89%Douarskoll Guesthouse

Nice,quiet Riad with a lovely terrace on the roof,5min from the main square,1min to souks.The room was ok. with an air-con and a shower,toilet was on the corridor.Mohammed was really helpfull,he gave us very good maps so we couldn't get lost in the medina and Michelle put an extra bed to change... more Nice,quiet Riad with a lovely terrace on the roof,5min from the main square,1min to souks.The room was ok. with an air-con and a shower,toilet was on the corridor.Mohammed was really helpfull,he gave us very good maps so we couldn't get lost in the medina and Michelle put an extra bed to change our double room into a twin room,she even washed our clothes when we come back from Atlas trip.We stayed there 8days.But the breakfast was quite poor,except the first one & we found some fleas on bedsclose

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by lillah8178 – posted on May 29, 2009

3

We had an enjoyable stay at this hostel. Great location and staff. The double room we booked was meant to have a private ensuite. Although the room contained a shower, the toilet was shared. The owner happily moved us as other rooms were available.

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by Joel-Feros – posted on May 27, 2009

25

Great place to stay and loved the pancakes in the morning!

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by sarah8926 – posted on May 21, 2009

1

The location of this pretty guesthouse was perfect, Mohammed is very nice and will give you all the information you may need. The room was really big, comfortable, had character and.. air conditioning! The roof terrase was one of the prettiest I've seen. Also, we got a freshly made and tasty... more The location of this pretty guesthouse was perfect, Mohammed is very nice and will give you all the information you may need. The room was really big, comfortable, had character and.. air conditioning! The roof terrase was one of the prettiest I've seen. Also, we got a freshly made and tasty breakfast even at 6.30 AM! thanks Mohammed!!close

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by mariangelaclerici6892 – posted on May 11, 2009

2

My partner and I stayed with Michele / Mohammed on the 4 nights we stayed in Marrakesh.(We also went to Agadir and the Atlas Mountains whilst in Morrocco, and the hostel stored our luggage during both side trips.) The hostels were very clean, well decorated in a Morrocan style, peaceful, and... more My partner and I stayed with Michele / Mohammed on the 4 nights we stayed in Marrakesh.(We also went to Agadir and the Atlas Mountains whilst in Morrocco, and the hostel stored our luggage during both side trips.) The hostels were very clean, well decorated in a Morrocan style, peaceful, and homely - and very close to the Souk. Well worth the money, the hostels come highly recommended. Tip - I would definitely take the offer of a taxi to pick you up on arrival - it could be hard to find!close

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by samdorney2558 – posted on Mar 31, 2009

1

The Riad has a cosy and peaceful character. Lovely decorated roof terrace. Good breakfast. And on top there is Mohamed, who is extremly helpful and gives you advise on anything. Just an example: We arrived in the afternoon and on the same day he had organized a very good car rental company for... more The Riad has a cosy and peaceful character. Lovely decorated roof terrace. Good breakfast. And on top there is Mohamed, who is extremly helpful and gives you advise on anything. Just an example: We arrived in the afternoon and on the same day he had organized a very good car rental company for us and even accompanied us there. The next morning we happily started our trip to Zagora.close

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by ninageissel1560 – posted on Mar 27, 2009

2

Lovely staff Mohammed is worth his weight in gold! He went out of his way to be helpful. Location great close enough to souks. would stay again good value for money.

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by hicaroon – posted on Mar 25, 2009

3

Mohammed was great and really really helpful - nothing was too much too ask :) The only problem was that there wasn't a member of staff there everyday which made it difficult to ask questions. Location was great, its so close to everything!

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by joe-oughtred4575 – posted on Mar 22, 2009

1

Douarskoll. Michelle, the owner was very pleasant, open and friendly. Her right hand man Mohamed was oustanding. He was always there if you needed some help or advice on negotiating Marrakech. His nature is very kind and he is also very entertaining. We highly recommend the airport pick up on... more Douarskoll. Michelle, the owner was very pleasant, open and friendly. Her right hand man Mohamed was oustanding. He was always there if you needed some help or advice on negotiating Marrakech. His nature is very kind and he is also very entertaining. We highly recommend the airport pick up on arrival as Mohamed greeted us at the city walls and guided us to the riad and gave us some good orientation tips. We'reclose

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by alicemcauliffe1021 – posted on Mar 12, 2009

1

It is said the toilet is in the room, but it is not, and they said it was private, but it was very dirty before we used it. We found used men underwear in the bed...the room hadn't been cleaned at all, as well as the toilet. And to say sorry, Mohamed priìomised us to be treated better than the... more It is said the toilet is in the room, but it is not, and they said it was private, but it was very dirty before we used it. We found used men underwear in the bed...the room hadn't been cleaned at all, as well as the toilet. And to say sorry, Mohamed priìomised us to be treated better than the others. Result: the last morning they didn't even prepare the breakfast for us before leaving (it should have been included). Marrakech is beautiful, but I suggest you to keep out from this hostel...close

