Beautiful Riad Dar Bounouar
Submitted: August 2, 2010
Stayed: July 2010
My fiancé and I have just come back from spending 3 nights in Marrakech. I did a lot of research into riads and we opted for this one based on its great reviews, and it certainly lived up to them! I booked the room (Majorelle) via email and we paid a deposit (30 ) via Paypal. The room was fantastic – on the ground floor, great decoration and the shower was really powerful! The entire riad is beautiful, very traditional and really is an oasis amongst the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. We arrived (booked an airport transfer through the riad – advisable unless you want to haggle at the airport) and were served mint tea and given a map and some information. We were then shown around the riad – it’s really beautiful. All the bedrooms are lovely, The terrace is great too & There is also free Internet access which is handy The riad is located an 8 minute walk from the main square and is situated in a quiet safe residential street. Taxi’s won’t pick you up from there (except the airport return) but it really is easy to walk to the square. Breakfast was great – served by Youssef from 08:00 to 12:00 and consisted of crepes,cake, fresh bread, tea or coffee and fresh orange juice. You can have it anywhere you like in the riad. We also sampled one of Malika's famous tagines one night and it really was worth it, it was the best tagine of the trip! You can choose from chicken, lamb, beef or seafood and it comes with spiced courgettes and aubergines and a Moroccan salad. Definitely give it a go! Wine is also available in the riad (usually rosé) which is great if you’re after a glass or two as it’s not commonly available elsewhere in the city. Many thanks to all the staff . Jeane Lindon
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 11/11
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