Riad Dar Zen

“A Treasure in the Medina!”

A very BIG thank you to Tarik for making us so very welcome and looking after us very well indeed! Tarik went out of his way to ensure we had a superb visit. I felt at home! The Riad is a treasure to be found in the Medina. Beautiful, calm and exceptionally well looked after. Spotless, clean and co… more

A very BIG thank you to Tarik for making us so very welcome and looking after us very well indeed! Tarik went out of his way to ensure we had a superb visit. I felt at home! The Riad is a treasure to be found in the Medina. Beautiful, calm and exceptionally well looked after. Spotless, clean and comfortable. How lucky we were to find such an amazing place to stay! Thank you so very much for all that you did for us!

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“Good location and comfortable room, but service could be more attentive”

Riad Dar Zen is a reasonable option for a short, one-night stay if your main goal is to visit the old medina in Rabat. We arrived at night and only planned to sleep and leave the next morning, and for that purpose it worked well. The location is good, but like many riads inside old medinas, it is … more

Riad Dar Zen is a reasonable option for a short, one-night stay if your main goal is to visit the old medina in Rabat. We arrived at night and only planned to sleep and leave the next morning, and for that purpose it worked well. The location is good, but like many riads inside old medinas, it is difficult to find. The staff member did come out to meet our car and guide us to the riad, which we appreciated. Guests should be aware that you must carry your own bags for about a 5–7 minute walk through uneven, bumpy streets inside the medina. Assistance with luggage was not offered, even for smaller bags such as a laptop bag, so this riad is better suited for backpacks or light, easy-to-carry luggage rather than large rolling suitcases. The room itself was spacious and comfortable, actually the largest room we stayed in during our riad experiences. The bathroom was well equipped, amenities were plentiful, and bottles of water were waiting for us. While the riad is not particularly luxurious, it was clean and comfortable, and considering prices in the area, it offers decent value. Breakfast was a highlight of our stay. The traditional Moroccan breakfast was very good, and when the staff was unsure whether we preferred tea or coffee, they kindly brought both, which we appreciated. Interactions with the staff were generally polite but felt somewhat abrupt at times. We were required to write down detailed personal information at check-in, including passport numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and signatures. The completed forms were left unattended on a table overnight and were still there the next morning. I ended up picking them up myself, as I was uncomfortable having sensitive personal information left out in a shared space from a privacy and security standpoint. One issue that affected our stay was noise late at night. Around 11 pm, loud phone calls were made in the common area, and since we appeared to be the only guests, the sound carried and woke us up. We were significantly jet-lagged at that point, which made it difficult to fall back asleep and impacted our overall experience. In summary, this riad offers a good location, a large and comfortable room, and solid amenities, making it a practical option for a brief stay. However, more attentiveness to guest comfort, privacy, and quiet hours would improve the experience.

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“Average experience at this Riad”

Pros: Good location in Medina, quiet and accessible; good Moroccan breakfast; excellent hot shower in Camel Room; clean Cons: Beware that the Camel Room has no air conditioning! We had looked at various sites like Expedia that mention there is AC in this Riad. True for the other two rooms but … more

Pros: Good location in Medina, quiet and accessible; good Moroccan breakfast; excellent hot shower in Camel Room; clean Cons: Beware that the Camel Room has no air conditioning! We had looked at various sites like Expedia that mention there is AC in this Riad. True for the other two rooms but not where we slept. That was an unpleasant surprise. Luckily, the evening weather was not too hot and a fan helped to cool the room.

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