Riad Dar Elma And Spa
Location: 81 Derb Sidi bouamar - Riad Larousse, Marrakech, ma
Star Rating: 9.4 Stars
Property Type: Riads
About this Property
Exquisite Moroccan Riad with Unique Features
Luxurious Accommodations: Dar Elma offers beautifully decorated rooms inspired by the 5 natural elements, each equipped with modern amenities and a private patio overlooking the stunning surroundings.
Culinary Delights: Indulge in a daily continental breakfast featuring authentic Moroccan dishes. Guests can savor local specialties at the restaurant or enjoy a meal on the charming patio or terrace. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in engaging Moroccan cooking classes.
Relaxation and Leisure: Unwind in the outdoor swimming pool, rejuvenate in the spa, or enjoy a book in the cozy living room. Pamper yourself with a hammam session, spa bath, or a soothing massage for the ultimate relaxation experience.
Experience the magic of Marrakech at Dar Elma - Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Car hire
- Massage services
- Solarium
- Hammam
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Allergy-free room
- Kid meals
- Shared kitchen
- Heated pool
- Public transport tickets
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Shallow end
- Spa/wellness center services
- Beauty Services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Cooking class
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Snack bar/deli
- Access to nearby indoor pool
- Golfing on site
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool sun loungers
- Spa tub (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Pool waterfall
- Exercise/lap pool
- Secured parking
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Air Standard Double Room
With a patio view, this air-conditioned room has a private bathroom and is equipped with a desk and a wardrobe.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Five-Bedroom House
This holiday home features a private pool, hot tub and fireplace. This spacious holiday home consists of 1 living room, 5 separate bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The unit features air conditioning, pool views, a terrace and chocolate is provided for guests. The unit offers 6 beds.
Max Occupancy: 10 (10 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Access to private pool
- Private check-in and check-out in the executive lounge
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Nature Superior Triple Room
With a patio view, this air-conditioned room has a private bathroom and is equipped with a desk and a wardrobe.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Eau Superior Triple Room
With a patio view, this air-conditioned room has a private bathroom and is equipped with a desk and a wardrobe.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Terre Superior Double Room
With a patio view, this air-conditioned room has a private bathroom and is equipped with a desk and a wardrobe.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Feu Superior Double Room
With a patio view, this air-conditioned room has a private bathroom and is equipped with a desk and a wardrobe.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- GILLES (9/5): Séjour parfait 5 nuits - Riad parfait, calme et décors typiques. Séjour très agréable
Accueil et gentillesse du personnel . Merci à Hassan pour ses conseils et Hamid pour son service soigné. A Découvrir ! Rien
- Lisa (8/5): - Insgesamt ein schönes Riad in guter Lage. Das Personal war freundlich und bemüht, insbesondere Hamid, der seine Arbeit außergewöhnlich gut macht und uns täglich mit seinem tollen Service beeindruckt hat. Die Hammam Anwendung war ok, die Sauna eher kalt, die Matten in der Sauna wirkten nicht sauber und die Dame, die die Anwendung gemacht hat schien ungeduldig und machte alles sehr schnell. Die Massage war angenehm, aber das schöne Hautgefühl nach der Hammam blieb leider aus.
- Karlijn (8/5): Heerlijke tijd gehad! Dichtbij de souks en het centrum. Lieve mensen! - Super lieve mensen, gelijk een warm welkom!
- chrystelle (9/5): Séjour parfait - Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour. Nous étions en famille donc Riad privatisé super. Riad propre , chambres très cosys , bien placé pour visiter, petit déjeuner copieux et notre dîner était très bon. L’accueil et le personnel était super et un grand merci particulier à Amid pour sa bienveillance et gentillesse. Massage très bien aussi , Je recommande ce Riad. Pas grand chose a reprocher, le lit chambre du bas un peu trop dure mais c’est perso. Redonner un coup de peinture sur le plafond la salle de bain .
