Riad Dar Zaman

Came here for a cooking lesson & got so much more. We were recommended this place by a blog for a cooking lesson, little did we know we’d get a tour, history & some of the best food we’ve ever tasted included. 10/10 - a must when visiting Marrakech

We loved our stay here and were delighted by the hospitality. Karima’s food was excellent and Hassan’s tips invaluable. Hamza’s kindness and company a pleasure. Nothing was too much trouble for anyone. Overall a welcome respite from the hustle of the city. Loved the terrace….

We have just returned from a wonderful 7 night stay at Riad Dar Zaman. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left we were taken care of. As a family of four we had two of the rooms and it almost felt like we had our own personal riad. The rooms were very comfortable and tastfully decorated. The breakfasts were beautiful and served on the terrace which was a wonderful start to our day. The staff were all so friendly and there was always someone on hand to provide chilled water or mint tea! The little plunge pool was also most welcome at the end of a hot day exploring. We did the Atlas Mountains Trip, Essaouira Beach and the cooking class all of which were great. As part of the cooking class Peter provided a very interesting tour of the food markets and some local history which was facinating. The cooking class was fun and we had an extremely tasty lunch to eat afterwards! The riad is in a good location for all the main sites. We did get a bit lost a couple of times but the maps.me app was really helpful as recommended by the riad staff. We also had a great recommedation from Peter for a day pass at the Beldi Country Club to use their lovely pools all set in beautiful gardens. A wonderful last day to our holiday. In summary we would thorougholy recommend and a big thank you to Peter, Hanza, Adil and Karima.

Riad Dar Zaman was an incredible stay. The team was so accommodating, making our comfortability and happiness priority #1. Less than 5 minute walk from the souk markets and easy to catch a taxi to anywhere else. Can't recommend this Riad enough.

One of the best experiences of our trip to Marrakech. Peter took us on a tour before the cooking started where we experienced some local sights such as bread ovens, market, hamman and some other historical sights. Peter was fun, friendly and informative throughout. We then went to Riad Dar Zaman where our cooking class began with Hassan and Karima. We're vegetarians and class was adapted to us. We made a vegetable tagine, salads, desserts and mint tea. Hassan and Karima were so lovely, friendly and helpful throughout. All recipes were shared after and we then got to have the food for lunch. It was definitely one of the best meals we've had. The food was so amazing we can't wait to recreate when home. The experience was never rushed and would recommend to anyone wanting to learn about the local food whilst having a fun experience. Great for couples.

Great experience here. We booked the cooking class and it was brilliant. Peter was lovely - took us on an informative tour about local life. Hassan was wonderful and Karima’s cooking skills and tips were amazing. Great visit, can highly recommend this lovely Riad and people for a day out.

What can we say.....Peter and staff were amazing. That should always be on the top of any travellers list. Helpful, friendly, happy the list could go on. The riad was a surprise after walking down very close alleyways. I'd actually compare it to the tardis. The courtyard was idyllic with water trickling into the plunge pool, which was a must for your feet after walking all day. It's so accessible to the souks with about a 5-10 minute walk and about 20 minutes to the main square. Once you figured out how to get there. We stayed in the terrace room, which wasn't massive but plenty big enough and had everything you need. To be honest we slept and showered in there and that was it. Lastly the food, it seems they're always cooking as the smell make you hungry on its own. We had meals the first day and could have easily eaten there all 4 days but wanted to experience as much as we could. But there was plenty to keep your hunger at bay with the included breakfast. We both enjoyed Marrakesh with both the food and the people being our high lights. I would post some pictures, but it was too relaxing to worry about the technology we seem to not live with out.

The staff were simply amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. They were attentive but discrete. The food was very very good. The property is an oasis if calm and the plunge pool in the courtyard was the perfect way to cool off after walking the city.