Riad Dar 'Rabia

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Riad |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Medina in Marrakech City

From £642 per week |  From £92 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Air conditioning, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

Riad Dar 'Rabia, an exclusive vacation rental for a group of up to 6 people is the perfect place to stay in one of world's most beautiful and fascinating locations. Enjoy the privacy and space of a riad to yourselves. Your home from home in the Red City. Sample the best of Marrakesh in our Moroccan home (riad), where French architect J-B Doucet-Bon has re-designed the living space to provide contemporary comfort along with the best of traditional oriental refinement. Imagine yourself on holiday with family or friends on a quiet, sun-filled terrace in the heart of the ancient walled city (Medina), with unrivalled views over the famous Hotel Mamounia gardens and its olive grove (a unique location in Marrakesh), yet just a 7- minute stroll from the famous Jem el Fna square. In the distance, the peaks of the majestic mountains of the High Atlas . A warm welcome awaits you from our an English-speaking team who also speak French and Arabic. At Riad Dar 'Rabia, we provide comfort, luxury and hospitality. Our staff will do their best to cater to your needs.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Dar 'Rabia has been redesigned and renovated by a well-known French architect, combining the oriental with the contemporary to provide a unique holiday experience. With the bedrooms (all en-suite bathrooms with showers and wc) on the ground floor, the first floor is a magnificent open-plan living-room , kitchen and dining area, overlooking the interior courtyard, with its unusual waterfall fountain and beautiful wooden doors.A sliding glass roof allows the sun to pour into the riad during the day but will protect you from chilly nights. Relax on the sofas in the lounge or on the terrace after a day in the souk or the Hamman, and enjoy the home comforts of satellite tv, dvd and music centre. The vast area is fully air-conditioned (heat and cool) and there are two magnificent working Moroccan-style fireplaces. The dining area fireplace has been specially designed for barbecues and you have full use of the kitchen should you wish to dine at home. We can also prepare for you delicious Moroccan food from our choice of menus.

Further details outdoors:
Appreciate this exceptional location from the stunning roof- top terrace, designed by the French architect J-B Doucet Bon. It offers unrivalled views, both to the snow-capped Atlas Mountains surrounding Marrakesh, and over the olive trees and the orangery of the famous Mamounia gardens, a haunt for celebrities for almost a century. Hang out on your own private roof terrace,soak up the sun on the sunbeds , cool yourself down under the rooftop shower,or sip a cocktail on the day beds in the contemporary Moroccan style rooftop lounge.
Access to a swimming pool not far from the riad at a cost of 15 euros lunch included
Secure car park at the end of the street
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Further details

A stylish bolthole for a group of friends or a private holiday home for a family, and a great way to dip in and out of bustling Marrakech life, Riad Dar 'Rabia is rented on an exclusive basis only. Ideally suited to discerning travellers looking for an authentic and private Moroccan hideaway .Martyn, our manager of British origin and resident in Marrakesh ,will take care of your needs during your stay organising any trips , airport transfers etc for you. Samira our housekeeper looks after Riad Dar 'Rabia . She cleans daily and prepares your breakfast . It is well known that the best Moroccan Cuisine is home cooked. Samira will be delighted to prepare a delicious traditional Moroccan meal for you on request

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terrace dar 'rabia with unique views of the Mamounia Gardens

 

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Bedroom L'Orientale

 

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Vast open plan living space

 

