Reviews of Riad Dar Jani

07 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It's in the Kasbah, a characteristic part of the city and a nice quiet place to stay. And the owners are very friendly and helpful. Nice people.

Disliked: The price. There are cheaper places to stay in Marrakesh.

27 November 2010

Liked: Great location and and beautiful riad, but apart from meeting Alain on arrival I never saw any of the owners again, not even to find out what time I had to leave or to return the keys. Sadly, some of the houses in the vicinity have been torn down recently and just across the street/corner there were some dodgy (now probably homeless?) people hanging out who hassled me often when I left or came in (and I'm not sensitive to that or have felt unsafe in Morocco in any other situation). I guess from the other comments and the guestbook that this used to be a wonderful, homely place.

Disliked: absence of owners, some of the walls were crumbling - onto my bed!, kitchen and stove didn't work

29 September 2010 Customer would recommend this property

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25 September 2010 Anthony would recommend this property

Liked: It was nice and cosy and very central and a nice couple running it.

Disliked: Not a lo to say I dislike about it only sometimes the water was cold when having a shower but that was sorted out .

05 February 2010

Liked: The worst hostel I've ever been, no security, you cheat on which is a hostel rather is the house where he lives as a Frenchman and you are there you feel an atmosphere of insecurity, no signs to show it a hotel or something I do not recommend at all to stay there and if a page is HostelBookers deveria not recommend it again

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

26 January 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: it's a lovely riad with helpful and very nice staff, but we didnt hv much time in the riad, arrived late and left at 6am so 450dh a night was rather expensive in that sense

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

06 January 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The accomodation has real rustic character and charm. Basic kitchen and shower room and a cosy, homely feel to the room and courtyard. The Dar Jani is also on the doorstep of the Saadian Tombs, perfectly situated in the Kasbah area. Only ten minute walk from the Jemaa el Fna. But the best thing about this property is the friendly owner, Janice, and her managers Veronique and Alain. Veronique gave us a tour of the area when we arrived so we wouldn't get lost and both Veronique and Alain were always smiling and happy to answer our questions and give good advice. I unfortunately didn't get to meet Janice, but her emails leading up to my stay in Marrakech were always prompt, helpful and very friendly. I highly recommend the Dar Jani and most certainly would return there again.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

29 November 2009 catherine would recommend this property

Liked: the owners are lovley they were waiting at the airport to meet me even though my flight was early. They both speak really great english and are very honest and friendly. they live upstairs so are on hand to help you and gave me lots of tips and advice as a lone female. They Riad is very traditional and the rooms are off a central court yard with a shared bathroom. There is also a little kitchen with a gas camp stove and a kettle so you can have a cup of tea when you arrive. I would have liked to have stayed here longer but only booked for one night then moved onto to another place. It is about 10 mins walk for the main square and on first arrival it seems like a maze of walk ways and alleys its in a good location and fairly easy to find. Although the street is to small for a taxi to get right to the front door (like most in marrakech). I would reccomend taking ear plugs as the calling from the mosques at all hours will keep you up. I found this everywhere i stayed. The riad is very safe a main door with double lock and a lock on the room door. Great value for money

Disliked: catherine left no negative feedback.

05 June 2009 Aizad would recommend this property

Liked: We had a splendid stay in the riad, good location with loads cheap+delicious+local+untapped by tourist restaurants plus the souvenir shops near to our riad sell stuffs with nontourist price way cheaper than djama el fna. Allen, Veronique&Janice were great hosts and give us many tips&hints to survive and enjoy marrakech!

Disliked: Aizad left no negative feedback.

20 April 2009 Deborah would recommend this property

Liked: It's really a nice and calm place to stay in Marrakech.I would recommend it to everybody.

Disliked: Deborah left no negative feedback.

17 April 2009 Joerg would recommend this property

Liked: Just a great spot in the authentic old heart of the city!VERY helpful and friendly staff with a lot of background knowledge.A really convinient place to stay.Thanks a lot!!!

Disliked: Joerg left no negative feedback.

12 March 2009 Marcel would recommend this property

Liked: If you want to stay in a typical "Moroccan house", this place will fit perfectly. Do not expect a TV, a fantastic bed or internet... only a simple room with the most basic things in it. By the way, the staff is extremely nice.

Disliked: Marcel left no negative feedback.

08 March 2009 John would recommend this property

Liked: Genuine traditional style house. Extremely nice people Veronique and Alain. Made us very welcome but did not impose on us. Local knowledge very helpful. Was rather cold while we were there (February) - no heating unfortunately.

Disliked: John left no negative feedback.

11 February 2009 Jan would recommend this property

Liked: Location is where the life takes place. You van eat at Kasbah for nealry nothing!

Disliked: Jan left no negative feedback.

09 February 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: location

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

31 January 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Alain and Veronique are both very helpful and friendly. The location is nice and it is clean and safe.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

27 January 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Moroccan style interior/house, quiet, small hostel

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

29 December 2008 Jonas would recommend this property

Liked: very nice and homey atmosphere; Alain and Veronique are great hosts, they provided us with many insider-tips on where to eat, shop etc. you wouldnt find in any guidebook; riad is located in an area which is very authentic, nice little shops and great streetfood

Disliked: Jonas left no negative feedback.

29 December 2008

Liked: Knowledgeable and friendly owner. The hostel feels more like a homestay rather than hotel/hostel. Great place to meet people and learn about Morocco. Very basic facilities however, e.g. no air conditioning, shower was luke warm and only a thin stream of water.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

15 December 2008 peter would recommend this property

Liked: Fantastic location close to everything yet very quiet in a local community of friendly people. The rhiad itself is beautiful with many original features and tasteful enhancements.Alain and Veronique are very knowledgeable about Marrakech and travel throughout the region they are very helpfuland lovely people , for me truely a home from home

Disliked: peter left no negative feedback.

02 December 2008 Javier would recommend this property

Liked: Very quite and friendly staff

Disliked: Javier left no negative feedback.

29 November 2008 Lixin would recommend this property

Liked: The beauty of Riad Dar Jani lies in both the property and Janice, the owner. The property is obviously well kept and maintained, with the authentic Moroccan feel. The rooms are large, comfortable, and though without air-conditioning are cooling enough for a good night's rest. Janice adds a lot of charm to the place. Right from day one she made us feel welcome, inviting us to her cool (literally) living room where we chatted after a day of sight-seeing. She was also kind and generous enough to offer us separate rooms even though we only booked for a single room, at the same cost. I will not forget the interesting discussions we had each night when she shared about Morocco, the people, even Arabic. A truly impressive woman, and a faultless stay. Oh, and before I forget, this place is really value-for-money.

Disliked: Lixin left no negative feedback.

09 November 2008 Nigel would recommend this property

Liked: Very warm welcome. Extremely helpful and friendly hosts. Nice authentic Morrocan building and atmosphere. Good welcome at airport and excellent tour of city-centre including Souk. Good introduction to local culture and various do's and don'ts for us 2 complete new-comers. I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend Dar Jani to future visitors and we hope to return one day Inch Allah !

Disliked: Nigel left no negative feedback.

05 November 2008 Hartmut would recommend this property

Liked: The atmosphere, the loctaion in the heart of the kasbah and the calmness. Didn't like that the floor was wet when there was rain

Disliked: Hartmut left no negative feedback.

25 October 2008 Jeremy would recommend this property

Liked: Janice was very welcoming and full of advice. We apprectiated the kitchen as it gave us so many options. The riad is so charming and peaceful. We didn't want to leave.

Disliked: Jeremy left no negative feedback.