Dar Mimoun
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Overview
Offering a wonderful blend of old and new, Dar Mimoun is a plush, dreamy riad that sits in the Sidi Mimoun district of Marrakech’s Medina. It boasts seven heavenly bedrooms which invite long lazy lie-ins, gorgeous entertainment spaces, two courtyards, two pools and a fantastic roof terrace. A highly professional team of staff will ensure that the riad is immaculate, that you enjoy delicious breakfasts and extra meals on request, and give advice on excursions and arrange a number of services. You can’t go wrong at Dar Mimoun. It really is an exceptional riad with character, charm and glorious modern touches in abundance.
As soon as you enter the doors of Dar Mimoun, you will enjoy a glorious and gracious holiday experience. The riad is organised around two courtyards, one traditional and the other offering contemporary flair. Each courtyard is accessed through central living and dining rooms. Some of the bedrooms are located around the traditional courtyard, and two are located around the modern courtyard. The traditional courtyard is a beautiful space with gorgeous towering palms, a pretty pool, fabulous lights and a wonderful mix of modern furnishings. At one end, there is a delightful open lounge alcove. The courtyard is drowned in natural light and radiates charm and elegance.
Just off the traditional courtyard is a fabulously charming living room with a fireplace and a range of accent chairs and sofa seating. There is another living space with a television linked to the contemporary dining room. This dining room enjoys a totally modern feel with an ultra-long dining table and bench seating. A wall of floor-to-ceiling contemporary black framed windows and doors opens to the contemporary courtyard, which is a great contrast to the other one. With dazzling white walls, trendy chairs and two ancient olive trees, it is a wonderful space where you can sneak off for a quiet read of your holiday book and a glass of wine. Just off the courtyard, you will find the massage room with a shower where you can enjoy some fabulous indulgent treatments on request.
Each of the seven bedrooms offers its own style and colour palette. They are all dreamy spaces with intricate headboards, luxury linens, gorgeous lighting and tasteful soft furnishings. They all boast exquisite bathrooms with luxury toiletries and fluffy towels. One room sits on the ground floor, offering a beautifully dressed king-size bed. On the first floor, there are five bedrooms, two with kingsize beds and living areas, one with a double bed, one with a small double bed and one with a king-size bed and a single. The two bedrooms surrounding the modern courtyard enjoy contemporary flair and more of those wonderful black framed windows.
Dar Mimoun’s roof terrace is absolutely fabulous. It enjoys a swimming pool of 5m x 2.6m for a cooling dip, lots of lounge chairs and sun loungers, a large alfresco lounge area, a dining table for fourteen, a barbecue, a summer kitchen and sensational views of the Medina and the dramatic Atlas Mountains. There is even a handy shower that you can use before and after your pool dip.
What you should know…
- Breakfast and afternoon tea are included in the price of the riad, but you can also enjoy delicious lunches and dinners for an extra fee
- Extra beds can be used in many of the rooms on request, also for an additional small fee
- Massages and other additional services are available
- Please bear in mind that during Ramadan, the traditional month of fasting and purification, some restaurants and cafes close during the day and general business hours are reduced
Property Features
Main House
Ground Floor
- Ample entrance hall with indoor patio and seating area
- Large living room with various seating areas, fireplace, TV and access to the indoor patio
- Open plan dining area for 16 people and access to the indoor patio
- Professional kitchen for staff use (guests are not allowed)
- Bedroom with king size bed, air conditioning and en-suite shower room
First Floor
- Bedroom with a king size bed, a single bed, air conditioning and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with king size bed, living area, TV, air conditioning and en-suite shower
- Bedroom with king size bed, living area, air conditioning and en-suite shower
Top Floor
- Bedroom with king size bed, air conditioning and en-suite shower room
Second House
Ground Floor
- Small seating area with access to the terrace
- Massage and hammam room (available on request)
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed (140 x 200 cm), air conditioning, TV and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed (160 x 200 cm), air conditioning, TV and en-suite shower room
Roof Terrace
- Private plunge pool (5 x 2.6 m)
- Ample terraced
- Various sun loungers
- Summer kitchen
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Outdoor shower
- Barbecue (plancha)
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Safe deposit box
- Hair dryer
- DVD player
Location
About the surrounding area of Dar MimounDar Mimoun enjoys a fabulous position near the Royal residence and the Mamounia, only ten minute walk from Jamaa el Fna Square. Ten-minute’s drive will take golfers to the Royal Palm golf course or the Royal Golf at Amelkis. You can reach the Jardins Majorelle in ten minutes too.
