Riad Papillon Marrakech

This was an amazing place to stay in Marrakech. We rented this Riad for the whole family for a week, excellent service, very clean and well located in the very centre of the Medina, also very good and complete breakfast. Ali the manager is absolutely fantastic, he helps with everything, taxis, tips directions, very kind and helpful, highly recommended! We will surely repeat! He also organizes trips to the Sahara dessert riadpapillon. Com, unfortunately we didnt have the time to enjoy it, but we will come back.

We had a great one week stay at Riad Papillon. The Riad is very well located in the Medina area near the Souks, restaurants, the Secret Garden and various tourist attractions. Although in amongst the hive of activity of the shops and souks, the Riad is hidden away down a few narrow alleys which ensure it is peaceful and quiet. Access can be difficult as a car cannot go outside the Riad itself but it is only a few minutes walk to the main road. The staff helped us with an airport pickup and wheeled our cases from the drop off point to the Riad.
The Riad would be recommended for solo travellers, couples or very small groups/families. There are only a handful of rooms so you get a more intimate feel compared to a large commercial hotel. Services are in line with this more intimate and boutique setup and should be factored in when considering this Riad or similar establishments.
The Riad had three floors and there are a number of flights of stairs. There is no lift/elevator which may be an issue for some. The ground floor has an inner courtyard area with a small dipping pool (more of a visual feature than swimming pool), waiting area and bedrooms to the side. The first floor (or second floor for US patrons) has a number of tables used for meals and socialising, two bedrooms and balcony overlooking the inner courtyard.

Great location, friendly staff, whilst you are only minutes away from the hustle and bustle, the accommodation is so peaceful and the perfect place to unwind after a busy day out, would highly recommend this to fellow travellers.

Very nice riad.
Great hospitality of the staff.
Excellent service.
Easy to reach and elegant and comfortable rooms,
Optimal location. Excellent breakfast.
Familiar and quiet environment.
A very good choice to spend a nice stay in marrakech.

The two ladies in the kitchen were really very kind. They were always trying to make us happy and they have cooked the most delicious dishes for us. The breakfast was wonderful and also the couscous. I truly recommend to book your lunch at this riad.

This is delightful riad tucked into a corner of the medina. Don’t miss it. You won’t believe the staff. Ali and Youssef go above and beyond at every turn, including coming to get us when we got lost in the medina. The rooms are clean and quiet, and the breakfasts are incredibly generous. The riad’s overall atmosphere, with the tile work throughout and the courtyard pool in the center, is lovely. There is easy access to the medina, yet no noise because it’s on a small street. As a gay couple, we felt very much at home here.

Really excellent stay at this marvellous Riad. Nothing was too much trouble for Ali, Yousef and the team. Magical roof terrace which we particularly loved. Awesome food is available, the evening meal is HUGE and delicious. Simply brilliant. Matt and Simone.

Riad Papillon is an amazing Riad, located in the centre of the Medina, close to the souks and main square, however still with no noise. We enjoyed 2 nights here, and it was perfect for seeing the center of the city. The host is very welcoming and always keen to help with recommendations for things to do, places to eat etc. I highly recommend this!

The road itself is a really narrow street, not easy to reach from the main Medina. But inside is a small gem, the rooms are really nice really clean and comfortable. The team of the road is really kind and helpful. The breakfast is really good all home made fresh and generous. Really highly recommended! We felt really welcome!

I truly loved my stay at Riad Papillon and I felt honored to be the first guest back after the Moroccan border reopened. I encourage anyone considering a trip to Morocco to book it without hesitation—this is a stunning country with kind, hospitible people who are eager for tourism to return in full. As for Riad Papillon specifically, first of all, the place is absolutely gorgeous—the courtyard areas, the rooftop, and the individual rooms. Even the front door to the riad is just stunning, and I loved the walk down the charming alleyways to reach it when returning home each time. I stayed in the Hibiscus room and I loved all of the details—the traditional lighting, the tile work, the lush rug under my feet, the door and window latches, the shower, etc. It was everything I dreamed Morocco would be, and more. As for the staff, Ali (the manager) is absolutely wonderful. I loved talking with him and getting to know him, and of course he was right there to help with anything and everything I needed. The chef is a lovely woman and of course a talented cook—I booked a welcome dinner on my first night, and it was one of my favorite meals in Morocco (perfectly catered to my vegetarian diet). I felt absolutely spoiled by both of them!