Hotels & Hostels Marrakesh Dar Baraka Karam and Dar Baraka

Dar Baraka Karam and Dar Baraka (Guesthouse)

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  • Address:
    11 Derb Halfaoui , Bab Doukkala
    Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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  • Neighbourhood: Medina
  • Atmosphere: Zen and Low-key
  • Price Range: Budget

Lonely Planet Review

Dar Baraka Karam and Dar Baraka are two cleverly interconnected houses with a fabulous communal roof terrace. Both riads (town houses) are modest in size - each has five rooms - and have a charmingly intimate ambience fostered by the simple, stylish decor.

This striking pair of houses represent great value for money and are a fantastic little bolt hole for romantic couples or groups of friends planning a party. Each house has an attractive small patio styled with potted olive trees, trained creepers and drooping white bouganvillea. Rooms are simple, comfortable and stylish - squashy square French pillows and cool white linen are offset by deep-pile lipstick-red Berber rugs. The only drawback in high summer is the lack of air-con. The most popular room in spring and winter (not advisable in summer) is the room on the terrace of Dar Baraka given its three large French windows and breezy atmosphere. Best of all, however, is the jigsaw-like roof terrace with its varied social spaces - fantastic for parties, even better for those romantic evenings snuggled up under the stars.

Review by author Paula Hardy

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This property has been reviewed and recommended by a Lonely Planet author. However it is not bookable online either with Lonely Planet or with a recommended hotel booking provider. In order to book this property please contact them directly.

  • Telephone: +212 24 39 16 09
  • Email: reservation@marrakech-riads.net
  • Web: www.marrakech-riads.net

Author Tip

As part of the Marrakech Riads group you can pop along to the Dar Cherifa tea room and gallery. Be sure to ask about any events taking place as you automatically get an invite. Otherwise dine at the exclusive Dar Moha around the corner or visit Marrakesh's latest museum currently being renovated next to Dar el-Bacha.

Curious Fact

Abdellatif Ben Abdellah is the only Marrakchi to own such a collection of riads. He was one of the first people to start the work of renovating the old houses in the medina buying his first riad in 1990. He now owns five riad hotels under the aegis of Marrakech Riads.