Marrakech is a bustling, intoxicating, colourful city that offers an inexhaustible source of surprises. It is Africa’s Capital of Culture where everything is on the move. Colourful spices, glistening lamps, colourful carpets and leather in every shade imaginable are combined with rich, ancient architecture to capture your heart and soul. Its souks are loud, thrilling and very exciting. You will discover snake charmers, storytellers and potion sellers. Dining in the Medina is an adventure and will set your tastebuds tingling. Smoke rises from barbecues which are enjoyed along with Gnawa musicians, acrobats and fortune tellers. The famous Patisserie des Princes is perfect for sweet treats and ice cream afterwards. Many of the riads boast exquisite restaurants for fine dining experiences where you will enjoy creative, spice-laced modern Moroccan menus, many of which are on rooftops with fabulous views. Your friendly staff at the riad can recommend and book tables for you. The wonderful Riad Yima Tea Room is the home and personal gallery of Hassan Hajjaj, the Andy Warhol of Marrakech and is filled with upcycled pop art. It is fun and a great place to grab a classic cup of mint tea. In 1985, Marrakech’s Medina was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hammams were introduced to the city by the Romans and adapted to fit Islamic ablution rituals. Visitors enjoy wonderful hammam experiences at Hammam de la Rose, the Farnatchi Spa, the deluxe Royal Mansour and many other spas.
The Bahia Palace was built in the late 19th century and now forms the centre of the city’s culture. It boasts incredible decor along with high, gilded ceilings, mosaics, stuccos, paintings and an enormous landscaped garden.
Marrakech enjoys an excellent collection of museums, including Maison de la Photographie, a three-storey riad-turned-gallery housing the vintage Moroccan photography collection of Patrick Menac’h and Marrakshi Hamid Mergani. Its rooftop cafe is one of the highest in Medina. The Musee Tiskiwin displays the history of Marrakech and the region in general. The Dar Si Said Museum is an exhibition of historic and contemporary Moroccan art, full of intricate Byzantine designs and colours. The Music Museum is located in the Saadian quarter, built in the 16th and 17th centuries. The reception of the museum is a jewel of Arab-Andalusian architecture.
You can discover some of the city’s history at the 16th-century Saadian Tombs, where the Sultan al-Mansour spared no expense in decorating his opulent mausoleum with imported Italian Carrara marble and a gilded honeycomb muqarnas ceiling. The once magnificent Bali Palace is now a monumental ruin with giant reflecting pools and breathtaking views of the city.
The area around the city is sprinkled with magical gardens. Le Jardin Secret is one of Medina’s largest and most important gardens, with a Persian garden full of tufty grasses and olive, pomegranate, fig and date trees and a second smaller garden offering exotic plants. An elaborate irrigation system weaves its way through the gardens, part of an ancient network that once distributed water from artesian wells and fed by the mountains. When fashion icon Yves St Laurent arrived in the city in 1964, he was overwhelmed by the city and its vivacity. He lived in the Jardin Majorelle with his partner, a lush garden painted with an intense shade of ultramarine blue. It is sprinkled with giant cacti, palms and bamboo groves. The Berber Museum is filled with Yves St Laurent’s personal jewellery and fashion collection, and the Musee Yves St Laurent offers a stunning choreography presentation of the clothes in a dramatic black hall.
Once you have sampled the vibrancy and energy of the city, you can venture a few miles out to the cooler heights of the mountains. Northern Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal, is just a short distance away, surrounded by the magnificent wonder of stunning mountains that are simply perfect for a hike. Within easy reach from the road, you will also find some of the best golf courses in Marrakech, including the Amelkis Championship Golf Course and the Marrakech Royal Golf Club. You will enjoy unforgettable day trips, visit traditional villages, taste delicious food, and enjoy the fabulous scenery and a mesmerising mix of Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Morocco is as diverse as it is beautiful.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Marrakech Menara Airport
(5 km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Sidi Mimoun Bus Stop L6 & L20
(550 m) |
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| Nearest Village |
Sidi Mimoun
(100 m) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Marrakech
(5 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Cafe & Restaurant Traditionnel
(550 m) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Bar Le Churchill
(1 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Carrefour
(3 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Marrakech Atlas Golf Course
(6 km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Marrakech Royal Tennis Club
(3 km) |
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| Sightseeing |
Majorelle-Yves Saint Laurent Gardens
(4 km) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesDar Mimoun is perfect for a family holiday. The riad offers two pools, seven fantastic bedrooms, two courtyards and lovely entertaining spaces. Its location is ideal for enjoying this spectacular city.
Marrakech offers an excellent list of entertainment and attractions that families love. These include cooking classes, mule rides, gardens and shopping experiences. The Amal Women’s Centre offers cooking classes for kids. Marrakech offers many gardens that are just lovely. Harti Jardin and Cyper Park are great for good walks. There are two small amusement parks for younger children, Ludipark and Paloozaland. Ludipark offers bouncy castles, pony rides, a mini zoo and an aquapark. Paloozaland offers a dinosaur theme and enjoys several rides, a 6D cinema, a swimming pool and live shows. There are always camels near the Menara Gardens which kids can ride. If you want more of a desert camel ride, you can take a taxi or arrange a ride through your riad to the Palmeraie. Another popular trip is to the Moulay Hassan racetrack on the edge of Marrakech for some kart racing. Moroccans make tea very well, so you can arrange a wonderful afternoon tea at the Royal Mansour. Kids also enjoy getting a henna tattoo or seeing a Fantasia Show. Chez Ali is a show that has been going for years and includes dinner as well as performances with horse riders and music. You will see horse carriages everywhere though you might want to check if the horses look well cared for.
