I cannot praise this hotel enough - we had a brilliant long weekend.We were 5 girls, having our first girls holiday and chose Les Jardins de Zyriab because...

I cannot praise this hotel enough - we had a brilliant long weekend.We were 5 girls, having our first girls holiday and chose Les Jardins de Zyriab because we wanted to somewhere safe and secure.The hotel's communication before arrival was excellent, they advised on everything from transfers to currency. Our flight was late but the hotel organised a taxi from us, and the driver, Abdul, waited for us the whole time. We arrived late into the night, but they still made dinner and served it in our villa. Perfect start to the trip.Really comfortable villas with kitchenette, living room area, comfy bedrooms, good bathrooms, everything is clean. Beautiful (albeit cold!) swimming pool - we spent our Saturday having breakfast poolside and sunbathing. Food is good, perhaps a little limited, but we enjoyed it during our 3 night stay. There is no restaurant as such, tables are made up in the reception area. But it didn't bother us as the dining table in the villa meant we could eat in our PJs at night time!We organised a trip through the hotel to into the city centre - we were given the most lovely guide called Mohammed, who was full of information, advice, stories and jokes. We felt so safe in his company and he went the extra mile - buying me a Moroccan blanket when I was out of money, and trusting me to repay him when I got back to the hotel, and helping us haggle for tagine pots. Once again, Abdul drove us around, and waited for us while we went sightseeing.We LOVED IT.

We chose this hotel for being just outside Marrakech to escape to a lovely pool and spa. We were very well received by the owner. Our apartment was wonderful...

We chose this hotel for being just outside Marrakech to escape to a lovely pool and spa. We were very well received by the owner. Our apartment was wonderful and so close to the stunning pool area. We had arranged by email daily outings to Marrakech and The 3 Valleys and camel rides. The staff were very helpful. We had a very good driver and guide - also arranged through the reception. We had delicious food which was served by the pool area. The table was beautifully prepared with rose petals on it. All the staff were so helpful. The garden is stunning. There was a marvellous smell of roses and rosemary as you walk to the main reception. Wifi is only in the reception area - but it really isn't a problem. We enjoyed sitting just outside with the view to the pool or inside in air conditioned reception.We had a wonderful massage and Hamman at the spa.We wanted to experience Marrakech but retreat to a lovely hotel (20 minute drive away) ... we had exactly what we wanted. Lovely owners, welcoming and an excellent standard of hotel. Perfect.

Warmly welcomed by the owners Sofia and Driss, the moment we stepped inside the doors. It was clearly important to everyone there that we felt 'at home'....

Warmly welcomed by the owners Sofia and Driss, the moment we stepped inside the doors. It was clearly important to everyone there that we felt 'at home'. Excellent Senior Suite on the ground floor with its own outside area and great views of the gardens and the pool. Everything is arranged to allow maximum benefit no matter which Suite you are in. Everything was as promised on the website and any additional requests were promptly fulfilled. Averaged 38C to 40C during our fortnight and the Suite was cool, with the addition of air conditioning if required. Everything was very clean and well looked after, from equipment to towels and bed linen. Suite was plenty big enough for four people and those in the 'second' room had the same facilities including private bathroom, as those in the master bedroom. Located about 20 minute taxi/car ride from the centre of Marrakech, the location was perfect and we looked forward to returning each time we left the hustle and bustle of Marrakech and its wonderfully colourful, buzzing Medina. Tranquil surroundings, both garden and pool, with a great view of the Atlas Mountains. The gardens are exceptionally well looked after and walking amongst the rosemary hedges was wonderful.Whilst no formal restaurant on site, the kitchen has a good menu and we enjoyed meals in both our Suite and by the pool. Excellent food and attention to detail made for a good dining experience, usually in the quite of the warm evening but also as recommended elsewhere, by the pool for a Moroccan breakfast. We did a lot of self catering and there is a good Carrefour within about 10 minutes drive, conveniently situated on the main road out of the town back to hotel.Everyone we encountered made us feel valued and were only too willing to do all they could for us, from groundsmen to cleaners Special mention must be made of Hakima, Imame and Ismail who did everything they could to make our stay enjoyable and who were always willing to listen to our daily adventures, as well as helping when we needed advice about places, or bookings for things. There is no doubt they added to our overall experience.Although wifi was only available in the reception and seating area, this was never a problem and we found that our early morning cup of tea could be enjoyed in comfy chairs while we surfed the net when necessary. Hotel website is only in French which with our lack of other languages, made it a little more difficult to check everything out before we booked, but a good translator program dealt with that along with the reviews and photos from other travellers on TripAdvisor and another well known website. We also found the hotel staff were very good at answering emails and dealing with any early enquiries we had.Thank you to each and everyone who made our visit so enjoyable. We will definitely be back.

Best kept secret in Morocco, nice place to relax and enjoy the swimming pool and quietness However the highlight of this place it's the amazing staff and...

Best kept secret in Morocco, nice place to relax and enjoy the swimming pool and quietness However the highlight of this place it's the amazing staff and owners, never seen a service as such, from the moment we arrived, they made us feel very special, can't see myself skipping this resort while in Marrakech, this should be an example to all hotels and resorts that aspire to provide the best possible stay to their guests

Okay - this property is out of town, but you would not find a small, personal 21 room resort with such a huge pool, such glorious gardens and such tranquillity...

Okay - this property is out of town, but you would not find a small, personal 21 room resort with such a huge pool, such glorious gardens and such tranquillity in town. For us, it worked out well. To walk through the entry and see the snow-topped High Atlas Mountains as a backdrop to the lush gardens is amazing. Fruit trees and trimmed rosemary hedges feature, along with a one-legged peacock that flies in each day to partake of an al fresco breakfast with you. We were upgraded to a two bedroom apartment with two bathrooms simply because during our week, the place was not full. Staff are attentive and engaging. While the breakfast is quite stunning, dinners were a disappointment for us. Being out of town, we had booked private guided tours, so the distance from the Medina didn't really matter. Think about what type of accommodation and holiday you are after before booking, but, equally, if you have not looked beyond the city itself, have a good look at this property - it may be exactly what you need.

Positives1. Good sized clean apartments2. Nice swimming pool3. Helpful staff4. Nice gardens Negatives 1. 20 min from marrakech and no public transport....

Positives1. Good sized clean apartments2. Nice swimming pool3. Helpful staff4. Nice gardens Negatives 1. 20 min from marrakech and no public transport. Each round trip is charged 450 dirham by hotel and taxi will also be 300 minimum2. No internet in room3. No restaurant but they have room service for food 4. Hardly any people there even on Easter weekend which is peak season so lack of atmosphere

Very comfortable and lovely self catering units which are serviced daily. Beautiful gardens with lots of orange trees. In season you can have a feast with...

Very comfortable and lovely self catering units which are serviced daily. Beautiful gardens with lots of orange trees. In season you can have a feast with oranges. Serviced daily, but strangely, they do do not do the dishes for you. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy traditional Moroccan food. Very friendly staff. The downside, it is out of the way. About thirty minutes drive to the city centre, with no public transport and no shops nearby to buy basic amenities. The shuttle service charges 30 euros per trip.