Riad Elizabeth ~ a modern boutique hotel in the ancient medina of Marrakech

Guests’ comments from our guestbook…
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December

Christmas 2008
Thank you so much for making our trip here so magical, having the riad as a whole was a truly wonderful experience especially with such friendly and efficient staff.
Christmas 2008 was the best we have ever had. Thank you and bon continuation.

The Collier/Smith/Scalway families, Christmas and New Year

22nd December 2008
From the moment of our arrival we could not have felt more relaxed. You could not have been more welcoming or helpful. Had it not been for your excellent guiding skills, we would probaly still be trying to find our way out of the souks!
The riad is idyllic and a haven of calm from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. The food here is fabulous. Your staff are all delightful and could not have been more charming and accommodating.
Look forward to seeing you again before too long. Thanks again to all of you for your kindness and hospitality.

Bruce, Suzie, Izzie and Franny

18th December 2008
We had an incredible stay in your beautiful riad. Thanks for all your great recommendations and help in negotiating the souks.

Lloyd and Victoria, Bedfordshire

15th December 2008
What a great place you have. We have really enjoyed our stay at your riad. An oasis.
Love from the Stoke-on-Trent four.

Karen & Dave Munroe and Kay & Ian Prescott

14th December 2008
Thank you very much for very our enjoyable and ‘chillaxing’ stay. You both made us feel very at home and it felt like visiting old friends rather than staying in a hotel.
The riad is testimony to your hard work and vision and is a perfect marriage of the traditional and the modern.
Many thanks, we hope to see you again.

Lucy and Tom, Brighton

13th December 2008
Many thanks for the last minute arrangements…I slept so well here—very comfy, lovely decor.

Diane Paul, Seattle

12th December 2008
Thank you for looking after us during our week here, you have created a really stunning riad…Thanks to all the lovely staff.

Seema and Mitesh

8th December 2008
Well what an amazing time we have both had at your beautiful Riad. The room was great and the service excellent. In particular the chats we had with John were great. The wonderful artwork around the Riad that are all hand painted by John and Elizabeth have now inspired me…thank you so much.

Yatish and Parul

2nd December 2008
Many thanks for a memorable stay in your oasis in the heart of exotic Marrakech. Your riad is a delight.

David Pike, Luxembourg

1st December 2008
Thank you very much for your hospitality. We had a lovely stay—the rooms are really nice and all the staff are great. Many thanks also for making us feel so welcome.

Jenny and Jenny

1st December 2008
Thanks so much for a wonderful stay…we are so impressed by what you have achieved, we’re only sorry that we had one night here! Next time we’ll have to come back for longer…The food was the best we’ve had in Morocco. The lamb was to die for!!

Hussein and Caroline

November

30th November
What a delightful suprise to be welcomed into this lovely oasis…a brilliant touch is the welcoming tea and a personal tour of the souks. Truly a unique experience which we will remember…I hope to return with some girlfriends for a spot of indulgence and shopping.

Jaqueline and Luke. Melbourne, Australia

30th November
We’ve had a great time and picked a wonderful place to celebrate my 40th birthday. Really enjoyed the wonderful food, comfortable bed and first rate hospitality.

Charlotte and Chris

30th November
Thank you so much for the fantastic weekend…we had a fabulous time and definitely picked the right riad. We’ll be seeing you again!!

Huw and Emma Griffiths

28th November
You made a great home in this great city and it was a pleasure to be your guest.

Laszlo and Erika, Hungary

27th November
You have such a fabulous riad which is only outdone by your warm and inviting hospitality! Dane especially wanted to add a note about having great chats with John. Throw in the wonderful, warm, robust shower and everything was perfect.

Cecilia and Dane, USA

24th November
Thank you so much for your hospitality which began even before we arrived! Your recommendations have been second to none and helped us to get the nost out of our short (too short) stay.

Laura and Claire

24th November
We heard you were good—we didn’t appreciate quite how good! Until we got here. Five stars all the way from Elizabeth and myself. We will return in’sha’allah!

