Dar Darma - Riad

5.0 star property

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Royal Suite, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Bathrooms | Living room | TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Blue) | Living area | TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Trik Sidi Bouharba 11/12, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Ben Youssef Madrasa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Marrakech Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

BE Suite (Black)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

BE Suite (Orange)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Mirrors)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Blue)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Royal Suite, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Bathrooms

  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Brown)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Marrakech

Located in Medina within a short walk of Jemaa el-Fnaa, Dar Darma - Riad is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Koutoubia Mosque. This 5-star riad has 6 guestrooms and offers an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Ben Youssef Madrasa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marrakech Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Le Jardin Secret - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Souk of the Medina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 16 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Terrasse Bakchich - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante I Limoni - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Terrasse des Épices - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Dar Darma - Riad

At Dar Darma - Riad, guests have access to an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a rooftop terrace. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MAD 200 per person one-way, as well as a train station shuttle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury riad include free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a meeting room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels and DVD players. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Frette Italian sheets ensure a restful night. Balconies or patios, sitting areas, and desks are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the riad include an outdoor pool and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 11 and October 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 600.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for MAD 330.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 45.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MAD 100.00 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 330.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 600.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the airport (available 24 hours) or the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers offsite parking (reservations required).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from March to January.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the riad at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Dar Darma
Dar Darma Marrakech
Dar Darma Riad
Dar Darma Riad Marrakech
Riad Dar Darma
Dar Darma Hotel Marrakech
Dar Darma - Riad Riad
Dar Darma - Riad Marrakech
Dar Darma - Riad Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Dar Darma - Riad?

Dar Darma - Riad provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Dar Darma - Riad?

This riad is situated in Medina within a short 13-minute walk of Jemaa el-Fnaa and also 20 minutes on foot from Bahia Palace. You'll also find Marrakech Plaza and Majorelle Garden within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Dar Darma - Riad?

No, there isn't parking at the riad but you'll find nearby parking (off-site parking (reservations required)).

Is a spa located at Dar Darma - Riad?

Spa services at the riad include couples treatments, mani/pedis, body treatments, and massages.

Does Dar Darma - Riad have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and champagne service at this riad.

Does Dar Darma - Riad include a casino?

No, Dar Darma - Riad doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Dar Darma - Riad?

No, this riad doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from March until January.

Is Dar Darma - Riad good for couples?

At this boutique riad, couples will welcome the many amenities including champagne service and in-room massages along with a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Dar Darma - Riad?

No, but this riad does have a steam room.

Does Dar Darma - Riad have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Dar Darma - Riad doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Dar Darma - Riad allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Dar Darma - Riad.

Are there connecting rooms at Dar Darma - Riad?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this riad.

How far is the airport from Dar Darma - Riad?

The closest major airport to Dar Darma - Riad is Menara Airport (RAK), which is 5.5 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Dar Darma - Riad?

Yes, every guestroom at Dar Darma - Riad comes with a balcony/patio and some offer courtyard views.

Does Dar Darma - Riad have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Dar Darma - Riad.

Dar Darma - Riad Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast on the terrace is a lovely experience. The rooms are beautiful and the staff very gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff became like family. The property is a lovely combination of traditional and contemporary Moroccan design. The rooms were comfortable, and the food delicious. Definitely will be making this our place to go when in Marrakech.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I first stayed at the property in 2017. My experience there was wonderful and so I returned 7 years later. Isham was still there and took great care of me and my friend. He walked with us when we needed to find our destination without getting lost. It’s a beautiful riad with authentic furnishings and feels like a genuine step back in time with modern service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riad is beautiful and the people running it are lovely. Delicious home made breakfast in the beautiful terrace. Super quiet pool in the terrace as well. We hit an enormous apartment with 2 bathrooms and full of historical details. The Medina alleyways could be intimidating at the beginning, but you get totally used to it as you go along. Ask Maria to cook you dinner you can enjoy in the terrace. Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raldi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prachtige ruime kamer en zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly professional

There is no doubt that Dar Darma is an excellent accommodation choice in the Medina. The staff are fabulous. As we had chosen this Riad for its pool we were very disappointed that it was being renovated. Although we were offered free cancellation, unfortunately it was too late to organise similar accommodation, and so were somewhat surprised that no reduction to reflect the non availability of this facility was offered. Having said that, it is highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Red Apartment. This riad is one of the most unique and authentic places in Morocco. Tasteful decor. Makes one feel at home really. Impeccable service and staff. The riad is like a maze which makes it so very interesting. Also easy walk to the souk. There are stairs to climb so be aware.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beyza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a magical place! Everybody was so helpful and Hischam, in particular, made our life easy in Marrakesh.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sehr kleines exklusives Riad mit sehr gutem Service.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otroligt vackert ställe och mycket god service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trato muy atento y decoracion exquisita. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Riad ist sehr schön und authentisch,das Personal ist freundlich und kompetent. Ich erwarte aber für so einen Standard etwas mehr Aufmerksamkeit,z.B. Früchte im Zimmer und vom Personal Tips ohne zu fragen. ............aber die Lage ist mitten in der Médina und schwer zugänglich.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

