Reviews of Riad Dombaraka

Lovely host and a lovely experience, and a beautiful building that rewards exploration, filled with antiques and areas to unwind and enjoy.

The location, the staff. The staff were very considerate and helpful. We were very comfortable and always felt safe. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Marrakech wanting a unique experience.., close to Market and sites..

Riad Dombaraka is an oasis in the craziness of the medina. It has a welcoming atmosphere. The plunge pool is unbelievable for a cool off and there is unlimited filtered water in the kitchen. The staff are very helpful. Mme Dominique will give you great, no nonsense advice for exploring, eating out and staying safe. The location is perfect for exploring the medina. The riad is kept very clean.

There was a smell coming up through the plughole in the bathroom of our suite. This smell is really ubiquitous in Marrakech medina but it would have been lovely if we'd not had it in our bathroom. We put shampoo bottles over the plugholes to keep the smell out, which helped a bit.

Dominique (host) was very helpful and welcoming. You feel like you’re part of the family there. I was apprehensive about getting lost in the Medina but she gave great tips! Staff is genuinely kind and accommodating. It’s close to everything. very efficient transfer to and from airport through the riad also.

Interior decorating, plants, pool & roof tops

Beautiful Riad, great location, super friendly and welcoming staff. Dominique and her team made everything easy, from airport pickup, restaurant recommendations to directions around the Medina. Highly recommend!

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Location was great, breakfast was good. Overall staff was nice, but there was one employee who was not always very nice.

When we arrived, we were told that beer and wine was complimentary and available in the kitchen's refrigerator. However, on our last day, a different employee said no, and charged me for some beer which I consumed. He was also not very nice about it. I feel this was a "bait and switch" situation where I was told it was free and then charged for it. I felt he was not going to arrange my transportation to the airport so I reluctantly paid it.

Absolutely stunning decor and overall space. My room was fantastic, the staff incredibly accommodating and helpful.

Unfortunately, during our stay a large group of friends were also staying at the Riad. They held 2 large, long and very noisy dinner parties 2 of the 3 nights we stayed there. Dominique is incredibly accommodating- which is one of the great things about this Riad- but this was also a challenge for us the night of the 2nd dinner party- as we had to get up VERY early the next am to catch our flight.

Beautifully appointed tranquil Riad in the center of the Medina with friendly and helpful host and staff.

It can get a bit loud if a large group is staying there.

Beautiful, quiet and peaceful Riad centrally located. Great staff, honest and super attention to delightful detail.

Staff were super friendly, honest and very helpful but overall look (especially at breakfast) would benefit from a casual generic uniform / clothing rather than sports tracksuits.

For anyone wanting the riad experience, I doubt you could do better than Riad Dombaraka. It is a beautiful building and Dominique and her staff are very attentive. It is located down a quiet (but easy to find) passageway and is truly an oasis from the madness of the souks around it - once you enter the door you are in cool, calm tranquility. It is the perfect central location, with Jemaa el-Fna less than 10 minutes walk away, only 5 minutes from Madrasa Ben Youssef, 10 minutes to Dar El Bacha, etc. The place is spotlessly clean and well maintained.

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This riad is absolutely stunning and has everything you could possibly need for a perfect stay! Dominique, our host, was incredibly warm and helpful — she went above and beyond with amazing restaurant recommendations, insider tips for navigating the medina, and even helped us make reservations. We loved starting our mornings with a delicious traditional breakfast on the terrace, soaking in the beautiful views. And the Hammam and massage? So relaxing! Highly recommend! The location is excellent, well within the medina and just 5-7mins walk from the main square. The airport cab couldn't go all the way to the Riad but that's the case with most riads if you want good location within the medina. But there is tuktuk :) Would suggest to book the taxi from the riad (which we should have) to make sure your arrival is pleasant and you don't have to carry your luggage through the souks.

Dominique and her team were very welcoming, friendly, and informative. The riad is located only 10 minutes away from the main market square, and is a lovely example of the traditional riad. The rooftop terrace, where you enjoy your breakfast, offers great views of the city. Definitely worth a stay.

Such a homely feel and was decorated beautifully. Dominique was an exceptional host and all her staff were excellent too!

The best thing about this riad has to be the incredibly comfortable beds — we slept so well! The location is also great: close enough to the main square to walk there easily, but tucked away in a quiet area, so you don’t hear any noise at night. The staff, including the owner, are very kind and always willing to help with any questions or arranging things like taxis or tuk-tuks. The breakfast was excellent too — a really nice start to the day. Lastly, we were really happy with the clean towels everyday. Overall, it’s a lovely riad and a great place to stay, especially if it’s your first time in Marrakech. The only reason we’re giving it a 9 instead of a 10 is because of an issue with the payment. We paid in dirham for two nights and later realized we ended up paying €302 instead of the expected €290. This was explained as “currency exchange fees,” but that didn’t make much sense, since the dirham amount we paid didn’t match the agreed euro price. So just a heads-up — it’s better to pay online or double-check the exchange rate and amount in dirham to avoid being overcharged. Also, a downside: the shower head couldn’t be fixed into the holder, which made washing your hair pretty inconvenient. Still, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it!

Its at lovely place, dominique is very helpfull and gives very good tips for restaurants and trips in and around marrakech, we can really recommend this place. We had a great day with Imad in the Atlas mountains he is a nice quide and told us all about his berber village it was very interesting. We also had a nice trip to essaouira on the Cost, we stayed in another accomodatie from dominique it was excellent as well.

What a delightful Riad! The host Dominique and all the staff were wonderful. Very relaxing stay in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh!

All the staff were fanstastic. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Dominique arranged a private trip to a village (a staff member was from the village ) and we met their family in the Atlas mountain village and had the best welcome food and lunch. The rooms in the Riad are exceptionally well presented and comfortable. The food in the Riad is amazing and the breakfast is plentiful and very delicious. Could not have asked for better.

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Staff super friendly, informative and helpful. In-house meals were excellent. Dar Roumana was clean, spacious and ornately decorated with rustic wood and large windows. One of the best accommodation experiences I've ever had in over 50 years of travelling.

Nothing not to like.. 😊

Felt very authentic and homely!

I loved the property !

- hospitality - location - hygiene - good looking Riad - serenity

Everything was great, couldn’t have imagined this when we left our home country to visit Marrakech for the first time.

Location was great. Lachen was the BEST! He went above and beyond every single time we asked for assistance. He is so kind. He is what made the stay very comfortable.

Same breakfast everyday. No deviation to the menu choices.

A good value Riad, managed by a charming and very kind Dominique

The position in the Souk. It was difficult to find, even with Google maps. I strongly recommend engaging the hotel taxi to and from the airport.