In the heart of Marrakech, Riad Dar Karma offers a tranquil oasis. Unwind with a Swedish massage or body treatment at the onsite spa, lounge by the outdoor pool, or explore local culture at Jemaa el-Fnaa. Guests rave about this haven with laundry facilities and steam room.
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Airport transfer
Parking available
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
Outdoor pool
24-hour room service
Spa services
Babysitting
Airport shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Lobby fireplace
Self-serve laundry
Concierge services
For families (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Babysitting (surcharge)
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Why we love this property
Moroccan cuisine
Experience traditional Moroccan dishes at the restaurant. This riad offers complimentary continental breakfast to jumpstart the morning.
Relaxation haven
Body scrubs, wraps, and manicures await at this riad's spa. Deep-tissue and Swedish massages soothe tired muscles. The Turkish bath completes the experience.
Premium sleep escape
Bathrobes await in each luxury guestroom of this riad. Premium bedding ensures deep slumber, while 24-hour room service caters to midnight cravings.
51, Derb El Mennabha, Kasbah, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, 40000
What's nearby
Saadian Tombs - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Agdal Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
El Badi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Bahia Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Jemaa el-Fnaa - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Menara Airport (RAK) - 11 min drive
Marrakech Central Station - 10 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
DarDar - 15 min walk
Snack El Bahia - 13 min walk
Cafe Clock - 2 min walk
Kosybar - 12 min walk
Kasbah Cafe - 6 min walk
About this property
Riad Dar Karma
Riad Dar Karma is just 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking limited
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Spa services
24-hour pool access
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.99 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool open 24-hours
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Dar Karma
Dar Karma Marrakech
Riad Dar Karma
Riad Dar Karma Marrakech
Riad Karma
Riad Dar Karma Hotel Marrakech
Dar karma Hotel Marrakech
Dar karma Hotel
Dar Karma
Riad Dar Karma Hotel
Riad Dar Karma Marrakech
Riad Dar Karma Hotel Marrakech
Frequently asked questions
Does Riad Dar Karma offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Dar Karma does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Riad Dar Karma?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at Riad Dar Karma?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Dar Karma?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Dar Karma?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 35 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Dar Karma?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Riad Dar Karma?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (4-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Riad Dar Karma and nearby?
Riad Dar Karma has an outdoor pool and a Turkish bath, as well as spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Dar Karma?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Moroccan cuisine.
What's the area around Riad Dar Karma like?
Riad Dar Karma is a short 20-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 7 minutes' walk from Agdal Gardens.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good, varied, and filling, with many guests praising its quality and the lack of extra charge. (8 reviews)
The spa services, including massages and body scrubs, were highly praised for their quality and affordability. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
The staff are so friendly and ready to help. The room was very comfortable and I loved the big, cold pool. We also enjoyed the hammam. The neighborhood is good, just a little walk to the main square but not too bad.
Claire
Claire, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Room very clean, people are very friendly and helpful. Very nice breakfast and just a beautiful hotel!!
Michèle
Michèle, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
The breakfast there was delightful and healthy. The staff couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. I had a truly excellent massage in their upstairs massage room. My room was great, well air conditioned and quiet.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2025
Can’t say enough about how wonderful it is at Riad Dar Karma. The Riad and my room were both stunning. It’s right in the Kasbah, so very convenient, but super quiet. The staff is very friendly, everything is clean and the breakfast is very nice. If you have VIP status with Expedia, you will even get a free transfer from the airport. Overall, a fantastic stay!
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Beautiful riad with superior customer service. Breakfast was delicious and rooftop massage was great and very affordable. Perfect spot to relax while still being centrally located. Highly recommend!
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
The Riad itself is gorgeous, has a relaxing ambiance and is very comfortable. The free breakfast is a bonus, often served with fresh fruit. We used the Spa services and it was very nice.
This Riad is fairly accessible compared to other Riads in the older Medina. Generally, the area is clean and we always felt safe.