照片好看但实际入住并不舒服

听介绍说是个有四百年历史的房子,看照片介绍感觉很漂亮,所有区域空间没有合理运用,只是陈列摆设,整个房子室内很昏暗,住宿的房间全是深红色,没什么灯光,晚上很难入睡。使我失眠,而且价格很高,性价比很低。很失望。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay for an authentic Riad

It was a perfect place. So amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Riad

The property was beautiful and the people very friendly. We had difficulties getting back to the Riad at tines. I wish it was better marked or better explanation of location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury Boutique Riad

Dar Darma is a relaxing and magical oasis in the midst of the crazy sights and activity of the city. The interiors are opulent and beautiful, and each boutique room is decorated individually. Our room was spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable. The staff is welcoming and gracious and treated us like family. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast each morning on the private terrace with gardens. I would stay here again and highly recommend it. WiFi is available in the common area.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jacques

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

La maison de Dracula

Sombre, vétuste, sinistre, ni plantes ni fleurs ni luminosité. Impossible d'y accéder en taxi, il faut marcher avec les bagages dans la médina. Pour sortir le soir et rentrer tard, les ruelles ne sont pas éclairées. A fuir pour aller dans un vrai 5 étoiles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy & Darek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolles, sehr stylisches Riad in perfekter Lage

Wir haben 4 tolle Nächte/Tage im Dar Darma verbracht. Das Riad ist sehr gut gelegen, alles zu Fuß innnerhalb der Médina zu erreichen. Das Dar Darma ist wunderschön und mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Eher dunkel gehalten, sehr atmosphärisch und man hat sehr viel Platz im Zimmer. Wir hatten das Vergnügen im braunen Zimmer zu wohnen. Aber das wichtigste im Riad war das Team um Maria und Hicham. Sie sind so hilfsbereit, offen und herzlich, man fühlt sich rundum gut betreut! wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dar Darma experience

Un lugar exótico dónde quedarse pero situado en una zona muy peligrosa de la Medina. No tiene acceso con auto y tienes que caminar unos cinco minutos desde donde te deje el auto con tus maletas, en medio de un barrio peligroso, sucio y de calles muy estrechas y rotas. El hotel es manejado prácticamente por un solo hombre que hace de administrador, de botones para llevarte las maletas, de conserje, e incluso sirve el desayuno! Lo único que comimos ahí fue el desayuno y fue de baja calidad. Debo mencionar que la decoración es bonita y exótica pero un poco desgastada y necesita limpieza. Todos los ambientes, salvo la terraza, son oscuros sientes que estás en una penumbra constante. Las escaleras y los pasillos son estrechos y no tienen ventanas. Puede generar un poco de sensación de encierro.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff!

Dar Darma had the most attentive and accommodating staff that we have seen. The location is central which is good for getting around in the city but traveling with three daughters it was sometimes difficult to navigate the streets without having to deal with the local young men. The Riad itself was great. I have to commend the staff for helping us arrange guides, drivers, and airport pickups. The staff is what made our stay wonderful. Breakfast and dinner was made available on our schedule and served in the room or on the beautiful terrace. Kids were able to cool off in the terrace pool in complete privacy.
Verified

8/10 Good

koshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff make this Riad. It's beautiful too!

Wonderful kind and attentive staff who made us feel like family. Beautiful suite (Mirrors) which was huge, tasteful and well appointed. Wonderful roof top terrace for relaxing and delicious abundant breakfast each day. We were pampered and well looked after and I haven't slept so well or so much in years! Thank you for a fabulous stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Posto bellissimo e di gran classe.

Riad bellissimo. Ristrutturato perfettamente. Personale gentilissimo e sempre disponibile. È un riad molto antico quindi ci sono molte barriere architettoniche ma se si cerca una cornice da sogno questo posto è perfetto. Le camere sono molto curate e pulite. Nonostante ci siano tante diverse stazioni Wi-Fi il segnale non è il massimo ma la struttura non permette nulla di meglio a mio parere. Mettere una cassaforte in camera e magari un piccolo frigobar, ma questo solo per voler essere troppo esigenti! È tutto meraviglioso e di estremo gusto.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Won't be back

The blue room is nice, but unless you have a family you aren't staying in that room. I splurged on this hotel because I thought the pictures looked beautiful but really, it's dark and unkept and in a deep alley in the medina. We had a bad experience with the kids that hang out in front of it waiting for you to get lost. The thing about staying in the Medina --if you're a tourist, you need to know how to get to your riad so you need to stay in a non-shady area that's easy to get to. I loved Riad Taala 12. When I come back to Marrakech I'm going to stay there again or try a riad that's closer to Jemaa El Fnaa
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Funky Medina

Arrange transportation to and from this riad with the hotel or else no matter how well equipped you are with maps and gps you are sure to get lost. After staying 4 nights at the 4 Seasons this riad was just the dose of "in the medina experience" we craved. The vibe Is definitely hipster meets Moroccan, with low level lighting to hide any imperfections and to keep the mood zen. Dinner on the roof is what they bring you - go with the flow as it is delicious and reasonable (around $25 per person for 3 courses). We arranged on arrival to have a bottle of wine purchased and put on ice. Cost: $30. Book the more expensive suites to get the full vibe. Recommend this riad for design conscious travelers but not for those who are uptight and can't handle stairs.
Verified

6/10 Okay

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great looking Quiet riad in Marrakesh

Great service, great room, Le Bleu, nice food, Very Private, quiet Riad.