Riads Dar Akal  

28 Mar 2025

Dar Akal is a beautiful riad and the two bedroom suite was perfect for a stay with my parents. It was much more spacious than in the photos and lovingly decorated. Said and the rest of the staff were incredibly helpful and our dinner at the riad was one of our best meals.

26 Mar 2025

The Riad was simply wonderful . It’s like stepping into paradise after the busy medina. The decor is very tasteful with some beautiful authentic features. It is very quiet and relaxing. Breakfast on the roof terrace every morning was a treat. We had dinner at the riad on the first night which I recommend. Some of the best food we had. It’s the staff at the riad that are its greatest asset. The manager Said is elegant, friendly, very professional and unobtrusive. The ladies who cook and service the rooms every day looked after us so well. I have never experienced such a high level of hospitality

25 Mar 2025

EVERYTHING 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Authentic Atmosphere** – The riad’s traditional Moroccan architecture, intricate tilework, and charming courtyard create an immersive experience. 2-Peaceful Escape** – Despite being in the heart of the Medina, the riad offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling souks. 3Warm Hospitality** – Said welcoming was filled with so much care and attention to detail. He is a true gentleman whilst offering the calm which is much needed in the beautiful and chaotic Marrakech. Our arrival dinner was so delish and full of wonderful flavours. 4.The stunning rooftop terraces with views of the Medina, and the the Koutoubia Mosque. 5- Delicious Breakfast** – A homemade Moroccan breakfast with fresh bread, pastries, and local jams is often included. These were the best start to the day. Served with much care from such wonderful staff. 6.- Elegant Rooms** – Rooms are beautifully decorated with traditional furnishings, comfortable beds, and unique details like carved wooden doors. 7 - Great Location** – Being close to Jemaa el-Fnaa, the souks, and historic sites makes exploring easy. 8. **Refreshing Pool** Would you like help tailoring a specific review for a riad you've stayed at?

10 Mar 2025

Tastefully decorated and extremely clean. Highlights were sitting in the central courtyard for mint tea, as well as sunrise delicious breakfasts on the roof. Slightly too chilly for us to use the pool, but we dipped our toes in any case! Plenty of little nooks around the roof terrace or main downstairs areas to relax in the sun or read a book. A special mention to the staff who did everything to help make our stay special, particularly the manager Siad! He is a true gem. Made my mother’s stay with his kind gestures for her birthday. Thank you! Hope to stay again in the future!

09 Mar 2025

Dar Akal is a calm and elegant oasis in the center of town. Beautifully decorated, speak and spam, with delicious breakfast which was different every day. We really enjoyed the pool and the terrace, which has separate private areas. The host was extremely helpful and gave us many useful tips. He organized for us airport pickup/drop off, welcome dinner, and an excursion the mountains. Would really recommend and would definitely stay there again!

26 Feb 2025

This Riad is a gem! An absolute oasis in the middle of Marrakech chaos! It is tastefully decorated and is spotlessly clean, with comfortable beds. Said is an amazing host. He speaks 6 different languages (!!!) and makes sure your stay is as comfortable as possible! He is a busy man, but will treat you like you are family and gives you all the time and attention you need. He gave us great recommendations on where to eat and what to see in our short time. When we had a little issue with the heater in our room, Said was very quick to see into it and replaced the heaters for us very promptly. Dinner is delicious and well worth it! Breakfast is also good with great strong coffee (or tea). Would also recommend getting a transfer from the airport as it may be a little hard to find the place on your first day.

25 Feb 2025

Traditional riad with all comfort needed. Beautifully decorated. Said was such a good host, helping us with everything: walked us to the riad from where the taxis lets you (edge of the Medina), arranged for the luggages to be carried to the riad, attentive all along.

17 Feb 2025

Good location, very attentive, friendly and helpful staff. Said was there wherever we had a question or needed help. Excellent food, both breakfast and dinner. We had a beautiful suite with two bedrooms, plenty of room for a family. I had a massage and it was very good.

31 Jan 2025

This was our second stay at Dar Akal. This place is a gem and offers everything you need for a fantastic stay. The staff is outstanding, Said is the heart and the soul of this place. His team is awesome too. The location is perfect. Inside the Medina, close to everything but still peaceful and relaxing. The rooms are spacious and perfectly clean. Breakfast and dinner are excellent in terms of quality, presentation and flavours.

28 Jan 2025

Arriving at Dar Akal via the terracotta alleyways is an adventure in itself. Once stepping through the old wooden door you are literally transported into another world. The riad has beautiful, traditional features and oozes calm and serenity throughout. The scent of orange blossom greets you along with a bubbling water feature, large plants and trees in the central courtyard which is surrounded by relaxing areas and lounges. The rooms are all unique, comfortable and are cleaned everyday. The riad is so quiet and relaxing especially after a day out visiting the sites and wandering around the souks. All you can hear is the chattering of little birds from the rooftop. We were given a very warm welcome by Said and he helped us with maps and landmarks as well as recommendations of places to visit and eat at. He shared his local knowledge and would go out of his way to accommodate our every need. We especially enjoyed the breakfast on the terrace, over the 4 days it was always something different from local breads, chapatis, cakes, omelets, fruit salads, yogurts, juices and fresh marmalade. Watching the sun go down at the end of each day on the terrace with a pot of mint tea was one of our favourite parts of the day. The location was fantastic as you could walk to the souk, secret garden and Madrasa Ben Youssef to name a few but even though you were centrally located it was so quiet. The staff were fantastic and we felt very at home to the point where we really didn't want to leave. We cannot recommend Dar Akal enough and will definitely be returning!