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Riad Dar Zaman: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
29 Derb Boualilou | Sidi Ben Slimane, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Warrington, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Lovely people Great Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

Unique location, amazing and hospitable staff. Stayed here with my wife in December last year! Pictures do not do justice to the unique qualities Dar Zaman offers. Fantastic chef and food. Apologizes for the delay in writing a review. Thankyou Peter for a lovely stay.

  • Stayed January 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere and great service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

We very much enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend this riad to other travellers. Hassan was great at making us feel at home - bringing us breakfast on the roof terrace, offering us mint tea and providing friendly and helpful advice about negotiating the streets of Marrakech.

A word of warning - the riad is extremely difficult to find so we would recommend booking a transfer from the airport through the riad. The riad is located at the end of a maze of narrow twisting streets without street names and taxis can't drive down them so even if you got a taxi from the airport it would only drop you at the end of the main road and you'd have trouble finding your way.

We loved feeling as though we were in the heart of the real Marrakech - there seemed to be relatively few tourists in the immediate area around the riad, and the narrow streets were filled with people, scooters, fruit carts and donkeys. We often had people approach us offering to "help" us find our way around for a price but Hassan's advice of covering up, looking confident and not pausing in the street seemed to ward off all but the most persistent hasslers.

There was plenty of space to relax - the courtyard with a little pool to dip your feet into after a long day in the souks, the sun loungers on the roof terrace and the sitting room with a laptop for guests to use. Karima's cooking was delicious, one of the best meals we had while we were there - we would particularly recommend the aubergine salad.

Thank you Peter, Hassan and Karima - this was the perfect place to stay.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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RiadDarZaman, Owner at Riad Dar Zaman, responded to this review
November 28, 2012
Thanks for your kind words Rosie, you were lovely guests, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us!

As Rosie recommends, allow us to arrange your airport transfer and you'll arrive like a VIP :)
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Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
“Charming and delightful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

Lovely Riad managed by friendly and caring staff. Corresponding with Peter over emails prior to our arrival was a breeze - very prompt too! Hassan is simply wonderful. He provided us with a very well thought out map, directions to places of interest and even shopping tips in Marrakech. Always ready to assist and throughout the stay we felt that he is just like an old friend. Thanks Hassan, we hope you enjoyed the delicious cup noodle by yr 'VIP' guests :)

Although rooms are small, they are very well maintained; clean and very comfortable. I am very particular about bathroom cleanliness and I must say Dar Zaman has done very well in this aspect. The Riad is nestled within a residential area but we had no problems walking out to the medina and back to the Riad daily. Very happy with our stay and will recommend this to anyone planning for a trip to Marrakech.

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
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New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
“Excellent stay at Dar Zaman”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

Excellent stay at this riad. Karima makes great food, and Hassan was wonderful, giving advice on navigating the crazy streets of Marrakech, and took a personal interest to make sure you were enjoying yourself.

Riad is very clean and comfortable, and very close to everything. Felt very safe, a nice quiet haven after the navigating the streets of Marrakech.

Would definitely recommend.

Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
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INGLEBY BARWICK, STOCKTON-ON-TEES
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Home from Home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

From the minute you arrive at Dar Zaman you feel at home. Hassan is an essential part of this friendly team. When I arrived I wasn't feeling well & unfortunately I was too ill to eat the arrival dinner - Hassan was very helpful, offering me a fan, water etc. My friend & I stayed in the room showed above & this met our requirements, my only complaint is that the bathroom lighting is dark making it difficult to dry your hair or put make-up on. We had complimentary water, in-room safe, air-con, hairdryers & little touches that you don't get if you're staying at a hotel. As this riad is small (only 4 bedrooms), you get to know the other guests - which is nice to chat with other people over a drink at the end of a busy day. The breakfasts seem to be catered for you whenever you get up & are plentiful. Hassan & Peter offer lots of advise, tips & history of Marrakesh. We loved staying at this Riad, I have already reccommended it to people & would definately come again. I stayed at The Atlas Medina & Spa on my last visit & there was nothing notably memorable about it but staying at a riad this time made the holiday more special.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Riad Dar Zaman Hotel Marrakech
Riad Dar Zaman Hotel
Address: 29 Derb Boualilou | Sidi Ben Slimane, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Marrakech
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Ranked #38 of 980 B&Bs / Inns in Marrakech
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Dar Zaman is an exquisite Moroccan house in the heart of the Marrakech medina. Chic and romantic, we have four, beautiful en-suite double bedrooms, a sun terrace, plunge pool, and most importantly, a fun and spirited team to take care of you! We're English-owned and managed: come and stay with us and savor our superb hospitality! ... more   less 
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