Dar El Kébira

The décor was tasteful and well thought-through, the room was comfortable and luxurious and the breakfast on the sunny terrace delicious. We had a last minute late arrival, and the staff was incredibly accommodating and helpful. We treated ourselves to the hammam and massage package, and it was worth every penny. Highly recommend Dar El Kebira as an oasis of peace and comfort for your next getaway in the heart of the Rabat medina!

The worst hotel and the most expensive on our three week trip to Morocco. We booked through Hotels.com and at check in, were given a room that was like a closet. No windows or any natural light coming in at all. The double bed was up a very unsafe small steps with a small closet sized bathroom downstairs. When we complained that the room was not acceptable, we were shown a better room off the main waiting area which was acceptable. Then when we got our bags from the dungeon, we were told that this room was not available. We were then shown a room in the back with a full size short bed, old velvet bedspread and makeshift bathroom. At this point, it was late in the evening and we did not have a choice to walk around the medina to find another hotel. Very uncomfortable night. At breakfast, we were 10 mins late and were told off by the staff serving up on the terrace. Yet there were people there having breakfast. We were served coffee and bread with jams. All done in a surly manner. This was the first time in Morocco to get a room that was very unpleasant and very surly service. Never again. The place is old and needs upgrading. The sofas in the waiting area have stains on them and the curtains are coming off the hooks.

The boutique hotel is simply amazing. Beautifully decorated, located right in the medina with fresh fruits in the room, welcoming mint tea and dates with nuts, this hotel was our favorite! We felt treated like a royal family at breakfast served upstairs overlooking the old city. What a memorable first day in Morocco. Just one note, the taxi can't drive in the narrow streets of medina, so be prepared to roll your luggage for 5 min or so.

Recently stayed there a week. Cons: Beware of hotel reservations issues as they will charge you a full daily rate as penalties if you make any changes to your reservation. Even when giving plenty advance notice of reservation changes, they still fight with you that one member of the staff did not inform them of the changes and do not communicate with you that they received the changes, so it becomes their word against yours - all for an immediate buck with the assumption that you will not return. Office manager is unpleasant and unhelpful. However, new office support Noelle is excellent and is so much better than the residential office manager. No phones in room. Pros: Incredible support staff that go out of their way to help. Quiet and calm. Great location and beautiful interiors. Summary: Would stay there again IF I thought that there was 100 percent assurance that I had no changes to my reservation dates...that is a big "but" given travel uncertainties. Not good for business travelers.

This Riad is tucked away in the Medina in Rabat. Once you find your way around you realise that it's not too far off the beaten track. We stayed in a large suite which had beautiful original furnishings. Breakfast was served on the roof terrace and provided a delicious selection of fresh fruit, crepes, cheese, olives and bread rolls.Unlimited coffee and cooked eggs available on request. The restaurant for evening meals was based in the downstairs salon which was furnished with beautifully decorated bench style seating and cushions. The main shopping area which caters for every taste in food, carpets, trinkets and leatherware is about five minutes away in the narrow medina streets. There are very few restaurants within the Medina and no bars or western style cafes. You need to go outside the medina to the riverside to find any more restaurants. These are about 10 minutes away, on a busy riverside road. There are a couple of good fish restaurants next to the beach which is about 15 minutes walk. The riad staff were very attentive and polite - nothing was too much trouble. Rabat city is not a destination for beach lovers and although there are some excellent historical sights, the remainder of the place is somewhat bland. Would only recommend as a short break destination.

Can't say enough about this riad. It was a lovely place, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Like most riads, it was cozy but not so much for it to feel cramped. The staff was amazing and extremely helpful, providing us with the best recommendations for food and sites we shouldn't miss. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The location is perfect. You will love it.

Excellently located in the heart of the Medina, this authentic Riyadh is a delight. The staff were ver friendly and the whole experience was fantastic.

My husband and I stayed three nights in May during the Mawazine music festival. We were in the king suite - very fancy and luxurious. One of the music stages was very near the riad, which is good if you want to listen to music from the riad or be in close proximity, but bad if you want to sleep before midnight. While we paid for our room in advance, we had to pay a sizable tax upon arrival.

What an incredible hotel! The Riad is the only way to go if you want to stay near the Medina. The twisted alleys make you feel like a local and the shopping is nearby. The inside of the hotel was beautiful. We stayed in a suite to get a little more space, which was a longer room, but not very wide. Every detail of the room was great, from the tile work to the lighting. The staff was great and spoke good english if your French or Arabic is rusty. Breakfast on the terrace was beautiful. We also did the hammam and massage on site which were great experiences.

We found Dar El Kebira to be absolutely charming in every way. Located in the medina, it is fascinating to walk along the old narrow passageways near the riad. It is well sign-posted, and even at night we felt quite safe. Just a few minutes walk away are the delightful Andalucian Gardens. The riad follows the typical pattern of a central courtyard around which are the rooms. The result is a strong feeling of peace and calm. Dar El Kebira goes beyond this with the congenial attention of the members of staff, the beautifully decorated central area and rooms, and the availability of breakfast on the terrace. We spent six days there, had a relaxing time, and found Rabat to be a very livable city.