Riad El Arsat

I stayed at the Riad El Arsat for a couple of nights while visiting Marrakesh before starting a tour of Morocco. The host (Charles) was extremely gracious and welcoming, offering advice on sights to see and tips for my time in the city. The property was amazing, with a huge garden area that included outdoor dining which was perfect for the mild weather. The breakfast was excellent as was the one dinner I had (my favorite tagine of the trip). My room did not disappoint, having great character as well as comfortable beds and the expected amenities. The location is fairly central, with many notable sites only a 10-15 minute walk. Overall I highly recommend Riad El Arsat as a perfect relaxing base from which to explore the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh.

We had a fabulous week-long stay in February. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed and looked after by all the staff. Charles was on holiday and his sister Agnes was the most friendly and welcoming host. We had a room on the terrace and most of the time had the whole terrace to ourselves. The riad is perfectly positioned close to the main square, souks and restaurants. However once you are through the main doors it is an oasis of calm and quiet with lovely sunken gardens, a swimming pool, the tortoises, numerous birds and of course the Scottie dogs Sam and Lucy! Watching the sunset from the upper floor of the riad was a highlight for us. We did not eat dinner here but breakfast was superb - watch out you will return home slightly heavier than you left! Would highly recommend a stay at El Arsat - we loved it!

I echo all the wonderful reviews posted thus far. This is an exceptional place, run by the magnificent Charles who makes you feel as if you are the only guest staying there. Nothing is too much trouble for him or for his wonderful staff. It’s a really special Riad that feels so homely and full of love but offers a very high quality stay in all regards. The nine rooms are full of character and the internal gardens are lush and a welcome oasis from the bustling Medina. The food is lovely, the beds are super comfy, there’s a great pool and it’s really well located. To finish our stay, we had a hammam bath treatment and massage on site, arranged by Charles, which was fabulous. We really didn’t want to leave after our two night stay and would absolutely have stayed longer if we could. We got to meet lovely Sam the Scottie dog as a bonus too. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. It’s perfect. .