Riad Dar Bahi

Gorgeous small boutique riad with phenomenal style! Riad Dar Bahi is a beautiful, quaint place to stay in Marrakech. The style is amazing - it's like a blend of modern color pallettes but with a definite Moroccan style. Each room has it's own feel and style. Lots of color-on-color which looks so great - especially against some of the old world charm of the Moroccan furniture and art pieces. The courtyard areas are all done in a striking black tile on the ground with white plaster walls. Great two level rooftop for sunning or panoramic views of the city. We spoke with the owner/manager, and he mentioned that he has a passion of interior design (and his cousin is a professional designer who helped him) and it certainly shows. It reminds me of an upscale Palm Springs hotel which is modern but has an old-school throwback feel. The prices are very reasonable, especially for the beauty, quality, and location. The staff is amazingly helpful and friendly as well. They will arrange airport transportation, on-site massages and more. It may appear like it's too far from the main shopping market (it's about a ~10-15 minute leisurely walk) - but there aren't many riads that are closer and certainly not ones that are as great.

We love Riad Dar Bahi! First, of course we booked this amazing Riad because of all of the beautiful photos and fantastic reviews. We were not disappointed at all! The modern riad pays close attention to all of the design details from the rooms to terrace and atrium. Once we arrived, we were greeted by the “little boss”, our kind, warm, humble and gracious host for our stay Mr. Hamza! I cannot say enough positive things about Hamza, he made sure everything was perfect for our stay at Riad Dar Bahi. He made sure we had our breakfast every morning at exactly what time we requested, no problem! If you need anything, just ask kindly, bonus he speaks very good English. Never before in my life have I received this level of hospitality, a true professional. Speaking of professionals, the rest of the staff was superb, all of the lady’s, cleaning and cooking were fantastic. Monseiur Fred also made sure we were well taken care of! Pro Tip: be sure to contact the Riad and have them arrange a driver to pick you up from the airport. While it does cost a little extra money, we found this was some of the best money we spent in Marrakech. The Medina is a labyrinth of tight alley ways, when we arrived at 11pm the driver contacted Hamza who met us and guided us to the riad. A++ The location of the Riad we found ideal. Tucked away just off the main Souks, this provides a quiet, private, safe location. With convenient location near a taxi station and a short walk to the main souks. Pro tip #2: Have Hamza or Fred book a guide for you. We took a walking tour, seeing some of the essential sights of the Medina, while skipping anything superfluous. Also tripping through some souks we did not find on our initial walkabout. We could relax and let the guide take us rather than worry about how to get there with a map app. Last but not least, the water pressure in the sinks and showers is hot and powerful! Always the most pleasant addition. Thank you very much Hamza, Fred & the lady’s. We truly appreciate the opportunity to be your guests and would not hesitate to recommend Riad Dar Bahi to any of our friends, family and acquaintances. Sincerely, Morgan & Ashley