip to Volubilis and Moulay-idriss for you if you like (350 dh).

Pros: Location

Cons: No bathtub no a/c and the cleaning is that good

Pros: Nothing special the fact is that this Ibis hotel is the worst hotel which I never ever want to back again.

Cons: All faculties are too old and not clean. Bed sheet has a spot and also not clean. Very bad experience to stay such condition.

Pros: Staff was super nice.

Cons: Breakfast was bad. The cleaning people were un-cordinated

Pros: Hmmm comfortable bed.

Cons: Everything else.

Pros: Good

Cons: Rénovation work! But it’s only until end November!

Pros: Location

Cons: Below average,

Pros: -breakfast :boiled eggs,home made yogurt,pastries,bread,butter,olives,sliced tomatoes,tangerines,moroccan tea -staff at the reception very helpful -big free parking in front of the hotel -many restaurants around -~20 km to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss -good mattress(hard),good pillows

Cons: -hair dryer,only by request -lift didn't work -not too much "hygiene"at breakfast

Pros: Everything.

Cons: It was with ongoing renovation.

Pros: Nice terrace. The woman who worked here was kind but she speaks just french.

Cons: They didn’t speak English. The blanket was dirty.

Pros: - Good value for money (about 28€ on january) - Location - Nice

Cons: - Difficult to find - Poor breakfast, no egg or orange juice - Room too cramped

Pros: Very beautiful and apsolutely amazing riad! It’s very clean and comfortable with terrase with a beautiful view. Design and art in this riad is big plus! Also is good location and quiet. Staff is very kind and helpful! I recomend !!!

Pros: Lovely people! Idrissi helped us in our needs even in managing the trip from one city to one other. The riad is simply wonderful, warm, clean and full of beautiful decorations!

Pros: Staff was very nice made us feel at home was very pleasant

Pros: Good breakfast

Pros: We initially had a room on the roof that was private and secluded. On the second night we were upgraded to an exceptional room on the first level. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Internet was good throughout the Riad. Good laundry service. Parking was nearby so no problems moving bags to and from.

Cons: No negatives for the property. Would however include a word of caution for guests about cafe Mig Mag near the main gate. Both my partner and I were struck with gastro after eating there.

Pros: Staff very attentive

Cons: All good

Pros: Gorgeous riad in an excellent location near the main square in Meknes. Welcoming and friendly staff answered every question we had. Wonderful communal spaces, including lots of outside spots, with chairs and small nooks scattered around the riad.

Cons: Mattresses were rock hard - this is the main reason I was glad that we only stayed one night, as I found it almost impossible to sleep. The rooms aren't as comfortable as the communal areas, so it would be nice to give the rooms a bit more love.

Pros: Ryad Bahia was a great place to stay; with a surprising amount of green-space tastefully incorporated into its decor and throughout its three main levels, the riad seemed more like an oasis, a place to get away from the blazing sun and relax. The staff and food were excellent and I felt right at home. If you can get a room on the top floor terrace go for it.

Pros: Friendliness, cleanliness, amenities, luxury. A walkable, green roof landscape = oasis. Absolutely legendary!

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: So beautiful!

Cons: Don’t have key to front door so if you stay out late you must call them to open. But we didn’t have a phone with service in Morocco to call so come back to the room earlier than we planned

Pros: Very good location but needs upgrade in furniture.

Cons: No clear way of placing it, not contemporary nor traditional in style.

Pros: Very clean, great location, spacious rooms and calm.

Pros: Beds and sheets are clean and smell good. View is awesome of pool and the old city of Meknes. Staff are mostly nice and helpful.

Cons: Bathroom cleanliness is not good. Had to ask then to get it cleaned. Laundry is slow. Expect noises at around 6am Room's are a bit darker for my taste. Bathtub and toilet seat are in separate rooms in the room!!!

Pros: The staff were very welcoming The architect of the hotel is very significant and interesting

Cons: No access to WiFi Rooms are very far from the reception /restaurants and the pool Not much variety and choose for the breakfast No cafe /no water station available No prayer direction indication

Pros: If you look for an oasis in the dusty and flavored Meknes you should chose this hotel. You can enjoy its ultra clean pool next to the Meknes Mdina. You can have all of the below for resonable prices. Excellent service of the staff Royal style of the property Hospitable site manager

Cons: Old furniture but that’s a part of the hotel flavour as well

Pros: Staff was very nice and hotel had live music, dance club, multiple restaurants and pools. The area was nice too.

Cons: Shower curtain was old and moldy. I’m not picky, but it should have been replaced long ago.

Pros: For this price, nothing.

Cons: Our room was propably never used by other costumers because there were NO WINDOWS, it smells unfresh, the toilet was not working, the shower was working only sometimes, the WiFi was working only near the kitchen (far away from our room and far away from che common areas). The second night we went to sleep outiside, in the garden, because the bed was full of BED BUGS! And nobody cares about it. The morning after i had more that 100 BITES and i had to go to a farmacy! The owner was not friendly and helpfull at all! For 50€ a night is unacceptable.

Pros: The riad is big and pittoresque, the rooms are big and beautiful You can eat a full meal , lunch or dinner and the food is really good !

Cons: It was September and it looked like we were the only ones in the riad at this time .. maybe it was just the « off season » relief , but sometimes it felt like we were kind of not welcomed.. the riad was not well presented , like everything was on « break mode » . It’s somehow not fair for the ones who decide to travel after the tourists rush in summer time. However, I believe that this riad is a great place to stay ! The breakfast was the best I had in Morocco and the garden and deco was really enjoyable !

Pros: Wonderful location and wonderful building. A perfect place to relax in Meknes if the welcome had been more welcoming.

Cons: The whole experience was marred by the rather unpleasant nature of one member of staff. Supper was really minimal and left us hungry after a day's travel. Breakfast was planned for 8h15 - 8h30 and was not ready until 8h55.

Pros: I loved in particular the decor of the ancient building. We felt very much at home and enjoyed the good food and the friendly staff.

Pros: Spacious rooms.

Pros: Big room. Lovely pool. Excellent breakfast. Quirky asthetic. Quiet. Staff very sweet.

Cons: Manager/owner professional but not friendly or welcoming. Little to no English. WiFi only in one room far from any comforts. Shabby. Needs some simple DIY. Awkward, atypical Riad layout. Lots of stairs, not offer to help carry luggage. Had to ask.

Pros: Nice view from room looking down into the swimming pool. Hotel easy to locate close to highway.

Cons: Beds are small, only twin size fits one person, somehow I was into assumption it was a queen size when I did the reservation. Shower head has clogged holes. no iron is available inside the rooms, and I was surprised to see no one receiving guests at the door or help with luggage for a four stars hotel.

Cons: Dirty. Also the staff are not friendly at all. Sometimes not even polite

Pros: The staff.