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Riad Dar Vima: Traveler Reviews

Kaa Sour, 29 | Sidi Ben Slimane, Marrakech 40008, Morocco
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Riad Dar Vima
Ranked #571 of 975 Marrakech B&B and Inns
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Concord, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Unforgettable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2010

Dar Vima is a beautifully renovated Moroccan house in the heart of the old city. The inkeeper, Marie, is an superlatively experienced and considerate hostess, and her staff is first-rate. Her assistance went very far in helping us acclimate to Morocco and have an unforgettable vacation. I think any riad in the heart of the medina, the old city, is not for the faint of heart, though -- Marrakech is a city of 1.5 million people, and the medina is not the tony district where the hoi polli don't go. On the other hand, if you are adventurous you'll come away with vivid memories and an appreciation for at least a little slice of the "real" Marrakech.
I would also recommend this place more to people with at least a little French. The staff's English is basic. A little French goes a long way, though.
High points: personalized assistance (far beyond "concierge"), contacts with tour guides and drivers, great French breakfasts, decor.
Low point: the riad is 300 meters from the nearest place reachable by car, so after a big day/night you've got a little walking to do before you can relax.

Stayed October 2009, traveled as a couple
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Geneva
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Very nice and authentic Riad”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2008

We were a group of 5 friends looking for a typical Riad. We were not disappointed. Riad Dar Vima is good value for money. The rooms are very nicely decorated and very very clean !
The welcome by owner Marie and her 2 Moroccan employees is warm and personalised. At night, we also enjoyed several evening drinks on the rooftop terrasse.
As it is located in a small street of the Medina, you have to walk min. 5 to 10 minutes to get to an area with several restaurants. The restaurant which is very close to the riad is beautiful but too expensive - you pay the location !
The transfer from the airport organised by Marie was very well organised and very convenient. We also asked the same taxi driver to take us to the Atlas mountains for a 1 day excursion which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Overall, a very nice experience and we would definitely recommend Dar Vima.

  • Stayed October 2008, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Dar Vima - a wonderful riad!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2008

First stop in Morocco - what would it be like? Small alleys, quite dark at the end and there was the little door into Dar Vima! A lovely courtyard with orange trees and a little pond. Three rooms on the ground floor next to the small kitchen (how could they actually manage to cook such lovely meals there?). Upstairs more rooms of which we had the suite the first two nights. When we decided to stay another not prebooked night, we got one of the downstairs rooms and it was nice to see that they both were elegantly individually furnished and decorated.
Staff was very nice indeed and tried to accomodate our wishes. Lunch on the terrace was lovely and then we were provided with a map of the Medina, so that we'd have a better chance of returning! Before leaving for our next stop, Essaouira, staff helped us get a nice riad there.

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Biarritz, France
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012
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  • Stayed December 2011, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Vallee de Chevreuse
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2010
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  • Stayed May 2010, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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Address: Kaa Sour, 29 | Sidi Ben Slimane, Marrakech 40008, Morocco
Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Marrakech
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Ranked #571 of 975 B&Bs / Inns in Marrakech
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Marie, painting artist and Virginie, her daughter, architect, wanted to renovate Dar Vima with repect of traditionnal and modernity architecture. This riad is opening on an patio planted with threes. 6 rooms with private bathroom. Serenity and charming house. ... more   less 

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