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Reviews of Riad Dar Elma And Spa

81 Derb Sidi bouamar - Riad Larousse, Medina, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco

#349 of 1,133 hotels in Marrakesh

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Review Score

Based on 162 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Welcome to Marrakech
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Terre Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The location is fab near La garden secret and the main market square. Breakfast was fab and enough to start the day right. Thanks to Jamal and Karim for making us feel so welcome and the restaurant recommendations.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Wonderful riad with incredible hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Nature Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Where to begin. The Riad was beautiful, great location and walking distance to everything. Was a calm oasis away from the bustling souks. However, the main highlight of our stay was the hosts, jamal and karim went above and beyond. Jamal made the Riad special and deserves a pay rise for how incredible he is. One of the most genuine, kind and comfortable human beings I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, and nothing was too much hassle. Karim was also wonderful, and had a great, kind energy and always accommodated our needs. Wonderful Riad but the hosts were the best part. Great breakfasts too and terrace.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Feu Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great service, everyone really helpful and friendly!! Really nice rooftop and small but sufficient swimming pool.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    10
    Magical blend of spa smell and homemade baked cookies
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Eau Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Riad is located on a small quiet street that can also be dark and hard to find at the arrival, but the next days we found it without problems. You have to not look that you get lost and act as you know where your going and the small kids wont blend into ur way.

    We are 2 romanian girls who wanted to feel the vibe and the culture of the marocan riads. Nights in Marrakesh needs to be spendt into a riad, and we warmly recomand the Riad Dar Elma. Coming inside the riad is another world, a magical feeling of hospitality and kindness. They bake homemade cookies and offee great cozy breakfasts or cook marrocan dinners 🤩. Jamal was the greatest, he was so kind helping us with the luggages to the taxi outside the main street.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Amazing, clean and perfectly located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Air Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing everything was amazing

    Jamal was so welcoming and a really lovely host. Nothing was to much! So friendly and a lovely place to stay. The breakfast was great and a good range of time when you could have it. Would definitely stay again

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    Very clean and beautiful, located near the city center and staff very polite and ready for every need! I will definitely
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Eau Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Nature Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the shower was a bit broken

    we enjoyed breakfast, the room, the kindness of the staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feu Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a perfect stay: the location is close to everything, very clean and cozy and welcoming hosts. Would definitely recommend as a place to stay for your trip in Marrakech.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Nice room, nice staff, nice terrace, nice placement:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice room, nice staff :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Air Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I’ve nothing to add as the place exceeded my expectations

    I loved everything in this Riad, the room was extremely clean and beautiful , Jamal was very helpful and welcoming , the area was safe and closed to everything , and the breakfast was just exceptional! Thank you Jamal for making our stay unforgettable! We will definitely come back!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terre Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stay at the riad was fantastic. We were welcomed with tea and Moroccan sweets. The staff was lovely and the place is tastefully decorated. Food was also great as was the spa offer.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    A fabulous experience in a central location, with the kindest staff you could wish for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Eau Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Expect to hear some noise in riads. There is inevitable echo and the sounds of people coming home. In our second Riad le limoune, our room was adjacent to the family home next door and they were enjoying their Saturday night gathering into the early hours. So earplugs recommended!

    This is a wonderful place to stay with the kindest, most helpful staff you could wish for. Nothing was too much trouble and my daughter and I just loved our stay. We opted to use their transport which is a good idea if you’re unfamiliar with Marrakesh, as a member of staff will meet the taxi and walk you through the alleyways to the riad. I planned a birthday surprise hot-air balloon ride for my daughter through them, and they were very good at keeping it a secret! And again, accompanied us at 6:30 am to the pick up spot - we wouldn’t have wanted to do that alone. We booked this lovely riad for four nights, but were informed before our stay that we would have to transfer to another riad (owned by the same French couple) after two nights, as they had received a booking for exclusive use of dar Elma. However, we were not disappointed by the second riad, Le Limoune, which has an exceptional terrace. We had a couple of delicious (vegan) Tajine suppers at the Riads during our stay - a great option if you don’t want to be out late or have an early start.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    8.0
    Authentic Riad Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked Riad Dar Elma and got a room in Riad Bagama (which is owned by the same people). Wish that would have been communicated to us in the beginning. The location was a little dingy, but that was with all riads in general.

    If you'd like a traditional riad experience, this is the one! Beautiful Riad in the old city of Marrakesh. As known about Morocco, hospitality was absolutely fantastic. Lovely breakfast spread. The staff was amazing and always helpful, at all times. Clean and simple rooms. Big enough for 2 people. Walking distance to all the nearby attractions and you can easily get a cab outside.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent place to stay, friendly staff, very helpful staff and full of amneties
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi connection could be better on the 2nd floor

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    9.0
    Really great, lovely people and Riad and Marrakech is a fantastic place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Terre Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Riad is tucked away down a narrow and somewhat uninviting alley (graffiti etc..) which might put some people off. However we did not feel unsafe there at all and locals were lovely.

    Comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice and ample breakfast. Good general location for reaching most places of interest in the medina and for Jardin Marjorelle which was 10 minutes outside the medina.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice Riad with a good location to the Souks, but still very quiet to relax. Very nice service, delicious breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Air Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Almost nothing. The way to the Riad is hidden which can feel scary, but everything was safe. There a no windows going outside of the building in the rooms which makes it less private, but all ok.

    Super clean rooms Very delicious breakfast (and the Dinner also Looks very nice, we did not have the time to try it) Very nice people with a great service and good recommendations

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    10
    An exceptional road in a quieter but central location, with amazing staff, great food, and really comfy rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feu Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly, nothing!

    Great location, close to all of the central sites but in a quiet road away from the hustle and bustle. The staff were amazing, incredibly friendly and keen to help with info/tips about Marrakech. We had a great time chatting to Jamal and Karim during our stay. We were contacted by Khalid before arriving, who offered to book us some activities and treatments at the spa, and he sorted everything out for us which was amazing. Great communication throughout. The room was exceptionally clean and comfy, and the facilities were small but well equipped.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    9.0
    Our riad was a gem in a chaotic city. We’re glad that we stayed there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Actually it’s not about the property it’s about the city. It has labyrinth walking ways and it’s difficult to find your way to the riad something. Because google maps also has problems about finding the right path

    Rooms have authentic atmosphere, and hotel is clean and Abdulfettah(the staff) was so nice and helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    10
    Lovely. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s strange that there is no tele in the room or it might be the usual condition in a Riad

    It’s our first time to experience the “Riad” and we may say it’s good. Staff were friendly especially Sana and Abdel very helpful and accommodating

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    10
    beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there is nothing to dislike here

    very clean and traditional and very lovely staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    10
    Cozy, friendly riad close to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Eau Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The wifi needs a booster for the upper floor. The walk from the square to the riad itself (guided if you book your transfer with the riad, which I recommend!) can be upsetting for a first time visitor to Marrakech: often dirty with beggars asking for money. This is NOT unique to this riad, but just a note for first-timers!

    The staff went above and beyond on several occasions to make our stay easy and comfortable. It's a quiet and intimate riad with only 4 guest rooms, but the meals we had were great and it was very easy to get to a small square where you can get a taxi to anywhere, meet your tour bus, or walk into the souks. I can't say enough about the friendly staff. I felt like family.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    9.0
    Gorgeous and comfortable riad
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Eau Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    + Hard to locate, needs more signage on the roads/paths + Weak shower pressure (really needs improving) but we managed fine

    + Tasty and varied breakfast + Comfortable beds + Sun terrace + Friendly and helpful staff + Hamman and massage

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feu Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic place and amazing people!

    Stayed in January 2024

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