The Douiria

We stayed at this holiday home for a few days and had a great experience. From the beginning, the communication with Maria, the contact person, was excellent. I asked her for some tips on where to eat, and she was very kind and helpful. She also helped us arrange transport from the airport to the house and stayed in touch with the driver. We had to make a few changes along the way, but she was always flexible and understanding, which we really appreciated. When we arrived at the house, we were warmly welcomed with traditional Moroccan tea and delicious cookies. They also provided us with a map and showed us the best places to visit in the area, which was really helpful and thoughtful. The house itself was very comfortable, with two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a cozy living room. There’s also a rooftop terrace where I enjoyed relaxing in the sun. We felt completely safe during our stay, which made it even more enjoyable. Every morning, Noufissa came by to prepare breakfast for us. She always took into account our preferences and was such a lovely and caring person. If we needed anything, she was always ready to help. We’re very thankful to her for her kindness. The location was another big plus; it’s right in the city center, so everything was close by.

The only small downside is that the house doesn’t have many windows, but overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily come back again.

Checking in was the first worry as many reviews mentioned it was off the beaten path, however my driver spoke with Noufissa and she came out to greet us at the drop off spot and took us to the home. The whole stay, she was wonderful; preparing breakfast for us (even with some special requests), cleaning (esp after a wind storm the roof needed her TLC), and helping with accommodations for an unexpected guest. For check-out, she even took us to the drop off spot to meet with our driver she had arranged. The location was quite nice, and mostly quiet. The terrace is beautiful, and a great place to unwind after a long day in the souks. The washing machine was also amazing to have, especially with us travelers being on the road for weeks already. Speaking of the souks, it was very convenient to get into the thick of things. The main square was about a 15-min walk, and there was plenty to see and experience between that and the home. Inside the riad itself was just a beauty in itself. A great home-base whenever we needed a break from the bustle of the city. The multi-door entrance also gave peace of mind (if there ever was any lack thereof). Not having a television was not a problem for us at all, it wasn't until the last day did we realize there wasn't even one there. Our 4-night stay was short, and could easily have been extended longer. The home felt like home, and something I value when traveling abroad. The WIFI was actually amazing in this home, but not so much outside on the terrace.

By no means a fault of the owner, but some people may be bothered by the kids who would hang out just a few feet from the entrance late at night. The noise of their chatter could only be heard from the bathroom off the kitchen; easily solved by closing the windows, and the bathroom door. They did offer us some elicit substances, however legal where we are from, not so legal in Morocco. So to us, just felt like a bunch of kids hanging out having a good time--and would definitely prefer that, over alcoholic intoxication.

This place is wonderful! A real find, a charming and beautiful old house with all mod cons and a delightful housekeeper who makes breakfast to order - on the sunny roof terrace if desired - and helps with whatever you need. Great location in the Medina and also close to taxis and pick up points for excursions. Clear instructions and a whole lot of local information were sent before our arrival and there was great communication from the host. We couldn't have been happier with our stay!

We were a little wary of going down the alleyway to the entrance - which was slightly off the beaten track - when coming back after dark but generally it was fine.

A really beautiful, newly renovated riad in the middle of the medina. While the inside of the riad is a dream, the rooftop terrace is probably the best thing about the accommodation! A great place to drink tea at night and enjoy great views. Nouffisa would come and prepare breakfast which was a really nice touch. You have an authentic, Moroccan breakfast waiting for you every morning! Would definitely recommendThe Douiria if you are travelling with a larger group!

The location of the riad is a little hidden in the medina and could be difficult to find. We had to ask a local to help us out as the host was not being responsive to my calls.

Beautiful interior and rooftop and Noufissa took very good care of us. Great location!