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Reviews of Riad Dar Ihssane

4 out of 5
Riad Dar Ihssane
Derb Chorfa Lekbir 14 Mouassine, Marrakech

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 82 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Runa, london

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible hotel and location!
The riad was difficult to find. On the way to the riad you have to walk through alleyways which smell of cat wee and there are stray cats lurking wherever you look. It's not pleasant. People are carelessly riding motorbikes through the narrow pathway so you have to be extra cautious so that you are not hit. As for the riad itself , it's not 4 star that's for sure. It felt like I had walked back in time , everything was very basic. The room didn't even contain a standard lock instead we were given a padlock to lock the door . The room was tiny , with one little area to store our belongings . The bathroom didn't have a door, so we could smell the stench of beach coming through to the bedroom. There was no bath, a very basic walk in shower which looked far from appealing. The toilet seat was faulty and the hand basin was dirty. The window in the bathroom was linked to the inside of the riad and had a light cotton covering and there was no window shutter. I felt that there was no privacy whatsoever. As for breakfast this was very basic with limited choice. In the end I had to go and stay in another hotel close in the new city. One which was clean and comfortable to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sol, Armagh Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 star riad/hotel tucked away in Marrakesh alley.
perfect 4 star raid hidden in the alleys of Marrakesh. hard to find if your new to the city but this was ideal for me. the rooms are perfect, got everything you need. although I wasn't allowed to play my music in my room so this is why I've not rated this 5 star
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Erik

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Great place to stay in the heart of the Medina in Fes

10/10 Excellent

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authentic
great

6/10 Okay

Emma, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Would stay again
Was really good. Staff where really helpful, and breakfast was really good too with fresh orange juice and very generous. But was pretty basic. Room was really nice and stayed cool. The only problem was there was no hot water in the shower because it takes forever to heat up. But the location was great off the street a bit so it was quiet at night and walking distance to everything

8/10 Good

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10/10 Excellent

Leonid, Vancouver

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Very good riad in Marrakech Medina
Friendly and attentive service, good breakfast, clean rooms. The place is 5 minutes walk from Jemaa EL Fnaa. When we had to leave early in the morning,breakfast was left outside of our bedroom.

10/10 Excellent

Claire, London

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Charming riad in the centre of the medina
Fabulous location - quiet yet central. Warm service and hospitality. Definitely recommend staying here!

2/10 Terrible

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Riad Ihssane fooled us
When we reached Diar Ihsanne we found it under works and they referred us to another Riad that was not at all what we expected it to be. We had to look for another place and we found a room in Riad L'heure d'ete'. The staff were very helpful and the room was good but the toilets very small and without the small shower we use to wash for as Muslim we need to use water to wash. They managed to give us bottle to fill with water from the tub and use in the toilet. In this riad we stayed 3 nights during which they did not change the sheets nor the towels. The breakfast was okay.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, El Paso, Texas

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Cute Riad in great location!
This Riad was amazing. The first day there they brought us freshly squeezed orange juice. They were very helpful in showing us how to get around and the location of the Riad is convenient to all the major attractions in the old Medina.

10/10 Excellent

Merina, Seattle, WA, United States

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A Delightful Surprise
My room was a delightful surprise, with it's own bathroom on an upper floor. Imad, at the front desk, was especially kind and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed me stay here, and hopefully will return on my next stay in Morocco.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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Hotel.com photo didn't reflect the true condition
I left the hotel immediately due to the room condition. It is not what hotel.com advertised and photo shown

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Riad Dar Ihssane Review
The hotel is very nice and the staff are helpful and friendly, would definitely go back to this hotel

8/10 Good

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8/10 Good

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10/10 Excellent

John & Alison, London

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Quiet haven from the madness of the medina
This is an excellent riad which we highly recommend. Simple, clean and peaceful - just what you need after a day of getting hopelessly lost in the medina. Excellent value for money too! Initially it's hard to find due it's off-street location. At the airport give your taxi driver your Expedia printout of your booking as he may have to phone the riad to check where it is. The taxi won't be able to take you all the way there due to the narrow streets of the medina - there's a 10 minute walk. The staff are vey helpful and friendly and the central location makes this riad an ideal base for your explorations of the madness they call Marrakech.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, San Francisco

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Wonderful!
Be prepared to get lost finding this riad, as it is a bit deep into the alleyways, so be weary arriving at night. Otherwise, we had a wonderful stay. It has so much charm and is clean. The staff was very nice. Nice, free breakfast, too!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Very nicely maintained riad a few minutes walk from the main square. Staff were helpful and friendly.

