Reviews of Riad Dar Yema

To start the location of the riad was perfect we were less than a 10 minute walk to Jemma El Fenna and there was a corner shop nearby to get toiletries and food/snacks. The riad served breakfast every morning prepared by Aziz and Ameena and it allowed us to start our day with a great variety of traditional morrocan food. This was a perfect way to kick off our day of walking around the souq. We also really like to highlight the hospitality shown to us by Aziz even up to the last evening before we left! He was highly knowledgeable and provided us a lot of guidance on how to get around and recommendations of places to visit. We would definitely come back and stay here if we visited marrakech again.

Regarding the room there were 2 issues that we had. The first was the fact the bedroom light was a bit dim and we had to leave the toilet light on as well to improve the brightness. Secondly, the shower pressure could be improved, at least when running the cold water.

Felt like a home away from home and it was such a beautiful escape from the bustle of the medina. Beautiful facilities, comfortable gorgeous room that was well kept and friendly, warm staff to welcome me everyday.

My family was safe and sound from the airport to the hotel. Staff members were very helpful. Very clean hotel. Elegant ambiance. Good food. Will come back to stay here pesonally since I was not able to come join my family there... 🥰

The room was spacious with comfy beds and good AC. The staff were lovey and very accomodating. Despite being a 2 minute walk from the medina it was very peaceful and quiet. Wonderful location to walk to all the site seeing spots and the main square.

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Staff was wonderful! Very clean.

The property was very nice and well maintained. The best part of the experience was the staff at the Riad. They were very helpful and went out of their way to make sure that our stay was comfortable and assisted us with our needs.

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The staff were super friendly and helpful. The interior looked amazing and was beautifully decorated. The rooftop was the perfect spot for relaxation. The location was excellent, very close to major attractions. Overall very satisfied and would recommend!!

Beautiful little spot in the heart of the Medina. Went above and beyond for dietary requirements, providing gluten free pastries. Incredible staff who were very helpful and kind. The Hammam and Massage is absolutely fabulous, highly recommend! (With a friend, unsure if I'd do it by myself). Very fast responses to queries online before and during the stay. I wish I'd gone up to the roof as it looked beautiful, but sore legs after hiking! They gifted us a kit of facial care stuff when leaving, a lovely last touch. And the bathroom provides nice toiletries (good for light travellers!). Great aircon as well. Would definitely stay again!

I feel the swimming pool should probably be renamed, it's more so a pond in the centre of a lot of tables! Shower pressure was low.

Exceptionally friendly and welcoming team, in a gorgeous setting. Breakfast was wonderful.

I liked it all!

The riad itself is very cute and well decorated! it's so different from the streets of marrakesh. The old men was very friendly, helped with lugguages and always has a smile on his face.

The main staff could have been friendlier. The breakfast should have some meat; it was mainly carbs. Also the breakfast was the same over different days. The transfer organised by the riad was alright; however, after arriving at the airport, the chauffer asked for extra 200 MAD, even though I have paid at the Riad and have confirmed there are no extra fees. Saying things like "chauffer" "driving", which left a sour taste. Hammam was barely 30 minutes instead of the promised hour, they just poured water over my friend's head without actually washing it after. The location of the riad is also a bit secluded so it's a bit scary when we go back in the evening.

There has been a lot of thought put into the design and finish of the decor, and the riad is finished to a high standard, and living up to the photos. It's a wonderful place to escape the noise of the medina and recharge.

If you are a first time traveller to the backstreets of the Medina. the approach to the riad can seem intimidating. In reality its all in your head, and it leads to a very quiet location and opens into this wonderful peaceful riad away from the endless noise of main streets.

We ended up at Riad Dar Yema unexpectedly after our flight was cancelled late at night – exhausted, frustrated, and honestly not in the best mood. Despite that, Aziz welcomed us with incredible kindness and patience, helped us calm down, and made us feel safe and cared for. He even offered us breakfast the next morning, although we hadn’t booked it. That small gesture meant a lot after a chaotic travel day. The Riad itself is quiet, clean, and charming – the perfect place to reset. We didn’t get to say goodbye to Aziz before leaving, but we truly appreciated his warmth. Thank you for your hospitality – we won’t forget it.

Great breakfast, nice location (but it has some issues) and a very helpful staff. The Riad is beautiful and has a good value for your money.

It is well-located, in the heart of the Medina, but the problem is also that it is in the heart of the Medina. Let me explain this contradiction: for a young couple it is ok to stay at the Riad because it is near everything in the Medina and you get used to all the noise and crowds that makes the Medina such a special place. But it is not easy to reach carrying bags and I wouldn't recommend it to older couples or families with toddlers. Otherwise, it is an incredible place and it was a terrific stay for us.

We arrived to Marrakech late night and arranged our transfer with Riad. Our driver contacted us few hours before our arrival although Riad mentioned that we would be contacted a day before. Despite the fact, our transfer to Riad was smooth. Upon arrival, we were served with hot mint tea and cookies in the midnight. Our room was in the ground floor, where they serve breakfast but other guests were respecting our guests as there were no noise in the morning. Our room in ground floor was dark but comfortable. It is almost not possible to find a Riad where your room is so bright and taking day light. We could lock our room while going out. Breakfast was the best with lot of varieties we would expect ever in Morocco. Ladies working at the riad were kind and smiling all the time. We were asked many times if we need something. Riad is located in Medina which is 10 min walking distance to Jemaa el-Fna. We didn't feel unsecure while going back to Riad in the nights. On our last day during checkout, we requested Riad to keep our luggage for a day as we had a trip to Essaouira. Without any hesitation, they accepted to keep them. When we arrived back after a day, we got our luggage back. A lady gifted me traditional Moroccan facial products on the last day. We would highly recommend.

The only disadvantage is ordering or finding taxi during the day/night time ourself, when the traffic is not allowed, it was difficult as we need to walk to Koutoubia around 15-20min.

Very clean and beautifully designed. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and gave us the opportunity to learn about Moroccan culture. We enjoyed the Hammam and couples massage, both were incredible - we highly recommend! Aziz was a fantastic host - we look forward to coming back again soon.

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What a great riad just off the main road into the square easy to find and right next to loads of attractions. Stay here if you want the fast pace of Marrakesh. Breakfast of great and Azziz and the girls are breakfast are amazing and breakfast if fantastic. Azziz was also great with our toddler and she really took a shine to him and literally just asked about him at home. Great riad recommend to everyone. Nice rooftop to relax with nice sun loungers.

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The service is outstanding. The staff are incredibly attentive and offer great tips to make the most of your stay in Marrakech. Ican't wait to come back , it was a fabulous, unique, and truly amazing experience!

The service is outstanding. The staff are incredibly attentive and offer great tips to make the most of your stay in Marrakech. Ican't wait to come back , it was a fabulous, unique, and truly amazing experience!

Lovely Riad and great staff. The atmosphere is very calm and serene and I felt we were well looked after. The location is a bit out of the way and if unfamiliar with how busy Marrakech this can make you nervous. Once you find it and get more familiar with the location however you notice it's fine. The staff were also active on this site and answered any questions I had in advance. One thing that might put some people off is that there is a key to borrow if you want to stay out late, you won't get your own access. On the one hand this creates a quiet atmosphere as people won't be coming in at all hours, on the other I'm not sure what happens if more than one person has taken the key? The staff said they'd be around all night so I imagine it would be fine but felt it important to note. Lastly the breakfast was brilliant in our eyes. Pancakes, fruits, coffee and constantly asked if we wanted more. Highly recommend.

The riad was very well located in the Medina. The staff was nice and the breakfasts were delicious. Everything was really clean too. So would really recommend!