Jaal Riad Resort

"Hotel Jaal exceeded expectations! 😊 Clean, modern rooms and delicious food. The pool was a highlight. Perfect spot for a relaxing getaway in Marrakech."

Great location, elegant atmosphere, and super comfy rooms! 👍 Staff were really helpful. Would definitely recommend for a chill stay in Marrakech.

For the price it’s excellent, rooms are clean, tidy and well presented. The pool area is excellent and the food is great, especially for a buffet style

A wonderful sunny winter break ! A short hop from the airport, the hotel was welcoming and very luxurious ! We had a fabulous room overlooking the pool with afternoon sun so we enjoyed this time on our balcony.
We were All inclusive and the drinks and food choices were good . We were there for a chill out and the Riad offered exactly what we were looking for, a short taxi ride to Jamaa el Fna and the centre of Marrakech but a little tranquil and elegant oasis when when arrived back !
The staff were amazing ! Khadij in the dining room was lovely always welcomed us with a lovely smile and was very attentive , I’d say she works twice as fast as others in her position she is definite to be thanked, Rania on reception / hospitality is also a credit to you, a truly sweet person but the award for the most amazing person we met , who went over and above to help us was Khalid , one of the super managers on Reception what a lovely person a real credit to the hotel! He was so kind and went out of his way to help us with a booking !

The hotel interior is fabulous , take the time to enjoy it top tip look up .
There is a genuine warm welcome from the staff in every department, but special thanks to Salim ( Bar Manager) and Moumssif (Restaurant Manager), both went above and beyond to make us welcome. Special thanks to the Guest services Manager Eimon.
Top tip, please and thank you goes a long way with people , the Moroccan people are eager to please. Relax and enjoy the surroundings and people.

Such a gorgeous hotel, stunning grounds, fantastic room, friendly reception staff. Really let down by the restaurant and lack of sunbeds. Food was lukewarm with very limited choices. For example fruit choice over 5 night stay was apples and oranges only! Only one or 2 types of roast meat. Not what I'd expect after staying in other 5 star hotels in Egypt recently. The tables were never properly set and if you asked for anything the staff were mainly grumpy and unhelpful. Very bad customer service. Always slow to serve drinks. No ice cream!

Our main complaint was the lack of sunbeds. Not enough by far and all booked up with towels from 7am. Lots of space but no beds. Totally unacceptable to go on this kind of holiday and not be able to relax in the sun. There were 10 empty beds in the Spa but staff said they weren't allowed to bring them out! This caused a lot of stress for guests and is why we won't be back.

Having just returned from a 4 night stay at the Jaal Riad, I felt I had to write a review as there have been so many negative comments posted.

I travel extensively around the world, and this is by far one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed at. Lush, immaculately kept gardens, lots of comfy chairs and shady spots for reading or chilling, a beautiful pool area with a snack bar, great evening entertainment, and friendly, helpful staff who can't do enough for you.

The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with a daily clean and towel refresh.

Some reviews have criticised the food, however there is ample choice, from salads, pizza, pasta, Indian and local cuisine. Freshly cooked eggs/omelettes are available in the mornings along with breads, cold cuts, cheese, fruit and yogurt. The food could be a little warmer, but it's not cold as some reviews have suggested and, quite frankly, not worth complaining about! I refilled my plate several times on each visit :-)

Taxis are stationed across the street and the staff will gladly wave one over for you. Please be sure to agree a price before getting in! We paid between 40 and 60 MAD for rides into the main square.

In summary, I would 100% recommend the hotel - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.

