My husband and I stayed at Dar Ma Ward last week and had a lovely time. The riad is beautifully and lovingly decorated by the owners, Nadege and Emmanuel and is very warm and zen-like. The rooftop terrace is a wonderful place to have the delicious breakfasts that are included in the hotel fare and presumably to have drinks too (altho we didn't get the pleasure of doing so). We stayed in two different rooms at Dar Ma Ward and liked them both though we had a preference for less expensive room on the 1st floor (not ground floor) of the riad, b/c we liked the colours better and there were windows. The only possible downside is that the riad is about a 20 minute walk from the Djema el Fnaa which is the centre of the action in the Medina of Marrakesh. There is little trouble navigating Marrakesh's notoriously maze-like alleys to make your way to the centre, but getting back to the riad from the centre can be a challenge. If you don't mind adventure and aren't put off by getting lost (which you will do anyways, no matter where you stay in the Medina), then this should not be an issue to you. If you are however put off by getting lost, then you may wish to stay in the new city and not in the Medina. Overall, I would highly recommend this riad - it has great value, dedicated owners, friendly staff, delicious breakfasts and is a welcome respite from the chaos that can be Marrakesh.
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