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Riad Dar Zen

4.0 star property
A peaceful haven in Medina where travelers can unwind by a crackling fireplace or take a refreshing dip in the pool after exploring the city

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Riad Dar Zen, in Medina's heart, offers a quiet escape from bustling streets. Enjoy a continental breakfast, city views from the rooftop terrace, and a cooling outdoor pool. Cozy lobby fireplace, WiFi, luggage storage, and concierge services ensure an effortless stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Camel)

Double Room, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Camel)

Double Room, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Camel)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Bathtub (Perle)

Double Room, Bathtub (Perle)

Double Room, Bathtub (Perle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Bathtub (Jade)

Double Room, Bathtub (Jade)

Double Room, Bathtub (Jade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, Riad Dar Zen is in Medina of Rabat, a neighbourhood in Rabat. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Andalusian Garden and Rabat Beach, while National Jewellery Museum and Art Gallery Miloudi Nouiga are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al Barid Stadium or Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium. Visit our Rabat travel guide
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5 Rue Frej, Medina, Rabat, 10000

What's nearby

  • Rue des Consuls
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Andalusian Garden
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rabat Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bab El Had
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Bab Chellah Tram Stop
    7 min walk
  • Rabat Ville Station
    18 min walk
  • Rabat (RBA-Salé)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Souke centre ville
    6 min walk
  • Cafe Nefertiti
    9 min walk
  • Le Dhow | Restaurant - Lounge
    9 min walk
  • HAMZA FOOD
    6 min walk
  • Marina Palms
    8 min walk

About this property

Riad Dar Zen

Upscale riad located in Medina of Rabat
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Riad Dar Zen. In addition to a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Riad Dar Zen boast perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 4 per day)
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.44 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 4 per day(1640 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Dar Zen Hotel Rabat
Dar Zen Hotel
Dar Zen Rabat
Dar Zen
Dar Zen
Riad Dar Zen Riad
Riad Dar Zen Rabat
Riad Dar Zen Riad Rabat

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Dar Zen have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Dar Zen?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Dar Zen on 16 Mar 2026 start from NZ$246, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Riad Dar Zen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Dar Zen?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riad Dar Zen?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Riad Dar Zen provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Riad Dar Zen located?

Located in Medina of Rabat, this riad is steps away from Exposition Poupées du Monde and Grand Mosque. Rue des Consuls and Andalusian Garden are also within 10 minutes. Bab Chellah Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Medina Rabat Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Riad Dar Zen Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place! Truly zen like. Great people and I recommend having a dinner! I had a surprise proposal dinner and they were very accommodating. The pool is great too. It’s great addition to cool off and lounge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was great. Tariq was so friendly and very helpful. He gave us a lot of great tips for our stay in Rabat. The Riad felt like an oasis in the Medina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable a wonderful service

This was a very quaint guest house that was comfortable and just right. A great breakfast. The kitchen was immaculate. Ventrally located in the old town - a great place to spend a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This riad was a dream. Pretty quaint and tucked in the middle of the medina. Google maps did not direct us infront of the riad, but its not that hard to find if u pay attention and zoom in the map. Its very relaxing to stay in this riad and we were in the camel room with. O ac in the middle of June but had a fan in it, and it was not hot. The host asked us if we ‘d prefer a room w ac, which were upstairs but we wanted the room closer to the pool. It was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dov

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay!

This riad is really beautiful and the service we received from the moment we arrived was great! It is very well located, within walking distance to many of the attractions in Rabat. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at night and left the next morning, and for that purpose it worked well. Good location, but like many riads in old medinas, it is hard to find. The staff member did met us in our car and guided us to the riad, which we appreciated. Be aware that you must carry your own bags for about a 5–7 minute walk through uneven, bumpy streets inside the medina. Assistance with luggage was not offered, even for smaller bags like a laptop bag, so this is better suited for backpacks or light luggage. The room was spacious and comfortable, maybe the largest room we stayed in at a riad. It was clean, the bathroom was well equipped, amenities were plentiful, and bottles of water were provided. This place offers a decent value for the area. Breakfast was a highlight. The traditional Moroccan breakfast was very good, and when the staff was unsure whether we wanted tea or coffee, they kindly brought both. There were a few issues: We filled out forms with our detailed personal information at check-in, including passport details and signatures, and the completed forms were left unattended overnight and still there the next morning, which raised privacy concerns. Late-night phone calls in the common area carried into the room and disrupted our sleep, which was especially difficult given our jet lag. Overall, a practical option with a good location and comfortable room, but better attentiveness to privacy, noise, and guest comfort would improve the experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great quiet place near water

