Located in the Medina, a 15-minute walk from Jemaa El Fna Square, Dar El Calame is a traditionally-decorated riad featuring a floral patio with a fountain and a seating area. Guests are invited to the furnished, rooftop terrace. The air-conditioned rooms at Dar El Calame are uniquely decorated and open onto the central patio. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and includes free toiletries. A Moroccan breakfast is available and includes fruit juice and hot drinks. You can also request a homemade, traditional meal on site. After breakfast, you can also plan their excursions or airport shuttles. The property is situated a 10-minute walk from Medersa Ben Youssed and 7 km from the airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Marrakech, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Living room
3 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michele
    Italy Italy
    Very good value for the money. Friendly and helpfull staff
  • Bafier
    Belgium Belgium
    Friendly and cozy place, nice breakfast. It was nice and secluded from the outside world, but you could hear pretty much everything that happened in the common spaces from within our room. This is not unusual for these type of accomodations...
  • Keiza
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Beautiful property with all the necessities. Hafsa is amazing with a lot of help. We had some misunderstandings about the room and the owner was kind enough to offer us an upgrade to make our stay more comfortable. Absolutely recommend this place.
  • Joana
    Portugal Portugal
    The staff member was incredibly friendly and always available to help. He even stayed up late to assist us in getting a taxi to the airport in the early hours. The breakfast was excellent, and the room was very comfortable and beautifully...
  • Alexandra
    Greece Greece
    Central location but very quiet Riad. The personal was very helpful and do their best to make our stay comfortable.
  • Clara
    Denmark Denmark
    Beautifully decorated and ambiant. Practically located if arriving to Marrakesh by car.
  • Dan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were excellent. Marc helped a lot before our stay. Hafsa and Mohammed took care of us and were very kind and helpful everyday. Highly recommend. They looked after us very well and when our room was accidentally double booked on the...
  • Tine♡
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was a problem with our stay and ended up staying only for 1 night instead of 3, but the owner was kind and provided everything we need to make our stay fabulous. Staffs were really kind and friendly and we enjoyed the food provided. Location...
  • Philippa
    Italy Italy
    Breakfast was great and the location is fantastic. The staff were so helpful and even stayed awake until 2am just to make sure I got the taxi to the airport! Will definitely stay here next time we come to Marrakech! excellent value for money and...
  • Maria
    Germany Germany
    A beautiful peaceful oasis, where to unwind from the bustling medina and scorching sun. The Berber room we were given had everything to make one feels at home, with authentic Moroccan touches and plenty of light, as well. The property is rather...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dar El Calame
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Bathroom

  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 5 per day.

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms

    Languages spoken

    • Arabic
    • French

    House rules
    Dar El Calame takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    < 1 year old
    Cot upon request
    Free
    7+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 18 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Dar El Calame in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Dar El Calame