At the end of a busy trip in Europe Dar Moda was exactly the retreat we were looking for to relax and explore Marrakech. Elana and her team made our family (2 adults and 2 teenagers) feel "at home" in the beautifully rennovated Riad in the heart of the Medina. Attention to detail not only with the rooms but also their service was exceptional. Elena was an amazing hostess and provided much advice and help in planning and booking a 4 day 3 night trip across the Atlas Mountains to the desert and back again with a local guide/driver. An experience of the Morrocan culture, history, hospitality and scenery that we will never forget.

We parents stayed in the red room which had a perfect "office" space for us to attend to emails etc and the teenagers stayed up on the Terrace in their own suite with twin beds. The pools looked very inviting but being Winter the water was a little chilly to tepmt us to jump in! Daytime weather was perfect - blue skies and low to mid 20's -ideal for wandering around the medina and city.

We looked forward to breakfast every day and also at two evening meals in the Riad which were better than the "smart" restaurant we went to one night. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we really appreciated sitting down over tea with Elena to share with her the stories of our day out and about.

I highly recommend Dar Moda!!!
Jacki S, Adelaide, Australia

I spent 3 days over this beautiful Riad, traditionally dressed but with a taste of style design. Located in the fascinating Medina of Marrakech is a gem to discover.
After a small corridor at the entrance you gain the center of the riad where a charming swimming pool offer a romantic a view.
The two saloon offer a confortable relax and the nice dining room complete the first floor.
On the 2nd floor there 4 rooms, one better then the other and all are dressed with style and charme.
On the roof there is the other swimming pool, a beautiful patio and the last surprise, an higher terrace, the highest on the medina, from where you can relax and take one of the most beautiful view of the sunset over the city.
As for the service everything is perfect, you feel really at home and your followed in every needs.
Elena is a perfect guest, ask her everything about the hidden secrets of the medina, where to shop (she also wrote a book about) at best.
Three beautiful and pleasant days, I will come back for sure.

I can only confirm all the good writings about welcoming Elena and her staff and the beautiful Riad.
Elena´s first words were: " Please feel at home" And it was easy to do so:
After being served a lovely "Thè a la menthe" we were guided into lovely, luxurious, newly renovated rooms with immaculate bathrooms filled with all amenities, perfectly styled with a moroccan flair but not overloaded.
Our girls stayed in the room on the roof terrace and just loved it....lots of light and the roof terrace on your doorstep!
Though winter and cold nights we couldn´t resist a quick refreshing dip in the pool in the morning.We enjoyed breakfast outside in the winter sun with stunning views over Marrakech to the mountains. The terrace is beautifully furnished , ideal to relax, read , and plan the day.
But when it comes to day planning, I suggest to ask Elena. It seems she knows exactly what kind of traveller you are and has all the perfect ideas and suggestions on hand. Elena is filled with heartiness, always there when you need her and always concerned about your well-being....just like a real italian Mama.
We can only recommend this fantastic riad !

Stolberg Family, December 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed our long week-end in Marrakech in November, and especially our choice of residence.

At Dar Mo’da we were warmly welcomed by the hostess, Elena, shown to our room – the Black suite - and later on served a traditional Moroccan dinner in the elegant dining room.

The Black suite, with its own private terrace and very stylish interior – canopy bed, fireplace and black marble bathroom (strewn with rose petals), was perfect for us. And breakfast on the roof terrace was a treat – Dar Mo’da has the highest roof terrace in the souk, so the 360 view is spectacular.

With good guidance from Elena we were also able to experience the old city and see the most important sights, as well as get very good advice on shopping for Moroccan specialties.

But after a day of browsing in the very colourful, crowded, narrow and noisy streets it was just bliss to be back at our riad – quiet, cool, elegant, soft colours – relaxing at the roof top pool.

We are recommending Elena’s Dar Mo’da to all our friends as the place to stay in Marrakech.