Les Jardins de la Medina

Les Jardins de la Medina After struggling through a sea of bikes tuktuks and mopeds our driver stopped at the end of the road and we had to walk with our luggage down the side street to Les Jardins de la Medina. Never having been to Marrakech before this was a surprise! Once through the main door of the hotel it was an oasis of calm set in beautiful gardens and turned out to be a wonderful refuge from the frenetic Medina. Our ground floor bedroom was spacious and exceptionally well appointed - even a bath - and with doors opening out into the gardens. It is one of our very favourite hotel bed rooms. The restaurant was friendly and the food was pleasant. Breakfast was essentially self service but offering good choices and the dinner menus offered either local or internatìonal fare. However both bar and restaurant service was surprisingly disorganised considering staff seemed to be plentiful - (so would be easily fixed with better organisation and training). To fully appreciate a visit to hectic Marrakech you probably need to stay within the Medina. An international quality hotel within the Medina would always be a challenge but we would stay in Les Jardins again.

A wonderful gem of a property set in beautiful surroundings in the south of the medina but with easy access to all the sights. Friendly staff, good service and lush gardens make for a wonderful stay. We upgraded to a garden view room (105) and it was in a very quiet location with a small patio, table and chairs in the garden but we usually just went to the pool in the afternoon to cool off. There is a lot of shade if you want it and resident tortoises (a cat) and many birds. Breakfast was varied and freshly made omelettes were delicious. We did have to ask for coffee to be brought to us rather than the waiter approaching but otherwise service was friendly and attentive. We ate dinner at the hotel one night and the food and service were excellent. We had a Hammam in the spa which was quite an experience and very authentic. Djemaa El Fna is a 25 minute walk and Saadian tombs less than 10. We took a taxi out to Jardins Majorelle and used taxis on other occasions when it just felt too hot to walk. The prices did differ, sometimes we felt like we had overpaid and others not so. Some restaurants are not easily accessible by taxis (if you are less mobile beware) but we like to walk so this wasn't a problem. As I like plants and gardening The Secret Garden was also a must visit and a 30 minute walk from the hotel. The city is so frenetic and exciting with the narrow walkways and so much activity. Even though this riad is further south in the medina and away from the hubbub of the city its actually better located in my opinion. Its so nice to return after a few hours of the bustling medina into this beautiful oasis of peace and calm. I would definitely recommend the hotel and I will return in the future.

This is a beautiful hotel - professionally run with warm, friendly and welcoming staff. Our room was chic, fresh and modern and we slept so well. Perhaps due to the divine orange flower spritz each night on our pillows! Breakfasts are a feast and we enjoyed a delicious dinner one evening in the pretty garden with exemplary service. The cocktails are fabulous too. Truly a holiday remaining in our memories forever. Thank you for such a special and spoiling stay.