- Jeffy (8/5): Our stay was really well coordinated by from the start and the staff takes the win for this. - Hospitality takes the biggest rating - the staff put their best foot forward to make our stay as pleasant as possible. From our arrival on day one to our final day, all the staff were absolutely brilliant in ensuring we had a good stay. Hamid in particular, went above and beyond, giving us a great introductory guide to Marakech, showing us around the Riad and the necessary tips to explore the city safely and yet have fun. Khalid helped us to organise hassle free activities to make the most of our holiday in Morocco - our last minutes changes were really well accommodated with little to no hassle for us at all. Hassan and the team manage the Riad really well - and the lovely ladies make sure everything is well taken care of. One area of improvement, perhaps a feedback for the owners - this property sits in a great location, is reasonably priced, however, it requires some renovation/maintenance, especially in the bathroom areas where there are signs of damp/mould.
- anne (7/5): Agréable - La rapidité de réaction de l hôte aux questions , la situation du Riad est très central . La qualité du petit déjeuner . La disposition du lit , malheureusement peu d espace de part et d autre . Un petit frigo aurait été un avantage . Des petites bougies sur la table le soir aurait été un plus . Pas beaucoup de contacts avec le personnel .
- Giulia (10/5): -
- Arianna Nicole (10/5): Magnifica - Amabilidad de todo el personal!!! Todo estuvo muy bien :)
- Matthew (7/5): - We werden heel vriendelijk ontvangen met een kopje thee en een koekje, wat meteen zorgde voor een warm welkom. Het verblijf was prima, maar helaas erg gehorig waardoor we minder goed hebben geslapen. Daarnaast vonden we het jammer dat we geen gebruik konden maken van het ontbijt omdat we al om 07:15 moesten vertrekken en het ontbijt pas vanaf 08:00 beschikbaar was. We kregen wel wat droog brood en sinaasappels mee, maar voor een flesje water werd extra gerekend. Dat voelde wat onvriendelijk. Ook de transfer die we regelden via de Riad, was een half uur te laat…
- Clotilde (8/5): -
- Zübeyde (7/5): Güzel. - Personelinin özverisini beğendim. Odası dardı, el yıkama lavabosu yüksekti.
- Helena (8/5): Glede na vse zelo bobra lokacija in nastanitev, čisto in udobno. Osebje super prijazni in nevsiljivi. - Zanimivo, čisto. Sobo so pred prihodom očistili zelo dobro ampak so uporabili preveč dišave.
- Chiara (9/5): Superbe séjour ! - La gentillesse et la bienveillance du personnel. La beauté du riad et la décoration. Tous les équipements fournis ainsi que le petit déjeuné inclus. L’isolation des chambres, on entend tout ce qui se passe dans le riad, lorsque quelqu’un rentre tard le soir ou pars tôt le matin on entend tout.
- Pascaline (8/5): Beau riad avec petit déjeuner et personnel (Hamid) très accueillant. - Les petits déjeuners et l’accueil ainsi que les attentions d’Hamid était exceptionnel. Emplacement très proche de la Médina mais vraiment au fond de petites ruelles.
- LUC (10/5): Parfait - Accueil du personnel et situation dans la Médina. Rien
- Vadim (10/5): Best in all of Morocco!! - We spent 2 weeks in Morocco and this was our favourite accommodation by far. The place is a hidden sanctuary inside a maze of loud and busy medina streets. It’s bewilderingly quiet and serene inside and it does truly feel like a spa experience just being there. The premise is absolutely beautiful! Room was very spacious, super clean, and very tastefully decorated. The patio upstairs is gorgeous and a great place to spend an afternoon lounging around. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. And service was second to none! - Best we’ve seen in all of Morocco (thank you Ftah). I even managed to take a dip in their little pool which was a truly wholesome experience after a hot day out. Truly can’t come up with anything (I usually do!)
- Partridge (6/5): Okay - The room was tidy and bed always made staff was always very welcoming Property looking a little bit tired Paint falling off, mould on the bathroom ceiling. When we was ready to check out was told if we paid by by card, we would have to pay an extra 2% for card fees we was not made aware of this before booking. Property is not very well signed posted took over 30 minutes to find and is a little bit daunting when you first get that down a very dark alleyway.