One comment I will have to make is that this Riad didn’t feel as welcoming as the other we stayed at. The staff didn’t seem very happy, and weren’t as attentive or interested in your experience.
Christian
Christian, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
What an AMAZING riad!
Tucked away in a maze of traditional medina alleyways, the large door swings open to an oasis. Soft lighting and the smell of orange blossoms greet you as warmly as the staff who open the door.
Naoual, the manager, was so kind and helpful to me. From having a staff person escort me to my pickup location for a pre-dawn excursion to scheduling hammam and dinner, to arranging transfer to the airport - her attention was top-tier.
Whenever I saw the staff there were smiles, the meals they prepared were fresh and delicious. The room was nicely appointed, the rooftop was a lovely space for relaxing or enjoying a meal. The body scrub and massage were like nothing I have ever experienced - SO good!
I would return to Dar Karma without hesitation. I’m glad I decided to do riad rather than a hotel. It definitely elevated my experience in Marrakech.
[side note: the only reason I gave the surrounding area less than 5 stars is due to construction/rebuilding in the vicinity. It does not however take away from this lovely community and riad]
tamika
tamika, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2016
Amazing Riad. Friendly staff. Great location.
Brilliant Riad with lovely pool, hammam and roof terrace.
Incredible room, which was huge, with detail that made it feel really traditional!
Loads of areas to relax in, after, or before, a day around Marrakesh.
Great breakfast and amazing staff.
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2022
It was perfect. A gem in the middle of the Kasbah
Hanane
Hanane, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
Overall a great experience.
The riad organized a pickup from the airport directly to the riad, there is a short walk from the drop off point because the roads are too narrow for cars but the driver was nice and knowledgeable, directed me directly to the front door. The riad is located in a more quiet and chill part of the Medina which I appreciated. The kasbah has a Main Street which is normally bustling at several parts of the day but it was much more chill in general than the souks in the medina. Inside the riad it is quiet and beautiful. There are several public places to hang out in, terraces and patios and little nooks everywhere you go. I had a very pleasant time just hanging out in the riad.
The complimentary breakfast every morning was good and quite filling. It was varied each morning which was nice and made me look forward to each morning.
The staff were very nice and knowledgeable as well, Naoual the manager was very kind and responded quickly to every question via text. Being in communication via text with the manager made it easy to get any information needed.
Damien
Damien, 6-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 8, 2022
My 3rd time in Marrakec -Horrible experience!
1. We got a very small and very dark room with a small window facing some back ruins while our friends got a room which was twice bigger, brighter, with a nicer bathroom and view for the same price. When we approached the front desk lady to find out if she made a mistake she offered that we pay more for an upgrade instead of paying us back for a room that we obviously overpaid for. She also offered that we sleep outside on the rooftop if we are afraid of darkness. Her inadequate sense of humour and rudeness was through the roof.
2. On the last day we booked airport transfer which should cost 22 EUR for 1-4 people. She tried to charge us twice the amount because we were 4. Normally it’s the taxis that try to rip you off in Morrocco rather than hotels but In this case it was the other way around and we paid 15 for the taxi instead of 44.
3. The riad charged my bank card on the evening before check out without prior notice even if I specifically chose to pay at the property. I wasn’t asked whether I want to pay by cash or card or I if want to pay with a different card. Never happened to me before!
We didn’t feel welcome and nobody said goodbye when we left
Despite the horrible customer service the riad looked nice and is in a great area of the Medina (Kasbah) , walking distance from Jemaa el Fna , Les Bains the Marrakech and Saadien’s Tombs and La Sultana. I would not return to this riad though and don’t recommend it.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2025
Foi razoável. Um pouco escondida, mas foi tudo bem. O atendimento foi bonzinho.
A cama boa, os produtores do banheiro bons. No final, tudo certo.
Joaquina Santana
Joaquina Santana, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
+ la tranquillité du Riad
+ le bon petit déjeuner
+ les excursions disponibles
- pas de frigo dans la chambre
- pas d'alcool dans l'établissement
- plats sur commande cher
Olivier
Olivier, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
Séjour incroyable je recommande Dar Karma !!
