Reviews of Riad Dar Selen
8 Derb El Hammam Bab Ailen, Medina, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco
#616 of 1,286 hotels in Marrakesh
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 29 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
8.0
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.2
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Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Elley
United Kingdom24 Reviews7 helpful votes8.0“The Riad was very cosy and welcoming. Staff were brilliant and welcomed us with open arms. They didn’t speak to us about”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is a very quiet location and the roads are very winedy and long.
Property is in a quiet location and staff were amazing.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Liliana
Portugal4 Reviews9.0“Calm location, 20 minute walk from the medina center/ Jemaa el-Fna. Very cozy and elegant rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
We stayed only one night at the Riad and we had to leave early to the airport. But the breakfast was very good and I wish we could have enjoyed it with more time. Thank you Hassan!
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Iñigo
Spain9 Reviews10“Very nice Riad, good for couple or friends, helpful staff, Hassan gave us a good welcome and delicous breakfast every da”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good location, nice Riad, very good breakfast and 6 people taxi available. Hassan on the Riad and Ali taxi driver very helpful.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 21, 2024
Juls_traveller
Poland7 Reviews10“Peacefull stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Everything great! Hassan and Jamila are amazing and very helpful. Tasty breakfast as well.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 4, 2024
João
Portugal4 Reviews9.0“A great retreat in a very busy city”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
The location of the Riad was not easy to find using Google maps or similar as it states to be in the main street but in reality, it sits in a parallel alley. Due to a miscommunication, Hassan could not meet us at Bab Aylan but thankfully a local man was very kind to give us the directions.
The riad is beautiful, a great and subtle mix of western and Moroccan styles. Feels more like a home than a hotel. Super quiet despite being so close to a very busy road. Hassan was a such great host, always available and ready to help us with our questions and requests, and making great suggestions. Makes a great difference when staying in such a busy city!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 11, 2024
Isabel
Portugal5 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
everything was great
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Wahid
United Kingdom1 review10“Perfect stay in a beautiful location. Good breakfast and hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was good
Perfect location and perfect hosts
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Filipe
Portugal43 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Best starting point to visit Morocco”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Just a recomendation, the photos could be updated. They remain ilustrative of the conditions but could be a bit misleading for some picky mindsets.
Could not have a better choise considering it was our first days in Marrakesh. The host Hassan was Superb, he meet us at the Medina´s gate despite the late hour due to our flight delay and received us with some Tea and morrocan pastery handling our check in and sharing very useful recomendations for the following days pinpointing them in the map. The breakfast was very good, quality and variety were according to moroccan hospitality high standards.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Daniel
Netherlands40 Reviews5 helpful votes10“Super stylish riad that exceeded all expectations”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Fantastic Riad in a local neighbourhood within the medina that is at walking distance from all major sights in Marrakech. The room and hotel facilities were fantastic and very stylish. The breakfast was great, but I would certainly also recommend ordering dinner for the evening at the Riad. We had 4 different dishes, and they were all super tasty. Big thank you to Hassan en Jamila, who were super helpful and friendly. They made our stay even better.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: May 27, 2023
Martina
Canada7 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Riad Dar Selen is a lovely riad with inner courtyard and roof terrace, not too far from the main square – room was clean and spacious and the shower was great (even equipped with shampoo and shower gel!) Hassan, the host, was always helpful and attentive. I was well looked after by him and Jamila who prepared lovely breakfast. As I was travelling solo, I particularly appreciated the fact that Hassan met me at the taxi on arrival at the medina gate. I highly recommend this riad!
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: April 2, 2023
Kateryna
Germany6 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
In Morocco there are more people speaking french than english, which made the communication sometimes challenging, but nothing that could not be solved with a google translate )
Hassan was very helpful and organized for us all of the taxis and a day trip to Ouzud Waterfalls. The Riad itself is very nice, especially the inner courtyard and the roof terrace. The breakfast was tasty and not lacking in quantity. Generally a pleasant stay overall!
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: February 15, 2023
Kai
Denmark10 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
very nice
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: February 8, 2023
Mariano
United States7 Reviews9.0“Great stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some other guests were really loud one night and nothing could be done about the noise. (They were clearly drunk)
Hassan was really kind and helpful. He welcomed us late at night with a really good cup of tea. The room was big, we had some issues with the heat but had extra blankets on our bed. Shower was great, room was quiet, location was okay: about 15 mins away from the main square.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: February 4, 2023
Enrique
Spain8 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good. Quiet. Not far from the center. Spacious rooms. Hassan and the lady managing the riad are great. Nice breakfast.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: January 9, 2023
Daniel
Portugal158 Reviews33 helpful votes10“Nice and quiet place to stay in the Medina!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is not really close from all the attractions but if you don’t mind walking like us that’s not a big problem :) Marrakech is a flat city so it is really easy to walk around.
The Riad is located on the far East side of the Medina, in a quiet area. No noise at night, you will only hear the call to prayer from the mosques but you will probably hear it all around the Medina wherever you decide to stay. Breakfast was really nice and all the staff was very friendly and welcoming 🙏🏼
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: December 23, 2022
Iriscia
Italy21 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Wonderful staff and a place. Absolutely great value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I know the location is a bit out there for a tourist, but if you’re already comfortable with the medina - this is such a great value. Hassan went out of his way to take care of me as well - met me at the taxi and then got up super early to walk me to the car and waited with me until driver arrived. Definitely unexpected and appreciated. Also - always prompt to respond and take care of whatever was needing to be fixed. Great room, lovely dar, lovely breakfast - I am completely satisfied with my choice. Thank you!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Stephens
United Kingdom2 Reviews6.0“Lovely riad and you get what you pay for.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hot tub was dirty so could not use. The room did get a little cold at night and they promised to pick us up at the airport but nobody was there so was left waiting.
Good location, hassan was lovely and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 2, 2025
Fabien
United Kingdom6 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Great service but in needs of improvement”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was damp and smelled of drain. There was no view of the medina from the terrace.
The staff was very helpful and served a lovely meal. There is a lovely downstairs area with a dining table and a chimney. The breakfast is good but could be varied.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: February 4, 2023
Salim
Oman9 Reviews1.0Very Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location and quality of the place.
None. Pictures shown in Booking do not belong to this place
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: January 4, 2023
Anonymous
United Kingdom9 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice riad, I can highly recommend. Our host was a very good guy, and very helpful. He was always there when we needed him.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Rupert
United Kingdom1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Muhammed
India5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: January 22, 2025
Valentina
Netherlands4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Diogo
Portugal1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2024
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