8/10 Good

Jason, Hong Kong

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Nice stay
Host was friendly and hotel was well located, next to souks and a couple minutes walk to main square. Riad was nice but not as ornately decorated as some others I stayed at during my trip. Wifi reception only closer to lobby area.

4/10 Poor

Explore, UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed.
Location- we got lost around the medinas alleys. It's extremely difficult to find the riad if you do not know where you are going. Eventually, a lovely young man heard us ask for directions and he took us to the riad, by which point we lost all sense of direction. Room- Stayed in the downstairs double room. 1st impression, room was dark, cold and the bathroom mirrors were filthy. Bedding was a mixture of sheet, furry duvet and throw over. If you have dust allergies the furry duvet alone will affect you if not the dust 1st. Pillows were stained and did not have a cover. Used a t- shirt to solve that problem. Cancellation- After seeing the room, I asked if it were too late to cancel & I was told you would have to do this 1 week in advance. I had only booked a few days ahead so I suppose no cancellation policy applies. Also, I assumed my booking was paid for when I made the booking but apparently not and so I had to pay on arrival. I was told 64 euros and that was converted into Moroccan dirhams. What conversion rate was used, I do not know. Nor was I given a receipt in fact. This confusion may be due to a lack of explaining when I made the booking through hotels.com but nevertheless it wasn't the smoothest check in process. Breakfast- as a Moroccan myself, believe me when I say, be under no dilution, this is NOT a traditional Moroccan breakfast. Bread, olive oil, honey, peach jam, strawberry jam, butter, 1 cheese triangle each, Moroccan bread, coffee, milk, sugar, FRESH orange juice and that was breakfast! If you asked for Moroccan tea then it was provided. On the 1st day they added these lil Moroccan 'melwis', 1 each & very small. You most likely will have to share a table with other guests which is probably the best part as the riad does have a cold vibe but be careful as you'll find yourself eating what's left of their bread. A near empty flask of coffee and that's that until you ask for some. You are almost left to it and no one is that attentive to you. There was 1 lady who seemed to do everything so I do understand that it would be too much for anyone. In 2 days we saw 3 members of staff. 1 of them being the night porter! All smile and seem friendly enough but that can only carry the riad so much. Overall- personally, I would never return there again. We didn't want to stay out late at night as the alley ways don't feel that secure. It's dark and even as a native who speaks the language I wouldn't trust it. That did affect our time in Marrakech. A couple of other guests did return in the early hrs and have said they found a guard at the entrance of the alleys and he accompanied them to the riad for their safety. There are so many hidden riads I could see why there was a guard at night. Had I known I probably wouldn't have rushed returning in the evenings. The living room upstairs is nice but cold. They should make use of that fireplace. 1 of the rooms upstairs looked much nicer then ours to be fair but still overall I was disappointed. It was the cheapest accommodation I ever stayed in and I put it down to that. Lesson learnt. The good- the riad held on to our luggage till our evening flight and the staff were nice about our going back and forth.

8/10 Good

Andina, Latvia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay - good localization.

10/10 Excellent

fatima, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice hotel close to the center city
i had lovely time.it is very nice house, and the staff were friendly. the room very comfort and clean.I would recommended to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Ella, Philadelphia

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Riad Dar Ihssane is beautifully arranged, clean, and comfortable. We really liked the aesthetics of this riad-- the bedroom, bathroom, and common areas are beautiful. The location is also excellent. Overall, this was the best riad that we stayed in Marrakesh. Despite many people's admonition, it's actually not that hard to find. It's listed on Rough Guide map - and the Marrakesh Jma El Fna map is accurate, so just follow that.

