We decided to book a week here in May for a chance to relax and that's exactly what we did. This riad is so very typically Moroccan a very tranquil place...

We decided to book a week here in May for a chance to relax and that's exactly what we did. This riad is so very typically Moroccan a very tranquil place to relax. We had a fantastic week here the staff were very helpful at all times and couldn't do enough for us. The food is out of this world, yes you have to order in advance as it is all freshly prepared for you and very tasty. We enjoyed our stay so much we are looking to book again next year

My wife and I stayed at Riad Qodwa for a week (22-29 December). Situated about 20 minutes' drive from Jemaa El Fna Place, this oasis of peace and calm...

My wife and I stayed at Riad Qodwa for a week (22-29 December). Situated about 20 minutes' drive from Jemaa El Fna Place, this oasis of peace and calm has a huge courtyard with a large, well-maintained swimming pool in the middle. Orange, citrus, pomegranate, olive and rosemary trees adorn the place. Beautiful peacocks roam freely during the day. Moush, the resident kitty is so cute!We felt really pampered by the staff of Riad Qodwa. Khalid, the manager, will pull all the stops to cater to the needs of the residents. He even got us some scrumptious home-made harissa which we took back to London. Abdussamad, the waiter, always had a smile on his face. Hamide, another waiter, was so helpful. Shenaz and I LOVE the freshly-squeezed orange juice. DIVINE! The traditional Moroccan dishes on the menu were scrumptious, too.Riad Qodwa always provides a free shuttle service to and from Marrakech city centre twice a day by Yusuf, the driver. All trips can be arranged with Khalid. The trip to Ourika Valley has to be our most memorable trip. Seeing is believing! Thank you, Riad Qodwa! We miss you guys and will certainly return.

good for family holiday,and people looking for relaxation and calmness.not recommended for people looking for night out .why too far from marrakech ....

good for family holiday,and people looking for relaxation and calmness.not recommended for people looking for night out .why too far from marrakech . the staff are good always try to help im any way they can especially if you got childern rooms clean ,wifi not good unless you go near the pool.food is fine,staff hospitality makes feel at home bus shuttle is good.

I was here in October 2016 but I did not have Tripadvisor then. I was with my friend and we had a lovely stay!Such nice staff, and everyone was so nice...

I was here in October 2016 but I did not have Tripadvisor then. I was with my friend and we had a lovely stay!Such nice staff, and everyone was so nice to us and made suggestions with what we can do in the city center that day, the hotel manager always helped us with prices and gave us a map and explained a lot about the city. We were sitting with him some evenings and drank tea. And we did not feel uncomfortable at all any Second in the hotel, even as two young women in a hotel with mainly male staff. The first night we did sleep at the other house (there are 3 houses) which was not so nice, but they were fully booked and in the next morning we could even chose our room. It was beautiful and huge! It is not a classic hotel, but a huge house that was converted into a hotel. But I liked the concept, since it was a small hotel with >20 rooms and the staff knew all their guests. Breakfast was very good, every day we got a different Moroccan breakfast specialty. Free shuttle to the city center 4x a day, we always spend the morning and afternoon at the pool and went to the city centre for late afternoon and evening. The shuttle driver also helped us to get a taxi in the city center and told the taxi driver to make us a good price would stay there again!

My friend and I stayed at Quodwa from December the 18th 2017. We were due to stay 10 days but liked it so much we extended our stay for another week with...

My friend and I stayed at Quodwa from December the 18th 2017. We were due to stay 10 days but liked it so much we extended our stay for another week with Khalid, the manager. The hotel is in a quiet tranquil spot about half an hour from the main square in Marrakech which was perfect as we found Marrakech itself interesting and culturally eye opening but tiring. The hotel offers a reliable shuttle service to Marrakech twice a day for free. We were greeted with fresh orange juice on arrival and the reception of the staff was exemplary and continued throughout our stay. By the end of 16 days we regarded them as close friends! Everyone working here is so friendly and Khalid in particular goes above and beyond to make your holiday comfortable and memorable. The hotel grounds are beautiful and home lots of peacocks and a gorgeous resident cat who we named tiddles but im pretty sure this isnt her name! The pool was beautiful but unfortunately too cold to swim in at this time of year. We went to the ouzud waterfall and essouria from the hotel and these trips went smoothly and were well worth it. Staff are always happy to give advice and warn you about prices to pay, for example, how much taxi journeys should be in Marrakech. The breakfast is set each day but is plentiful and every meal we had was lovely..my favourite was the lemon and olive tagine with yellow vegetable rice. Thanks to everyone here for a once in a lifetime Christmas and New year 2017. A particularly unforgettable experience was my soap scrub and massage in the newly opened hammam close by organised by the hotel. I am looking forward to returning in September to Qodwa and exploring the Sahara. If you stay here don't forget to look up at the stars, so beautiful!

I spent 7 nights in Riad Qodwa and enjoyed my stay completeley. Very beautiful garden area with a nice swimmingpool - a quiet and peaceful location with...

I spent 7 nights in Riad Qodwa and enjoyed my stay completeley. Very beautiful garden area with a nice swimmingpool - a quiet and peaceful location with a beautiful view on the atlas mountains. The whole staff is very friendly, helpful and competent. The Riad is clean and tidy. The outdoor area offers plenty of room to sit comfortable and quiet. Perfect for me to combine work with holiday. There is also a free shuttle service provided by the Riad to Marrakech. Good price performance ratio.I will certainly come back!

The Riad is Moroccan style with Moroccan ways. It does not cater for any particular nationality. When we stayed there 2 weeks ago there were Afganastans,...

The Riad is Moroccan style with Moroccan ways. It does not cater for any particular nationality. When we stayed there 2 weeks ago there were Afganastans, German, Austrian, Danish, Dutch, French Columbian-Germans and British. We were all treated the same - although sometimes language was a barrier. The food was Moroccan, so please don't expect bacon and egss, fish and chipsWhat was best? The willingness of the staff to help, and the wonderful time spent chatting to other guests. Pool area was being renovated so will be different from photosRooms were sufficient and in Moroccan styleWater and air conditioning were temperamental, but staff were quick to assist with difficultiesFood menu was limited but excellent. It was cooked to order so it took time to arrive. Riad is out of town - free shuttles helped, and manager would always order taxis - half the cost of those charged from townThe weather was unusually cold and wet, but fires were lit and extra blankets providedIt is what it says on the internet, be prepared to be out of town with limited resources available. The staff will help with usual trips - cheaper than on internet. many guests used them and were happy with theseIt is a place to relax, unwind, read and chat to other guestsWould I go there again. For us, yes. It will not suit everyone, so please read information carefully and then decide. For some, a few days may be enough