Stay at Dar Darma to Discover the Modern Marrakech

The Riad Dar Darma, a private mansion in the heart of the Medina, actually hosts travelers from all over the world who are looking for the coolest addresses and the most amazing attractions in the city.

The historical central square Jemaa el-Fna is one of the main attractions. During the day it is full of stands and open-air markets selling goods - from clothes to dates, orange juices, and ostrich eggs - and of handicraftsmen, musicians, and snake-charmers. Towards evening, all this is replaced by little stands where it is possible to taste the local cuisine and, later, by story-tellers and acrobats animating the streets. Not far from the square there is the suq, an indoor market set out in numerous streets and little squares.

On the other hand, to find more modern and vintage unique objects you have to visit the design district Guéliz or the industrial area in Sidi Ghanem enlivened by handicraftsmen, artists, creative people, interior designers, and designers who exhibit their original creations in their showrooms.

Among the attractions, a must is experiencing the numerous hammams of the town as well as participating in a cooking course. To that end, Riad Dar Darma organizes special cooking lessons where you can learn to cook the traditional Moroccan dishes.

It is possible to find night attractions in Ville Nouvelle, and particularly in the lively Guéliz district or in the Hivernage industrial area placed outside the western walls of the Medina where you can stay out till all hours by listening to funk, RnB, Latin-American music, and remixed Arabic music with the presence of well-known international DJs. After dinner you can go to Comptoir for a drink and to clubs such as Théâtro or the very famous Pacha - the largest disco in North Africa - where you can dance till morning.

Moreover, there are numerous contemporary art galleries where you can discover the best avant-gardes of Marrakech. Actually, the Matisse Art Gallery together with La Galerie bleue, the Atlassides, the Qoubba, the Marrakech Art Fair and even a photography house, opened the way to an artistic mania in the red town. During the last years about 20 exhibitions have been opened in the heart of the Medina and in the modern Guéliz district.

There are also many events attracting an international public among which the Movie Festival in December, the Kaftan fashion shows in May, the Sun Festival dedicated to music in July, and the Contemporary Art biennale in October.

After such intense days discovering the town, Riad Dar Darma will welcome its guests in its luxury suites, from the two-floor Orange Suite with private balcony to the original brick-brown and violet Mirrors Suite, and the sober Patio Suite directly overlooking the shady internal yard, up to the two Red and Blue Apartments with warm color shades.

Rates starting from Euro 161 for a stay in a double-bedded suite with breakfast.

For booking and further information: www.dardarma.com