Riad Dar Massai

“Great stay”

We had an amazing stay for 2 nights. The photos online don’t do it justice. The Riad is beautiful, the meals were fabulous, and the location is good (about 15 min walk to the main square). The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend staying here.

“Absolute must stay in Marrakesh”

We absolutely loved our stay at this Riad. Our first time in Marrakesh and Adam and Nordin went the extra mile to make sure that we were taken care of. One a couple of the nights we had a three course meal at the hotel and everything was so fresh and delicious! Good location and beautifully decor... more

We absolutely loved our stay at this Riad. Our first time in Marrakesh and Adam and Nordin went the extra mile to make sure that we were taken care of. One a couple of the nights we had a three course meal at the hotel and everything was so fresh and delicious! Good location and beautifully decorated too

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“Travel back in Time”

It is very hard not to like this place and its charming hosts. First, this Riad is located in the kasbah, which is the old city of Marrakech. You will get picked up by a driver and he will drop you off on the main artery. The host of the Riad will pick you up and walk you through a labyrinth of o... more

It is very hard not to like this place and its charming hosts. First, this Riad is located in the kasbah, which is the old city of Marrakech. You will get picked up by a driver and he will drop you off on the main artery. The host of the Riad will pick you up and walk you through a labyrinth of old cobble-streets that are not wider than your hallway at home. Once you get through them .. several left turns and a couple of right turns you will land on an undescript front door. Don't be fooled, get ready to be completely enchanted by the decor, the details, the colours, the smells - you will step into a time machine that will take you back to an epoc where time stood still. The rooms are unique, each one with its theme and colours. The room I stayed at was spacious with ample room to move around. The bed was a queen size with an enchanting entrance into a marvellously decorated bathroom in a terra-cotta colour. The water pressure on the shower was strong and the hot water was instantaneous. The morning breakfast is prepared by a kind lady, but she arrives after 8am. The breakfast is very light ... don't expect a hearty meal. The hosts are always there, to answer questions and to engage in discussion of all kinds. Sitting in the Riad by the inground pool is a delight. The sunshine seeps through the top comings to give you just enough ambiance to put the setting in place. They all speak several languages, so they can accommodate you very well. Having lunch and dinner, I strongly suggest you roam around the streets and sit in any of the local cafés to have a meal. You will be pleasantly surprised at the quality. The name of the property is Massai, the host said it was because of the owner's belief the Riad was home to people from the Massai tribe. In fact, this is an old Jewish property, as the symbols on the wall are clearly pointing to that. Go up the stairs and onto the terrasse to appreciate a view of the top of the city... There is no TVs and no phones ... but this place will be memorable for many years to come

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“Fabulous Riad in quiet area”

We were originally booked into another (posher) Riad, but could not have been more delighted with Dar Massai. In a quiet street accessed by a busy local (not touristy) market, very close to main sites such as the Saadian Tombs and the Badi Palace, this smallish Riad is run by four utterly charmin... more

We were originally booked into another (posher) Riad, but could not have been more delighted with Dar Massai. In a quiet street accessed by a busy local (not touristy) market, very close to main sites such as the Saadian Tombs and the Badi Palace, this smallish Riad is run by four utterly charming, kind and welcoming people who could not have done more to make us feel welcome. The rooms were delightful (we had a different one on our return from the Agafay desert), the decor tasteful and decorated with original artifacts and the breakfasts and dinner superb, home cooked in a small kitchen and full of variety. The hotel was as quiet as can be imagined until the call to prayer was broadcast over the speakers from the nearby mosque! But that is all part of the Marrakech experience. We cannot recommend this Riad too highly.

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