Great Place to stay! Helpful and very friendly staff. A nice small swimming pool to cool down and a quite nice place. The room was clean and the bathroom was nice. Nice Terrace and nice breakfast. Would definitely recommend and will be staying there next time. Recommend going inside to the hotel by going from the water side of the Medina
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dar Zen

DAR ZEN is a lovely authentic Morroccan hotel. Located in the old town in Medina. The staff are really helpful and professional. I really enjoyed my stay and thanks so much to Tarek for all the help .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anelito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Chaoying

no onsite parking. have to pull you luggage walking over 10 min
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abdullah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never ever stay there

Really it is very bad place Arrival there is terrible Area around is unclean No air condition I advice to not rent this for any one. I stay less than hour and leave They dont retain my money The only thing good there is the tarq who is very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was just as beautiful as the pictures show. The only issue was getting there. You need internet access to a good GPS and no taxi can get you to the door. You will need to walk for about 10 min with your luggage and GPS to find it. But it is worth the walk, and very peaceful. Although it is very quiet it was not that private as our room was right next to the common area. Overall I would recommend this place. There were many tourist attractions within walking distance. I also recommend walking down to the beach and oceanside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was our first stay in Morocco. Room was simply decorated. The tub in the middle of the room was interesting. Hard for me to wash my long hair but soaking in it after walking miles each day was heaven. The level of the bathroom mirror was too low, but likely limited because of room architecture. The AC unit stopped working in the middle of the night, so a few warm hours. Despite this hiccups, it was a nice refuge from the bustling medina and Tarik was sweet and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and very well restored and decorated, very peaceful and quiet. All that was in vain for me and the room I stayed in (pearl) however as the light from outside shone through the moucharabieh, and badly affected my sleep on all five night. See photo. Also this doesn't have a bath, it's a shower now so the web photos need updating. If you specifically want a tub you may be disappointed. They don't clean the rooms unless you specifically request it to be done , saying some people don't like cleaners being in the room (surely anybody would saybat check in if that was the case ?) The breakfast policy is very odd. You have to state a breakfast time at the beginning of the stay, and that will be your breakfast time for the duration, you cannot deviate from it If you are one, five,byen, however many minutes late it will still go on the table at that time for the local birds and flies to feadt on Don't get it - three rooms and it only takes five minutes to warms some baked goods and put them on a plate. Small things, no welcome drink at check in, only one bath towel provided, water not replenished. Once they have got on top.of the basics here a small fridge in the room would be massively beneficial and sun loungers on the top roof would be a huge selling point. Verdict -,3 star property at a four star prices. Has the potential for a great spot with some improvements
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Chambre trop petite pas de place pour la valise,on doit la mettre à terre..ordinaire pour le prix.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had better experiences in other Riads. No greeting with Mint tea. Refused to come to our driver to assist with bags and finding the Riad. Tareq was not overall very welcoming - we were very used to this welcome with all of the properties we had stayed in. Breakfast was quite plain. No shower in room, only a bath in the middle of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

María Vanesa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
El personal....., mala experiencia....no me dieron la habitación hasta las 14:30h cuando debía ser a las 13:00h....la habitación estaba reservada con bañera y no tenía bañera....el día de salida no me aguantaron las maletas solo una hora, cuando acordamos dejarlas hasta x la tarde que salíamos para el aeropuerto...No volvería a este Riad
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joalfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Encantador

Sitio con mucho encanto, cómodo y el personal amable. Céntrico y es tan bonito que apetece estar ahí todo el día.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas Mig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

FANTASTICO

El Riad es espectacular. Su ubicación y su estética inmejorable. Pero lo mejor Tarik y Fatiha y su exquisita y maravillosa atención. 100% recomendable por todo
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Endroit sympa, bien situé dans la médina. Responsable du Riad très accueillante et homme de maison super dispo ! Seul chose préférer prendre les taxis bleu plutôt que le taxi conseillé par le riad pour les déplacements dans la ville cela vous coûtera bien moins cher.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très charmant, Nous avons adoré!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beau séjour, bel emplacement, bon service

Un emplacement tranquille au coeur de la Medina de Rabat, pas très loin du tram et des artères commerçantes. Le Dar Zen est un lieu de séjour très agréable. Service impeccable de Tarik.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023