My husband and myself and our best friends stayed with Grant and Michele for our wedding anniversary. We stayed in the Almohad suite - beautiful and overlooking pool courtyard and our friends stayed in the Berber room - again beautiful ( i thought Sue was going to try and smuggle the soft furnishings out in her suitcase!) which opens up... More

We could not have had a better introduction to Morocco. Riad Assakina was simply marvellous.The Riad is situated in the Mellah District of the Medina, with many of the main places of interest within easy walking distance. The décor was quite simply stunning. Our favourite place was the roof terrace where we could observe the Storks feeding their young or... More

Only stayed here for two nights, but it was a lovely stay. Very friendly owners - we got upgraded to a suite for the first night, which was a very nice gesture - and excellent, very attentive staff, one of whom even walked us to a nearby restaurant the first night to make sure that we found our way there.... More

Imagine: An oasis of peace and tranquillity, your feet dipped into cool waters whilst the rest of your body basks in the warmth of the afternoon sunshine. A refreshing mint tea together with Moroccan pastries arrives at your side. The aroma of fresh mint perfumes the peaceful air around you and small birds flutter from branch to branch in the... More

Could not fault Riad Assakina. It is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the Medina, a chance to lock yourself away from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech life. It is run by an English couple, Michelle and Grant, who treat you as friends and are always on hand to help or advise and the staff they employ are... More

We spent four wonderful days at the Riad Assakina. It had been highly recommended by a work colleague of my husband. Michele and Grant were great hosts, and all the staff were very friendly and helpful.Our room was beautifully furnished and very comfortable. If you are looking for a place to stay in Marrakech then why not stay in this... More

There are many glowing reviews on this forum for this wonderful Riad but quite simply there are 2 reasons why you should look no further and book your stay here today. If you are going to come to Marrakech you have to stay in a traditional Riad not one of the 5 star hotels in the french quarter that are... More

As a treat, my mum took my sister and I to Marrakech with a friend of hers who had stayed at the Riad before. What a delicious place to stay! The Riad is quite simply stunning. It has been designed and furnished to an incredibly high standard yet retains a true sense of comfort. Michelle and Grant were fantastic hosts... More

I recently spent the most wonderful five days with my two daughters and one of my best friends. This riad is the most beautifully furnished, very comfortable beds, amazing staff, Michel and Grant couldn't have done more to make our stay a memorable experience. We long to go there again. More