6/10 Okay

Isaac & Braem, Sweden

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faded beauty
We spent only a very brief time at Dar ihssane, so our service rating may be a bit unbalanced. We had a good welcoming though. The house itself was beautiful in a slightly shabby and worn down kind of way. Time and lack of maintenance gives a sense of faded beauty. Rooms were clean, but quite small, stone furnishings and walls echo; flushing the toilet at night or taking a shower will wake everyone up, our room had no door or walls to separate bathroom. On the upside, it's affordable accommodation, there's a quiet block surrounding it and you easily access the zouk and tourist attractions from it, especially the fancy (but quite pricy) hammam Le Bain Bleu which is right around the corner.

6/10 Okay

G&N, UK

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4/5 stay
The only Riad that required us to pay a person to find despite having google maps. Tucked away with no signs, which is annoying with a big bag and 48 degree heat! 2 mins from main square but souks tricky to navigate. Room was nice and clean and basic 'superior with courtyard view'. The Riad is pretty with English books to borrow-rare! Sadly breakfast was rubbish compared to everywhere else we stayed. we got a round bread (which is standard in every single place you go-annoyingly tiresome!) fresh orange and coffee (urgh), cheese spread triangle and jam. No eggs, croissant, cake, fruit like other places. Lots of positive reviews from others and a nice building.

8/10 Good

totowah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice riad
The Dar Ihssane is a very nice riad inside La Medina. Excellent price, excellent location(very close to Djemaa El Fna place) to discover Marrakesh. Our bedroom did not have a private shower/toilet. LOCATION : it is very hard to find as it is not mentioned anywhere. In front of the Mosque Mouassine, there is a little path (but nothing is mentioned). Go in .. and search the door. The breakfast is good, but not as good as others riad (jam, pan, honey, Orange juice .. and that ´s all)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Wonderful Riad right in Jemaa
As everyone has mentioned, the place is extremely hard to find. Even with much preparation and Google Mapping, you'll likely have to give a local 20 dirhams or so to lead you to the front door. After that, however, the stay is wonderful! The staff is extremely warm and helpful and the rooms are private and cool. The Riad is a five-minute walk from the heart of Jemaa Al Fna and I would love to stay again.

8/10 Good

Chris

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6/10 Okay

RRowan, Washington DC

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Interesting but not Four Stars!
I cannot imagine how this riad can be rated four stars. It is a humble place, with a reasonably good location but no luxuries or amenities. The place was being worked on when we arrived, with painting and tiles being replaced. The fountains of the courtyard which are shown in the pictures never had water. The family unit we got had two rooms, with a bathroom and shower in the middle of the larger room with no door-hence no privacy. The employees were VERY helpful and kind, and we felt safe.

8/10 Good

chlamy, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, clean room, close to the Medina
First of all, when we read the reviews and people complained that they had to pay 20 durham to somebody to show you the hotel. You have to pay someone to show you. There's no way you can find this place on your own (unless you've been there before) as there is no sign whatsoever. The taxi will drop you off at the beginning of the alleyway. Then somebody will offer to carry your luggage and show you the way. I think it's worth 20 durham since it's quite far to be lugging large suitcases. (It's a cobble-stoned alley, so the wheels on your suitcases might be damaged if you drag them all the way to the Riad). As for the room, we got a small room with A/C on the second floor. It's quite cozy. A bit small, but good enough for us. It's not as loud as some people have commented (but i'm not a light sleeper). Breakfast was included (eggs, bread, fruits, orange juice, coffee) and it was pretty good. Wifi works pretty well in our room. Bathroom/towel/sheets are clean. This is Riad is very close to the Souk (market) and five minute walk to the medina. Very good location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Find it and you won't regret it
A bit difficult to find but once you do you will be very pleased. Friend accommodating staff, a good continental breakfast with fresh-squeezed OJ, a comfortable room with AC, and the convenience of its proximity to the Jema' Fina.