Just stayed here for 4 nights with my partner as a package holiday from jet 2. The hotel is very average compared to others we have stayed at, whilst the decor is gorgeous it just isn’t a 4/5* in my opinion. The staff are all super friendly and helpful, easy to get taxis outside the hotel and an ATM machine in the hotel. Beer and wine was nice but cocktails were awful, the food was very average and similar (luckily we didn’t eat every meal here and I’m not sure how people do). The stations would often be running low and not topped up quickly as well. I’m vegan and was able to find enough to eat but things are not labelled well at all. There is absolutely nothing to do around the hotel but there is a supermarket in walking distance. Unfortunately a lot of the guests let this place down, people there just to drink the day and night away and we had a group of women keeping us up till 2am screaming and shouting all night and no staff around to try manage this, whilst I understand people are away to have fun there was no respect and we had to be up early the following day. Our room was nice but there was a rather suspicious looking stain on the bed runner and whilst the bed was made and towels changed each day our room wasn’t really cleaned. I think our stay here was ok because we spent such little time at the hotel, if you’re wanting. holiday where you stay at the hotel a lot I wouldn’t recommend this hotel it does have some improvements to make to be a 4*. I can imagine in busy season it’s very hard to get a sun lounger as people were out first thing to claim them even on the cooler days and there aren’t many to choose from in the first place. Overall we had a good time but it isn’t my favourite place I have stayed.

As a seasoned traveller, I wanted to share a more balanced and positive perspective on Jaal Riad Resort in Marrakech, as some of the previous reviews don’t fully reflect the experience we had.

First of all, the hotel itself is fantastic. The amenities and communal areas are beautifully maintained, with a stylish and relaxing atmosphere throughout the resort. The pool areas are particularly lovely and provide a great space to unwind.

I had read several reviews mentioning issues with the food, particularly that it was cold or that there was not enough choice. From our experience, I would disagree with this. There was a good selection of food available at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with plenty of options to suit different tastes. We found the variety more than adequate and always managed to enjoy our meals.

The staff were friendly and welcoming, which really helped make the stay enjoyable. The hotel was also consistently clean and well looked after, which is something we always pay close attention to when travelling.

One minor issue we noticed was the familiar holiday habit of guests placing towels on sunbeds early in the morning. While this can make finding a preferred spot a little more difficult at peak times, it didn’t significantly impact our stay.

Another highlight was the evening entertainment, which offered a great selection each night and added to the overall holiday atmosphere.

Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay. The combination of great facilities, friendly staff, good food options, and enjoyable evening entertainment made for a relaxing and memorable visit. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the resort to others visiting Marrakech.

I recently stayed in Marrakesh for 4 days. A wonderful mini-vacation. The accommodation at Jaal riad surprised us with its comfort, elegance, and the kindness of the staff. Because we stayed a short time, we called Taxi Tours Marocco and had a minivan at our disposal. Hakim, the driver and guide, organized our time very well so that we saw the specifics of the place. We went to a Berber home in the Atlas Mountains, saw how local ceramics are made, went to the desert for a camel ride and a traditional dinner, quickly passed through the souk, but we also saw the modern, luxurious side, I could say. All in all, a wonderful vacation with wonderful friends!+212 667-478986 Hakim

Who on earth are writing these reviews? My experience was terrible. This hotel was chosen for it's tranquil setting but all we have had from the 2nd march is banging from renovations, no pool and feeble excuses from the jet 2 rep saying he was unaware of the renovations and a feeble offer of 25 pounds per day. When further loud banging was happening today during breakfast so loud that the floor shook I complained to management. Later that day I was told by one of their team Jet2 were informed last summer if the PLANNED work. Had I known I would not of booked this hotel as plenty of cheaper hotels available. If you want 5 star experience go elsewhere. Food repetitive,constantly cold and running short of supply. Pool reopened today and guests told no pool towels available so use your room towels. It's a joke save your money go elsewhere

Always a great experience travelling with Jet 2 . Efficient all round !
The hotel was fab , comfy rooms , sunbeds , bar areas etc all fab!
Exceptional service from the bar team. Idriss , Salim and Nourdine were fabulous , friendly and welcoming ! And poured wonderful drinks to suit our tastes.
Buffet was good , could be doing with a changing a bit through the week maybe to different cultures ? The a la carte was fab but very slow service.

The Jaal Riad resort was a fantastic stay from start to finish. We felt so well looked after thanks to the amazing staff - unfortunately I don’t know her name but the lady at reception helped us book trips and thanks to her we experienced so much.
The beautiful Moroccan decor everywhere was beautiful as was the smell of orange blossom.
Florence was the live singer for 2 out of 3 nights and she was fantastic.
Food and drink fab.
Thank you to all

It is been a great experience , everything was perfect, the staff the food , i will comeback

Overall a good few days at this resort however things could be a lot smoother….