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covered sun lounge

The Marrakech / Essaouira / Marrakech Region region

Unchanged since the Middle Ages, Marrakesh's solid ramparts encircle and protect its mysterious labyrinthine medina, which hides sultans' palaces, the ornate mansions of rich merchants, and some of the most colourful bazaars in the Arab world. The Djemaa el Fna square in Marrakech is an open-air theatre. By day it sports clusters of stalls selling fresh orange juice, plants, dried fruit and nuts. By night, it fills up with snake charmers, storytellers, belly dancers, musicians and crowds of onlookers. On one side are open air BBQs, which waft delectable meat scents across the square; on the other are rooftop cafes from which you can watch the night unfold. And all around are the souks: an overwhelming array of stalls which wind their way down narrow paths, selling a fabulous selection of leather slippers, ceramics, beautiful cowhide lamps, traditional rugs and wood carvings. Shopping here is addictive stuff. Riad Dar 'Rabia is just a 7-minute stroll from this famous sqare and the souks.Located near King Mohammed VI's palace in a well-lit, secure neighbourhood of the medina of Marrakesh. Overlooking the Mamounia Gardens,with its fabulous olive grove and orangery, the house is also in close proximity to 'Hivernage', where the majority of prestigious hotels,casinos,clubs and restaurants are to be found..The area is easily accessible by car and there is 24hr car parking nearby.

The Marrakech City / Medina area

Places to visit: Souks, Medersa ben Youssef, Dar si said, palais Bahia, Jem el fna square, Majorelle gardens and many others...
"It is the most lovely spot in the whole world." said Winston S. Churchill to Franklin D. Roosevelt about Marrakech in 1943 whilst painting in the Mamounia Gardens. Its is easy to agree, as the location of this 1000 year-old city has something for everyone.
Martyn our local Manager can arrange day trips to the fascinating Berber villages of the nearby Atlas Mountains and Ourika Valley, to the pretty seaside fishing port and beach resort of Essaouira, as well as 3 day/2 night excursions to the Sahara desert. Details on request.

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Reviews

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21 Nov 2011

“A Wonderful Place” We spent 7 nights at Riad dar Rabia.From the moment the door opened we were thrilled with our holiday home the photos do not do it justice, this place is a little paradise in Marrakesh. The house is really thoughtfully designed, beautifully decorated bedrooms a homely sitting area and a roof terrace that took our breath away with the view. The roof is the heart of this place, so peaceful and private. The location of the property is excellent, it is not too far from the square and other attractions. Samira was extremely helpful and recommended a great place for my birthday celebration called Comptoir, it was a really special night. She also organised our excursion to the Atlas Mountains that we thoroughly enjoyed with a very interesting guide. Only downside was the haggling in the square particularly with the henna tatoo ladies we found this a bit oppressive but all in all people were friendly and helpful.

12 Aug 2011

“Second trip just as good as first!” Thank you for a wonderful holiday at Riad Dar Rabia. The location of the house is great easy walking distance to the square and the souks.The house itself is fantastic very original design, beautifully decorated and well kept. It was very hot and we much appreciated the covered salon area on the roof terrace, it was so quiet, great to relax and unwind and get away from the noise and the heat of the city. Samira looked after us very well, serving tasty breakfasts. We loved the Moroccan dinners that she prepared and ate in twice during the week. Hassan was very helpful and gave us tips on places to visit, he organised a trip to the Atlas Mountains for the day which we thoroughly enjoyed. We certainly would come back again but next time at a cooler time of the year!

27 Jul 2011

“An oasis of calm in the midst of chaos” We thoroughly enjoyed the 3 nights we spent at the Riad. Sameera is always polite and helpful; she cooked a delicious meal in the comfort of our own Riad (bonus when you're tired from... more

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An ideal place to chill-out (phi phi Bordeaux April2008)

Our stay in Riad Dar 'Rabia is everything we had hoped for.A wonderful break (wylan Manchester April2008)

The riad was perfect and Asis and Samira were reliable and very helpful.We loved Morocco and hope to be back in the coming year.(Sally July 2008)

Thank you so much for such a lovely stay in your charming riad, we had a wonderful time.(Philippa March 2009)

The evenings relaxing on the couches of the roof top terrace, the mountains covered in snow , the birds singing in the olive grove of the Mamounia, simply Nirvana!(Christine April 2009)

