DAR CHIBANIA

Loved our Riad. Really different and cool.so chilled, and relaxing. The staff are so lovely, Abdel in particular looked after us so well. We actually lived the fact that nearby was real day to day living, not touristy.

A little bit away from. The main sights in the medina, but we were glad to get out of all the bustle.

A magical, rambling oasis, filled with charm and light. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful, our host, Pascal, friendly and efficient. The building has hidden staircases leading to unexpected sunbathing terraces and a huge and beautiful roof top with cushioned seating areas and views across the rooftops of the Medina. There is a refreshing pool in the lower ground area, perfect for the end of a long and dusty day of walking through the souk. The breakfast was delicious, fresh fruit & yoghurt with a choice of breads and homemade jams, and optional egg dishes. There is lunch and supper offered, both very good and generous local dishes.

There was a little building work going on next door to the bedroom that started a bit early for my taste, but I understand that there will soon be additional rooms in this lovely riad so it seemed a small inconvenience.

Staff were so helpful and welcoming. The riad was just gorgeous- we loved the roof terrace which had different levels and areas to explore and meant that you could always find a sunny sheltered spot- because it was large and on different levels- it felt very private.

Nothing

Our room was located in the courtyard. I really enjoyed hearing the sounds of the city, the children playing and the general hustle and bustle gave it an authentic feel. However, after arriving from a long journey, all I wanted to do was rest, but music was being played in the middle of the day. This continued throughout my stay, with music starting early in the morning around 8:30am and going on until 10–11am. It was also played in the evenings until around 9–9:30pm. After coming back from a tiring hike, I was hoping to relax, but instead I could hear the constant thumping of music. A friend of mine stayed at a different riad and described waking up to the sound of birds, which sounded much more peaceful. In contrast, I was waking up to a Moroccan rendition of Ed Sheeran—amusing at first, but not ideal when you’re looking for rest. The riad’s bio mentions a warm welcome with tea. On arrival, we were shown a map and taken upstairs for a tour, but we weren’t offered any tea. Later that evening, I mentioned this and asked if we could try some. The staff kindly brought us tea, but we were then charged for it, and I was told that we had already been offered tea on arrival, which wasn’t the case. Breakfast was okay, consisting of four types of bread and pancakes, and you can request eggs if you want some protein. One thing to note is that the riad does not provide complimentary bottled water beyond two small bottles on arrival—these are charged at around €4 each, so I’d recommend stocking up elsewhere. That said, the riad itself is beautiful, and contrary to some reviews, the location is great. It’s easy to access and navigate. After a couple of days, we were able to walk back from the main square in about 20 minutes without using maps. It also gives you a chance to experience a different side of Marrakech, and it’s conveniently located near a gate, making it easy to meet guides for tours.

Loud music!