“Little gem”

I have visited Marrakesh 4 times now,it’s my happy place.this time I travelled alone for much needed r&r.I researched the huge list of hotels out side of the medina.I wanted a chilled relaxed quiet place to stay,that’s exactly what I found here.I initially felt it was a tad ‘tired’ but actually I r… more

I have visited Marrakesh 4 times now,it’s my happy place.this time I travelled alone for much needed r&r.I researched the huge list of hotels out side of the medina.I wanted a chilled relaxed quiet place to stay,that’s exactly what I found here.I initially felt it was a tad ‘tired’ but actually I realised it was a pared back relaxed,uber clean..Gem. Karim was wonderful.attentive helpful and always available. The things I loved The quiet The food (A mazing!) Flash (a one eyed resident cat) Cici (gorgeous resident dog) The pool(s) There isn’t a menu here! Strange concept at first but actually fantastic,as whatever I fancied Karim made happen (well the excellent cook did I’m sure!) I ate briouts bastilla lamb chops (& superb chips!) Niçoise salad fresh warm bread great morrocan red wine and (huge) g&ts (with nibbles) I was slightly worried that without a menu (& price list !!! ) I may face a giant bill at the end of my stay,in fact it was the opposite. If you are looking for a genuine chilled home from home stay,this is your place! I will definitely return

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“Amazing place and host”

We’ve stayed at the Riad & Kasbah Dar Ilham three times already and loved it every time so much. We’ll for sure return soon. Karim is the best host - he’ll make sure everything is perfect for your stay. He can organise trips like hot air ballooning, camel rides, trip to the Atlas mountain etc. He… more

We’ve stayed at the Riad & Kasbah Dar Ilham three times already and loved it every time so much. We’ll for sure return soon. Karim is the best host - he’ll make sure everything is perfect for your stay. He can organise trips like hot air ballooning, camel rides, trip to the Atlas mountain etc. He also organises cabs to the centre which is very close. His English is perfect - so it’s easy to either communicate in French or English. The grounds are also so lovely - with the two swimming pools and beautiful garden. The rooms are very spacious and designed in a lovely way. Everything is very clean. There is nothing we’d change. And as I said - we’ll be returning hopefully very soon.

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“Perfect family getaway”

I stayed at the Riad Dar Ilham over Easter weekend with my wife and 1-year-old son. Karim and his staff treated us like royalty, and we had a fantastic time. Sheima, the receptionist, was particularly wonderful with our son, and played with him during meals, allowing my wife and I some quiet, relax… more

I stayed at the Riad Dar Ilham over Easter weekend with my wife and 1-year-old son. Karim and his staff treated us like royalty, and we had a fantastic time. Sheima, the receptionist, was particularly wonderful with our son, and played with him during meals, allowing my wife and I some quiet, relaxing time at the table. Speaking of the meals, we ate some of the best food we have ever had at the Riad! The kitchen staff was wonderful, and we ate a different Moroccan meal for all four nights of our stay. Truly wonderful, fresh, delicious food. I still dream about it. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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“Beautiful Riad”

The riad is beautiful with a pool in the back that make it look even nicer. Karim was very welcoming and very thoughtful of his guest. If you look for a quiet place not too far from Marrakesh with family or friends, it is the place to go.