Le Pavillon Oriental

We had a great experience in the riad, it was a beautiful, clean and very relaxing. The owner and staff were all very accommodating and helpful. Totally recommend the place, especially if you are looking for an authentic experience.

My mother and I stayed for 3 nights in December and we had a wonderful time. Absolutely no regrets about staying in a riad - definitely the way to go if you want to experience a little of the “real” Morocco and avoid the large touristy resorts. We had the warmest of welcomes (tea and Moroccan biscuits) along with a tour. The communal areas are beautiful and I imagine they would be a great space to relax in over the warmer months when the temperatures are higher. The rooms are spotless with a very comfortable bed. Great shower with toiletries provided, along with a hairdryer. The riad is very secure - access is only granted by using the doorbell and there is always someone there to answer. You also have the option of locking a cupboard in your room and taking the key with you if you have any valuables you don’t want to take out and about. Breakfast is wonderful - freshly squeezed orange juice, warm breads, eggs and cheese. It varied a little every day and was delicious! We availed of the transfer offered from the airport - very handy as we would clearly have gotten lost in finding it the first time. Driver was waiting with a sign and we were taken as far as cars could go (a short 2-3 minute walk after this). One very minor annoyance was that the driver knew someone who took our cases at the end and we had to give him money (the equivalent of 1-2 euro). The hotel had warned us about this previously via email so it is absolutely not a fault of theirs - you’ll soon learn it just seems to happen all the time to every tourist. Having said that, it would have been tough finding the hotel on our own so perhaps a blessing in disguise. Lastly I just want to thank all the staff - they are a real credit to the riad. We were always made to feel welcome and they were always there for us when we needed help. Thank you so much 😊!

If you’re going to bother going to Morocco, you have to stay in a riad in the Médina and actually take in the culture. I don’t really get the point otherwise. This riad was gorgeous and tranquil, especially the center courtyard. It was a great value for the money and our room was gigantic. I always felt safe returning to the quiet riad after being in the hectic souks all day. The beds weren’t comfortable but i didn’t expect them to be. I do wish they could have printed our boarding passes as it is a huge hassle with the airline and having to track down an Internet cafe.