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A 5-room riad in Sidi Benslimane run by owner Alain, built around a compact courtyard pool and two rooftop terraces.

Riad Eloise occupies a converted medina house in Sidi Benslimane, about 15 minutes on foot from Jemaa el-Fna. It's a small, owner-run property — guests repeatedly name the owner, Alain, specifically in reviews for arranging taxis, briefing them on navigating the medina, and generally being present rather than delegating to hired staff. The five units all open onto a courtyard built around a modest pool, and the property runs cooking classes as an add-on rather than just a breakfast service.

Booking.com shows a strong 9.3/10 across 388 reviews, and TripAdvisor separately rates it 4.8/5 from 145 reviews — corroborating results across platforms. Breakfast served in the courtyard draws specific praise, as do the "very comfy beds." No significant recurring complaints turned up in available reviews, which for a small, owner-operated riad without a large in-house spa or restaurant program is a reasonably honest, if modest, profile.

Why we chose it

• 5 total units: 2 suites plus 3 standard rooms, all facing the interior courtyard
• Courtyard pool measures approximately 4m x 3m
• Runs on-site cooking classes in addition to standard breakfast service

Amenities

• Courtyard pool (~4x3m)
• 2 rooftop terraces
• Restaurant
• Cooking classes
• Free WiFi
• Air conditioning

Getting there

Riad Eloise is in Marrakech, about 25 minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK). From here, Marrakech's highlights are within reach, including Jemaa el-Fna square, Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Madrasa — see the full Marrakech guide for more on what to see nearby.

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