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by ceres118524 – posted on Mar 11, 2009

1

Mohamed was a wonderful host and we talked about Bollywood movies. He also helped us with prices, food and other important information on the places we should visit how to get form one place to the other etc. It was a very warm family atmosphere and my friends and I loved our stay. Oh and the... more Mohamed was a wonderful host and we talked about Bollywood movies. He also helped us with prices, food and other important information on the places we should visit how to get form one place to the other etc. It was a very warm family atmosphere and my friends and I loved our stay. Oh and the hostel was absolutly beautiful! We were amazed when we walked in and saw how nice it was. The view of the mountains from the roof was impressive. It was a great experience to stay.close

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by tua502774394 – posted on Mar 10, 2009

1

Great location, tucked in the catacomb like alleys of the medina with great views from the rooftop garden/lounge. Mohamed was an excellent host and chef. His tajines are delicious. Close to the souqs, the Fna and many of the 'sights'. Great ambience and clean unique rooms with lots of character.

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by paxbentley7714 – posted on Mar 7, 2009

3

Douarskoll was a very well-run and friendly hostel/riad. The decor was stylish and pleasant, and the facilities were modern and reliable. Mohammed the assistant manager was thoroughly hospitable and helpful. All in all, a lovely place to stay on a fairly modest budget.

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by jaocbrown1996 – posted on Mar 3, 2009

1

Great terrace. Mohamed genuinely friendly and couldn't be more helpful.

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by Madphc – posted on Feb 27, 2009

4

This is an adorable riad, with lovely staff, as twisty inside as the streets of the marrakech medina are outside. (We had to pay a local kid to find it for us the first day, since we missed the email they sent with directions.)

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by suganya71015 – posted on Feb 24, 2009

8

This was an amazing place to stay - Mohammad was a fabulous host who was very friendly, cooked a lovely breakfast and dinner and not only regaled us of tales in the evening about Moroccan culture but showed us how to make traditional Moroccan tea. Beautiful beautiful place to stay, amazing... more This was an amazing place to stay - Mohammad was a fabulous host who was very friendly, cooked a lovely breakfast and dinner and not only regaled us of tales in the evening about Moroccan culture but showed us how to make traditional Moroccan tea. Beautiful beautiful place to stay, amazing rooftop terrace and great location, and offers some nice serenity amongst the craziness of the markets. One of the best weekends ever :)close

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by tayvi – posted on Feb 4, 2009

4

An excellent and welcoming guesthouse in a great location for exploring the city. Staff are very friendly, helpful and eager to pass on their knowledge of Marrakesh and its culture. Would fully reccomend to anyone! : )

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by jo3ylinton8310 – posted on Feb 4, 2009

1

We had a wonderful stay at Douarksoll... couldn't have asked for a better guesthouse! Beautiful old building with a super-chilled roof terrace looking out over the medina. Perfect location and yum breakfast. Mohamed was incredibly hospitable and very helpful. He recommended a good saharan... more We had a wonderful stay at Douarksoll... couldn't have asked for a better guesthouse! Beautiful old building with a super-chilled roof terrace looking out over the medina. Perfect location and yum breakfast. Mohamed was incredibly hospitable and very helpful. He recommended a good saharan tour company, provided much-needed maps, and met us outside the medina at 11.30pm on our first night. He also organised an excursion to a hammam... definitely recommend this experience! Your skin will feel amazing and you'll get a good insight into moroccan lives. Highly highly recommendedclose

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by chloe19567 – posted on Jan 10, 2009

2

Mohammed was an amazing host. He organized a taxi from the airport for us, gave us helpful directions, arranged a day trip for us, and overall was really friendly and welcoming. His English is excellent and he was really helpful. The room itself was roomy and clean; the bathroom was clean as... more Mohammed was an amazing host. He organized a taxi from the airport for us, gave us helpful directions, arranged a day trip for us, and overall was really friendly and welcoming. His English is excellent and he was really helpful. The room itself was roomy and clean; the bathroom was clean as well. Their terrace is also perfect to soak up sun rays and hang out in. I would definitely recommend Douarskoll.close

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by ezia9711 – posted on Dec 10, 2008

