Dar Darma

Just...wow. This property took my breath away. In our experience, it's important to convey just how accommodating the staff is; the word 'no' simply does not exist here. If there's something you want or need, they will find a way to assist. My partner and I arrived at a parking lot, as directed by the hotel. At the insistence of the lot manager, a man with a luggage cart led us to the Dar Darma. Obviously we had the address, but the door to the property is so non-descript (as with so many other interesting places in the old city) you would almost certainly never find it without help from locals. After a hard knock on this very large door, you are greeted with a warm and welcoming member of the staff and porter eager to get you settled. Dar Darma has just 5 Suites, each designated by colour; we were in the Orange Suite for 4 nights. This was a duplex and was exactly as described on their website. While I would stay here again in a heartbeat, I would not recommend a duplex suite. Looking outward on the ground floor are views of the patio with a beautiful small water-feature pool and flowers in it. The ground level room is quite comfortable for lounging, reading, watching TV (though you probably won't be doing that), etc. One criticism I have of this space is the lack of curtains for the windows leaving the room exposed. The decor is consistent with what we felt (and appreciated) was authentic. The bed has a firm mattress (fyi). The water pressure in the shower is OK, but could be a bit better. The property itself is stunning. It's cavernous in a way and easy to get lost at first. There are so many areas to relax, enjoy some Moroccan tea and enjoy. Since there are just 5 suites, you feel like you have the entire property to yourself - yet, anytime you need something, magically, hotel staff check on you. There are a variety of sitting areas on the roof, a hammock, a small pool (though I'm reluctant to call it that). Each morning, breakfast is served with your choice of eggs, juice, tea, coffee, fruit, various breads. You can order dinner, but you must do so in advance by reservation and there is a set Moroccan style meal. Buroughed within the bustling streets of Marrakech, Dar Darma is your sanctuary; and the staff work quite hard to make you feel as if this is your home in Marrakech. I was excited to stay at this property and incredibly thankful we had stayed here. You're in the thick of the high energy that Marrakech has, but you immediately feel this wave of calm when you arrive back at Dar Darma. I was sad to leave Marrakech and sad to leave a property we felt so comfortable at. Dar Darma is a solid pick and will provide a wonderful experience during your stay. Happy travels.

From the busy streets of the medina, a well hidden but imposing front door opens into to a dimly lit hallway and a narrow flight of steps leading down into the main part of the house. It feels like you have just arrived as a guest in a family home. Tastefully decorated throughout with traditional Moroccan furniture and reclaimed objects there is a sense of opulence but without the feel of an over-designed boutique hotel. There are many different spaces to enjoy and incredible things to look at, we were made to feel at home and welcome by Mohammed and Isha and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was served on the roof terrace with a selection of Moroccan pancakes, choice of eggs, bread, jam, honey, freshly squeezed oranges juice and teas and coffee, plenty to set you up for a day of exploring. The roof terrace itself has many areas to relax, take in the view and a swimming pool to cool off. If you are looking for an authentic experience in a traditional Moroccan family home then DarDarma is not to be missed. We felt welcome and relaxed and would definitely return.

Beautifully designed and decorated riad that impressed us from every angle! In fact, we thought it was more beautiful than some of the riads that we paid to see. Definitely on the darker side but this created a very elegant ambiance, as well as more drama when you walk from a hallway into the bright courtyard. Comes with fantastic service from Hicham who welcomed us, gave us helpful tips and arranged transport back to the airport... he has been working there for 14 years and seems genuinely invested in creating a positive experience for guests. We stayed in the mirror room which was beautiful— it was on the ground floor and opened up to the bright, airy courtyard (We also caught a glimpse into the blue apartment when walking up the stairs and it looked even more spectacular!) We had a delicious breakfast with great service every morning on the rooftop which was nicely decorated, and peaceful with flowers, birds, a swimming pool. You can see some minarets from the roof. Location also convenient, right by the Madrasa Ben Youssef. Wi-Fi worked well which was important to us. Would highly recommend a stay here!

lovely hotel situated in the heart of the old town, interior design was gorgeous and staff were lovely and helpful. their hammam was an amazing experience, definitely worth trying. however, they didn’t have much vegetarian options or many choices for drinks (even though their fresh orange juice was amazing) i would recommend and would love to stay again, preferably in the two bedroom apartment even though our two floor suite was gorgeous. only thing about the room was that there weren’t any curtains in the living room.