Dar Zaman, Riad in Marrakech

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Riad |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Medina in Marrakech City

From £496 per week |  From £71 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

SPECIAL OFFER: Book a minimum 4 night stay for a double room and receive complimentary airport transfers and an arrival dinner at Dar Zaman. *Good for all booking made between 6 Jan - 31 Aug, 2012

Riad Dar Zaman is a gem in the heart of the hectic Marrakech medina. Offering great value and a high level of personal service, the riad is ideally located north of the main square, close to the souks and Medersa Ben Youssef. Run by an energetic young English-speaking team under the guiding hand of the English owner, this riad is a truly special place to stay in Marrakech.

A sumptuous breakfast is included in the room rate – a wonderful choice of fresh bread, croissants, pastries and crepes with honey and jam, yoghurt and eggs, served with freshly squeezed orange juice, tea and coffee.

The resident cook, Kabira, has been feted for her delicious Moroccan dishes. Dining at Dar Zaman is a feast for the senses. Whether it's Quail with Apricots, Beef with Prunes, or Couscous Royale, you'll be in for a true gastronomic delight.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Owned for centuries by a local family, the riad has been restored to its former glory and is now a gorgeous boutique guesthouse. Boasting four exquisite double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning/heating, the queen-sized beds are heavenly; decadent lie-ins are mandatory! Both the salon and salle à manger have open fireplaces, and a third smaller salon is equipped with satellite TV, wifi hotspot and a laptop.

Further details outdoors:
Graced by swaying palms and perfumed by jasmine and orange blossom, the sun terrace is a wonderful retreat in the sun or shade. Relax with a mint tea and a good book and relish in the magic of the call of the muezzin and the spectacular views across the medina rooftops to the Koutoubia minaret and the snow-capped High Atlas mountains in the distance.

There is an outdooor shower to cool you off, and during the hot summer months the plunge pool in the courtyard is an absolute delight to refresh and invigorate.

Further details

Dar Zaman can receive a maximum of nine adult guests in its four double rooms. One of our double rooms can be configured as a twin room; it's also possible to add a camp bed to make a triple room.

You can rent a room or the entire riad exclusively. (Because of this, the availability calendar on this site may not show the property as fully booked very often. Please contact us if you are a small group/couple etc as chances are we may have a room for you)

English-owned with English speaking management, we also speak Français, Español and Português. Secure parking is located 2 minutes from the riad. Airport pick-up is available.

Therapeutic massage is available at the riad.

Conditions

Booking policy

Deposit of 50% of total accommodation cost required to secure reservation and is due at time of booking by bank transfer, or credit card. The remaining balance is payable at the riad. Reservations received within 30 days of arrival require payment in full

Cancellation policy

* More than 30 days before arrival - deposit refunded less 30€
* 15-30 days before arrival - 75% of the accommodation cost
* Less than 15 days before arrival - 100% of the accommodation cost
* An alteration to your booking that causes us loss of revenue will be treated as a cancellation

All requests for cancellation or changes must be sent by email.

We advise that you take out comprehensive travel insurance for your trip to Marrakech

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Courtyard with dipping pool

 

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Dar Zaman courtyard

 

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Salon

 

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La Carbone double room

The Marrakech / Essaouira / Marrakech Region region

Marrakech, a mix of medieval and modern, an enchanted place buzzing with life. Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Atlas Mountains, its maze of honeycombed alleys glow in different tones of red as the sun moves from East to West. It is a place which floods the senses with strange and overwhelming sights, sounds and aromas, casting a strange, heady spell over the unsuspecting traveller; a place where Europe meets Africa and Arabia, where time becomes suspended, offering a glimpse of a rich and exotic past...

The Marrakech City / Medina area

The only way to explore the medina is on foot. You'll be competing with donkeys and scooters, but somehow everyone seems to blend and it works out! Close to the riad you'll find numerous artisan shops, and 10 minutes away through the ancient streets, you'll reach the main souks area (market stalls), and also the historic Medersa Ben Youssef (the religious school where students used to study the Koran), and the Museum of Marrakech.

