This is a gorgeous historic dar conveniently located at the top of the Medina, near the tourist sites. In 8 minutes, you can walk to the beach to watch surfers, kasbah, fortress, Andalusian Gardens, souk, and waterfront to watch families hang out or take a boat across the river. If you’re game, it’s an 18-minute walk from Rabat Ville train station; otherwise, have a taxi drop you at Moorish Atelier (a tiny restaurant on Avenue Laalou, the only access road, between Rue Sidi Fateh and Avenue Mohammed V). It’s a 2-minute walk into the clean, historic Medina down quiet Sidi Fateh Road (or a 4-minute walk down busier Mohammed V Avenue - a good place for snacks). The dar is designed around a gorgeous tiled courtyard that holds one breakfast table; the other tables are tucked into nooks off the courtyard. Breakfast is coffee or tea, fresh OJ, yogurt with fresh fruit, eggs to order, 2 kinds of Moroccan breads or crepes with honey, jams and soft cheese. Four rooftop terraces with different seating configurations and an upstairs TV room provide common areas. I stayed in La Belle Endormie, the topmost suite with a private outdoor seating area and a stunning bath suite with clawfoot tub and separate shower room, all decorated with stained glass and ornate tile. I had to force myself to leave my room and go explore Rabat!

I was stressed about withdrawing and carrying a large amount of cash (DM is pricey and doesn’t accept credit cards), especially as the ATM machines at the Casablanca train station weren’t working (luckily, the one at the Rabat train station was). It would be nice to provide afternoon tea/sweets or at least all-day beverage access. The owner sent some travel suggestions via WhatsApp, but it would have been nice to have a manager or concierge on-site to recommend places and help with reservations (though maybe I just missed out because I don’t speak Arabic or French - the staff are certainly very nice).

This ria's beauty is a treat to the eyes. Wherever we looked, we found plants and decorations that enhanced the general atmosphere of this historic riad. The zillig (tiles) on the walls, floor, the post bed and furniture made the stay in this riad a delight.

Clean room, not much space but very good organized (eg toilet was separated from the shower). Awesome view from rooftop. Free parking close by.

Slight nasty smell in the toilet. Very sensitive to noise from the inner yard (but it didn’t bother us).

eautiful riad with sooooo much love for the detail! the most beautiful stay so far in Morocco

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amazing rooms, staff, and location. the terrace is also great.

comfortable, spacious, a warm welcome

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hospitality and location I like everything and detail of this Riad. highly recommended. thanks to Sofie and her team for the great time

the wifi is slow and very limited coverage