- Mariia (9/5): -
- Eleonora (9/5): A Hidden Gem in Marrakech with Warm Hospitality - Riad Dar Alma and Spa is a lovely hidden gem in Marrakech, within walking distance of the souk and main attractions. The riad is clean, well-equipped, and offers a great breakfast with varied traditional options. The terrace is a nice bonus, and the staff are wonderful—especially Morad, who went above and beyond, even arranging takeaway breakfast for early departures. There are a few minor downsides to note. The rooms can feel a bit humid due to the lack of outside windows, and noise can carry easily as the walls, doors, and windows are quite thin. The bed was on the firmer side, and the pillows were quite flat, which may not suit everyone’s preference. Additionally, the riad can be a little difficult to find at first—having a plaque or clearer signage on the street would be helpful.
Overall, Riad Dar Alma and Spa offers a warm, authentic experience with excellent service, and we would happily stay here again.
- Rodriguez (10/5): Recomendable 100x100 - Nos gustó todo, estancia muy tranquila, ambiente local, desayuno muy muy rico, amables y serviciales en todo momento.
- INA (7/5): - - tolle ruhige Lage in der Nähe der Souks ( 5min)--- Wenn wir nicht abgeholt worden wären, hätten wir es kaum gefunden
- sehr familiäres kleines Riad ( 5 Zimmer mit 12 Betten) welches liebevoll restauriert und eingerichtet ist
- Durch die vielen Mitarbeiter haben wir uns wie ein VIP gefühlt.
- Das Essen wurde extra für uns und nach unseren Wünschen zubereitet und schmeckte hervorragend. Wir empfanden die Zimmer als SEHR hellhörig! Die Toilette des Nachbarzimmers war direkt an unserem Kopfende, so dass wir bei jedem Badbesuch live dabei waren. Konstruktionsbedingt hört man bei normalem Sprechen jedes Wort aus allen Zimmern und der Küche. Wer hier etwas empfindlich ist, sollte dies unseres Erachtens einfach wissen.
Was wir so in Marokko bis dato nicht erlebt hatten war, dass wir bei der Zahlung mit Kreditkarte 2% Gebühren selber zu zahlen hatten!!! ... und wir haben sehr viel mit Kreditkarte in Marokko bezahlt. Das hat leider bei uns einen Beigeschmack hinterlassen.
- Janine (8/5): Mooi Riad met vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel😊 - De ligging!
Overal dichtbij bezienswaardigheden waar je zo naar toe kunt lopen.
Het gevariëerde ontbijt en de serene rust op het rooftop terras. Niets.
- Martina (10/5): Tutto perfetto -
- vanessa (9/5): Sono stati 5 bellissimi giorni!! Grazie anche allo staff - Ha una meravigliosa terrazza, consigliatissima la cena in terrazza E’ stato tutto molto bello, nulla di negativo. Se proprio devo trovare una cosa da migliorare e’ inserire una seconda scelta nella seconda portata del menu’ vegetariano. Ma proprio per voler dare un consiglio.
- Anaïs (9/5): - Le charme du lieu , l’accueil , la gentillesse du personnel
- Bethan (8/5): Pleasant & relaxing - The rooms were great, lovely en-suite, and we had a lovely meal on the roof terrace. The hammam experience was a bit strange - we were showered down and scrubbed in a small room in the corner of the ground floor with a reusable glove on a heated sponge mat, didn’t seem very hygienic.
- Julie (8/5): Fijne Riad midden in het prachtige Marrakesh - Super fijne riad op een hele centrale plek met vriendelijk personeel. Alles is op loopafstand, je krijgt iedere ochtend heerlijk ontbijt, 24/7 receptie en het personeel is heel gastvrij en meedenkend We hadden de kamer beneden bij het zwembad. Doordat er een zwembad naast zat, was het snel vochtig. Ook op het plafond in de badkamer was zichtbare schimmel.
- Marina-Cecilie (10/5): -
- Pascal (9/5): - Personnel très sympathique et chaleureux avec mention spéciale au jeune cuisinier et aux masseuses
- Anouk (9/5): -
- Tonizzo (9/5): -
- Pauline (8/5): -
- Aurélie (10/5): - Nous avons passé un excellent séjour au riad.
