Dar Rocmarra

In a prime and desirable location (Bab Doukala) this stunning, centuries old riad, has been totally refurbished by local master craftsmen. It has five ensuite bedrooms, all with air-conditioning, and a plunge pool. Original features such as cedar wood beamed ceilings, with the addition of ensuite bathrooms in sculpted tadelakt, and elegant arches and columns makes Dar Rocmarra unique.

Each bedroom has been individually designed by the English owners, whilst all different in style, all have the highest level of comfort. The Douria Suite can accommodate four people on request.

A sunny courtyard is shaded by a 100 year old Olive tree, home to 'Karma' the chameleon. The sunken Bhou (seating area) with its cosy open fire and sumptuous velvet cushions is a lovely place to relax, read, catch-up on emails, take a pre-dinner drink, or just listen to the water trickle into the petal-strewn dipping pool.

The roof terrace has dramatic views over Marrakech and the mountains, it's a favourite place to chill. You can recline on sofas or sun loungers and soak up the sun, take breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just enjoy a drink under the pergola and watch the sun set. There is also a cooling shower.

The recommended in-house Moroccan cuisine prepared by Jamila is exceptional, with lunch and dinner service. However, you are just a few minutes walk from some of the most renowned restaurants of Marrakech. The riad prides itself on the excellence of its staff.

Seasons at Dar Rocmarra:

All Year (except high):	1st May 2010 - 15th December 2010
High Season:	16th December 2010 - 6th January 2011

Available rooms:

To make a booking at Dar Rocmarra you will need to take the following steps:

Step 1: Select one or more rooms on the this riad.

Bijou

Ground floor room, elegantly decorated in a new Moroccan style with intimate lighting, embroidered fabrics, and original cedar wood beams. The platform double bed is set into a tadelakt arched headboard. The ensuite has a polished tadelakt walk-in shower.

Season	Euro
All Year (except high):	€ 70.00 per night
High Season:	€ 85.00 per night

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Berber

Ground floor room, simple yet stylishly furnished, decorated with pebble detailing, original cedar wood beamed ceiling, comfortable double bed. This room has a spacious feel and on request can easily accommodate a third person with the addition of a single bed. The ensuite shower room is finished in floor to ceiling polished tadelakt.

Season	Euro
All Year (except high):	€ 85.00 per night
High Season:	€ 100.00 per night

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Sahara

First floor room, eclectic in style. Large hand carved cedar wood bed, berber straw and clay walls, with rich African colours and furnishings, plus the original cedar wood beamed ceilings transport you to the Moroccan country side. Sculpted tadelakt bath with over head shower (generous enough for two). Outside seating area overlooking the courtyard.

Season	Euro
All Year (except high):	€ 85.00 per night
High Season:	€ 100.00 per night

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Johara

First floor room with crystal chandeliers, silks, velvet chairs, polished tadelakt walls, large sumptuous memory foam bed, original cedar wood beamed ceiling, along with ornate coving and dimmer lighting, makes this a very romantic room. Striking black polished tadelakt ensuite, with sculpted bath and over head shower (generous enough for two).

Season	Euro
All Year (except high):	€ 85.00 per night
High Season:	€ 100.00 per night

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Douria Suite

Accessed by its own private staircase, it has an open plan layout, with elegant arches, open fire place and carved furniture. This capacious room has a super king-size bed, and hanging Moroccan lamps. The lounge part with it's arched windows and opaque glass skylight, can be converted to accommodate two extra people (25 euros per person per night), if so desired. The polished tadelakt bathroom has a large sculpted bath and over head shower. It also enjoys access to the first floor balcony and roof terrace.

Season	Euro
All Year (except high):	€ 130.00 per night
High Season:	€ 160.00 per night

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Please note:

The base rate price is in pounds or euros, and exchange rates are approximate.
All prices are based on two people sharing and include breakfast and tva (VAT).
Most riads add local taxes which are generally about £2 per day per person, but vary from house to house

Step 2: Select the check-in and check-out dates.

Check-in:
Duration:

Step 3: Check availability for the dates provided:

Email enquiries are also dealt with during the weekend

Key features:

Airconditioning
Ensuite bathrooms
Plunge pool
Safe for personal effects
Broadband WiFi Internet access
Prime location (3 minutes stroll from taxi drop off and souks)
Roof terrace
Hypo-allergenic pillows and duvets
Egyptian cotton sheets
Complimentary toiletries
Safe for personal effects
Complimentary mint tea with pastries
Fresh fruit and water on arrival
Laundry service
Airport transfers (15 euros each way) arranged
Excursions organised
Helpful & friendly staff

Photogallery:

Pictures from the common grounds of this Riad. Click on a thumbnail for a larger image.

The Bhou with Fireplace

Dining in the Courtyard

Douria Suite Bathroom

Elegant Arches and Columns

Client comments:

"We were so lucky to find Dar Rocmarra..... I'm not sure if I should write a positive review as it may become too popular and we may not be able to get back in there!!!
But I owe it to those of you, like me , that read these reviews to be as honest as possible....We arrived to a home cooked meal of fresh ingredients - cooked by the ever wonderful Jamila.
When shown to our rooms we were overwhelmed by the architecture and attention to detail that the owners had invested into the place.
The bathrooms are something to behold and our room boasted an open fire and enough candles to make it truly romantic. Throughout our stay our every requirement was catered for including Taxi,excursion and restaurant bookings. We have stayed at two "One and Only" resorts and several "Four Seasons" and this small Riad is right up there with them on service and cleanliness.
Location- wise you are less then 2 minutes from the bustling streets of the medina and there are a couple of very good restaurants 200 yards from your front door. But once inside Dar Rocmarra you feel as if you are in your own little oasis of tranquility.
At the end of a hard day bartering with the locals you can unwind with a glass of something on the roof terrace.
Would I go back - absolutely !"

Nick and Clare, Oxfordshire - March 2009

"Dear Jamila - Thank you for everything - the food was amazing, better then any restaurant !!!
See you soon - Love Nina"

Nina Barcelona 15th February 2009

"Thank you for a lovely relaxing stay at this beautiful riad. We perhaps saw less of Marrakech then we intended as we found it hard to drag ourselves away from the roof terrace every morning.
Your rooms are fabulous and the standard the riad is kept at is impeccable .
Hospitality second to none !"

Gilly Gatiss 14th April 2009

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