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Riad Shama

3.5 of 5
22 Taht sour Ikbir | Zaouia Abbassia, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Riad Shama
Ranked #250 of 435 hotels in Marrakech
4.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Kent
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Well I am afraid that we are unable to recognise the comments by DFJ from Brighton. We stayed at the Riad Shama for 5 nights in Feb this year and had a magnificent time. The Riad is comfortable and clean with attentive and helpful staff (admittedly you benefit from being able to speak a little French as their English is... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2011
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person found this review helpful

I stayed at this Riad in February 2011, I found that it was not to the standards, or stars it claimes, the pictures, and write up in the Kuoni brochure are not of this property. It actually stands at the near end of an alleyway in the slum area of Marrakech, it's a cold, dark, damp property, which is under... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2011

i were with my husband in Riad shama last december for the new year's eve, our stay was incredible , the staff was amazing as well, we spent the most beautiful holidays in our entire life, thank you nezha for the delicious morcoccan food and we'll be back next year for sure Love u all Michel More

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Paris, France
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2010

My wife and two children aged 19 and 22 stayed at Riad Shama for 5 days between Christmas and New Years. We have lived in Canada, US, Africa and now the UK. Because of our Africa expereince we realize that culture and history on vacation does not always mean 5 stars are available. Riad Shama was an enjoyable small riad.... More

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UK
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2009

Riyad Shama scores top points in every respect. Our stay there was magical. A glorious setting by the ground floor pool – for dinner, surrounded by lanterns and candles, lunch, or drinks. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and spacious – as are all the public areas. The staff are delightful and helpful – nothing was too much trouble. The cook... More

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Princeton, NJ
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2008
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After touring Morocco for a week and having several excellent stays in Riads in Fes and Rabat we were expecting the same quality level as we found in the other locations. Unfortunately that was not the case. Shama is located in particularly out-of-the-way location in the Medina with difficult access. The rooms were small and stuffy due to the use... More

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Princeton, NJ
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2008

I hate to rain on everyone's parade but we thought this place was awful. Just to put this statement in context, this was the 5th stop on our recent trip to Morocco that included two other riads - villa manderine in Rabat and Riad Fez , both of which we loved (see my TA reviews) and this was the only... More

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evesham
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2008

just returned from amazing trip to Marrakech, stayed in the above riad and even hubbie , tough Geordie had a tear to leave. They say a riad is an oasis and it is so true. Even having read up so much on the subject and visiting the city before, I must admit had a few nerves as we drove through... More

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Scotland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2007
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The Riad Shama and its staff are a delight. Although a little way away from the Main Square, my niece and I found it no problem to walk to and from all major tourist attractions. As two women travelling alone in Marrakech, the Riad Shama was a little bit of heaven. Comfortable rooms, good food (although you are definitely paying... More

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London
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2007
1
person found this review helpful

My partner and I took my brother and his wife to Marrakech for their wedding present. We stayed at the Riad Shama and before we arrived we had no idea what to expect. What a wonderful surprise as the place is absolutely charming. The staff are extremely helpful and amenable and the rooms are tastefully and authentically decorated. Made such... More

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Address: 22 Taht sour Ikbir | Zaouia Abbassia, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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