Les chambres sont spacieuses bien équipées avec le nécessaire de base. Le spa est vraiment agréable avec un hammam traditionnel ainsi que de très bons massages. La décoration est raffinée et élégante.
La cuisine, petite déjeuner comme dîner est INCROYABLE. Nous avons manger copieusement et avec des saveurs bien travaillées. C'était du comme à la maison mais avec beaucoup de goût. Le couscous et Tajine sont un vrai régal.
Merci de nous avoir fait découvrir les saveurs et d'avoir toujours pris le temps de nous expliquer.
Un énorme MERCI à MOURAD , qui est quelqu'un d'adorable, de généreux et qui nous a vraiment aidé, accompagné, et a été aux petits soins.
Même si l'accès peut se faire pour la première fois avec un peu d'appréhension, le quartier est très calme et bien situé pour visiter la médina et aller jusqu'au jardin Majorelle.
Ce fut un merveilleux séjour.
- Sandra (10/5): - Nous avons passé 2 nuits au Riad pour l'occasion d'un enterrement de vie de jeune fille !
Nous étions 10 filles, le Riad privatisé pour nous toutes !
Le personnel est charmant , d'un grande gentillesse, c'est surtout Mourad qui s'est occupé de nous !
Il a été d'une grande disponibilité, d'une gentillesse, au petit soin pour nous !!!
Le Riad est idéalement placé, à proximité de tout !!!
- Majella (10/5): We enjoyed our experiences in the RIAD. Thank you for looking after us 🥰 - We are Deaf sign language users who stayed at this riad. The staff made us feel very welcome and ensured we had all the information we needed by writing things down or using gestures to communicate. The food at the riad was superb. Thank you once again for everything. N/a
- Mariachiara (10/5): - Personale e posizione fantastica Nulla
- arjan (10/5): -
- Magdalena (9/5): -
- L (10/5): Riad Elma, was geweldig! Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam en prachtige kamer, heerlijk Hammam! -
- Anna (10/5): Super consigliato! - Posto super tranquillo, pulito e staff gentile.
Classico riad curato nei dettagli.
Abbiamo prenotato anche hammam e massaggio tramite il loro staff..tutti molto cordiali ed estremamente rispettosi.
Dovrebbero solo evidenziare dipiù il punto preciso in cui si trova il riad, perché le mappe in generale non sempre sono aggiornate e precise.
- Robert (10/5): -
- Sylvia (9/5): - Eine schöne Unterkunft, sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und nettes Personal. Alles super!
- Soraya (10/5): Endroit reposant, équipe chaleureuse - Le personnel est extrêmement serviable et accueillant
- Barbara (5/5): - Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Es gab Schimmel im Schrank und hat etwas muffig gerochen. Aber das Personal hat uns Ausweichmöglichkeiten besorgt.
- Claire (10/5): On recommande ! - Super moment au Riad Dar Elma and Spa. Emplacement idéal pour tout faire à pieds. Riad au calme, très propre, la cuisine est super, et surtout le personnel est aux petits soins. Mention spéciale pour Mourad qui est d’une gentillesse hors paire !
- Franck (10/5): -
- Catia (10/5): It was perfect, and beautiful. Would recommend to anyone visiting Marrakesh, friendly staff and also amazing food! - It was in the perfect location, it was beautiful and clean. We had Murad with us throughout our stay at the riad, and he made our trip amazing. He was kind, helpful, knowledgeable and made sure we were okay and happy. Murad was the perfect host, our meals were also perfect. We thought he had been working there for years and would like to thank him again for everything! We loved everything
- Rodríguez Molina (10/5): A beautiful and peaceful riad with amazing staff and a delicious traditional breakfast. - Beautiful and authentic riad in a great location inside the Medina. The room was very comfortable and nicely decorated, the staff were extremely kind and welcoming, and the homemade breakfast was delicious with traditional Moroccan pancakes, fresh fruit and great coffee. Honestly nothing, everything was great and the stay was very pleasant.
