Dar Catalina

I am sitting here at 1am in the majestic Riad Catalina court yard waiting to be collected to go to the airport home. Khalid has just left out a gorgeous breakfast and given me a beautiful thoughtful gift to say goodbye...to say it's touched my heart is an understatement. My partner and I, from the moment we arrived to this Riad and we were greeted by the amazing Nadia, we knew we were in for a treat. From minute one to now just as I leave, I can't get over the genuine hospitality, kindness and effort to make our stay as good as possible by everyone connected to this business....you are remarkable people who have really touched me deeply and I can't wait to return with my children. The Riad is so beautiful but the people who work here are even more special....and that's saying something because the place is spectacular! Do yourself a favour and go to the Raid Catalina...I did and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Thank you Nadia❤️

Stayed here for the first part of our honeymoon and it was lovely. Great location and the staff couldn’t do more for you. So welcoming and accommodating. Delicious breakfast in a morning too. Rooms are very rustic. Exactly what we were looking for. Seems a very authentic place.

We're just back from a 4 night trip to Marrakesh, I'll start with the good points about Riad Catalina - Excellent location in the Medina Very friendly staff Beautiful kittens & even a couple of resident Tortoises! Nice breakfast Now the main reason for 3 stars instead of 5, I had messaged via Instagram several months ago after booking to make sure we would have a terrace as it was my Husbands 40th Birthday the day we arrived and this holiday was a surprise, I booked a Superior Double & the description on the Riad Catalina website states the Superior Double as having a 'view of the Koutoubia Mosque and a balcony/terrace', but on arrival we were shown to a room which looked like one of the standard rooms, so I asked Nadia if the terrace room was available instead, which it was and we were moved with no problem. Apparently the room we were given first was a suite, but was pretty small and had no view at all from the room(looked out onto an internal corridor)despite the website description of the suites as having a terrace and Atlas Mountain views? The pics are also confusing as they don't accurately show the room type you are booking which could lead to disappointment. That being said, Nadia was lovely and we got moved to room 307 which is on the top floor with access to a shared terrace. The room itself was quite tired, small things like TV not working, wall socket cover fell off, only one pillow each, shower head broken so sprayed everywhere if mounted in the wall so had to use as a hose instead and because there's no shower screen, just a curtain, the floor got soaked every time, only small bottles of shampoo, no hand soap or tissues in bathroom, I know we could have mentioned these things to Nadia but I already felt bad about asking to move rooms so we decided not to! A few small things could make the rooms more comfortable, maybe a kettle with tea/coffee in room, a small fridge, hand soap, and I do think the website needs updated with accurate pics and descriptions of each room type. Not a big deal, but this particular Riad does not sell alcohol due to licensing, but you are allowed to bring your own in and they will keep in fridge for you. We had some terrible cold weather and rain during our trip unfortunately but I can imagine it would be beautiful in warmer, drier months.

A true oasis in the hustle bustle of Marrakech. A 10 minute walk from the magnificent Jemaa El-Fna, where the crowds gather every night for street entertainment and the atmosphere is always electric. The Riyad was traditional and so peaceful. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were super friendly and accommodating and nothing was too much trouble for them. A massive thank you to Nadia, Atif, Abdul, Yasin and all the staff who made our stay so amazing and unforgettable. We would definitely recommend staying in this Riad when visiting Marrakech!

Very nice Riad, 10 minutes walk to the souks and the Jemaa el Fna. Lovely people, you can sit outside for breakfast or dinner. It is very quiet, so nice to relax and enjoy! We were 1 night in the Agafay dessert, the white camel and was nice to do. Special thanks to Nadia, Athiyf and Youness :)

Really great stay! Romantic, quite, easy going, friendly staff! Do not expect luxury or wine and dinning, but a peaceful riad in the middle of the hectic medina! We visited rooftops of Le Fen, Kadana and Mazel which are within 100 metres! Conclusion: great value for money, would recommend it

Riad Catalina offers a delightful stay in Marrakech, situated near the iconic Jemma el Fna square and Koutoubia Mosque. We had an issue with our booking for another hotel and was given this Riad as a replacement hotel by the company we booked through. We arrived and got dropped at Bab laksour, taken through these alleyways (which are all safe by the way) to this riad. We were actually staying at Dar Catalina which is a minute walk away from Riad Catalina but owned by the same. Dar Catalina was dark and the room was quite small too, even when we switched on all the lights on the room at night it would still feel too dark (hence the 4 stars instead of 5). We really liked the feel of Riad Catalina and asked Nadia if we were able to get a room there, however unfortunately they were fully booked until the last 2 nights. Which even for that we were super thankful and grateful for. So thank you Nadia! Food - breakfast consisted of eggs, tea, fresh orange juice, breads and something sweet, which is basic but decent. HOWEVER THE TAGINES WERE INCREDIBLE. We had dinner one day where we had tagines and honestly they were so delicious, cooked for perfection, perfect way to end a busy day! The traditional charm of the hotel, with its authentic architecture and intricate decor, provides a cultural experience. Nadia, Yasin & the rest of the amazing attentive staff made our whole stay amazing! The courtyard was this beautiful peaceful place amidst it being located round the corner from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech! The riad provided an authentic and cultural feel of Morocco! Overall, Riad Catalina is a great choice for those seeking an immersive, traditional Moroccan accommodation close to major attractions. Thank you to the whole team at Riad Catalina for making this stay wonderful and comfortable :)

In walking distance of all the main attractions. Traditional Riad with cool, quiet, tree filled central courtyard - a haven from the busy and noisy Souks and the heat of the afternoon where you can hear the birds sing whilst enjoying a mint tea and Morrocan pastries. Rooms were clean and tidy with comfortable beds. Traditional fully tiled en-suite bathrooms with showers and all day hot water. All the staff were excellent from the cleaners, kitchen staff, waiters to the managers. All very friendly and helpful with anything you needed and full of good advice from organising taxis and day trips, printing out maps and showing the best routes to the locations and providing info on sites to visit. The attitude and genuine friendliness of the staff really enhanced our stay.

Stayed here for 3 nights when we first arrived in Marrakech. We arrived very late but we’re still welcomed with tea and biscuits. Had a lovely room at the top with our own shared sitting area overlooking the Koutoubia mosque. Lots of stairs! Only snag was shower didn’t really function well - wouldn’t stay on wall and the flooded part of bathroom. Otherwise the staff did all they coul to make it an enjoyable stay.