Ryad 91 — Hotel in arrondissement de Sidi Belyout مقاطعة سيدي بليوط

While there is room for some minor improvements, taking into consideration the very reasonable price to stay in this riad, this place is def 5 stars. Location is fantastic. Not too far inside the old medina, makes it ideal explore the medina. This location also makes it ideal to leave the old town and catch a taxi and access the rest of town. |We (husband and I) were traveling with my parents (in their seventies). My parents were upgraded to a very large suite (#2) free of charge. Their suite included a living room, full kitchen, washer, separate toilet and shower, dining and bed room! That was an unexpected treat, that we all got to enjoy. Our room was as expected (#4) on the 2nd floor. Had a private bathroom. The regular suites have a decorative opening high above each door. This is not a safety concern as they are so high up; however, it makes for poor insulation from noise.|We really enjoyed the hot breakfast that was served on the rooftop patio each morning. Fresh pressed orange juice, pancakes/breads, cheese, olives, butter, honey/jam, and handmade coffee. I found it so charming how the staff took extra care when they placed each piece of dishwater onto the table. There was no meat/eggs, but I found this breakfast much more enjoyable than the rest we would experience for the rest of our Morocco trip. Keep in mind that we only stayed in budget oriented accommodations. Ensure you are at the right rooftop for breakfast, as there are two connected rooftop areas. Look for the rooftop with the cloth tent covered area with low glass tables.|The old medina felt a bit sketchy after dark. I was glad that there was four of traveling together. If I was a lone female traveler, I would have likely avoided going out through the old town at night. |La Sqala is a fairly close walking distance (their back entrance). There’s a Bim supermarket fairly close as well, to buy lithe little necessities.|The suite had shampoo in dispenser. A few toilet paper rolls. Air con worked well. Had a few outlets. We unplugged the tv to take advantage of that...

Riad 91 is excellent place to stay in Casablanca, especially if you want more of a cultural experience. Apparently, it is also the only true riad in the city. This is obvious from its location in the Medina and the unique architecture of the accommodation. The building has an unusual construction with interesting knooks and rooms which for me greatly added to its appeal. However, if you are a person who requires an elevator, then be aware that climbing stairs is required. The single room (Room 1) I stayed in has a desk and chair and a bureau in the entrance area with doors leading to either the sink and toilet or the shower. Then, there is a rather steep metal staircase to the second floor lounge area off which leads to a room which just fits a double bed. By the way, I loved the firm bed which provided me better sleeps than I get at home as long as I used my earplugs to keep out the medina sounds in the early part of the night.With that said, going up to the terrace to lie and snooze in the sun after a day of wandering the city is a real bonus. I found the provided breakfast more than adequate with a strong Moroccan coffee, bread with butter and jam, a boiled egg, yogurt, freshly squeezed orange and a dish of olives an excellent way to start the day But I think the friendly staff is what made my stay so enjoyable and I especially appreciate Houcine and Khadija who patiently responded to my endless questions and engaged with me in some interesting conversations. Khadija also went out of her way to help me with experiencing the tram system as well. In addition, Houcine's theory on men and coffee shops was a much appreciated perspective. Overall, the two of them truly assisted in increasing my understanding of Moroccan life and culture. If you are headed to Casablanca and want more than just a regular hotel experience, I would...

The Old Medina (taxis will not be able to take you inside, but the hotel is just a few yards from one of the Medina's entrances). Rooms are small, BUT spotless. The revamp Morocco strlyle was lovely and added charm to the rooms. Be mindful of the shower laid out for you, Westerners! Lol

The people at the front desk are welcoming and very friendly. Yassine, khlaid, and Faisal-- shout out to you. You made our stay enjoyable. Relaxing and accommodating. Thank you for your hospitality & service!

Khadajah at the desk was helpful with directions and locations. She spoke English well. If you wanted to know what other languages were spoken well, Faycal/Faiscal spoke Spanish well. Khlaid spoke English well. But mostly all the employees spoke French and of course Arbaic.

I would recommend getting the breakfast for an additional fee during your stay. The breakfast at the hotel was great. Very fulfilling. The dinner at the hotel was great too. You can't beat the atmosphere, view, and service at the rooftop of the hotel while eating. The menu wasn't extensive, but the food was great. I recommend the couscous.

The internet was shaky but overall did not diminish our stay. Staying within the walls of the Medina was enjoyable. It wasn't as loud as I would have thought. Great finds and bargains throughout the Medina. However, I wouldn't recommend wandering to the hotel after 10 pm. It gets dark, so be vigilant when walking back to the hotel after dark.

I would definitely stay at the Ryaid 91. It was a restful, peaceful, pleasant, and enjoyable hotel. I hope to see the same employees again...