- Frédérique (10/5): A recommander - Un Riad très sympa avec un personnel adorable : mention spéciale à Mourad, aux petits soins et d’une gentillesse absolue et Sana. Les petits dejs sont tous fait maison, trop bons et les repas sur place (tajine) sont également succulents. Excursion proposée trop « excursion à touristes » qui font perdre du charme à Marrakech
- stephanie (10/5): - De locatie, de rust en ontzettend lief en zorgzaam personeel.
- Vincent (10/5): Très sympa - Accueil et personnel serviable petit déjeuner sympa et bon
- alba (10/5): Mal tiempo por lo demás para repetir - La ubicación, y el personal, muy atento y amable Me gustó todo
- Asia (10/5): - Clean
- Liese (7/5): -
- Catherine (10/5): - Le riad est parfaitement situé si on veut découvrir la médina et l'authenticité de Marrakech. Le personnel est très sympathique et prévenant.
Merci a toute l'équipe. 🤩
- Lewis (10/5): - The riad was stunning, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t have had a nicer couple of days stay here
- Lydia (8/5): Beautiful Riad in a great location - Beautiful riad and the staff were so lovely and helped with whatever we needed. The food was delicious and easily organised to have dinner. The rooftop was an added bonus when we wanted to come back and chill out after a day of exploring Our room was on the ground floor which meant it was right next to the breakfast area and you could hear through the doors easily. It wasn’t a huge issue as everyone was very respectful and quiet
- Rachael (10/5): Amazing! Beautiful Riad with really friendly staff. We loved it, thank you so much for looking after us. - Property was beautiful and really comfortable. We were very well looked after. There were some damp patches on bathroom walls which need some attention.
- Veronika (10/5): Détente - L’accueil chaleureux et le petit déjeuner était vraiment bien , le Riad est très joli et le personnel aux petits soins Tout était bien mais un peu bruyant, par contre
- Νταγλή (9/5): - The Riad is beautiful and exactly like in the pictures. Everything was clean with attention to the details and the staff was amazing! Abdullah especially helped us a lot when we ran out of hot water, he let us use the shower in the hamam. He also helped us a lot with our luggage during our checkout and he prepared and served us a delicious dinner! The breakfast was really good as well.
They even let us check in earlier which was very appreciated.
There is also the option to pay by card. The only thing that we didn’t enjoy that much was the massage.
We had massage one evening and while we booked for 1 hour, it didn’t last that long. There is not a dedicated room for it, it’s just within the common area behind a curtain so you can hear everyone coming into the Riad, sounds from the kitchen, etc. Also, the masseuses were talking to each other during our session which made it difficult to relax. One out of the two beds was not made for massage so it was not comfortable at all.
- Angelika (10/5): - Die Betreuung im Riad war sehr gut, es ist 24h jemand erreichbar. Vom Riad aus wurde uns auch eine tolle Tour organisiert. Das Frühstück war frisch gemacht und hat jeden Tag variiert. Unser Zimmer war schön, die Lage des Riads ist total ruhig - es liegt 5min zu Fuß von den Souks entfernt. Das Badezimmer ist sehr feucht. Aber das war auch
schon alles! :)
- Alexandra (10/5): Superfijne Riad met geweldig personeel - Hele fijne Riad op een centrale plek. Alles beloopbaar. Mooi ingericht, comfortabel, fantastisch ontbijt en mooi dankterras. Maar vooral het personeel wat superlief, hoffelijk en gastvrij. We komen zeker terug. niks. alles perfect. We gaan zeker terug
- marie (9/5): -
- HARADA (7/5): - 親切なスタッフ バスルームの床が劣化して水はけが悪い点、バスルームとベットルームの扉が閉まらない点
- Lola (10/5): Exceptionnel -
- Audinga (9/5): We enjoyed our stay very much, very well treated by the staff, everything was very clean and smelled nice. Great breakfa - The peaceful atmosphere, cleanliness, friendly staff. Quickly ran out of hot water, but that’s not a big issue.