8/10 Good

S, USA

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Nice riad
The riad is tucked away in a back street, so it was a little hard to find but that was nice later since it was so quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the riad, though we didn't like that the bathroom in our room was part of the bedroom itself...no door or separate room, just a piece of a wall partially dividing the room. It made the room really damp after showers and was kind of awkward using the bathroom with another person right there...other than that, the staff was great, breakfast was good and the wifi was fast. Not to mention you are right in the heart of the souks, which is great!

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Manchester, UK

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amazing location!
A brilliantly placed riad in the mediana, just a few turns from one of the main souks and only a few minutes walk to the main square. The room was also really good - although the 'open plan' aspect of the bathroom #it is up some steps and obscured but with an opening meaning you can hear everything!# was a little odd and could be a bit embarrasing if you are not sharing with your nearest and dearest! Lovely courtyard and terrace for relaxing, friendly staff and great breakfast spread too. Overall, really good value for money given the location. However, that can also be a problem as this place is nigh on impossible to find without a really good map #taxis can't take you there!# so we had to accept a 'guide' from a young lad who then demanded his 'fee' for taking us there!! But all things considered, he was very useful, pleasant and actually worth the money!! There is not much money in Morrocco so spreading a little around like this is no bad thing.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Perfect location
The Riad is family friendly and could not be more perfectly located near the places you want to see but just far enough away from it all so that you are not constantly inside the chaos and craziness of the Marrakech scene. It would have been nice if the Riad staff were a bit more able to provide recommendations of the surrounding areas and restaurants. All in all, a nice place to stay for our family experience in Morocco.

10/10 Excellent

Traveller

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Family Getaway in Marrakech
Absolutely brilliant!!! Very freindly smiles of Mohamed and Aiman made everything even better. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

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Very Friendly and comfortable
Excellent value for money, very close to main attractions, very nice room, friendly staff - helpful and hospitable

8/10 Good

Laura, Uk

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Great value for money and a charming place to stay
Difficult to find without help, but this is typical of most of the riads within the medina I would guess! The room was basic but clean and charming, the staff were helpful, breakfast was great, and it was right in the heart of the medina. Very good value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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excellent riad

6/10 Okay

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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with partner
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Zeer behulpzaam en zeer netjes. Geeft je een beeld van Marokko
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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Proche de la place
Week end découverte au Maroc, dépaysement à quelques heures de vol de la France
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

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lieu très difficile à trouver, propreté douteuse, peu insonorisé
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

tom, barcelona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A lovely hotel, very close to the main square.
Lovely riad hotel, right in the centre of medina and 5 mins walking distance from the main square. The hotel was clean and well decorated with lovely staff. I had the room on the 1st floor and the only down side for me was that the internet connection was terrible and weak. Also the breakfast was very repetitive. Coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, bread with honey and jams. Would have been lovely if there was a savory option.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Mooie, schone en authentieke Riad. Op een ideale plek om de Medina te verkennen. Mooie binnenplaats en dakterras.

10/10 Excellent

lisetta, monopoli

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bene. personale gentilissimo

6/10 Okay

JULIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Conveniente, na medida, ponto.
Wifi não funciona em todos os lugares. Não tem serviços adicionais (venda de comidas, despertador, etc.) Iluminação do quarto só com abajours. Mas é bem bonitinho e muito bem localizado.

2/10 Terrible

sarah

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horrible fuyez!
horrible personnel insultant et raciste! (un comble dans le tourisme) je ne recommande absolument pas même si on me l offrait je n y retournerai plus jamais j'ai même quitter le riad 3 jours avant la fin de mon séjour (remarques incessantes en arabe ,pensant que je ne comprenais pas!...sejour de seulement 5 jours) et bien sur ils se sont empressez débiter ma carte de tout le séjour! ....FUYEZ!

8/10 Good

Diana, Porto

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No geral, positivo.
A estadia no geral foi positiva. O rececionista era super prestável, sempre pronto a dar dicas importantes para aproveitarmos o melhor da cidade. os quartos eram limpos e a decoração bastante típica do país.

8/10 Good

AD HOC SPRL, Soignies

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Chouette et pas cher pour ce que c'est!
Une nuit avant la rentrée dans le désert