Riad Dar Anika

I cannot say enough about the staff and hospitality at Dar Anika! The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was delicious every morning. The Riad itself was stunning and very clean. The location was perfect with easy access to the Souks. It was also the little things from the welcome tea to the departure care bag that makes this Riad so special. I would 100% stay here again and recommend them to anyone going to Marrakech!

What a fantastic place! The location is excellent and very central to the square and souks. The service here was incredible and the staff and super friendly. The staff even ensured that we were given a fair price with taxi drivers and helped us to arrange quad biking, camel riding and an evening show. I would highly recommend the Dar Anika to anyone looking to stay in Marrakech.

During our 12-day Morocco tour with Aisha Morocco Tours, we stayed at the charming Riad Dar Anika in Marrakech. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like family — the staff went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home.|The riad was full of character, with beautiful Moroccan décor, cozy rooms, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Breakfast and meals were excellent, with fresh and delicious options every day. What impressed us most was the personal attention: small gestures of care that made us feel truly special.|Riad Dar Anika was more than just accommodation — it was an experience of Moroccan hospitality at its best. Highly recommended!

My friend and I stayed at Riad Dar Anika for two nights at the start of a weeklong trip across Morocco and it was, in many ways, our favorite hotel of the three we visited—super comfortable, convenient to everything, and affordable. Dar Anika provided an unsurpassed level of care and service, starting even before our arrival. Hind at reception promptly and professionally arranged our airport transfers, emailed helpful info about the airport (which is lovely, small, and newish), and communicated with us in transit. Upon arrival we were served tea and snacks, and Hind sat with us for as long as we needed giving (excellent) restaurant recommendations, suggestions for sightseeing, and other tips. Our rooms were comfortable, thoughtfully appointed, and very well air conditioned—in fact, they had the best AC we experienced in Morocco, which is saying something since the temperature did not drop lower than 103 on any day of our trip, and hit 112 in Marrakech. Breakfast was outstanding every day, and every member of the staff was friendly, professional, and kind. In Fez we splurged on a luxury 5-star French hotel, and while it was utterly gorgeous to look at and a wonderful experience, it really didn’t surpass Dar Anika on any level of service or cuisine. When we left the Riad for our next stop, a 3-hour drive away, we were gifted a care package of fruit and sandwiches to tide us over on our journey, and Hind texted me the following morning to make sure we’d arrived safely in Ouzoud. Do not miss this Riad.

This hotel is a rare gem: a place where you can immerse yourself in the local culture and simultaneously enjoy modern amenities that make travel relaxing and easy. I particularly liked this hotel's location! It is a potent juxtaposition of a beautiful, authentic, private, secluded, comfortable & quiet respite, AND the vibrant, vivacious, ancient and beautifully chaotic Medina (walled city) life as you step over the threshold of it's ornate & secure entryway. I would return to Riad Dar Anika in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and authentic stay in Marrakech. |In addition to its stunning beauty, what also set this place apart was the intuitive, welcoming and genuine service of all the staff members. One of my favorite things was going up to the terrace every morning for breakfast ( which is included!) and being surprised by a delicious and ample spread of traditional Moroccan breakfast food, served along with the familiar breakfast of the western world. The hospitality and attentiveness of the staff at breakfast was one of our favorite experiences of our stay. A special thank you goes to Issam, Younesse, Ismail - thank you for the freshly squeezed orange juice each morning, the endless cups of min tea, cappucino, iced late or whatever coffee drink our hearts desired. Thank you to all the women in the kitchen who cooked the freshest food for us every morning: the savory soups, the spiced beans, the crepes, pancakes, eggs any style, omlettes, fresh yogurt with honey and lemons, a surprise of different fresh fruit each day, decadent dates, and pretty much anything our appetites desired- you truly spoiled us! Shukran!|I also loved thar Riad Dar Anika has four levels for guests to peruse and enjoy: the main level is stunning, luxurious with its open courtyard with a glass-enclosed and air-conditioned "family room,' and a relaxing and refreshing little pool- which is perfect for cooling off during scorching hot days of July in Marrakech! The guest rooms are on the 2nd level, outlined with charming views of the courtyard below and beautifully furnished for relaxation and taking in the beauty of this magnificent hotel. The 3rd level has the breakfast parlor, kitchen and other cozy areas to sit & relax, the 4th level is the rooftop terrace, which is a great place to welcome the morning, stretch, do yoga and take in a breathtaking 360 degree views of the Medina and to observe the hustle and bustle below, whilst enjoying the quiet and private atmosphere of Riad Dar Anika:) The terrace is also a great place to lay out and get some sun, to take an afternoon nap or to look at the city and the starts at night. We thoroughly enjoyed every nook & cranny of this hotel and really made the most of our stay there. We also very much enjoyed the massage services and the hammam service at the hotel, it was wonderful and convenient!|I would be remiss not to mention the front desk staff, particularly Marietta- the lady in charge of this fabulous establishment, "Mr. Magic:)(sorry i don't recall your Moroccan name ;) and every one who made sure we were safe, comfortable and happy every moment of our stay. After a week-long stay, it wasn't easy leaving a place of such beauty and comfort and all six of us truly wish we can go back there someday soon! I also wanted to mention that the rooms were nicely air conditioned, have great storage, including a safe, and the bathroom is updated for the the western traveler- it is quite spacious and comfortable. As a family of 6 , we rented 3 rooms, all next to each other and we all agree on how fantastic our stay was at Riad Dar Anika! I hope you will stay here when you visit Marrakech and enjoy it as much as we did!