- Alice (9/5): -
- Agnieszka (10/5): - The stay at Riad Dar Elma and Spa was excellent - riad is located close to the medina, quiet and safe area, you need 20 minutes to go to a good atm at the main square, the rooms are clean and comfortable and the food at the place is very tasty. Overall this is a good base to explore the city. The staff will help you with everything and organise trips. We took the baloon one for a decent price and it was amazing.
Some lessons learned that might be useful:
- it is worth to take the driver, he will most likely wait for you when you leave the airport, not when you reach the arrival hall,
- at the riad you can pay with a credit card but the best option seems to be euro in cash,
- in the city the best option is to use barid bank atm at the main square. It has very good exchange rates (it was a bit below 0.40 PLN). So bring euro in cash for the riad tours/services and the rest from the atm
- when you walk from the riad you first reach a square, go west for souks, south for the main square and east for doukala bus station and local food market.
- If you go east from the above square there is a little barber place after a few metres on you left. The guy over there does old school razor shaving for 3 euros, amazing stuff,
- we took the full day city tour, our guide had a great knowledge about the city and very interesting stories but be aware of the shopping. I think the guides take you to some places run by their mates. You can find places with much better prices on your own (difficult to rate the quality tho). In our case we were taken to a berber pharmacy and spent a bit too much for what we got (it wasnt so bad - they did explain stuff and offered tea, also gave some money back later).
- Mariana (10/5): A equipa tornou a nossa viagem incrível: uma vivência enriquecedora e verdadeiramente inesquecível. - Foi a nossa primeira visita a Marraquexe e não podíamos ter escolhido melhor. O riad é fantástico: muito limpo, acolhedor e com uma localização privilegiada. O que realmente tornou a estadia especial foi a equipa. Fomos tratadas com um carinho e cuidado imensos; estavam sempre prontos a ajudar e deram-nos as melhores dicas para explorar a cidade. Um agradecimento do fundo do coração à Sana, Abdolah, Meryem, Aicha e Mohamed por nos fazerem sentir em casa. Recomendamos a 100%! Gostamos de tudo!
- Aline (10/5): -
- Alexis (6/5): - Le petit déjeuner
L’adaptabilité du personnel pour notre enfant La salle de bain
L’emplacement très difficile à trouver et indiquer nul part en amont
Seul endroit de Marrakech où on fait une conversion euro/Dirham avec le taux de change du moment et non par 10
- matteo (9/5): Nel cuore della Medina - Posizione , ospitalità , staff Letto troppo duro
- Sara (9/5): -
- Alicia (10/5): The riad was so beautiful and a lovely stay for a few days in Marrakech! - The riad was so beautiful and a lovely stay for a few days in Marrakech!
- Besey-Sti (10/5): -
- Pierre (9/5): Superbe séjour dans ce riad typique marocain avec du personelle exceptionnelle. - L’accueil, la gentillesse du personnelle, la beauté du Riad
- Naimah (10/5): I would really recommend this riad to everyone, especially if you are going on a girls trip! - Perfect experience for us 4 girls, filling breakfasts every morning and had lots of help from the staff, Riad was in a nice quiet area but still very close to a lot of central areas a short walk away. Felt very safe and well looked after! Thank you to all the very kind staff for making our stay comfortable for us! :)
- Chiara (10/5): Simplement parfait - Tout était parfait ! D’une extrême gentillesse et disponibilité, le personnel est à l’écoute du client et faut tout pour que le séjour soit inoubliable. Merci infiniment pour cet accueil qui est souvent difficile à trouver. Rien
- Lola (8/5): -
- Nadja (10/5): - Ein traumhaftes Riad im Herzen von Marrakesch!
Das Personal ist außergewöhnlich freundlich, hilfsbereit und stets aufmerksam. Ich habe mich rundum wohlgefühlt – es hat mir an nichts gefehlt. Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen und kann dieses Riad wärmstens empfehlen! -
- Olivia (9/5): - Le personnel était extrêmement gentil et serviable petit ballon d’eau chaude
- Niamh (10/5): Peaceful haven in the middle of Marrakech - We loved having exclusivity of the property and every member of staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. In a group of 10 this was so helpful. We loved everything!
