Riad Antara

There’s nothing I can say to properly express how amazing this place is! The interior is breath taking! It’s beautiful, elegant, and sophisticated. Attention was put into every single detail. We loved everything about the property. Now onto the part of our stay that touched our hearts and changed our trip around.. we initially booked a different riad which turned out to be far less than our expectations. We booked our stay at riad Antara last minute when we decided to abandon our initial accommodation. Anne and Abdul met us down the street from Riad Antara and helped us carry our luggage. They even saved us from a man actively trying to swindle us for money. We were greeted with a pastry spread and Moroccan tea. Laurent owns this Riad with Anne and they made sure to treat us like family. Our last morning in Marrakech came super early.. before the sun came up. Laurent and another employee met us at the room to take our luggage down. They packed us a two person lunch to take with us on our journey to the Sahara. It was heart touching. Then, Laurent and staff carried our luggage all the way to the pick up spot we needed to be at by 6:30am - understand that the streets in Marrakech are cobble stone so dragging a heavy suitcase is no easy task. I received a text from Laurent the following day saying that we had left a very large, expensive painting behind at the Riad. Laurent went to the trouble of finding a way to package it and mail it back to us in the states. There’s not a single bad thing to say about this place. It was truly magical. Everything was taken care of for us despite booking it the day of. We love Laurent, Anne, and Abdul! We’re forever grateful. They turned our trip around for sure.

The Riad Antara was pure luxury and nothing was too much for our hosts, Anne & Laurent. We were contacted via email a few days after we booked to clarify booking and arrival details and were provided with lots of recommendations for places to eat. Laurent and Abdul greeted us at the nearby car park where our taxi dropped us off and escorted us to the Riad. We received a warm welcome with dates, fresh tea and a surprise gift. The Riad is very well located near the Bahia Palace and only 15mins walk to the Jemaa El Fna Square. Tip for a nearby ATM - use the Post Office around the corner from the Riad, near the palace which didn’t charge us for Revolut withdrawals. Our room was the Abla Suite on the ground floor, which was spacious and clean with a king size bed and a small sofa area by a fireplace. Each room is uniquely different and we did not feel intruded upon despite being by the main courtyard of the Riad. The bathroom was very opulent with a separate bath & shower, including his & hers sinks and fantastic toiletries. We felt safe and secure at all times and were made to feel like this was our home. The breakfasts were excellent with a wide variety of foods to indulge upon including locally baked breads, pancakes, eggs, fruit bowls, to name a few. Sadly we couldn’t try the restaurant on-site for dinner as the chef was sick for our stay, but Laurent was quick to find and book us alternatives. There is a rooftop terrace for eating breakfast and dinner, but was too cold to use for our stay. It also has some loungers for sunbathing when warmer and watching the sunset. The pool area was very secluded and had an additional lounge area for relaxing. There are water jets and we had a brief swim, but the water was a bit cold for our liking. I have to call out the helpfulness and attentiveness of Abdul who ensured we were greeted every time we returned from our day out with dates and tea. Even late at night after dinner and drinks he was ready to send us to sleep with some herbal tea. We liked the dates so much he even went to the local store to collect some for us to take home, so we weren't ripped off by tourist prices. On our last day we booked the spa for a couples Hamman and it was excellent. Very relaxing and a good price, considering the location and quality of oils etc. Overall, we had an amazing time and would highly recommend staying here.

We stayed in Riad Antara for a few nights recently and were completely taken away by our experience there. The hospitality of Antara’s owners Anne and Laurent is second to none. Their team of staff is extremely attentive, friendly and well trained, too. We also loved the style of the beautifully renovated riad which brings together traditional Moroccan design and architecture with a distinct modern interpretation. We felt that Antara is perfectly located in the Medina, close to places of interest and very good restaurants yet easily accessible for activities outside the Medina. We can wholeheartedly recommend staying at Riad Antara and would definitely go there when visiting Marrakech in the future!

Marrakesh is a "must experience" city, no? The spirit of it is a riad (boutique hotel = oasis of calm) . Antara is a truly an impressive riad. Classy, impressive architecture. Also very tastefully appointed. Committed & attentive service team. Laurent & Anna from France, the owners, are heartfelt hosts. I'm 73, have been around, and I'd say this is one of the best places I've ever stayed at. Highly recommended......

From the get go, it was a fantastic experience. Laurent (mon petit pois) went above and beyond to make our stay as enjoyable as possible, nothing was too much. A very personable family feel in the riad, such a hidden gem in the maze of the old town streets in the Medina. The riad has a traditional and authentic feel as opposed to some of the more modern riads. It’s in a prime location with lots of sights, restaurants and markets nearby - only a short walk from Bahia Palace. It’s easy to find and only a few minutes walk from a Main Street, which is really convenient when you don’t know your way around the narrow, winding streets. On arrival, we were given welcome drinks and traditional snacks in the atrium. And to our surprise, we were gifted traditional handmade Moroccan slippers. Anne and Laurent were wonderful with providing guidance and advice. They were very warm and welcoming - going above and beyond to help us with anything and everything. You will not get a service as good as this at one of the larger hotels/riads. Amine and the other members of staff were humble and kindhearted. Always serving us with a smile, 10/10 experience! One of the evenings we had dinner on the roof terrace and we both felt that it was the best food we’d eaten during our trip to Marrakech. What a treat! They were so accommodating when we asked if we could have the left overs the following day for lunch… too good to waste! What a phenomenal experience! We recommend this riad to anyone who is visiting Marrakech. Laurent you are eggcellente 🥚🥚 (inside joke)

This is an excellent hotel. The location is great and the service the best I have seen. Laurent, Anne and Amin and their whole team do everything possible to keep your stay most comfortable. The approach road to the hotel is a bit narrow, but it is less than5 minutes walk (Hotel staff makes sure that you do not have to carry your own luggage) to the main entrance of the hotel, and once you enter the gates, you are just vowed by the fragrance and beauty of the place.