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2022
Riad tres agreable dans le.quartier de la Kasbah
Belle chambre donnant sur le.patio et sa piscine.
Petit dejeuner excellent servi sur la terrasse par un personnel attentif et discret.
Bonnes adresses donnees par Naoual la responsable qui est aux petits soins pour les clients.
Sandrine Yvette
Sandrine Yvette, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2020
The Riad is charming, we were welcomed so nicely and brought mint tea. Our room was spotless and comfortable and breakfast on the terrace was delightful with homemade bread and pancakes and freshly squeezed juice. The manageress is very knowledgeable and helpful and she made wonderful suggestions of where to go. We will be coming back.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2019
Havre de paix
Thank you again for the upgrade and your warm welcome. the hotel is ideally located and in a very calm street.
We loved the good taste of decoration and breakfast was delicious.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2019
Riad très bien placé a moins de 15 mns a pied de la place Jemaa el fna.
Les tombeaux Saadiens, le palais Bahia et le palais Badhi a 5 mns a pied.
Personnel très disponible et a l ecoute.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2018
A true gem
A gem in the heart of Marrakech, traditional authentic riad with all the luxuries of a hotel. Service was great, breakfast was lovely. Would highly recommend.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2018
Beautiful retreat
This hotel is one of the more beautiful places I've stayed. It has two courtyards, one with a pool and cabana and one with fruit trees and dining tables. It also has a rooftop terrace with day beds and a view of the medina. Our room was beautiful, comfortable and clean as well. It felt very relaxing and was an escape from the city around it (though, as I imagine would be the case of any place in the old city, we could hear people, birds, and some traffic from our rooms in the morning). There were a few small hiccups with the service (e.g., a dead lightbulb that never got replaced), but, overall, the service was great. The location is in the medina, but about a 20-30 minute walk from jemaa el fna and the souks. We didn't find that to be a problem though, and the hotel will call you a taxi if you like. Note that some sites say the hotel has parking, but you actually need to park in a public lot (20Dh/night) near the Bab Ksiba (about a 5-10 minute walk away).
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2018
Le Riad est agréable mais j’attendais un peu plus de convivialité de la part du personnel qui n’était là que pour ouvrir la porte et déposer le petit déjeuner. Le personnel des grandes chaînes hôtelières, qui sont des usines à touristes, est plus chaleureux. Dommage car l’endroit est superbe.
tatiedo
tatiedo, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2017
Bonne adresse.....
ce riad est bien placé, accessible non loin en taxi, et proche des principaux centres d'intérêt, choix varié de restaurants alentour, de plus très calme avec un personnel très discret.On a l'impression d'etre un peu chez soi.
Bonne literie, très propre, chambre standard spacieuse avec place pour la valise et dressing, très bonne pression d'eau à la douche, très joli hammam et si vous optez pour le gommage, bonne masseuse.
Un petit regret : manque de variété sur une semaine pour le petit-déjeuner.
Je reviendrais volontier.
Victor
Victor, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2017
Luxuriöser Rückzugsort von der lauten Stadt
Wir waren eine Woche im Dar Karma. Der Service ist sehr nett, das Frühstück sehr lecker und das optionale Abendessen absolut zu empfehlen.
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2017
Riad molto bello, pulito, personale gentilissimo.
Personale gentilissimo, siamo arrivati molto in anticipo rispetto l'orario di check-in, e ci hanno sistemati in una bellissima camera in attesa che fosse pronta la nostra. Ci hanno offerto un'ottima colazione in terrazza.
Maria Cristina
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2017
hotel is close to all main areas and old town
The Riad is lovely but lacks a few little touches and is very dark ( needs more lights). Was very quiet ( apart from annoying and persistent cockerel). Finding staff to assist was difficult without obvious reception/bell? Breakfast was lovely.