The thrilling Oasiria Waterpark, on the outskirts of Marrakech, offers eight swimming pools, twenty fabulous attractions and seventeen slides. One of the attractions, Aquaroc, is the first climbing wall in Africa. It is 25m long by 5m high and offers three courses, initiation, improvement and training. The waterpark sits in ten hectares of landscaped gardens sprinkled with ponds, paths, flowerbeds, century-old olive trees, desert crossings, palms, wooden pontoons, streams and colourful flowers, and there are five restaurants. There is even a kids club for six to nine-year-olds and nine to twelve-year-olds with meals and snacks included. These are run by experienced leads which offer supervised swimming, treasure hunts, fairs, toboggan competitions, climbing on the Aquaroc, beach soccer, water games, tug of war, football and more. The wonderful Eden Aquapark is another popular family pick. It boasts endless rides, slides, swimming pools, a river, a beach for little pirates, entertainment and a luxurious hotel attached to it. It is a giant aquapark that offers a world of water entertainment.
Terres d’Amanar is a zipline park roughly forty-five minutes outside of Marrakech. There are activities for all ages, with a pool and lunch included. Children love heading for the Atlas Mountains and enjoying stops at the village of Imlil, where they can enjoy mule rides and see the waterfalls. The Ourika Valley is another fabulous trip where kids can play in the shallow Ouritka River and hike to the waterfalls.
The Anima Gardens are lovely, with lots of sculptures as well as natural fauna. You can buy a timed ticket which helps to ensure that the gardens are not too crowded. There are shuttles to and from the city.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- DVD
- Fenced Grounds
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- Breakfast Included
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Spa Treatments Available
- Transfers Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- Breakfast Included
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | €1,000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 3 pm |
| Departure time | 11 am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €1,000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 3 pm |
| Departure time | 11 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Not available on this property. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included. |
| Minimum stay | 3 - 5 nights during low season. All other durations on request. |
| Changeover day | Flexible. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Pool heating charge? | Not available on this property. |
| Tax | Tourist Taxes are not included in the rental price and are to be paid locally in cash on arrival (the correct total per person per night will be sent to you after booking confirmation). |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Daily light cleaning and breakfast are included in the rental price. Please note that the kitchen is for staff usage only; guests are not allowed. The following services are available at an extra cost to be paid directly to the owner: - Dinner: €25 per person - Lunch: €25 per person - In-house massage service: please enquire |
| Other Ts and Cs | A non-refundable 40% deposit is required to confirm a booking at this property (or full payment if booking within 12 weeks of departure). |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 14 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18th 2024 - Dec 21st 2024 | £4,389 | £5,852 | £7,315 | £10,241 |
| Dec 21st 2024 - Jan 5th 2025 | - | - | - | £12,517 |
| Jan 5th 2025 - Oct 18th 2025 | £4,633 | £6,177 | £7,722 | £10,810 |
| Oct 18th 2025 - Nov 3rd 2025 | - | - | £7,722 | £10,810 |
| Nov 3rd 2025 - Dec 20th 2025 | £4,633 | £6,177 | £7,722 | £10,810 |
| Dec 20th 2025 - May 22nd 2026 | - | - | - | £12,801 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Personnels très attentionnés
Très agréable, bien décoré, personnels très attentionnés, excellent cuisine, la piscine sur le toit etc...
Un seul point: l'effet écho dans la cour intérieur de l'appel à la prière de 4h du matin qui malgré des boules Quies réveille de façon certaine -
Riad splendide, décoré avec raffinement
Riad splendide, décoré avec raffinement. Les chambres sont grandes et les salles de bains magnifiques.superbe adresse! Le personnel est aux petits soins pour les hôtes , d’une gentillesse incroyable. Tout ici est fait pour vous faire plaisir ! Et surtout surtout Meryem la cuisinière véritable top chef qui nous a concocté les meilleurs plats de la cuisine marocaine. Un vrai délice! D’ailleurs nous y avons pris tous nos repas! Les petits déjeuners étaient incroyables, jus frais et différents tous les jours, crêpes marocaines, cake maison orange ou citron, brioches, etc etc! La plus belle adresse! Nous reviendrons certainement! Merci aussi à rezlan pour son œil attentif au besoin de tous!
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We loved the ambiance of the riad
We really loved, loved, loved the ambiance of the riad. The home is beautifully and intentionally designed. We also loved the service staff! Very soulful human beings, very friendly, welcoming, and trustworthy.
Lastly, we felt a bit uncomfortable having to pay in cash upon check out, when the rest was paid via transfers/creditcards. Problem was solved immediately (By paying half in cash) but you could feel the frustration on staff side. -
Dar Mimoun
La qualité de la rénovation, les matériaux, les finitions la décoration tout est magnifique
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Tout est réunis pour passer un excellent séjour
emplacement idéal, décoration soignée, terrasse très agréable, chambres spacieuses, personnel adorable et efficace, petits déjeuners et repas délicieux. Tout est réunis pour passer un excellent séjour.
Don't miss out! Reserve now and get a full refund if you change your mind within 48hrs.
