RIAD NOIR D'IVOIRE

The attention to detail is exceptional in this beautigul riad. The service was perfect and nothing was too much trouble for them. The rooms are exquisitely decorated with a lot of taste. The restaurant is excellent and the hammam was very pleasant. I will stay here agaon on my next visit to Marakech.

My wife and I stayed in the riad midway through March for five days and four nights, and we were captivated by its charm and splendor. The staff is the incredibly helpful and friendly, and will go to great lengths to make their guests feel comfortable and happy. Next time I travel to Marrakech, I will undoubtedly return to Riad Noir d'Ivoire.

No detail has been overlooked, or any expense spared in creating the ultimate indulgence at Riad Noir d'Ivoire. From the truly exquisite custom interior design to the 3:1 ratio of staff to rooms - the Bernardaud china and Christofle cutlery to the Fortuny pendant lights - we felt completely transported and pampered the moment we were picked up in Casablanca and driven to the riad. I will run out of adjectives before I can describe our wonderful six nights at Riad Noir d'Ivoire. No wish was left unfulfilled. We felt like Pashas in charge of our own little palace. The suites and rooms are large, gorgeous and individually decorated with beautiful fabrics, furniture and art. The public areas in the winter courtyard, summer courtyard, bar, library and spa are so beautiful and are also exquisitely appointed. At night giant candelabras designed by the owner light the poolside, lounge and dining areas. It's breathtakingly beautiful and romantic. For first time visitors the approach from within the Medina with its narrow alleys and almost windowless pink walls will feel a little strange until you discover that for Moroccans, it's what's on the inside that counts. All of the beauty in the medina is on the inside. Noir d'Ivoire is a private oasis in a quiet part of the medina that is just steps away from the craziness of the markets, souks and squares for which Marrakech is rightfully famous. Surroundings are important but ultimately people make all the difference. All the staff at Riad Noir d'Ivoire seem to truly delight in making their guests happy. We visited the bigger hotels (La Mamounia and Royal Mansour) which are special in their way, but they can't come close to the charm, personal attention and romance of the riad. We also visited some of the other riads. The ones that are meant to be on par with Noir D'Ivoire, weren't. They were nice but too big and felt hastily thrown together for people who are willing to pay anything and are OK with being "one of many." It's hard to duplicate a Riad that was built from love and attention to the smallest detail with only the pleasure of its guests in mind. You feel the difference immediately. There is an elegant, personal and convivial feel at Riad Noir d'Ivoire that we just didn't come close to finding anywhere else. You won't regret a visit made special by Nabila the manager, Ali, the famous bar man, Yassine, the concierge, Badr the waiter who also sings beautifully and spontaneously some evenings, and all the other staff who made our time at Riad Noir d'Ivoire so spectacular and special. Thanks everyone.

We have travelled the world for many years but never enjoyed hospitality and service as good as at Riad Noir d'Ivoire. This is an exceptional establishment, with every amenity from pool to haman to fine dining. The riad is exquisitely decorated and offers so many beautiful spots to curl up with one of the many fascinating books in their extensive library that we delighted in coming back to the riad each afternoon for a break from seeing the sights of Marrakech. But the stand out was the service from the staff - nothing was too much trouble for them and their attention to detail was perfect. We dined at the riad 2 of the 4 nights we stayed with them and each diner was delicious. Breakfast each morning was a feast - we had to restrain ourselves from reaching for another Moroccan delicacy. Staff arranged dinner reservations at excellent restaurants for our other 2 nights. The overall experience was one of being cocooned in a beautiful extremely welcoming home with people who really cared to make our stay a pleasure.

We had such a fantastic time staying here, everyone working at this riad was so kind, hospitable, generous and warm. Nothing was too much trouble for them, from going out to get us plasters or panadol for a headache when we needed them - to staying up late mixing amazing cocktails at the bar and a fantastic club sandwich out of hours! The room was beautiful, with our own private jacuzzi and terrace. Everything was clean and kept immaculately and our bedroom was romantically beautiful. We had an amazing time here and would not hesitate to recommend this riad to anyone visiting Marrakech.