I arranged to meet friends at Dar Charkia over the Xmas period for 6 nights. I've never been to Morocco before and had heard that Marrakesh is an amazing city and quite 'full on'! The Marrakesh medina is a mad but exciting place and when I found the Dar Charkia front door I had no idea what to expect. It... more

From the moment we walked in we felt welcomed at Dar Charkia. The place is magical - beautifully decorated with great rooms and staff. We took advantage of some of the tours and found that especially the shopping tour with Lisa was well worth the money. Dar Charkia is spotlessly clean and the breakfast was tasty, filling, and wonderfully presented.... more

We stayed at Dar Charkia in mid December and arrived in a small group for a birthday celebration. This was our first trip to Marrakech and it was fantastic. Dar Charkia is a paradise behind a wooden door, with great access to all sights but secluded enough to offer a tranquil break from the hectic city that is Marrakech. We... more

Before I went to Marrakesh I spent a great deal of time deciding where to stay and Dar Charkia came up trumps every time! The hospitality from the time of our interest in booking to the time we left was excellent in fact it was like having your own personal guides for the whole 5 days. All our restaurants were... more

i had a very brief stay at dar charkia in november during a whirlwind visit of marrakech. while my stay was brief, i am comfortable saying that both the dar and the owners (lisa and michael) and staff are excellent, based not only on my own observations but from speaking with other guests. even before you arrive in marrakech, lisa... more

We were a rare party with children as we had booked the whole riad for my husbands 40th birthday. We had 5 children from 8-14 and the grandparents were with us too. The riad is beautifully kept and was clean with plenty of fluffy towels. The owners, Lisa and Michael were very organized and helpful before we arrived making sure... more

My partner and I stayed in Marrakesh over Christmas for 5 nights. We had a terrific time staying at Dar Charkia. The suite we had was fabulous, complete with log fire when the evenings got a little chilly. Lisa, Michael and their staff could not have been more helpful (I am exceptionally puzzled by the previous reviewer who called them... more

Dar Charkia is an calm serenity, tucked away in a side alley, only a stone's throw from the Medina walls and bustling souk alleys. We came here to celebrate a birthday, and came home with an experience of a lifetime. At the riad, we received a lovely suite, complete with bathroom equipped with every imaginable comfort and a beautifully decorated... more

I agree fully with the rave reviews. The excellent food and accommodation aside, I have to stress how hosts Michael and Lisa can customize your trip to perfection. We were with a group of friends and they organized everything we could possibly want - from tour guides, dinners and private evening entertainment in the riad (belly dancer, french chanteuse) to... more