Riad Gallery 49

Absolutely fantastic. The attention to detail at every turn is fabulous. I cannot recommend this Riad highly enough. The staff were amazing- even with the lack of common language, the room beautiful and the breakfast delicious. We wanted to stay longer.

Pros: 1. very nice support staff. All of the ladies are very sweet. 2. Room is very nice and well designed. 3. Peaceful, tranquil. 4. Lots of delicious tea that’s unlimited 5. Nice rooftop 6. Free breakfast on the roof 7. The Hammam was exceptional and definitely worth it. One of the most interesting and rejuvenating and cleansing experience I’ve ever had. You can even do a couples hammam which makes it less uncomfortable and more fun. Cons: 1. The massage. DO NOT GET ONE whatever you do. The masseuses aren’t actually masseuses; they are housekeepers that give “massages”. Additionally, it’s a total rip off. We paid for a 90 minute massage, and we only got 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, they covered our eyes with a towel and then just sat there in the room for 5 - 10 minutes before ending the massage. Furthermore, they barely kneaded any muscles; more than half the time they were just rubbing our skin really hard flat palmed as if they were trying to give us rugburn. Hurt more than anything. 2. When we told the staff they only “massaged” us for 45 minutes they said no it was 90 minutes. My wife and I were timing it and it wasn’t even close to what we paid for. We asked for some money back and they refused. Additionally they sold us on a hammam+massage package for 110€ which she claimed was better than anything on the menu, but it was in fact just more expensive than anything (and in fact less time). And last, when we checked out, they gave us a final price in Euros (but charged us more in MAD then the going conversion rate), but we could only pay in MAD because the ATMs only provide MAD. They claimed that we had said we wanted to pay in Euros as an excuse, and would not honor the conversion rate. 3. The dinner is not good. Not much seasoning or flavor. Granted we only had the vegetarian options; but definitely way overpriced and a total waste of money.

Pros: 1. very nice support staff. All of the ladies are very sweet. 2. Room is very nice and well designed. 3. Peaceful, tranquil. 4. Lots of delicious tea that’s unlimited 5. Nice rooftop 6. Free breakfast on the roof 7. The Hammam was exceptional and definitely worth it Cons: 1. The massage. DO NOT GET ONE whatever you do. The masseuses aren’t actually masseuses; they are housekeepers that give “massages”. Additionally, it’s a total rip off. We paid for a 90 minute massage, and we only got 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, they covered our eyes with a towel and then just sat there in the room for 5 - 10 minutes before ending the massage. Furthermore, they barely kneaded any muscles; more than half the time they were just rubbing our skin really hard flat palmed as if they were trying to give us rugburn. Hurt more than anything. 2. The manager is a bit of a liar. When we told her they only “massaged” us for 45 minutes she said no it was 90 minutes. My wife and I were timing it and it wasn’t even close to what we paid for. We asked for some money back and she refused. Additionally she sold us on a hammam+massage package for 110€ which she claimed was better than anything on the menu, but it was in fact just more expensive than anything (and in fact less time). And last, when we checked out, she gave us a final price in Euros (but charged us more in MAD then the going conversion rate), but we could only pay in MAD because the ATMs only provide MAD. She claimed that we had said we wanted to pay in Euros as an excuse, and would not honor the conversion rate. 3. The dinner is not good. Not much seasoning or flavor. Granted we only had the vegetarian options; but definitely way overpriced and a total waste of money.

We have just returned from an excellent stay at Riad Gallery 49. It is within easy walking distance of most of the attractions in or near the Medina. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome. We were greeted with a delicious pot of Moroccon tea and cake. The rooms at the Riad are traditional. The rooms were cleaned thoroughly every day. The breakfasts were delicious. The women who work at the riad work so hard but they always appear relaxed and happy. We found the meals in the evening to be delicious, traditional dishes all prepared my Fatima. Rahma seemed to do everything and anything. She is a delight. She always has a smile and, although we couldn't communicate easily, we soon discovered her wicked sense of humour. Always lots of laughs with Rahma. We used the spa (including Hammam body scrub). Definitely to be recommended. Taxis to and from the airport and tours can all be booked through the riad. Definitely to be recommended.

This Riad is highly to recommend. It is not a Riad with high end facilities but it is a Riad with big charme which is more worth than a pool or a lift. The ladies running this Riad are so friendly and helpful that you feel from the first second on as member of the family. The rooms are always clean and nice prepared. The breakfast is delicious and varies from day to day. If you wish dinner in the evening, you will be surprised by a high quality tree course meal. The Riad is located in a quiet area of Marrakesh but not far away from the souks and the Jemma el fna. We are really happy, that we have chosen this great Riad.