- Lorrie (10/5): Parfait - Tout était parfait comme précédemment. Rien
- Guendalina (7/5): - Ciao, siamo stati ospiti del Riad una sola notte e abbiamo preso 2 camera una per i nostri ragazzi e altra matrimoniale. La camera matrimoniale era al piano terra abbastanza confortevole, l altra camera al primo piano nella norma. Abbiamo avuto un problema con acqua calda e dopo diverse insistenze è arrivato il tecnico che ha finalmente risolto il problema. La colazione è stata ottima ed il personale molto gentile. Abbiamo dovuto insistere per far sistemare il problema dell acqua.
Probabilmente la funzionalità delle camere andrebbe verificata prima.
- Sofiane (3/5): -
- Martina (9/5): A charming riad offering excellent hospitality - My husband, 7 year old daughter and I had a wonderful stay and would thoroughly recommend this riad. Consistently friendly and hospitable staff, delicious breakfasts and a lovely setting. My husband had a hammam and massage which he really enjoyed, we had a family cookery lesson which was a great success and the airport transfers were smooth and comfortable. The dinners we had on our night of arrival and New Year's Eve were delicious.
I had worried that we might be cold at night given the age of the building but the wall-mounted heater worked perfectly. We did run low on hot water a couple of times but this was when a bath was followed by 2 showers and not necessarily when the water heater would have been on. Perfectly decent hair-dryer and a safe in the room.
Location-wise, the riad was perfect for sight-seeing and shopping in the souks and we were given a map and a very helpful orientation on our first morning.
Thank you for a wonderful stay! Having to go home at the end!!
- Steph (10/5): Perfect - I stayed at the riad at the end of a busy group trip and it was wonderful. The place is stunning, warm, comfortable and the staff are amazing. I ate all my meals there and had a day full of spa treatments which were amazing and so relaxing. The location is also perfect for the medina. Nothing
- Mélanie (7/5): -
- Lisa (10/5): Such a wonderful Riad, with great staff. - The Riad was stunning - so beautiful and homely. The staff were amazing. Sona and Aiche made a surprise special moment for my birthday. Meryem made THE best dinners. And Abdel always went the extra mile to help arrange anything I needed. Thank you for making my trip so special!
- Irina (10/5): - Спасибо большое персоналу - администратор помог купить нам билеты в сады Мажорель (их можно взять только онлайн с оплатой картой, в кассах нельзя - кассы в самом саду закрыты и не работают). Завтрак также был очень вкусный и сытный.
Риад расположен в узких улочках (часть из них крытые - после захода солнца темно) - если разобраться - там не страшно ходить вечером. Обогреватель в номере установлен на шкафу и дует так, что греет только верхнюю часть воздуха около шкафа - в номере довольно прохладно. Одна из двух розеток у кровати выглядит как неевропейская (вообще мне оказалась довольно непонятной). Все остальное в номере хорошо.
- Clemence (7/5): - Mignon Transfert aéroport et bus au même prix
,, compréhensible pour aéroport Un peu cher pour les bus
- Audrey (10/5): -
- Ole Ragnvald (10/5): The first choice for our next trip to Marrakech. Highly recommended. - Safe for families, charming, tasteful and exceeded expectations in every way. Lovely SPA and treatments. Extremely friendly staff who catered to our needs even before we asked for anything.
- Luca (9/5): -
- Bernadett (10/5): Absolutely loved it! - Architecture, tasteful interior design
- Susan (8/5): -
- Halle (9/5): Loved it. - Lovely room with beautiful decorations. Feel especial to be in this Riad. Friendly staff. Good and quiet location.
- Ousama (10/5): - Autentica al 100%, e accoglienza marocchina ! Poca privacy
- Naomi (9/5): Had a fantastic time! - Very friendly staff. Great location. Very comfortable. Lovely breakfast.
- Orsolya (10/5): Absolute gem - This Riad is an absolute gem. The staff was super kind, the breakfast was really tasteful, the room was clear. The rooftop and the hammam were also nice. We also asked dinner for the first evening and it was amazing. We recommend it.
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