Riad Cologne & Spa

My friend and I stayed here for a week in June and it was amazing. We could not have asked for a better first trip to Marrakesh! The riad is perfectly situated and absolutely beautiful— the attention to detail in the decorations is amazing. We loved the daily breakfast, the pool was perfect, the room was gorgeous (with the world’s best bathtub), the spa was a fun extra experience, and everyone who worked there was absolutely adorable. The only drawback is that the building is a bit echoey so it could get a little loud at times, but I think that is because of the way these types of buildings are built with inside courtyards. It didn’t bother us but it could be an issue for some. We felt really comfortable as two women traveling alone and had a fabulous time exploring. We went to the sea (Essaouira) and the waterfalls with the tour groups that the people at the riad helped us organize, which were both good escapes from the heat of the summer. The staff also helped us organize our shuttles to and from the airport, which was a huge relief since we had limited phone service and no internet! Definitely one of my favorite travel experiences and that is largely because of the kindness of everyone at the riad.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 1 week and the service and facilities here are fantastic. It was our first time in Marrakesh which can be overwhelming. Fuzia and Younes are both so welcoming and as soon as we arrived Fuzia showed us around the riad and all the activities they had on offer. We wanted to do a hot air balloon and a trip to the waterfalls and it was so easy to book and the companies they used to the excursions were faultless. Payment was super relaxed as it can be tricky to get cash in Marrakesh sometimes but they never put any pressure on us for this. We also booked a massage which we were able to have at the same time and it was such a relaxing experience. The riad is super relaxed and it felt like we were the only ones here some days. Our room was comfortable and the air con (super important as it’s so hot) actually made us feel too cold sometimes it was that good. I would strongly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a home away from home in your trip to Marrakesh.

Everything was excellent, but most importantly, the service! From the moment we booked until we left we experienced nothing but excellent service. Great tips from Fouzia, clean rooms and delicious breakfast from Leila and Najat, good guiding and evening company from Hicham and the warmest and most professional welcome from Younes. We will miss both the spot and the people. Riad Cologne and Spa has that extra spark!

I would not recommend staying here. I visited Morocco for 10 days and stayed at 5 different Riads, this was worst value for my money. Location is not good, service folks have can't do attitude. We had issue with the air conditioner, and was told, this is machine nothing they can do. After complaining loudly, finally got a technician to look at it, found dirty filters, like they have never been cleaned.

As a first time solo traveller, I managed to haggle a good deal with the airport taxi driver for 50 dirhams. After a short 10min journey, I arrived at the accommodation and was greeted by the lovely host Younes. He was extremely kind enough to tip a local guide on my behalf who had helped me to locate the riad, which was hidden inside a maze of cobbled streets. I found the locals to be very friendly. The riad manager Tarek, greeted me with Moroccan mint tea, told me I was at home now and reassured me as a solo traveller, they are by my side to make my stay feel safe, warm and relaxing. Sat on the terrace with my mint tea basking in the sunshine ☀️ it was beautiful. I was then given a tour of the brand new riad which was newly presented with handmade furniture, an authentic hammam/spa and the junior suite was absolutely stunning with a deep stone marble bath! Food was delicious, staff so polite and attentive, spotlessly clean rooms. For me the Hammam and spa was a personal highlight. It wasn’t rushed at any point, I felt extremely relaxed after an exfoliant scrub, hair wash, clay mask, followed by the most amazing 1.5hr deep massage. Afterwards, I relaxed in the foyer, whilst the host of the Riad, personally collected fresh warm homemade bread to feed me a lovely vegetarian tagine at my leisure. Also, suprised me with a delicious sweet treat…on the house! Magnificent! Honestly, this place is a little slice of heaven 😍 The staff cannot do enough for you and really appreciate that u need enough space for time out…Totally spoilt! Ended my first day with a 10min stroll to the main square/souk/market. Dodged all the crazy traders and navigated the wild traffic. Managed to find my way back after a few wrong turns and turned in for the night. Overall I found it to be a fabulous short stay in a great location! Highly recommended.

Top service: alles met een smile. Zeer genoten van ons verblijf in de mooie Riad, middenin de Souks hele persoonlijke begeleiding van onze uitstapjes. Hele veilige plek om de stad te bekijken en lekker uit eten te gaan. We gaan zeker terugkomen!