This traditional Moroccan Riad is a 10-minute walk from Jamâa El Fna Square and features an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace with a lounge area and a spa. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Decorated with the theme of the 5 natural elements, each of the air-conditioned room at Dar Elma has a patio view and includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A continental breakfast with Moroccan delicacies is offered daily. The restaurant served local specialties that can also be taken in the patio or on the terrace. Cooking classes of Moroccan cuisine are also provided. A living room with books and a TV is available on site. At a surcharge, guests can access to the hammam and spa bath, and have massages. The Marrakech Airport is a 15-minute drive and Shuttle service is provided at an extra cost. The Train Station is 1.9 mi away and the Marrakech Museum is a 5 minute walk. Please note that a passport is required for entry into Morocco. The tourist tax of €2.50 per person per day, not included in the room rate, must be paid on arrival. We recommend paying for your stay in cash (euros or dirhams) or by bank transfer in France before your arrival to avoid high bank fees in Morocco. 🛑 We also accept credit card payments with a 2% surcharge for bank fees.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the real heart of Marrakesh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


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Grace-ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great facility and staff. The location was central to most of the tourist attractions. The highlight of our stay was the staff, Hamid. A very nice and friendly guy. He went above and beyond to make our stay extra special. Gave us recommendations...
Vadim
Canada Canada
We spent 2 weeks in Morocco and this was our favourite accommodation by far. The place is a hidden sanctuary inside a maze of loud and busy medina streets. It’s bewilderingly quiet and serene inside and it does truly feel like a spa experience...
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Property was beautiful and really comfortable. We were very well looked after.
Martina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
My husband, 7 year old daughter and I had a wonderful stay and would thoroughly recommend this riad. Consistently friendly and hospitable staff, delicious breakfasts and a lovely setting. My husband had a hammam and massage which he really...
Halle
Canada Canada
Lovely room with beautiful decorations. Feel especial to be in this Riad. Friendly staff. Good and quiet location.
Yallenni
Singapore Singapore
Staff were extremely friendly and hospitable - always went above and beyond to help us out. Room and bathrooms were clean.
Janae
United States United States
Jamal is the best! Pleasant and helpful and pointed us to many fun excursions and ways to explore Marrakesh.
Perez
United States United States
Clean, comfortable, walking distance from Medina and amazing caring staff
Caroline
Canada Canada
Amazing stay!!! Highly recommend. I stayed at a few riads in Marrakesh and this one was definitely one of the best! Jamal and his team was SUPER friendly and helpful. The room was beautifully decorated, bed was comfy! Shower was super good and had...
Michael
Canada Canada
It was calm and there was a serenity about it. Staff were very accommodating and hospitable.

Managed by Stéphanie, Tony et toute l'équipe du riad Dar Elma.

Company review score: 9.7Based on 800 reviews from 1 property
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Company info

The entire Dar Elma team joins us in thanking you for choosing our guesthouse. We are delighted to welcome you. All the staff of the riad are at your entire disposal to satisfy all your requests during your stay and to help you discover Marrakech. Stéphanie et Tony

Property info

Come enjoy an unforgettable stay at Riad Dar Elma. Dar Elma means house of water, it has 5 rooms with a décoration based on the 5 éléments of life "Water, Earth, Fire, Air, Nature" which makes it a place of tranquility and serenity, while keeping the traditional side and charm of the riad. The riad Dar Elma has a pool in the patio, a lounge, a steam room, a treatment and massage room, a balneotherapy bath on the terrace, as well as a solarium and a lounge. It is with great pleasure that we offer our table d'hôtes to satisfy your taste buds and make you discover the Moroccan cuisine. Wi-Fi, concierge service, laundry and dry cleaning, airport transfer, cooking classes, excursions ... You can also rent the riad exclusively with its staff.

Neighborhood info

Riad Dar Elma is in the heart of the medina, 20 mn walk from the famous Jemaa El Fna. It is ideally located to visit the medina, its souks, the Bahia Palace, Koutoubia, Jemaa el Fna square, the Ben Youssef Medersa, the House of Photography, the Marrakech museum, the Chroub fountain, the botanical garden ... Not far from here you will find the Majorelle Gardens, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, the El Badi Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Menara, the Palmeraie, exceptional golf, Lake Lalla-Takerkoust...

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,French

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
La table d'Hôtes
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Riad Dar Elma And Spa

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

Riad Dar Elma And Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

The fine print

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riad Dar Elma And Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 10:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 40000MH1198

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