Just spent a fab 4 nights in the red city. Stayed at Dar 'Rabia. Fab place, the best views in Marrakesh over the Mamounia Palace, in terms of location you could not get better. The riad is very plush and stylish, great attention to detail in the decor., so stylish. The staff looked after our every need yet we had independance. Excellent Moroccan meal, thank you Samira (Paul Jack June 2009)


Spent a long weekend at Riad Dar 'Rabia to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was tremendous.The house is a beautiful sanctuary of calm in a wonderfully hectic and crazy city.
Samira and Aziz were so warm, friendly and helpful and the dinner we had in the riad was exemplary.
We’d certainly recommend this fantastic riad to anyone planning a trip to Marrakech… (JO July 2009)

Superb location of the riad with amazing views is the highlight. My husband with our 2 children spent a week in Riad Dar 'Rabia a little paradise in Marrakesh City. Close to the main square and the souks.Beautifully decorated house, well maintained , clean stylish. The service was excellent and we felt very welcome, nothing was too much trouble.Delicious breakfasts and excellent Moroccan dinner, Trip to Atlas Mountains well worth a visit (Sue July 2009)

We had a wonderful stay in the Riad over July and would like to thank you.(Anies July /Aug)

We had an amazing time in Marrakesh mainly due to booking the Riad Dar 'Rabia, what a find. The Riad is absolutely stunning, beautifully decorated throughout, Pure luxury. (JCarter Oct 2009)

A wonderful riad, simply stunning! The photos don't do it justice. Congratulations to the owners, the house is the jewel in the crown. (Alex and Xavier Jan 2010)

“The house is perfect and beautifully designed. Samira is a wonderful cook and always flexible and helpful. Probably the first place I have stayed in which is faultless. We are looking forward to coming back next year '(Hilary 15.03.10)

Thank you Adrienne We had a wonderful time. Samira and Hassan were very helpful and we had a very relaxing stay. We would like to come out again one day.(Alan April 2010)


A lovely stay. We loved everything about it. Especially enjoyed Samira's cooking. Thank you so much. Brenda Dec 2010

We all very much enjoyed our stay at your lovely riad - it certainly made the holiday - and appreciated Samira's unobtrusive care and attention. We will certainly recommend you to any friends wanting to visit Marrakech.Angela March 2011

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2 persons	18 Sep 11	17 Dec 11	910€ 910	130130	130130	2 Nights
2 persons	17 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	1092€ 1092	156156	156156	2 Nights
2 persons	8 Jan 12	2 Feb 12	770€ 770	110110	110110	2 Nights
2persons	2 Feb 12	2 Jul 12	910€ 910	130130	130130	2 Nights
2 persons	2 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	900€ 900	130130	130130	2 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
4 persons	4 Sep 11	17 Dec 11	1020€ 1020	170170	170170	2 Nights
4 persons	17 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	1224€ 1224	204204	204204	2 Nights
4 persons	8 Jan 12	2 Feb 12	900€ 900	130130	130130	2 Nights
4 persons	2 Feb 12	2 Jul 12	1000€ 1000	150150	150150	2 Nights
4 persons	2 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	900€ 900	130130	130130	2 Nights
4 persons	2 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	1000€ 1000	150150	150150	2 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
6 persons	4 Sep 11	17 Dec 11	1260€ 1260	210210	210210	2 Nights
6 persons	17 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	1512€ 1512	252252	252252	2 Nights
6 persons	8 Jan 12	2 Feb 12	900€ 900	170170	170170	2 Nights
6 persons	2 Feb 12	2 Jul 12	1100€ 1100	190190	190190	2 Nights
6 persons	2 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	900€ 900	170170	170170	2 Nights
6 persons	2 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	1100€ 1100	190190	190190	2 Nights

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

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

Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

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Prices based on whole house for 2 persons, 4 persons or 6 persons. Extra person 30€ per person per night max 6/7 persons

Prices include breakfast, daily maid service, linen; towels, electricity

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4 years listed You are contacting Adrienne Lancauchez Landline +33 05 53303184 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This riad has received 3 reviews from previous guests.

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