Alan and Elizabeth

24th November
Elizabeth and John have again ensured a fabulous weekend. It’s wonderful to be back here, being spoilt in such beautiful surroundings. Can’t wait till next time…

Jenny

24th November
Dearest Elizabeth and John
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality…Riad Elizabeth is truly a hidden gem in Marrakech. All your staff were fantastic—extremely helpful and always smiling! We loved the contemporary design of your place amongst the walls of this ancient city. Your recommendations were brilliant and we had a wonderful time. We truly hope to return one day…

Pranai and Rutu

15th November
…looking forward to a return visit and thanks again for all your help in arranging our trip to the desert.

Ann Marie and Andrew

14th November
Marrakech was a great choice, Elizabeth and John were great hosts, nothing was too much trouble.

Carron and Michele, London and Brighton

16th November
Everything lived up to all our expectations and well exceeded it. Our hosts were fantastic an eased us into the Moroccan way of life.

Jan and Andy

14th November
Dear John and Elizabeth and wonderful staff!
Thank you so much for being wonderful hosts and for making Riad Elizabeth feel like a home away from home.

Sarah and Oli

11th November
Thanks for making our stay in Marrakech so smooth, memorable and fantastic. We will not hesitate to recommend to friends and family. A big thank you for recommending all the great restaurants.

Tina and Mits

9th November
Dear John & Elizabeth and the lovely staff at Riad Elizabeth,
Thank you for making our first trip to Marrakech so much EASIER and enjoyable! Your helpful advice and service was much appreciated. Love your riad!

Sarah, Swee, Stefan and Winnie

11th November
Thank you for making our visit so special, the riad is beautiful and service amazing, I will spread the word.

Anna and Matt

8th November
The house is fantastic…thanks also for for the great service and for making me feel very welcome, the guided walk through the souks was most welcome.

James, Scotland

6th November
Elizabeth and John have set the standard for personal service…from the welcome tea on arrival to the last cup of coffee Elizabeth, John and the girls have gone out of their way to make us feel welcome and as if we were in our own home—only nicer!

Suzanne and Cheryl

10th November
To our gracious hosts, thank you for a great time, we are looking forward to a retutn trip in the near future to further explore this amazing place.

Joe and Nina

5th November
Lovely hosts, lovely company.

Gavin and Alexandra

6th November
Thank you for a lovely relaxing few days—very welcome after our mountain trek! The personal service is a refreshing change from large hotels.

Dan and Anna

2nd November
We were really well looked after, John and Elizabeth did everything to make our stay memorable. The high level of comfort combined with its central location make this an unmissable destination.

Lynette and Sophie

5th November
Thank you so much for your warm hospitality, it really has been a terrific first experience of Marrakech, we will certainly recommend.

Vanessa and Josephine

2nd November
This riad is a true oasis! John and Elizabeth are wonderful hosts and do everything to make their guests feel at home—great advice about the souks and where also to eat. Thanks to both for making this a wonderful holiday—we will be back!

Barbara and Nigel Hackett

Your imagination and design talent have created a superb riad - beyond the building your wonerful hospitality made us feel so welcome and there is only one word for the lovely staff - amazing!

Wendy and Peter Chapman, Jarze, France

October

Your riad way exceeded our very high expectations—it was like walking throgh the door of the Secret Garden—an oasis and peaceful haven after the hustle and bustle of life in the streets of the Medina!

Trisha

Thank you so much for welcoming us into your wonderful riad…thanks for all the tips and for guiding us through the maze of souks. We will definitely recommend you.

Debbie, Stuart, Elizabeth and Hannah

Thank you guys it has been stunning xx
We will come back and experience this addictive place again…

Ollie and Melika

Phil’s 40th birthday
…FANTASTIC! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Sarah

I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed staying in your riad…you have made our time here fantastic and you have gone out of your way to do this…I will have everlasting memories of Marrakech and without you it would never have been so good.

Phil (birthday boy)

Your hospitality felt as though I had been invited to stay in your home—a beautiful home—sophisticated and warm—a memorable stay…

Koula (Kent)

Para los personas de mi segundo hogar en Marrakech, John y Elisa. Por su especial carino que me demuestran cada visita.

