L'Heure d'Ete

We wanted the real Marrakesh experience and staying at a Riad was a must. There are thousands of Riads in Marrakesh so finding the right one is NOT a simple task. After a lot of searching and reading hundreds of reviews, we settled on L'Heure d'Ete for our 4-day stay in Marrakesh. From the main square, it only takes a couple of minutes to get there but be prepared to navigate through a short maze of narrow streets with significant damage that last year's deadly earthquake provoked, and some walls and buildings are being supported by temporary wooden beams that you have to cross on your way to the Riad. Upon arrival, all you have to do is ring the doorbell or knock on the door and you will be greeted by a smiling receptionist. Check-in was a smooth process and we were served some tea while we waited for our room to be made available. It was a pleasant surprise to finally reach and rest a bit at this much cooler ground floor sitting area and fairly silent guesthouse since it was close to 40ºC and chaotic in the Jeema el-Fnaa square. The Riad is smaller than what I expected and the terrace is not as cozy as I was also expecting as it is difficult to be up there when the weather is hot. The rooms are fairly clean but a bit worn out. Internet service is good but it seems they have a different access point on each floor (all with the same name) so you may have to switch between them as you move between floors. In addition, there is not much soundproofing so if you are unlucky to have noisy neighbours, you will hear everything. Breakfast is simple but more than enough to get you started for the day. One great thing about this Riad, and that makes me give it a higher star rating, is the staff. They are all very friendly and make you feel at home. I don't remember the gentleman's name that usually served us breakfast (Abdel?) but he was a charming person and one of the Riad's staff assets. The manager also goes out of his way to shake your hand and ask you if everything is OK with your stay. Well done!!! Overall, the experience was good and I would not mind returning there one day. You will find better Riads and you will certainly find worse. Overall, value for the money is good and the location and tranquility are very good. PS. Not adding any photos since the ones posted by other travelers reflect reality PS2. GPS in Marraquesh is also a must ;-)

This Riad was very nice they came and met us from the main street and walked us to the Riad as it is a little hard to find. The location is great right near the main square and Souks, also near where you can get taxis to other parts of the city. All the employees were very nice and the rooftop hot tub was very enjoyable. The breakfast was also very enjoyable. Overall, would recommend this Riad for a great stay.

We just came back from our first trip to Morocco. When in Marrakech we stayed in the Riad l´Heure d´Ete with wonderful staff making our journey both very comfortable and enjoyable. No matter what we needed their hospitality and service minded attitude was always their priority. The room was was very good and clean and we felt very secure in the Riad. A big thank you to everyone and we see you next time we are there.

Certainly to Repeat. All the staff made us feel really at home. They were all super nice. The Riad is extremely clean, cozy and comfortable. It has a very familiar ambiance. We felt welcome. The breakfast is super good as well. We had a great stay and I think that the better word to describe these days is “peaceful” which is what you look for when you are on vacation. The location is great because it’s a 2 minutes walk to the square.

Whilst quiet hard to find, it is very close to the square. The rooms are clean and tidy and as you would expect for a riad. Service was always good and always friendly, and breakfast was much much better than we expected Overall a very nice Riad. Thank you

Excellent service, awesome location in the old Medina. 5 minute walk to the market. Our host, Housni was very helpful. We had daily tea service on the rooftop patio. Breakfast was great, fresh squeezed juice, eggs, yogurt and bread. Get a massage while you're here, you can thank me later. Our last night we had dinner on the rooftop, which was delicious and a great way to end out time in Marrakesh