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 3 km away and the Marrakech Museum is a 5 minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Marrakech, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

  • 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
Bedroom 5
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Riad was stunning - so beautiful and homely. The staff were amazing. Sona and Aiche made a surprise special moment for my birthday. Meryem made THE best dinners. And Abdel always went the extra mile to help arrange anything I needed. Thank you...
Ole
Norway Norway
Safe for families, charming, tasteful and exceeded expectations in every way. Lovely SPA and treatments. Extremely friendly staff who catered to our needs even before we asked for anything.
Naomi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very friendly staff. Great location. Very comfortable. Lovely breakfast.
Orsolya
Hungary Hungary
This Riad is an absolute gem. The staff was super kind, the breakfast was really tasteful, the room was clear. The rooftop and the hammam were also nice. We also asked dinner for the first evening and it was amazing. We recommend it.
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were amazing. They really look after you and go out of their way to make sure you are well looked after
Marleen
Netherlands Netherlands
We had an amazing stay. The staff is very friendly and lovely, great hospitality. Very serene riad with a great location. They were even able to accommodate a delicious gluten free breakfast, with gluten free pancakes!
Adindu
Ireland Ireland
The hospitality was the best thing about the venue.
Remo
Switzerland Switzerland
Beautifully designed, cozy accommodation with clean rooms & a really delicious breakfast. The service was exceptional and the entire team at Riad Dar Elmar and Spa very friendly. We absolutely recommend this accommodation to explore Marrakesh!
Stella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean and well decorated, all the staffs and very nice and helpful, very outstanding riad
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our transfer was organised from the airport and we were met at the drop off location which was very helpful late at night with our bags. The Road is close to the big sights, and the staff were extremely helpful with anything that we needed during...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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

Company review score: 9.8Based on 823 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$9.42 per person.
  • Served daily
    08:00 to 11:00
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Pancakes • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Jam
La table d'Hôtes
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
More food and drink
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

Riad Dar Elma And Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 10:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 40000MH1198