I have been traveling for business and leasure all the time and been to many countries in my life. But my experience with Laurent and Riad Al Badia is...

I have been traveling for business and leasure all the time and been to many countries in my life. But my experience with Laurent and Riad Al Badia is exceptional. This charming Riad is situated in an ideal location, not in the crowded tourist area but walking distance to major point of interest. The service is great and the breakfast is delicious. After we checked in, Laurent gave us a very detailed orientation of Marrakech, he walked us through all the major places with drawing on the map, but most important of all, he prep us with a culture introduction of Morocco. The conversation with him gave us a while new aspects of Morocco and the people. I am very glad to have this conversation with Laurent, it brings our entire Morocco trip to a different lever. I will strongly recommend Riad Al Badia if you visit Marrakech.

After spending hours reading website reviews, I booked the Coral Room at the Riad Al Badia, and I am so glad that I did. Before we even arrived, Laurent...

After spending hours reading website reviews, I booked the Coral Room at the Riad Al Badia, and I am so glad that I did. Before we even arrived, Laurent proved as responsive as reviewers said, by accommodating our request for a driver to pick us up from the airport, and also to take us to various sights within Marrakech two days later. The driver (Jamal) was waiting for us with a sign when we arrived, and when we got to the riad, Laurent gave us mint tea, some sweets, and an extremely helpful overview of Marrakech including things to do (and not to do) during our visit. The day after we arrived, we took a private tour of Marrakech. When we returned to the riad, we sat down with Laurent to plan where our driver, Jamal, should take us the following day. Laurent's suggestions were all on point and we had an absolutely marvelous time. Additionally, Jamal was always where he said he would be when he said he would be there, and we were very grateful to Laurent for arranging with him to be our driver. Our room, like the entire riad, was clean and nicely decorated. There was plenty of space, and an in-room safe for our belongings. I also appreciated the large bottle of water Laurent had in the room for us.Breakfast each morning was delicious and filling, and ready and waiting when we came downstairs. Laurent was kind enough to accommodate an early breakfast for us two mornings so that we could meet tour groups on time.Throughout our entire visit, Laurent and his staff went out of their way to make us feel at home. If we return to Marrakech, we will definitely stay at the Riad al Badia again.

We have had the most amazing holiday in Marrakech. I haven't been to Marrakech before and wasn't sure what to expect. Upon arrival at Riad Al Badia we...

We have had the most amazing holiday in Marrakech. I haven't been to Marrakech before and wasn't sure what to expect. Upon arrival at Riad Al Badia we were welcomed by Laurent who explained the culture and geography of Marrakech. This welcome talk truly helped me to relax into the Marrakech way of life and to appreciate and enjoy all that we saw, particularly when we were in and around Jemaa el Fnaa, Marrakech is a very vibrant city but the moment we stepped through the door into our riad it was like stepping into another world, one of peace and tranquility. A real oasis in this wonderful city. The riad is stunning and even now when I think of it I am transported to that feeling of peace and callm. Laurent and all of his staff are incredible. They are there to ensure that your stay is as perfect as possible. The breakfasts were amazing, they kept us full all day long. We tended to get back to the riad around 4pm after a day of exploring, we spent time sitting with our feet in the pool, we spent afternoons and evenings on the top terrace. It was perfect. We ate in the riad on one occasion, it was beautiful. The food was delicious, the ambience deeply relaxing. I just loved it and definitely recommend it,Sometimes it is hard to find the words to explain a place, but for me the fact that I can still recreate that feeling of deep relaxation (having been back at work and in the midst of every day life) just by visualising myself being back speaks volumes.Thank you Laurent. You are the perfect host, and I thank you so much for giving me such a beautiful place to call home for a week.

The Riad is the best decision we took while looking for accommodation. I am so pleased to have gone away from the chain hotels. If you like to immerse...

The Riad is the best decision we took while looking for accommodation. I am so pleased to have gone away from the chain hotels. If you like to immerse in local culture while you are on holiday, this is the place to be. It is near the centre(15 minutes stroll if you dont stop anywhere - usually took us 30 minutes since there are so many interesting things to see. You will not imagine what is beyond the front door of the Riad when you walk down an alleyway ( we never felt unsafe, and we returned late mist nights). It is like an oasis in the desert. Hospitality lessons should start here. From a welcoming mint tea, the first dinner, airport transfers, arrangement of trips, general advice, mint tea whenever you want....the lost is endless. Nothing was too difficult for Laurent. If you want to visit Marrakech, stay at this Riad, otherwise your trip will be incomplete.