Marrakech · Morocco
Earth Hostel
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Staff were loving breakfast was amazing but left with bedbug bites from the stay
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Beware of bed bugs!
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Pretty sure they have bed bugs….it was the first stop on my trip and I woke up with multiple bites, I showed one of the workers at breakfast, no response other than ouch don’t itch…..so awkward..
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Confirmed Hostelworld
bed bugs and communal areas very loud
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Vibe Analysis
Family dinners, mint tea, and rooftop card nights give Earth Hostel its real pulse. The social life is relaxed rather than party-machine loud: breakfast on the terrace, sunset air above the medina, occasional guitar, UNO, and easy chats without losing the quiet side-street feel. The location is deep in the Marrakech medina, close to the souks, restaurants, the main square, and the walking routes most first-timers want. It can feel like a small hideout from the street chaos once inside, with a warm riad-style interior, a rooftop for hanging out, and a calm backpacker mood that works well for solo travel. Morad, Mohamed, Ismail, Oussama, Esmael, Abdul, and the wider team are a big part of the place: help with directions, early breakfast, airport transfers, local food tips, bags, and late arrivals all fit the day-to-day rhythm. Breakfast is a proper strength here, often Moroccan, filling, fresh, and included. Rooms and facilities are basic for the price, but the strongest version of Earth Hostel is friendly, clean, central, and homey.
Signals to check
- The entrance is hard to find, with weak signage and a maze-like approach through the medina.
- Access may involve knocking at the front door instead of using a key, and dorm doors may not lock.
- Bathrooms are limited, commonly around two toilets and three showers, and hot water can run out or take time to return.
- Some beds are firm, some rooms get cold in winter or hot in warmer months, and not every bed has curtains.
- Airport transfer, taxi, tour, and extension arrangements have sometimes gone badly, so confirm prices, pickup points, timing, and cash requirements clearly.
- Security and privacy are mixed: broken lockers, frosted shower glass, missing bathroom locks, and isolated uncomfortable staff interactions are all worth taking seriously.