Johnny (Sevilla)

A great boutique guesthouse with 2 even better hosts…

Leo

John and Elizabeth provided us with a very warm welcome…their services were impeccable, flexible, friendly and open, all with the help of their superb staff…we look forward to a revisit and will be recommending Riad Elizabeth to our friends and family.

Susan and John

What can we say…
‘SIMPLY THE BEST’
Out of 10…20!

All the best til we see you again, Love Paul and Elaine (Harrogate)

John and Elizabeth
…we especially appreciated your warmth and hospitality. You both went beyond the call of duty to make our stay enjoyable and we loved our time here! We especially loved the intimacy and meeting so many lovely people.

James and Michelle Harwood

Thank you for making a wonderful ‘home’ for us here—you have both been so kind and helpful…your instructions on Marrakech have been invaluable.

With thanks, Pauline and Hannah (Bristol and London)

Thank you for providing a stylish setting for our family gathering…we appreciated being taken to find spoons and being kept up to date with the footie.

Bob, Jane, Tom, Andrea, Jack and Joey (Salisbury, Greenwich, York and Oxford)

What a wonderful warm and generous welcome to our first visit in Morocco. We were certainly spoilt thanks to your superb taste and style. Good luck and we’ll spread the word.

Alison and Rob (Australia)

Can’t imagine staying anywhere better, thank you for your lovely hospitality and for going far beyond the call of duty to look after your disorganised guests.

Rebecca and Phil

Gracias por este soplo de atencion y carino, que nos he agradado tanto en este mervilloso viaje.

Jesus y Rocio (El Puerto de Santa Maria)

Thank you for an amazing stay at your wonderful and beautiful Riad.
You have both created a special place for travellers to come and stay, not just in the excellent decor, but because of the energy and enthusiasm you both bring.
I could say a million things about the beauty of the rooms, how wonderful the food is, but it’s your genuine hospitality that makes this a very special riad’

Matt and Sarah x

5.20am Monday 6th October.
It’s early, so I won’t write much, but it only needs one word to describe our time spent at Riad Elizabeth…WONDERFUL.
Very friendly, wonderful people, food designs, boutique Marrakech with a homely touch at its best.

Ally and Julia

Wow! What a fantastic place to celebrate my 40th birthday…thanks for making my birthday so memorable. The riad is both gorgeous and comfortable, the food is to die for, much better than the local restaurants…

Thank you so much, Elizabeth and Pauline

What a wonderful way to celebrate 20 years of marriage. We’ve loved every minute, Riad Elizabeth feels like home and we don’t want to go at all…

Serena and Johnny Perkins (London)

Thank you so much for such a gorgeous time you made our first trip to Marrakech so special and memorable. Your Riad is stunning and we hope that we can come back to stay again. The hospitality was above and beyond the call of duty and we appreciate everything you and the girls did for us.

Many thanks, Thomas and Hatty

Dear Elizabeth and John,
Thanks to you and your staff for making our stay in Marrakech so momorable.
We really enjoyed the food in the Riad, the Riad was comfortable and we are glad we stayed here rather than an impersonal hotel.

Love Mark and Nicola

September

29th September

Many thanks fr your fantastic hospitality. We loved staying in your besutiful Riad, and the meal on the first evening was outstanding…
I think this is one of the most luxurious places we have stayed in on our journeys around the world, and certainly the most welcoming…

Best wishes Wendy and Joe

25th September

Thank you so much for making our holiday so special—you both made us feel so comfortable and so welcome.
The service and attention to detail was absolutely fantastic. The Riad, both its interior and roof terrace, were so luxurious and was such an oasis from the madness of Marrakech…

Terri & Kevin (Cork, Ireland)

23rd September

Dear Elizabeth and John,
Thank you so much for your amnazing hospitality and warmth—you have both been fantastic hosts and I won’t forget my stay. The love and care you have put into the riad is extra special and you have got everything absolutely spot on with exquisite attention to detail.
Have fallen in love with Marrakech and your lovely riad and will definitely be back.
Thank you so much to both of you once again,

Lisa and Mick

We were here for such a short stay but we had such a wonderful stay with you both. The riad is absolutely beautiful and something of which you should both be extraordinarily proud…the only thing that could top this is winning the Turner Prize…!
Thank you,

Harry and Madhari (London and Winchester)

20th – 22nd September

Thank you for providing us this kind hospitality. We had a great fist visit to Marrakech and are sadly leaving but with great memories…
It’s been a brilliant first visit, and thanks in no small part to both of you, certainly not the last. Riad Elizabeth feels like home (sans housework!). Never a bad thing. Thank you.