2

Absolutely loved our stay! Mohamed made sure that we knew our way around and was always super friendly and willing to give us tips on what to do, see, where to eat and how much to pay for things (which for a tourist in Morocco, this can be a very confusing process). He'll even cook you dinner!... more Absolutely loved our stay! Mohamed made sure that we knew our way around and was always super friendly and willing to give us tips on what to do, see, where to eat and how much to pay for things (which for a tourist in Morocco, this can be a very confusing process). He'll even cook you dinner! Very clean, quiet and homely. It is a little confusing to get there at first, so I'd recommend the airport pickup. Also highly recommend the hamman, you won't regret it.close

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by erod-87056661 – posted on Dec 1, 2008

4

We came late in the evening as not planned and still had a very warm welcome by Mohamed who came just because of us. He was also speaking good english. It's not as close to Djemaa but the guesthouse is very nice with fully equiped kitchen that we used because it was pouring and we didn't feel... more We came late in the evening as not planned and still had a very warm welcome by Mohamed who came just because of us. He was also speaking good english. It's not as close to Djemaa but the guesthouse is very nice with fully equiped kitchen that we used because it was pouring and we didn't feel like going out for dinner. Also cd/radio player downstairs and hot showers. And beautifull roof seating at the top. Highly recommended.close

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by katkaschv – posted on Nov 27, 2008

8

was harder to find then we was told.was very relaxing when there, not much fun but would stay again.

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by drisky8 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

Superbonito, acogedor y muy bien en relacion calidad precio. Mohamed encantador y te ayudara en lo q pueda. Lo unico q nosotros en la habitacion teniamos ducha pero no teniamos wc. Consejo, pidan que los vayan a buscar ya q la medina es un laberinto al principio. Moni y Leo. Barcelona.

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by monile – posted on Oct 9, 2008

3

Despite being pretty difficult to find, it was certainly worth the effort. At £35 a night (€45) it is not cheap in comparison with some other tourist accommodation in Marrakech. You do get what you pay for though and this was no exception to that rule. Owner Michelle is hugely hepful,... more Despite being pretty difficult to find, it was certainly worth the effort. At £35 a night (€45) it is not cheap in comparison with some other tourist accommodation in Marrakech. You do get what you pay for though and this was no exception to that rule. Owner Michelle is hugely hepful, thoroughly professional and very friendly. She will tell you which places are worth visiting, what to avoid and will give you very useful directions to find your way to Jema El-Fnaa and back to the guesthouse. The house itself is an oasis of tranquility. Its decoration is simple, elegant and tasteful. We stayed in the smallest room. It is a great room with air conditioning, a good shower (sometimes cold), a table, poofs and shelves for your clothes downstairs. The bed is on a separate level within the room (accessed via a safe wooden ladder). It is a good size, comfy and warm. I would say that Douarskoll, however, has two real plusses. Firstly, there is an elegant rooftop balcony which is ideal for relaxing and reading books. It also has lights for the nighttime and great views out to the main square and the mosque. Secondly, the breakfasts are very hearty and tasty and are included in the price - mint tea or coffee, freshly baked bread from the local market and sometimes pancakes with jam and delicious goat's milk butter. I would unreservedly recommend this place to anyone wishing to relax away from Marrakech's hustle and bustle!close

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by kstardurham – posted on Sep 22, 2008

1

PEDAZO DE RIAD!! SI LA VIDA EN MARRAKESH YA DE POR SÍ IMPACTA POR LO DIFERENTE QUE ES, HAY QUE COMPLETARLO CON UN RIAD COMO DOUARSKOLL, TIPIKO MARROQUÍ, ACOGEDOR, ELEGANTE TOTAL. LA TERRAZA DE ARRIBA NOS HA DEJADO HUELLA: EL ANOCHECER FUMANDO LA CACHIMBA....KAÑERO!!! EL DESAYUNO PERFECTO PARA... more PEDAZO DE RIAD!! SI LA VIDA EN MARRAKESH YA DE POR SÍ IMPACTA POR LO DIFERENTE QUE ES, HAY QUE COMPLETARLO CON UN RIAD COMO DOUARSKOLL, TIPIKO MARROQUÍ, ACOGEDOR, ELEGANTE TOTAL. LA TERRAZA DE ARRIBA NOS HA DEJADO HUELLA: EL ANOCHECER FUMANDO LA CACHIMBA....KAÑERO!!! EL DESAYUNO PERFECTO PARA EMPEZAR EL DÍA CON FUERZA Y MOHAMED EXCELENTE PERSONA, SUPER AGRADABLE, HUMILDE Y DISPUESTO AYUDAR Y GUIARTE EN TODO LO POSIBLE. COMO PARA REPETIR!!!! LEKU EDERRA DOUARSKOLL RIAD-AA. MARRAKESH-EKO ETXE Tclose

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by gaxte – posted on Sep 11, 2008

1

A very nice guesthouse run by a lovely French lady - there are only 4 bedrooms so it's very personal and close to the centre. Lovely rooms/roof terrace/kitchen facilities and breakfast.

