Dar Rania, MARRAKECH

This enchanting and very picturesque traditional riad is ideally located in the busy Azbezt district, tucked away in the oldest part of the medina dating back to the 11th century

This enchanting and very picturesque traditional riad is ideally located in the busy Azbezt district, tucked away in the oldest part of the medina dating back to the 11th century. It is a ten-minute stroll from the famous Jemaa el Fna square, where guests will find restaurants and shops, and 800 metres from the iconic Koutoubia. Bars and nightlife spots in Gueliz are approximately 3 km from the guesthouse, as is Marrakech train station. Oukaimeden ski area is around 80 km away and Menara Airport is roughly 7 km.||The delightful hotel comprises 4 bedrooms, all with tadelakt bathrooms. The rooms open onto a pretty little patio with a traditional wall-mounted fountain strewn with fresh rose petals. It was home to several generations of the same family until 2000, and is part of a group of dwellings built in the heart of the Old City in 1881. It offers a small lobby with 24-hour reception, a 40 m² patio with palm and lemon trees on the ground floor, a beautiful Moroccan-style lounge in a colonnaded gallery, a library, restaurant and a lavatory on the first floor. A caïdal tent, a small sitting room and a small office/bedroom on the roof terrace, Internet access, a DVD player and board games are also at guests' disposal.||On the ground floor there are 2 bedrooms with bathrooms (with shower) and toilets, and on the first floor 2 more bedrooms with bathrooms and toilets, including a large bedroom (larger than 25 m²). Each room features a hairdryer, hifi, Internet access, individually regulated air conditioning, an ironing set, washing machine and a kitchen with microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests may also relax on their private balcony or terrace, which is a standard feature of all guest rooms.||A traditional hamam and a solarium are available to guests.||Breakfast is served on the patio. Meals are available to guests 24 hours a day with à la carte options available for lunch and dinner.