Diya and Natalie (London and Singapore)

13th – 16thSeptember

Dear John and Elizabeth,
You have provided us with one of the most luxurious, friendly stays of our trip. In fact your riad is one of the most wonderful places we have ever visited. Thank you so much for catering to our every whim.
The food at the riad was sumptuous—an experience neither of us will ever forget!
We hope we will return to Marrakech and we would be honoured to stay with you again
We will definitely pass on our highest recommendation of your riad to our friends.
Thanks and best wishes,

James and Katherine (Cambridge)

11th – 15th September

Dear Elizabeth and John,
From the moment I first called frantically in my schoolboy French and got a wonderful warm reception from the local team, I knew this felt like the right place to be…of course the experience even surpassed the expectation. Your Riad is truly stunning—stylish, homely and comfortable, but the indelible mark you leave is from the friendliness of your hospitality. Where else could you feel like friends on the first night?!
Thank you for all this and the insider tips that made us feel like locals in town. We will certainly be back and our friends will be hearing about you for a long time to come.

Love Hywel and Helen x

9th – 14th September

Thank you for a wonderful stay. You have helped to make our stay in Marrakech truly memorable! The riad is beautiful and in an ideal location.
We can’t think of a better way to start the day than with a wonderful breakfast on the terrace, and to finish with a fantastic dinner as perfectly prepared by your amazing team.
Elizabeth and John are perfect hosts.
Thanks for everything,

Mark and Kate (Bradford and Manchester)

8th – 12th September

Our amazing first trip to Marrakech was perfected by our memorable stay at Riad Elizabeth. We’ve fallen in love with this city, and our accommodation had a lot to do with that! We were made to feel welcome from the moment we were picked up from the airport…I wish we could stay longer. All the best for the future.
Thank you,

Sasha and Mark (Scotland and USA)

7th – 10th September

Thank you for taking good care of us. We had a very relaxing, pleasant stay. The riad was a cosy and warm home for us for three days in the middle of a hectic medina. Special thanks to the girls for their friendliness, their amazing cooking skills, and the constant care for a very clean house.
We surely will recommend Riad Elizabeth to all our friends.

Nele and Bart (Belgium)

2nd September

Only a short stay—not nearly long enough. Such a warm welcome to a beautiful riad. Thanks for looking after us so well!
All the best for the future,

James and Jenny

28th – 30th August and 2nd September

Although our stay has been brief (too brief!) we have had a wonderful time and are going away extremely happy, contented and relaxed guests. The riad is truly beautiful and you will be extremely successful, the service has been as exceptional as the coffee and we are very much looking forward to returning for dinner on Tuesday.
Marrakech is a terrific city and the beautiful oasis of calm you have created will mean we will definately be back. Thank you for your hospitality.

Steve and Kat

PS returned for a short stay en route to Tangiers and enjoyed the most wonderful dinner. The courgettes and aubergine were incredible and the monkfish tagine put every other Moroccan meal to shame. Thank you again.

August

22nd August 2008 – 27th August 2008

What a memorable experience we have had, this was enhanced by the hospitality shown to us by Elizabeth…
The riad is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the Medina…What was the highlight for us was dinner on the terrace, candlelit and under the night sky, and being served by three women made it feel like a night we will never forget…Whoever is reading this it is a must to have dinner here, I found it better than the top end restaurants we went to in Marrakech…Will definitely be recommending this riad, sad to be leaving, but am sure we will be back.

Mohamedali and Fatima

23rd August 2008 – 25th August 2008

Riad life seems to suit us both well…and ‘Elizabeth’ has not let us down! Everything we wanted was readily available including fantastic coffee!…
Dear Mrs M-G thank you so much to you and your girls for making us so welcome and comfortable. xxx

Annie and Claire

20th August 2008 – 24th August 2008

Thank you for your easy hospitality (enough behind the scenes work had been done). We had a great adventure here in Marrakech and adored the tranquility of your tastefully renovated riad.