I recently stayed at Riad Dar Anika, and I cannot recommend it enough. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The hospitality was top-notch—the staff made me feel right at home and truly went above and beyond. They arranged a fantastic private tour guide who spoke five languages and was clearly a local expert. I appreciated that he wasn’t pushing tourist traps; instead, he introduced me to authentic local shops in the souks just 5–7 minutes’ walk away. The airport pickup and return were seamless—organized directly by the hotel with thoughtful, timely communication. And wow—the breakfast was incredible. A delicious spread of traditional and modern options, and the iced coffee was unmatched. I completely echo other guests who praised the staff’s warmth and attention to detail. From a welcome tea at check-in to complimentary beverages and helpful suggestions, every interaction felt sincere. This is a place I’d confidently return to and recommend to anyone looking to experience true Moroccan hospitality in a beautiful, centrally located riad.

A lovely escape from the busy medina! The riad is charming, clean, and full of Moroccan character. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful. The rooftop terrace is perfect for relaxing. Highly recommend for a calm and authentic stay in Marrakech.

We finished off our trip to Morocco by a two night stay in the Riad Dar Anika. It is located in one of the most convenient old town locations within Marrakesh, but it is worth mentioning that the hotel does not have any parking. We had our own car and were helped to find a secure parking place, but it did mean carrying our bags in 42° heat! If you arrive by Taxi or transfer, there are men with barrows that will take your luggage for a small fee. On arrival, we were greeted by a very friendly English speaking Moroccan who gave us all the information that we needed and offered us a drink of the local tea and edible treats. We were then shown to our rooms. Our daughters shared a twin room, which was tiny in comparison to the pictures on the website, but incredibly comfortable and cool. My wife and I had a Suite which was a generous space with the dome and a four poster bed, an area to sit and a shower room.. it too was very cool, which was a relief after the temperatures outside! On the first night we dined in the hotel restaurant and enjoyed an array of local food…so much of it was left at the end unfortunately as they serve generous portions. After a restful night we enjoyed a delightful breakfast in the hotel restaurant which included fresh juice, lovely coffee and teas, and nourishing savoury soup, yoghurt, fruit, breads, and pancakes with a choice of eggs. It was delicious and set us up for the day. Everything is much smaller than it looks in the photographs on-line, but it does not disappoint in anyway. The breath taking 300 year old Riad building with its marble and terrazzo floors is filled with lovely furniture and furnishings along with the lovely indoor swimming pool. The rooftop terrace which was obviously a no-no in 42° heat are standout features as they give panoramic views of the old town. The close proximity to the Souk and the various tourist attractions, make it an excellent base for our exciting whirlwind tour of Marrakesh. Particular thanks go to El_Mahdi and Manal, but all the staff were courteous friendly and genuinely there to make our stay more memorable! If we ever come back to Marrakesh, we will certainly stay at here again.