The Jardin Majorelle is in the new town of Gueliz. It's walkable, about 25 minutes, and well worth a visit. From there you can jump in a horse and cart to make a big tour of the ramparts (the great thick wall around that surrounds the medina), finishing up at the main square of Jemaa el Fna. Don't be bashful, bargain hard!

In the southern part of the medina you'll find several historical sites - the Saadian Tombs are magnificent tombs from several centuries ago. Ancient palaces, such as Dar Si Said (which now houses the Museum of Moroccan Arts), El Bahia Palace and El Badii Palace, with its resident storks.

How to get there

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We're an easy 20 minute taxi ride from the airport. The most efficient way to get to the riad is to let us organise a car and driver to meet you. We'll then meet the taxi and guide you to the riad. The cost of the transfer is 15 euros.

Try these airlines for low cost flights to Marrakech Menara (RAK) airport:

Royal Air Maroc www.royalairmaroc.com
Atlas-Blue www.atlas-blue.com
Easyjet www.easyjet.com
Ryanair www.ryanair.com
Thomson Fly www.thomsonfly.com

Activities near Marrakech City

Guestbook for Dar Zaman, Riad in Marrakech

Beautiful Riad - we couldn't have got married anywhere better! Lukeyf, Manchester UK, 27 May, 2011

We had a terrific time in Marrakech... we arrived late Friday night & the riad was all set for our wedding which took place in the beautiful courtyard of the Riad shortly afterwards.

Peter the owner met us with a glass of champagne, and Hassan his assistant whisked our cases up to our room on the Terrace which had everything we needed.

Breakfast's were terrific and the location is good as well- everything is within 15mins walking time... and walking is the best thing to do in Marrakech.

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Very nice riad with great people. Nacho_London 15 May, 2011

Top service in a quiet and very friendly riad. Rooms are clean and very pleasant, the terrace at the top is a quiet place to chill out from the buzz of the souqs and the staff are very helpful, providing tips and great places to visit in Marrakech. Peter's recommendations were very good and useful. Highly recommended.

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Great riad - thoroughly recommended. mbennathan London, UK. 10 May, 2011

Peter is an excellent host backed by brilliant staff. The roof terrace is a gem, the food good and the rooms beautifully finished. Highy recommended.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	20 Nov 11	20 Dec 11	595€ 595	8585	8585	Flexible
End of Year	20 Dec 11	6 Jan 12	840€ 840	120120	120120	Flexible
Low Season	6 Jan 12	12 Feb 12	595€ 595	8585	8585	Flexible
High Season	12 Feb 12	11 Jun 12	665€ 665	9595	9595	Flexible
Low Season	11 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	595€ 595	8585	8585	Flexible
High Season	1 Sep 12	21 Nov 12	665€ 665	9595	9595	Flexible
Low Season	21 Nov 12	19 Dec 12	595€ 595	8585	8585	Flexible

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	20 Nov 11	20 Dec 11	2296€ 2296	328328	328328	Flexible
End of Year	20 Dec 11	6 Jan 12	3220€ 3220	460460	460460	Flexible
Low Season	6 Jan 12	12 Feb 12	2296€ 2296	328328	328328	Flexible
High Season	12 Feb 12	11 Jun 12	2576€ 2576	368368	368368	Flexible
Low Season	11 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	2296€ 2296	328328	328328	Flexible
High Season	1 Sep 12	21 Nov 12	2576€ 2576	368368	368368	Flexible
Low Season	21 Nov 12	19 Dec 12	2296€ 2296	328328	328328	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Local tax (TS) + Tax for tourism promotion(TPT) : 3€/guest/night

Breakfast is included in cost of accommodation. Lunch from 15€, dinner from 25€ per person excluding drinks.

Airport transfer 18€

****Smart Value deal at Dar Zaman!

Stay for 4 nights and receive free soft drinks for duration of your stay, plus free airport transfers, plus a complimentary arrival dinner at Dar Zaman.****

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Contact the owner

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4 years listed You are contacting Peter Mercer Landline +212 524 37 66 12 Mobile +212 611 26 69 98 Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Morocco and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This riad has so far received 0 reviews.