Elizabeth (Yorkshire) and Anne (Lincolnshire)

11th August 2008 – 20th August 2008

A new found haven of peace and tranquility in the heart of Marrakech. Exceptional hospitality and service - delicious food and cheerful staff. All the perfect ingredients for a great escape!…
With love and best wishes for your continuing success—like it or not, we will be back!
Your new found friends,

Jonathon and Colette

July

29th July 2008 – 31st July 2008

You are definitely the best part of Marrakech!
Thank you very much for every second of your hospitality. Riad Elizabeth has so lovely atmosphere in every detail. We have feel to be yours best friends for a whole life. Every detail—food, accomodation, generosity, friendly atmosphere was amazing.
We’ll definately recommend this place for everyone we can.
Thank you so much for everything,

Monika, Adam, Lukasz (Poland)

26th July 2008 – 30th July 2008

What an amazing place! You have done such an amazing job with the riad. John and Elizabeth both made us feel so very welcome, and were incredibly hospitable—nothing is too much trouble which has made our own stay a fantastic experience. Every meal was a delight,and the little touches during the day really made us both feel as though our every need was being anticipated. Thank you for making us feel like longstanding friends…we hope to see you again!

Meg and Jenny (London)

20th July 2008 – 23rd July 2008

On arrival the riad was even better than the photos. John and Elizabeth, you couldn’t have been more accomodating, there when we needed you, but still gave us privacy. You definitely deserve huge success, the girls are fab, wonderful meal and a great way to celebrate my 40th!!

We’ll recommend you…huge thanks,

Romon and Karen Forrester (Weybridge)

16th July 2008

Thank you for your hospitality, it was very nice time to stay in your marvelous riad. We’re glad we could meet the people like you—thanks for your help, smile, nice atmosphere, for all.

Thank women, they took good care for us and prepared very good meals. We’ll back to Poland and we’ll recommend your riad to our friends. Thankyou and (maybe) see you next time during National Arts Festival in Marrakech!

Aneta and Gregor (Poland)

13th July 2008

We only stayed for one night at the end of our holiday, but our stay at Riad Elizabeth was definitely a memorable part of our trip to Morocco and one we would hope to revisit! Elizabeth and John are fantastic hosts and it was lovely to be part of the initial enthusiasm and excitement of this new venture. Like others, I’m sure, we sat on the roof terrace, eating wonderfully prepared Moroccan food planning when we too would leave the rat race and do something as adventurous ourselves.

A perfect place to relax and unwind—we will be recommending widely!

Good luck,

Kim and Glen (London and Bristol)

2nd July 2008

Riad Elizabeth was beautiful and Elizabeth and John treated us like visiting friends. The girls who cooked were very attentive whilst also very discrete. I would highly recommend this riad as great value for money.

Geoff Castell

3rd July 2008 – 6th July 2008

What a vision! A Hollywood property in Marrakech. It combines the Marrakech feel with a great deal of pampering, keep it up. I’m sure it won’t be long until we are having to book months in advance. We really feel as though we have been given 5* plus treatment.

Vince and Carol Ford (France)

2nd July 2008 – 6th July 2008

We would like to thank Elizabeth and John for their wonderful hospitality. From the minute we arrived until the minute we left, their hospitality was impeccable, their attention to detail and generosity was outstanding. We had dinner here on our first night and the food surpassed even the many Moroccan dishes sampled in the Medina restaurants.

We were honoured to be their second guests and will be certain to recommend their riad to friends and family. Thankyou so much for everything, I’m certain you’ll soon be booked up months in advance!

Rebecca and Matt

30th June 2008 – 2nd July 2008

We were delighted to be your first guests. You made us feel like part of your home and shared your Marrakech with us. The ‘Riad Elizabeth’ experience is so elegant, you must be very proud of your Moroccan oasis. I am sure you will have many returning guests, and we hope to be amongst them.

Geoff and Susy (London and Brighton)