DAR LES CIGOGNES BY SANSSOUCI COLLECTION

Imagine you have been befriended by a Marrakech spice merchant - sometime back in the 19th century - who invites you to stay in his beautiful home. Dar les Cigognes, in the heart of the old town, has been modernised so discreetly that you feel you have stepped back in time. It's exquisitely tasteful in every detail, with wonderful Moroccan food, charmingly friendly staff, a brilliant hammam and massage service, a library stocked with the best coffee table books about the country - all an easy walk from the city's most famous attractions. A gem.

We have stayed twice on a good offer deal for 1 and 2 nights as part of a full week stay in marrakech. Dar les cigognes has really nice rooms and a luxery feeling. We tried their spa which is really nice but also a bit pricy compared to local rates. Same we feel goes with breakfast, food etc. So for us great for sleepover for a few night, but as we work from morning till late when in marrakech, other riads would bring us better value for money, but to finish a week in the souks, really nice. please note is close to a larger steet so you cannot avoid to hear the traffic.

A delightful experience and enchanting hotel. Open central courtyard and a lovely rooftop garden. We enjoyed breakfasts on the rooftop and a dinner in the private dinning room. There are plenty of breakaway alcoves to tuck yourself away with a book. Located in the old city - it was an easy base to enjoy everything Marrakech has to offer.

A very nice Riad very close to the medina. Lovely staff, warm and friendly and helpful. Had the Hammam which was amazing. The lady was fantastic and worked her socks off. Only disappointment during our stay was the cost of the Dinner on the first night. €80. Extortionate. We wasn't aware of the cost until too late to cancel. €20 for 1 course. €30 for 2 course and €40 for 3 course. As my husband had a nut allergy we decided to play safe on the first night and ordered it as we arrived. We should have checked so it is entirely our fault. However when you realise you've paid €10 per person for a sliced orange sprinkled with cinnamon you feel wronged. Our last Riad charged €16 for the EXACT same dinner and it was a far superior stay. Beautiful roof terrace to relax in. A traditional Riad.

A five star-experience from the moment we arrived 'til we left. Beautiful riyad with gorgeus rooms, roof terrace, good location and excellent service. Very friendly and helpful staff! Definetly our choice of stay when in Marrakesh, would highly recommend it!