Reviews of Riad Dar Zen

From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warmth and friendliness of the riad. It beautifully combined traditional charm with modern comfort. The hand soaps and shower gels had a lovely fragrance, and the attention to detail throughout the space was clear. We always had an ample supply of fresh, clean towels, and the room was consistently kept spotless. On days when we chose to sleep in and didn’t require full housekeeping, the staff still thoughtfully removed the rubbish, replenished towels, toilet tissue, and replaced the shower gel—leaving the rest of the room just as we had left it, which we greatly appreciated. The riad offered a tranquil retreat from the vibrant energy of the Medina—a perfect place to rest at night or take a peaceful break during the midday heat. We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay and would happily return. Thank you for a lovely experience.

Although the breakfast was enjoyable, it was quite limited—essentially consisting of three delicious traditional Moroccan breads, along with strawberry and apricot jam, orange juice, a yoghurt pot, and Mint tea or coffee. It would have been nice to have the option, even at an additional cost, to include extras such as eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a higher-quality cheese rather than processed cream cheese packets. If such options had been available, we likely would have chosen them. Providing a simple printed menu in multiple languages could also help guests make choices more easily, especially given occasional language barriers. The beds were slightly more comfortable than others we experienced during our stay in Morocco, but still quite firm. I did reach out to the very responsive host to ask about the possibility of adding a mattress pad, as both my husband and I were having trouble sleeping. We were informed that most guests found the beds comfortable, so we had expected softer mattresses, which unfortunately was not the case for us. Additionally, the placement of the bed directly across from the bathroom made it difficult to avoid the light from streetlamps outside, which came through the bathroom window at night. A simple shade, cloth covering, or wooden slats could help reduce this light and make the room more conducive to restful sleep. That said, the room itself was lovely, relaxing, and thoughtfully presented. With a few small improvements, it could be even more comfortable for future guests.

very nice and helpfull staff and an exceptional well decorated room with a big bath tube

The property was lovely, rooms were stylish, we loved the little pool in the atrium.

Nothing

Nice small riad in the middle of Rabat’s medina. With nice rooms and a chick deco. Good breakfast

Nothing to say

The staff was super helpful, friendly, makes feel like home . Room super clean. Soap, shampoo smelled good, bed is comfy

Location was hard to find, cars not allowed to enter the city thus had to go through long walk with my bags , small dirty roads with lots of garbage everywhere. Was scared at the begging to move around but then had my friends walking me in and out. Stayed only for 2 days.

Thank you Tarik!

nice breakfast, and smart swiming pool

poor salty options for breakfast

The property is well maintained and the traditional design is great. If looking for a nice cultural experience I definitely recommend.

If you’re more accustomed to a typical hotel room, certain aspects of the property — such as the bathroom being inside the bedroom, the room size, and the low soundproofing of the walls — might bother you.

Beautiful and relaxing room in a perfect location. The host was very friendly and helpful. I can definitely recommend!

The wifi was unreliable.

The property itself is beautiful and perfectly located. The design is modern chic European, not Moroccan in anyway - which is fine.

Do not visit or stay here during the month of Ramadan. The owner, and staff were not able to offer Suhoor (pre-dawn breakfast) for us to start our fast. Disappointing as we did not eat the usual breakfast, and had a hard time finding food. Given Morocco is a Muslim country, and everyone here fasts, it appears this place is more suited for non-Muslims or those who do not fast.

It is in the center of the old town. Very good location for market shopping and enjoying the city. Good hot shower (although water splashes all over) and good wifi. The atmosphere is nice with a cute courtyard, if you are there for exotic experience it is nice.

The owner (or hotel house keeper) insisted on paying with cash, and refused to take a credit card. He made me walk to an ATM at 11pm to extract cash. Although, it seemed like his salary was coming from the cash payment and he looked very desperate, I do not blame the worker. The room was cold and right next to the courtyard with limited privacy (a glass door with curtain), but it seems that is standard for this price and location. No gluten free breakfast options.

Great location, super friendly staff, very comfortable room.

Beautiful, serene, nicely decorated and extremely comfortable. Cozy terrace and very nice and helpful staff.

The atmosphere

We had a peaceful and memorable stay at Riad Dar Zen in Rabat. After parking just outside the Medina, it was an easy 5-minute walk to the riad. We were welcomed with tea and sweets, one of only two places in Morocco to offer this gesture, which we truly appreciated. The riad is modern, clean, and beautiful, with just a few rooms, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Our room didn’t have a TV, and the shower was in the room itself, which we found refreshing and unique. The riad’s location is excellent, close to the market and key attractions. We left early and missed breakfast, but if you’re looking for peace and tranquility, this is the perfect place to stay.

Just a heads-up for tall people—I bumped my head on a metal handle above the room door and drew some blood, so be careful!

The room and the riad it self were very pretty and comfortable. Great location

Na

Clean and simple decoration , very comfortable . The location is convenient , but not noisy around . You can buy snacks outside the alley , or take a walk in the city , try restaurants where the locals eat . It’s quite close to Carrefour , you can buy a lot of Moroccan daily necessities .

The bathroom and bed are in the same space , closer than what we saw on booking . May feel a little uncomfortable when taking a shower .

Location was great, walking distance to many attractions, room was very comfortable and clean, staff was friendly and very helpful.

No complaints