Dar Mayshad

Right upon arriving at Casablanca airport, I realized that the transfer that had been requested had not been arranged. After several phone calls to management (which is based in Marrakech) and about an hour later, the driver showed up to take me to Rabat. Upon arriving at Dar Mayshad, I noticed that there was only one employee—polite and friendly—handling practically all functions. I informed him that I would need a transfer back to Casablanca airport. Regarding the room, it is good to know that the door is made of wood and frosted glass and, therefore, light from the hallway enters the room. In addition to the light, a significant amount of noise also enters the room. On my last day, after asking whether late checkout was available and being told that it was not, I left my luggage in the office, as suggested by the staff, to pick it up later, when I would need to go to the airport. To my surprise, when I returned to Dar Mayshad, it was closed, and there was someone I did not know waiting outside with my suitcase. That person’s main concern was charging me for the meals I had had, and he had no idea that I needed a transfer back to the airport. After a series of phone calls, the amount I needed to pay was determined, and a taxi driver was contacted to take me to Casablanca. Payment of the hotel charges was made in the middle of the street, using a POS machine that only worked by sharing the Wi Fi from my mobile phone.

This property was very difficult to find, as it is located deep inside narrow alleys where cars cannot access. The rooms were extremely small, and the bathroom was not clean at all—it felt very filthy. Another major issue was the lack of a secure place to store luggage after checkout. They asked us to leave our bags in the lobby and simply said “don’t worry, we have two cameras,” which did not feel safe or reassuring at all. Overall, the experience was quite disappointing.

Fijne kamer. Goede centrale locatie. Uitstekende service door Salim.

Where do I even start… The room was the size of a shoebox and faced the restaurant. That might be normal for a riad, but not when there’s loud music and a party happening. We asked for an umbrella — they didn’t have one. The staff was friendly, but sadly very incompetent. And then the worst part: the bathroom. There is NO door at all. Zero privacy. Anyone in the room can see everything. I don’t want my friend or partner watching me sit on the toilet — it’s uncomfortable, awkward, and honestly unacceptable.

Very nice hotel, lovely staff and decor. Roof terrace and nice traditional breakfast, hotel located down a wonderful labarynth of alleyways. Don't be put off by the front door lobby (which is a cat feeding zone), once you enter the hotel proper you will be impressed. Very Moroccan. You will also get to hear the call to prayer from neighbouring mosque. The sole member of staff we seem to have was very nice and attentive - always wanted to assist. Note, there is no printer for boarding passes but airport don't charge as long as you have checked in. Digital passes not accepted in Morocco, of course.

The location is fantastic. The property is very tasteful and atmospheric. Although at times noisy late at night my staying has been in a whole very pleasant. The management is very professional, friendly and open to solutions. The staff is extremely friendly and I do recommend the property for a short layover.

Magnifique Riad dans la médina, un peu difficile à trouver

Absolutely enjoyed staying at Dar Mayshad. The place is gorgeous, historical and very tastefully decorated. The staff are very polite and hospitable and breakfast is great. The location in the old Medina makes the walk to the hotel a wonderful experience.

We were very pleased at the riad , it is very clean, very unique in the layout , nice decoration and nice room. It is very quiet . The staff Badr was extremely friendly and helpful. He was always there looking out for our need. If we ever go back to Rabat , we will stay there again The location is perfect , walking distance to all attractions

Beau sejour à Rabat avec logement ds la medina ds de tres beaux riads . Nourriture excellente. Visite de veaux monuments et jardins

The hotel was really beautiful. I believe we booked the biggest room of the riad but it turned out to be smaller than we thought. There was only one working lamp where the bed is and although so the room was rather dark. Although the staff realized this as he was trying to turn on the light he did not offer to change the light bulb. Also, I realizes that the shampoo and shower gel refill ceramic bottles were empty in the middle of shower. When I opened the bottles, the inside also looked filthy. Bedroom floor was also dusty. The bed and pillows however were really comfortable.

A beautifully renovated riad with three rooms in a quiet alley in the medina yet close to the coast. Two of the rooms open onto the central courtyard so can be noisy and dark. The food was excellent but a bit pricey. Language can be an issue as some of the staff only speak Arabic. Probably not value for money.

El personal fue muy amable, la comida del restaurante está muy rica aunque un poco cara comparada con la oferta de otros riad que ofrecen cenas típicas similares. Es un hotel de diseño encantador y tienen un desayuno estupendo :)

Wir waren die einzigen Gäste und bekamen ein Zimmer mit einer Raumhöhe von 1,80m im Bad. Das „Fenster“ vom Bad reicht in den Innenhof und besteht aus einem verzierten Betonstein, sodass man es nicht verschließen kann. An dem Abend war eine 15-köpfige Gruppe zum Essen im Innenhof angekündigt, die unseren Badezimmeraktivitäten lauschen konnten. Weiterhin war unsere Klimanlahe leider kaputt. Abgesehen davon, ist das Riad/Hotel ein absoluter Traum! Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und gepflegt. Das Personal war super aufmerksam und zuvorkommend. Top!

Beautifully designed Dar and rooms very clean. The staff were very friendly, accommodating and made us feel welcome. We had lemon tagine for lunch, went down well after long, tiring walks in the city and mint tea in the evenings. There’s also a terrace if you need a bit of fresh air. The Dar is just a 5 minute walk from the Kasbah Oudayas.

This property has such a special touch, the most beautifully decorated riad I could imagine! It was a great place to stay during ramadan, as we got to have the traditional ftour meal in the evening with locals from Rabat who were coming to dine there. Walking distance to many convenient and touristy stops in the medina. The staff were very warm and helpful. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we find ourselves in Rabat in the future.

Très bien situé, excellent service.

The staff was most kind and helpful. The hotel address s beautiful and calm. Lovely riad!

This is a beautiful property, very Moroccan. The staff is excellent and we enjoyed our stay very much.

From the light music playing to the delightful scent of orange blossoms to the space and furnishing - this Riad was amazing. The photos are 100% accurate - its just as beautiful as its shown. The entire staff was helpful in every way and made our stay with them an amazing way to bring in the new year! We absolutely plan on booking another stay here as soon as possible!