On arrival at the hotel we were greeted by reception by asking for our passports, not anything else, we were then presented with a form to fill in in regards to our passport details (but they still had our passports). We were told not to fill these in at the reception but to take a seat with a piece of paper no clip boards. Once we had completed these we were then asked to sign onto the WiFi and provide our easyJet booking confirmation so they could get paid.. I disputed this as it had all my bank details etc so the you took a picture of the relevant page to show were staying here…

He then ushered us showing us around the building and said the al a crate restaurants see there but your not allowed to use them..

We were in two rooms same floor but different ends of corridor, they were fine too many scatter cushions for me and the seating area u under the window was very dirty and stained.. it is also noted in the shower section there was. Shutter which you can see through and / or open if you felt necessary so if your two friends be prepared to show a bit of skin…. Toilet is separate. The bed is very large however slipping of the mattresses would be ideal as they are very dented of where others have slept….

The buffet is fine very minimal but will find something to eat, it could be a little warmer as it did go cold very quickly.

Snack bar at pool Open between 1430 (or when they decide) again minimal food and if you want burgers or anything you require to pay extra..

Singer on of an evening was fantastic she does not need the keyboard player she is better on her own…

SPA::::

Unfortunately the weather wasn’t so kind to us so we decided to go to the inside pool. On arrival the lady said you had to pay for the pool 600mad for 1 hour (for 4 people) we did not pay this… This hotel
Advertises 2 pools and the large outdoor pool being a tad cold for
This weather it would be expected we are permitted in the inside pool.

3 nights 4 days was more than long enough here but if you are a golfer etc and are using it as a base it will be ample…

I have been to Marrakesh many time but unfortunately I won’t be returning to this hotel..

It was a great experience, i have enjoyed it, the staff are lovely and smily even during Ramadan

Visited the Jaal Riad Resort for 4 nights as a solo traveller and had a wonderful experience.

The hotel aesthetics were pleasing on arrival - loved the colours, textures and patterns that welcome you as soon as you arrived to reception.

Hotel reception were friendly and welcoming along with the luggae porter who all made an effort to interact upon arrival.

The room was lovely and clean and spacious, absolutely loved the alcove with what i called a "reading nook" with a comfy sofa and lots of cushions to prop up on and get stuck into a good book. I had a pool facing room with a balcony, large TV, mini fridge, safe and plenty of wardrobe space. My only complaint is the hairdryer isnt very good and my hair is long and takes a while to dry. I would take my own if i return in the future.

Pool bar staff were really efficient and attentive and in the main bar, Salim made me some really nice non-alcoholic cocktails as i dont drink. Good chats and laughs every night in the bar.

The staff were really accomodating and bent over backwards for anything you needed - nothing was too much trouble.

I thoroughly enjoyed the food and i really have no idea why some of the reviews say the food was cold? It wasnt at all - and i ate at varying times including 10 mins before service ended. I also ate the Al la Cartes - both the moroccan fusion and the italian. Much to my embarassment, they had very kindly arranged a birthday surprise/dessert at the Italian and brought me out a massive cake with a sparkler and candle. This was a really nice gesture.

I wanted to visit the spa but they were fully booked so sadly i didnt get to experience a massage this time.

Never had an issue getting a sunlounger, however, i didnt use the pool as it was a bit too cold for me. I would have rated higher if the pool was heated as that would have been the icing on the cake for me.

I thought the cleanliness and maintenence of the grounds/hotel/rooms etc was to a good standard and i really do appreciate all of the staff working in hospitality if they are fasting for Ramadan, yet still having to handle/serve food/alcohol to tourists.

As a solo female traveller, i felt really safe and there were plenty of guests and staff to talk to and interact with.

Overall, a lovely stay, would absolutely come back again and have been recommending to my friends already.

I stayed 7 nights and from the moment I arrived I was treated like a queen.

