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The Riad has been renovated with passion, respect to authenticity into a peaceful, supremely comfortable, elegant oasis.Our discreet staff will be on hand at all the time to assist you, to make your stay unforgettable perfect in every way.We are just a five minutes walk from the famous Jamaa El Fna square.
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Arabic and 1 more
Location
166 Derb Jdid, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Riad Vanilla sma
401 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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What an incredible oasis in the heart of the Medina.
From the moment we arrived, we felt well taken care of by Nelly and her fantastic staff. It was our first time in Marrakesh so we appreciated our welcome from Nelly, who went over the map of the area and highlighted her recommended attractions and restaurants.
The Riad itself is extremely clean and modern. It has an amazing rooftop and hot tub that was perfect for relaxing and reading a book; a much appreciated reprieve from the sometimes chaotic Medina.
We booked a couples hammam at the Riad which we would recommend to everyone, we came out feeling clean and relaxed.
The staff is incredible and really made our stay memorable. A special thank you to Nelly, Ibra, Abdou, Sultana, and everyone else at Vanilla Riad for your exceptional hospitality! Our room was perfectly made up everyday, the breakfasts were tasty and diverse, and all of the staff were helpful and knowledgeable. We especially appreciated the help reserving restaurants.
We would love to return and would recommend this Riad to anyone visiting Marrakesh. A truly special holiday!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Having visited Marrakech 4 times before it is always slight overwhelming choosing a riad witching the medina. In searching I stumbled across Riad vanilla Sma which stood out for its slightly more contemporary design, great location within the median and as it was a smaller Riad just 6 suited but with a bar, restaurant and spa facilities I booked direct with Nelly the road owner who is an absolute joy to deal with. We pre booked our transfers a must when staying in the medina as you would never find your Riad. All arrival transfers ran smooth and we had welcome mint tea and his biscuits on arrival. Also we prebooked an arrival lunch which was delicious and ready for when we arrived. The riad is beautiful with huge suites beautiful furnished and lit. We had a huge plunge bath and loads of space within our suite. On the roof there is a wonderful terrace with a large hot tub, bar, sunbeds and seating area perfect for enjoying sundowners and drinks during the day. A welcome quiet haven from The madness of the medina. On arrival the wonderful staff takes us through everything we needed to know or where to go, what to do, how to get to the main square etc just 5 minute walk away. We are in the riad for breakfast every day, lunch one day and a traditio dinner one evening all superb. We also utilised the spa and used the massage facilities, superb and great value at €40 for one hour What really stands out are the amazing staff, it’s a small team but nothing is too much trouble and they cannot do enough for you all overseen by Nelly the owner, an absolute character who we enjoyed meeting very much and spending time with. I cannot recommend Riad Vanilla Sma enough for location, character and decor but above all the staff and Nelly, they all really made our stay and we will not hesitate to return to the Riad for our next stay. Thank you all for such a great four days we will definitely be back
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Love love this Riad.. wish we could stay longer. Well first of all thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful riad. It felt like being at home. Very clean room, exceptional staff and service . Very hospitable, friendly & helpful.The riad just stunningly decorated without being too pretentious. Very close to to the Souks yet quite and private only six rooms. Breakfast just delicious. Lunch & dinner freshly prepared upon request with gourmet ingredients .. wow amazing flavour.The Hammam & massage experience was the best. Lovely tagine dinner served after the hammam. Private tul tuk was organised in very reasonable price.Aziz the driver took us around from the riad and basically anywhere we want to go. The rooftop where you enjoy Moroccan tea & sweets or just read a book under the sun.Thank you team and keep up your excellent work. We will be back hopefully this year. Would definitely recommend this to everyone!
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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One of the best riads in Marrakech! Very beauty place, peaceful and very high quality services! Very close to the Jeema El Fena place (5 min by walking). The owner Nelly and the staff ( Abdel and Sultana) are lovely people, smily and absolutely kind : they take care of you as you are a prince or a princess. The breakfast is delicious with fresh products. They offer you at any time a free access to the jacuzzi with towels. They suggest a super hammam experience with so good massage, don’t hesitate to book! They take time to explain everything about Marrakech and potential excursions and nice places to go out and restaurants. They use high quality products and brands, the rooms are very comfortable with all you need. When you back they are always be available to speak or offer you a mint tea. This riad is a heaven, when you just enter you start an amazing and unique experience. Congratulations to the staff and super Nelly : you know exactly how to deal with clients and offer the best.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I made a reservation at Riad Vanilla SMA&SPA. At the bottom of the invoice it was clearly stated that for cancellations within three days before departure, 50% of the entire stay would be invoiced. After calling twice, 1 email and 1 WhatsApp message, we still have not received confirmation. So we will never see the money again. I have compassion for the circumstances that are happening now in Marrakesh! But I still hoped for some service from the hotel, because the amount of money I spent here as a student is considerable.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Small and well-kept riad, a stone's throw from the souk of marrakech. It is run by a French lady, very pretty and available to give advice and directions. The Riad is very quiet and the staff very friendly and helpful. Rich and really good breakfast. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We stayed two nights in this magnificent riad in Marrakech. The room was superb (immaculate bedding and sanitary facilities) and the staff took great care! Hearty breakfast of very good quality! The welcome is provided by the owner, Nelly, adorable, ready to indicate the good places in Marrakech to eat, visit,... She even organized a lovely aperitif for New Year's Eve on December 31! A beautiful place out of the way but in the medina, recommended for sleeping in the tumultuous city! Thanks for everything, Nelly!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Suivre les conseils de Nelly !
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We had a great stay! The staff takes great care, the room is very comfortable and the services offered are of high quality (jacuzzi with its pleasant and quiet terrace, possibility of lunch or dinner on site). The breakfasts are generous and change every day. The location is ideal for visiting Marrakech easily I highly recommend this establishment
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Everything was perfect. One person came to pick us up from the airport and then another to carry our suitcases to the Riad. Nelly and her staff are kind, attentive, attentive and always ready to help us. The Riad is close to the square and is easy to find. The Riad is just how I like it... Small, warm, comfortable and welcoming. The rooms are beautiful, clean and the bed perfect. They have a mini Hamam perfect for one or two people. We got a hamam pack with dinner and we loved it. The scrub, massage and dinner were delicious. Special thanks to Zahera and Fátima for the massage. To the breakfast girls for coming a day early because we had an excursion. And to the young man present in the evening who helped us with restaurant reservations. Nelly, the owner is kind and welcoming. She gives good advice and knows the city well. Don't hesitate to book if you are looking for a haven of peace close to the square with excellent value for money. Thanks again to the Riad Vanilla Sma team.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Monnaie: faite la carte Revolut. Elle est gratuite et permet de payer dans la divise du pays...
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Superb stay in Vanilla sma, a hidden gem in the heart of the Mediana . Nelly, Abdul and the staff of this lovely Riad couldn't be more welcoming, from Abdul's delicious mint tea to the super helpful advice as to where to go, what to see and where to eat in bustling Marrakech. Very clean, calm and a beautiful retreat from the bustle outside. Please take their advice though ( I'm afraid we didn't !) and arrange a transfer with them to the door, impossible to find otherwise !!!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$222 - $328 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MoroccoMarrakech-SafiMarrakech
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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