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by E22la – posted on Sep 4, 2008

2

Very well located, in the market but really difficult to find. Breakfast served late. And no light on stairs, dangerous on night !!!

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by smahan-99914 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

1

very far away from the beach and the principal atractions (kashba, zoco, etc.)

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by paolarodi7712 – posted on Aug 2, 2008

3

Our stay at Douarskoll was fantastic! The location was excellent, just minutes away from Djemaa el Fna! The house was very clean and the breakfast was delicious! We can't express how much we loved Mohamed. He was always helpful and made us feel at ease at all times. Highly recommend!

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by sandra417942 – posted on Aug 2, 2008

2

I simply recomend this hostel to everybody that is planning to go to Marrakesh! Awsome place and staff!!!

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by kikasa – posted on Jul 16, 2008

6

This was a good place to stay in a very good location. The room was basic but sufficient. There was a rooftop terrace with fantastic views of the city where you could lie and relax in the sun. The man who ran the hostel Mohamed was very helpful and available most of the time to give general... more This was a good place to stay in a very good location. The room was basic but sufficient. There was a rooftop terrace with fantastic views of the city where you could lie and relax in the sun. The man who ran the hostel Mohamed was very helpful and available most of the time to give general information and help with excursions etc. All in all I would recommend it to young people who want to go and visit Marrakech.close

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by carlo9125 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

1

Mohammad was so friendly and extremely helpful in organising our desert tour and showing us round Marrakech. The airport pickup was very useful, good value and otherwise the riad would potentially be difficult to find. The riad was amazing: beautiful spacious rooms, lovely roof terrace, delicious... more Mohammad was so friendly and extremely helpful in organising our desert tour and showing us round Marrakech. The airport pickup was very useful, good value and otherwise the riad would potentially be difficult to find. The riad was amazing: beautiful spacious rooms, lovely roof terrace, delicious breakfast. It made our stay in Marrakech a fantastic and memorable experience. 10 out of 10!close

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by laura2233 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

1

Mohammad was a fantastic host, highly reccomended!

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by mikedo2655 – posted on Jun 27, 2008

20

Fantastic place to stay! Would stay here again.

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by bctwining6934 – posted on Jun 22, 2008

11

Absolutely loved this place. One bad thing though was the water pressure in the shower!!! Not so good

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by aaa05d2336 – posted on Jun 16, 2008

2

Douarskoll Guesthouse was a great place to stay in Marrakech. The house was beautiful and the terrace was amazing. It has a perfect location; only a 6 or 7 minute walk from the El-Fna sqare. If you plan to stay here, ask the manager to pick you up from the train station/airport. You'll never find... more Douarskoll Guesthouse was a great place to stay in Marrakech. The house was beautiful and the terrace was amazing. It has a perfect location; only a 6 or 7 minute walk from the El-Fna sqare. If you plan to stay here, ask the manager to pick you up from the train station/airport. You'll never find it on your own. Overall, it was perfect.close

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by sarah9740 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

2

Very close to the main square, Jamal el Fna, and in the heart of medina,where the market is. Mohammed, the assistant of Douarskoll, was very friendly and welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was very good and will keep you satisfied until the mid afternoon.

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by angelonatale737879 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

2

Nice place to stay in Marrakech, not far from the main plaza. Mohammed, the guy of the staff, is simply amazing and really helpful to assist you in everything you may need in your stay in Marrakech.

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by gebbiefuxas – posted on Jun 3, 2008

17

A great place. Awesome atmosphere, fabulous people. Does certainly not feel like a hostel but a friendly home to come to. The breakfast is delicious and the location great. GO THERE!!. Ein super Hostel mit einer fantastischen Atmosphäre. Die Leute sind wahnsinnig nett und hilfsbereit.... more A great place. Awesome atmosphere, fabulous people. Does certainly not feel like a hostel but a friendly home to come to. The breakfast is delicious and the location great. GO THERE!!. Ein super Hostel mit einer fantastischen Atmosphäre. Die Leute sind wahnsinnig nett und hilfsbereit. Eigentlich fühlt es sich nach Hostel an, sondern wie ein zweites zu Hause. Dazu ist noch das Frühstück umwerfend und die Lage perfekt mittem im Medina Getümmel.close

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by kjgrosse6839 – posted on May 28, 2008

1

In eerste instantie moeilijk te vinden in de medina (dus als je laat aankomt, zorg dat iemand je ophaalt), maar gunstig gelegen, net iets buiten de grootste drukte. De staf is erg behulpzaam en vriendelijk. De riad heeft ruime kamers met veel privacy en een prettig dakterras. Een prima adres in...

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by Evelijnt – posted on May 15, 2008

3