Riad Shanima & Spa — Hotel in Marrakesh Prefecture

Literally an oasis in the desert!||||What an amazing find!||||We were in Marrakesh for my brother-in-laws 50th and not having anything to do with booking the accommodation, I wasn't sure what to expect.||||We were met by Adil at the point when the taxi from the airport stopped. The taxi ride was about a 20 minute journey but then we had to walk through some side streets to get to a door in a wall. You would not know that behind the door is an amazing Riad.||||Adil met us at the taxi drop off with a typical Marrakesh cart for our luggage and he took us to the door in the wall and let us into what I think must be one of the best run Riads in Marrakesh.||||The staff are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble and they will do anything to make your stay as enjoyable as it can be.||||The location is perfect. It is away from the busy main streets but close enough to be in the thick of it within 10 minutes.||||Marrakesh can initially look very confusing but it doesn't take long to get your bearings. I read before I left the UK to not take any jewellery, leave technology at home, be prepared to be hassled in the souks etc. Not once did I feel like we would be mugged or pick-pocketed. Quite the opposite, the experience I had was a warm, friendly super welcoming city. Of course the shop keepers are going to hassle you to go into their shops and once you are in they do not want you to leave until you have spent some money, but leaving without spending and saying no thank you is part of it. Equally, haggling for a price if you do want something is also very much part of it. Embrace it, have fun, know what you want to pay and walk away if you don't get the price you want, they will soon call you back if there is a deal to be had. Its all part of the experience. Have fun and just be street wise.||||Back to the Riad, all of the staff were amazing but I have a special call out for Adil and Jalil......two guys who will do anything for you. Asma, (the manager) was so so helpful and the owner of the Riad (a French Doctor) was amazing when we needed some medical help. We were lucky he was their on vacation and didn't mind helping out.||||You will not be disappointed with Riad Shanima......if you are looking for a true Marrakesh experience, this is the place to stay. Oh, and you won't go hungry there! The breakfast is...

Literally an oasis in the desert!

What an amazing find!

We were in Marrakesh for my brother-in-laws 50th and not having anything to do with booking the accommodation, I wasn't sure what to expect.

We were met by Adil at the point when the taxi from the airport stopped. The taxi ride was about a 20 minute journey but then we had to walk through some side streets to get to a door in a wall. You would not know that behind the door is an amazing Riad.

Adil met us at the taxi drop off with a typical Marrakesh cart for our luggage and he took us to the door in the wall and let us into what I think must be one of the best run Riads in Marrakesh.

The staff are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble and they will do anything to make your stay as enjoyable as it can be.

The location is perfect. It is away from the busy main streets but close enough to be in the thick of it within 10 minutes.

Marrakesh can initially look very confusing but it doesn't take long to get your bearings. I read before I left the UK to not take any jewellery, leave technology at home, be prepared to be hassled in the souks etc. Not once did I feel like we would be mugged or pick-pocketed. Quite the opposite, the experience I had was a warm, friendly super welcoming city. Of course the shop keepers are going to hassle you to go into their shops and once you are in they do not want you to leave until you have spent some money, but leaving without spending and saying no thank you is part of it. Equally, haggling for a price if you do want something is also very much part of it. Embrace it, have fun, know what you want to pay and walk away if you don't get the price you want, they will soon call you back if there is a deal to be had. Its all part of the experience. Have fun and just be street wise.

Back to the Riad, all of the staff were amazing but I have a special call out for Adil and Jalil......two guys who will do anything for you. Asma, (the manager) was so so helpful and the owner of the Riad (a French Doctor) was amazing when we needed some medical help. We were lucky he was their on vacation and didn't mind helping out.

You will not be disappointed with Riad Shanima......if you are looking for a true Marrakesh experience, this is the place to stay. Oh, and you won't go hungry there! The breakfast is...

I cannot praise this accommodation enough. It was more than just a place to stay for our 5 nights in Marrakech. We arrived quite late, tired from our trip and were greeted with such warmth. We were given the option to settle in and change before coming down to a meal which had been prepared for us but we were under no pressure. It was really quite late by the time we ate and yet everyone was so patient and kind. I highly recommend having this first meal here. The food was excellent and even though we ate well everywhere, on our last night we chose to eat at the Riad again as it was the best of all our meals!. The manager, Asma and her colleague Jalil just epitomise good hosts. Friendly, helpful in every respect but left us to just use the Riad , with its excellent modern and well finished facilities, as if it were home with permanent access to the balcony space above our room. This just made for the most relaxed of environments. When I felt a bit daunted by going into town for my henna tattoo, Asma arranged for a local lady to come and do that for me on the balcony and it became an event in itself. We were free to come and go with ease at any time and no problem about super early starts for balloon trips or leaving.|Really, I know it is written a lot but at this Riad, they really couldnt do enough for us. We were able to buy water and wine from them at any hour and there were always very friendly staff there to help. You really do feel like a part of the family by the time you sadly have to leave. Shamina Spa Riad MADE our trip to Marrakach THE BEST!!. Thank you So much.|Regards, Janet (Newcastle, UK) and Angela...