Luggage taken to my room, easy to check in with no waiting. My room was spacious and clean. Bathrobe and slippers, mini fridge, south facing porch, huge comfy bed and large sofa in the bay of the window. Easy to use TV which connects to YouTube to use as I get ready each night.

The grounds are magnificent and so much detail and artifacts reflecting a really welcoming atmosphere. There were so many places to curl up with a book inside and out.

The huge outdoor pool gave a good kickstart to your blood circulation which was so needed from the sunshine and for a cool down.

The BOWE spa was excellent and exquisite in the treatments and rooms! I visited 5 times on my trip!! Fatima and all the team were so helpful. The indoor pool was such a relaxing space with loungers also to rest in the warmth.

I enjoyed the wide variety of food at all the meal times and free flowing wine. A lot of choices and the staff would replenish or assist if things had run low or you wanted something. The staff throughout the restaurants and the bar were so friendly and helpful. Salim and his staff in the bar that opened at 6pm til 11pm were phenomenonal! They were so helpful, great banter and conversations. The first night I was greeted by Salim and when I shared I was a solo traveller, I was looked after, seen and included every night. The entertainment every night was brilliant - beautiful female divas who had a rich array of classic songs and even some nights of dancing.

I ventured out for trips and as a solo traveller, Julien one of the managers took my WhatsApp and shared hers so as to stay in touch should I feel unsafe or need assistance which to me was going the extra mile. So thankful.

The security staff were brilliant, the whole team at the hotel just had everything covered.

I met some great people from all over especially England and Scotland - such a friendly and inclusive bunch of people

Would highly recommend Jaal Riad, I will definitely be booking again. ❤️🏝️

This hotel could be very good but there are a few things that take away from what could have been a relaxing stay.
First impressions were really nice, beautiful ornate entrance with mosaics and fountains. We booked in and told we had been upgraded from our garden view room to a pool view so all seemed good. There are a couple of issues due to geography that they can do nothing about.
First the hotel is on the take off flight path from the nearby airport. Take offs aren’t that regular and they don’t seem to fly at night but this was February, maybe busier in summer.
Second is that the very large freshwater pool runs north to south and the hotel rooms run along the sides. So only half the pool is in the sun at any time of the day, so you only have sun in the morning or afternoon depending on which side you are. Again this was February, maybe in the summer the sun is higher in the sky and it less of an issue.
Our room was very nice, spacious and clean, we found a kettle and two mugs and a couple of teabags but no coffee or milk.
I went to reception and was told “no we don’t supply coffee or milk”. Was told that we could get milk from the pool bar but would have to go and buy our own coffee!! Bought the coffee but then found no teaspoon so had to borrow one from the restaurant. Would it be too much to provide some coffee.
Worst thing was the food, dishes mostly empty and not being replaced, what was there was cold. Absolutely no attempt to provide non local food apart from on the “Asian delights” area where one night there was a paella ( not Asian) and stone cold.
Breakfast ok if you want continental but otherwise just eggs and a spicy chipalata , no grilled tomato or mushroom or potato.
Best food was lunch salads.
Unless you are willing to live on cold tagline all week I would go elsewhere.
This is our third trip to Morocco, previously once in Agadir and once in Marrakesh in all inclusive hotels and have never been disappointed with the food before.
Last comment, the staff do not seem that interested in interacting with the guests unless you are French.
It’s a shame, as I said, this could be a very nice hotel but needs some attention from the management

Rooms lovely but furniture needs to be repaired as very shabby. Sun beds shabby.

Hotel sells itself with 2 pools outdoor I heated indoor €20 an hour.

Moroccan or Italian restaurant one booking per stay, we went to Moroccan very very bland food, 100 dirham extra for lamb or beef tagine and drinks not included.

All inclusive is a very loose term, very limited drinks menu, only a few cocktails. Even those on all inclusive plus we’re only allowed certain branded drinks.

Pool bar buffet limited and from 2:30pm food left out birds flying.

Food Luke warm concerned about food safety raised with several members of staff, this was ignored! Eggs undercooked again a food safety concern.

Safe pleasant good location 10 min taxi to square and souks, shopping mall and carrefour 10 min walk