Riad Dar Nabila

This riad is situated in the middle of the medina in Marrakesh, surrounded by houses and stores of local people. So this is definitely for an adventurous soul who wants to experience and see local Moroccan life. What I like about it are: - The manager during my stay, Yassine, was exceptionally helpful. He picked me up from the main street when my taxi arrived, clearly discussed payments with me, and always willing to help, answer questions and make my stay more comfortable. He helps hail a taxi for me whenever I go out and tells me how much I should pay so drivers can't fool me. He helps arranging my excursions, my hammam spa and my taxi back to airport. He is also very friendly and welcoming, wakes up even in the midnight to open doors for guests. - The riad is easy to find via google map once you reach the airport. As mentioned, it is not like common hotels in other countries as its situated inside the medina so you might be overwhelmed by the amount of people, motorcycles, stores, cats and children playing around BUT inside the riad is very peaceful and quiet like an oasis. - The excursions and hammam they offer are reasonably priced. I did the Essaouria and Sultan Hammam spa and was very pleased. - There are many things around this riad to make your stay practical like taxi stands and bus stops, a pizza place for 15-20 dirhams per pizza, a forex exchange with better rates than airport, a store that sells all kinds of herbs and spices similar to what you see in souk and also very cheap, other stores to buy bread and mineral water, and the Mythic Oriental spa. All of these are just right outside the riad or a 5-10 minutes walking distance. The Jardin Majorelle and related YSL museums are about 15-20 minutes walk as well. The Jamaa el Fna square and Koitube mosque are around 30 dirhams taxi from the main street near riad. - The cost of staying at riad is very practical and affordable as well compared to other riads and if you are thinking you will be out most days anyway to tour around Marrakesh or Morocco. But staying inside the riad is quite relaxing and nice especially at the courtyard beneath the orange tree or at the rooftops with sunbed. Overall, I didn't have much expectations because I booked this trip on a whim but I was glad to have had a very convenient and practical stay. Shout esp. to Yassine who had been such a good friend.

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic week in Dar Nabila. The room was simple, clean and very comfortable (slept better there than home). The Riad is very quiet and in a good position to move around the old Médina. Hassan, who welcomed us and worked at the Riad, was the best person we could have ever met in Marrakech. He gave us the best tips and helped us whenever we needed it, making our trip to Marrakech unforgettable! Totally recommend it!