Hostel Riad Marrakech Rouge in Balaton, Morocco

The Riad Rouge was the best hostel we've ever stayed at. By the end of our three-day stay, it felt like we had made a new family. The staff is warm, helpful, and very fun. The hostel is in a central location (though initially a bit hard to find) and it's a great place to relax and hang out after being out in the bustling city. There's even free breakfast, shisha, and mint tea! We almost never write reviews, but Ali, Maddie, and company deserve this thumbs up. -Sarah, Joyce, and Lauren Sarah, from USA ~ 25th Apr 2012

Marrakesh rouge hostel is impossible to find, not only it is hidden in back alleys and THERE IS NO SIGN to INDICATE the hostel while the other hostels have a sign. There should be a sign and would reducethe frustration of looking for 40 min. The Staff is somewhat friendly but they speak little french and English. We asked the cleaning lady to not do our room and we locked it but found all of our stuff moved and had done went in our bed even if we told her not too!! would not recommend it!

Thanks for your review. The reason we are very confused by the review is because all the staff speak fluent French and English in addition to Spanish and Italian - which can be proven through nearly all our other reviews - also proven by this written response which as you can see is in English. No need to spend '40 minutes' looking for the hostel when you were provided prior to your arrival with a detailed map along with our telephone number and offer to meet you at Cafe de France in the main square. It is for this reason that is highly possible that you did not stay with us, but in a different place. Best wishes and good luck, Zohair
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Flavia, from Canada ~ 27th Mar 2012

Excellent welcome and very well placed for the place jemma el fna.Wouldn't hesitate to return Julie France Julie, from France ~ 26th Mar 2012

Without heater, could be cold in the night. Very friendley staff. Hard to find, but close to the Jemaa el Fna Plaza. Florian, from Germany ~ 6th Mar 2012

Really nice hostel. Great roof terrace, and very near the main square. Always mint tea and shisha and great breakfast. Anna, from England ~ 12th Feb 2012

For single traveler a good deal.Groups of 2,3,4, persons can find other places after arriving with wifi, larger and better quality rooms.Very nice helpful staff and young friendlyn atmosphere.

Dear Lyndon, Many thanks for your review. Just to clarify to our future guests - Marrakech Rouge does not have wifi so if this is vital requirement for you, it is indeed best to look for a place that does have wifi. We may well decide to install wifi in the future, but for the time being we feel that the not having constant access to the internet gives for a more authentic and enriching and more social experience which is what Marrakech Rouge is about. There are many places nearby with wifi and a gorgeous cyber park too for your internet needs. Queries about Morocco you certainly don't need internet for as our wonderful staff know more than Google! We attribute our 'young friendly atmosphere' partly down to the fact that there is no wifi - it leaves people more open to a social experience. Sorry if this was not for you. Best wishes for your future travels and happy 2012
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lyndon, from Spain ~ 12th Jan 2012

By far the best place we stayed in on our travels. Felt like home! The hosts were incredible and it made Marrakech so much more enjoyable. After the hustle and bustle of the streets, this place was amazing to sit down in and have a good relax and talk to other travellers and the staff. Absolutely amazing atmosphere and the place has so much character! The effort these guys go to is astounding. We misplaced a bag in our taxi and one of the guys tracked it down for us. Top notch stuff! Aiman, from New Zealand ~ 16th Jan 2012