Ysalis Riad Restaurant & Spa

Riad Ysalis, our luxury sanctuary in Marrakech. We stayed for six nights and loved every minute. We were met on arrival at the airport and driven direct to the Riad. This made the journey so easy and stress free. On arrival we were greeted warmly and served tea and Moroccan bicuits which were delicious and greatly appreciated after our long journey from Scotland. We were shown to our room (thank you for the help with our bags), which was beautiful, spotlessly clean, and equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The bed was very comfortable, and we found the whole riad to be peaceful and serene. Breakfast is served in a beautiful room and includes fruit and delicous bread and cakes. The staff were very kind, helpful and attentive. We liked that there was always someone on duty and we were always greeted warmly after our various outings in Marrakech and further afield. We enjoyed a hamman and massage at Riad Ysalis. The ladies who delivered the treatments were lovely and definitely experts in their craft. What a memorable experience! We wouldn't hesitate to stay at the beautiful Riad Ysalis again!

First of all, it's a beautiful, well maintained Riad (looks like a former palace and in better shape than other Riads i saw advertised) with moroccan decoration and comfortable facilities. What you see in the pictures is what you get. Going in July we desperately needed a pool to cool off at the end of the day, and the main patio small pool provided that (bigger than most Riad's symbolic pools. The Riad also has a rooftop floor with sunbeds and 2 jacuzzis which were a nice way to spend free time. The rooms were large and had all the amenities (they even welcomed us with flowers!), inlcuding mini bar and a very good shower room. Additionally, they offer on the premises a spa with well priced massages and traditional Hamman. Second, safety and flexibility of going in and out, via an online mobile app called Nuki that would lock and unlock the main doors of the Riad and rooms had their own lock. Also flexibility of staff to accomodate in the morning to special hours to serve breakfast or serve impromptu snacks based on our tour times or returns to the Riad. Third and most importantly, the 3 concierges and the 2 cleaning ladies/cooks were wonderful, humble and friendly people, always there to give advice/tips, serving us tea or water, towels, anything really over 7 days I stayed to make our stay as wonderful as possible. Overall, wonderful value for what I paid and despite the location, I would bet money on being a better Riad than 100s of others in the Medina! Would definitely come back!

We couldn’t fault the breakfast at Ysalis, it was so attractively and invitingly presented. Delicious freshly squeezed orange juice and one of the nicer natural yoghurts I’ve tasted in some time. Eggs to order and good strong coffee capped the experience . The staff was so attentive and friendly it was a joy to spend as long as we did at Riad Ysalis. It is a tranquil oasis set in the Medina. The proprietors /hosts oversee a wonderful operation. Would love to return at a future date.

Everything! Fabulous Riad - well appointed rooms kept clean and staff were extremely helpful with everything we needed including fixing the air conditioning and safe and arranging transfers. Great food - we ate the first night and breakfast was everything we needed for a day of travelling.

The riad was beautiful! The perfect calm retreat from a busy day around the Medina. The riad was immaculately spotless, well considered design and very cosy and comfortable. I couldn't recommend it enough! Absolutely amazing staff and a brilliant holiday.