The moroccan eat a lot of sweet things for breakfast. In this riad the breakfast is traditional moroccan. This part we could have skipped. In fact we did most of our stay ;-)

This riad is a beautifully restored building. The staff is very helpful. We loved chatting with Achmed about Moroccan culture and learned so much from him. The neighborhood feels very local, away from most of the touristic places but within walking distance of everything that we were interested to see. We would come here again any day!

Stayed in August 2025

A thing we didn’t take into account was that the hotel was located at the very back of an alleyway which at night can seem creepy if not expected. It’s located in an actual neighborhood with little tourism and very real lives of the native people. It was a bit overwhelming but it is completely safe.

It’s a beautiful hotel with a nice bathroom and incredibly friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was a wide spread and plenty for a good base to start your day on.

Stayed in July 2025

Poor/ unhealthy breakfast with only few cakes 😆

Friendly staff.

Stayed in April 2025

It's not that we didn't like it, but it's worth mentioning that the property is in a different state now than when the photos were taken. It's still comfortable and clean, though.

In comparison with many other hotels (riads) in the same range, it was quiet and comfortable. Helpful and kind staff. Great thanks to Ahmad for all the recommendations of restaurants, money changers and so on: even reminding us not to carry our phohnes in a back pocket lest it gets stolen! (It didn't.)

Stayed in March 2025

Noise from birds and cats late at night early morning

Amazing stay stdf were so friendly and helpful A over all fantastic experience

Stayed in March 2025

Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi wasn’t good and we were not able to use it during the busiest hours of the day when the hotspots were eventually congested. It was working fine early morning and during the night, but during the day there was no way to use it. Also the room did not have liquid body wash as the Riad provided traditional soap bars that were a bit too squishy and difficult to use, and for which we needed to request a new one every time we consumed one. Apart from this, both my friend and I personally enjoyed staying at the Riad and can definitely recommend it.

My friend and I stayed at Riad Ben Tachefine for a week. The staff was very welcoming since before our arrival, and contacted me well before our stay to offer some additional services (taxi for the pick-up, and traditional dinner at the riad) and advices. Despite these services have an additional cost, I appreciated the fact they offered them anyway. The riad is conveniently located in a small alleyway near one of the Medina’s door. It takes a short walk to get to the Suks and some of the main attractions. The interior offers a beautiful showcase of traditional Moroccan riads and each element provides an exotic sense of authenticity. Rooms are a bit dark since they have windows on the internal cortile but no windows on the side of the road, but again this appears to be typical of Moroccan Riads. On the ground floor, there is a reception with staff letting guests in and out; a beautiful cortile where they serve breakfast/meals and a SPA. On the first floor there are 4 rooms and another space where guests can sit and relax. Finally, there is a terrace with sunbeds on the second floor where guests can relax and enjoy a nice Moroccan sunbath. The complimentary Moroccan breakfast is absolutely amazing and changes every day to allow guests to try different Moroccan foods. It’s served on a traditional metal stand with three different layers. On the bottom tray, there are 4 different Moroccan dishes; on the medium layer there are several condiments (jams, yogurt, honey, etc.), and on the top layer there’s usually another sweet treat. We did not try the dinner so I am unable to comment on that. Staff was always there to help. From answering the door, to providing advice and helpful tips. At some point, we needed laundry service and the staff arranged it for us at a small price.

Stayed in March 2025

Our only issue was the bed was very hard which affected our sleep. Also, as I'm sure is the case with other Riads, the walls are very thin which means it gets noisy. Make sure you take earplugs (luckily we did so this wasn't really a problem for us!).

The best part of our stay at Riad Ben Tachfine was the staff. Ashraf and Ahmed were both so friendly and helpful, they made sure we had everything we needed, including packing up a takeaway breakfast for us when we had to checkout early. They also organised a pickup from the airport for us which went smoothly and Ashraf came to pick us up from the taxi and escorted us to the hotel. The location was great, only a 15-20 minute walk to the main square and there were plenty of restaurants very close by which made it so convenient. Our room was spacious, had plenty of storage and was cleaned every day. Breakfast was delicious and we got plenty of food. The Riad had a gorgeous roof terrace that was so peaceful to chill out on and escape the chaos of Marrakech!

Stayed in March 2025

Lovely breakfast, friendly hosts, convenient location, cozy accommodation, beautiful decor

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Staff, breakfast, check-in procedure and attention

Stayed in February 2025

The location was comfortable in terms of distance from the central part of Marrakesh however the area is not the nicest we could experience in Marrakesh. You need wait for someone to open and closed the main gate at each time of the day you go and come back.

Breakfast was the best we had in 7 days in Morocco. The bathroom tools were exceptionally good. The riad itself was very pretty. Cutie cats are present on the terrace. You can be wake up from a lovely birds singing.

Stayed in February 2025

The staff at the Riad were very welcoming and provided very useful information about the area, giving tips on what to do and not do!

Stayed in February 2025

Lovely helpful and friendly staff

Stayed in January 2025

It js very well maintained, our bed was very comfortable with lovely sheets. The room was cleaned everyday and we were very happy here.

Stayed in January 2025

There is less privacy than in a normal hotel. You’re reliant on the other guests behaving well and that wasn’t always the case . Any noise travels.

Very well maintained riad. The staff were lovely and helpful. The room was spacious and the bathroom was good . The terrace is beautiful and gets the sun in the morning .

Stayed in December 2024

The gorgeous helpful staff, hospitality and rooms were fantastic!

Stayed in September 2024

Good breakfast. Helpfull stuff . Good localization. I like everything and recommend.

Stayed in August 2024

Location

Very clean

Stayed in August 2024

The staff was amazing, the breakfast was great, and rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff really made us feel welcome and were very helpful, always available to share the moment 😀

Stayed in August 2024

The staff was all the time very friendly and always helpful to make the stay very comfortable. Nice and clean rooms in the Moroccan traditional beautiful style.

Stayed in May 2024

The breakfast was predominately bread based albeit in a variety of forms along with an omelette, which we devoured each morning, however some fresh fruit would not have gone amiss!

From Ahamed first meeting our Taxi on the street to his welcoming Mint Tea to his farewell we felt well looked after by him and the team at Riad Ben Techfine. It maybe cliché however it was truly an oasis of calm away from the bustling streets. The staff were available 24 / 7 and we were always met with a smile no matter the time or the request. . . . nothing was too much trouble from the advice offered or service received and we felt well looked after during our stay.

Stayed in March 2024

Maybe the situation, bit difficult to find.

Everything.

Stayed in January 2024

There were people smoking at the Riad. It’s not the most accessible Riad.

I really liked the staff and the design of the Riad. The food provided was delicious and full of flavor . There were many cats to play around with. The location although is a bit far can end up in an enjoyable walk to and from the city .

Stayed in March 2024

The bed was very hard

Amazing breakfast, very nice hosts, room was like the photo’s and there is a nice place on the roof of the Riad to escape from the busy Medina. We got some Moroccan tea when we arrived which was lovely. My blouse got ripped while travelling and they fixed it for me! Thank you a lovely stay

Stayed in February 2024

Looks a bit daunting from the outside and could have done with a few things like black tea or coffee for the room .

Had a lovely stay. The staff were very helpful, and friendly and polite. Very clean. Best to book a taxi with the hotel when landing in the airport, as the riad, would be hard to find otherwise.

Stayed in January 2024