Travelers step into a world of warm colors and enticing scents at this Moroccan retreat where ancient traditions create an immersive sensory experience
Dar El Kébira blends traditional Moroccan charm with modern comfort. Guests enjoy rooftop views, local specialties at the Traditional Restaurant, and spa treatments. The property offers WiFi, and visitors consistently highlight the authentic cultural experience.
Located in Medina of Rabat, a neighborhood in Rabat, Dar El Kébira is in a shopping district and near the beach. Rue des Consuls and Hassan Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rabat Beach and Foret Hilton. Don't miss out on a visit to Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel. Visit our Rabat travel guide
1 Rue des Consuls, Impasse Belghazi, Medina, Rabat, 10000
What's nearby
Hassan Tower
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Rue des Consuls
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Grand Mosque
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Rabat Beach
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bab El Had
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Bab Chellah Tram Stop
8 min walk
Rabat Ville Station
19 min walk
Rabat (RBA-Salé)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Souke centre ville
8 min walk
Cafe Nefertiti
10 min walk
Le Dhow | Restaurant - Lounge
8 min walk
HAMZA FOOD
8 min walk
Marina Palms
8 min walk
About this property
Dar El Kébira
Luxury riad near Rabat Beach
Located close to Rue des Consuls and Moroccan Parliament, Dar El Kébira provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a body wrap, a body scrub, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, Traditional Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Limo/town car service, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
Concierge services, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry services
Room features
All guestrooms at Dar El Kébira offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Traditional Restaurant
Things to do
Full-service spa
Library
Sauna
Steam room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Turkish bath
Accessibility
No elevator
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 32 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property 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 4.00 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
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle
Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 32 per night
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 major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Dar El Kébira
Dar El Kébira Hotel
Dar El Kébira Hotel Rabat
Dar El Kebira Rabat
Dar El Kébira Rabat
Riad Dar El Kebira Hotel Rabat
Dar El Kébira Riad
Dar El Kébira Rabat
Dar El Kébira Riad Rabat
Frequently asked questions
Is Dar El Kébira pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dar El Kébira?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar El Kébira on 2026/3/9 start from NT$3,719, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
Dar El Kébira doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Dar El Kébira?
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Dar El Kébira?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Dar El Kébira provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 25 per vehicle applies.
Where is Dar El Kébira located?
Located in Medina of Rabat, this luxury riad is within a 10-minute walk of Rue des Consuls and Rabat Beach. Moroccan Parliament and Hassan Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bab Chellah Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Medina Rabat Tram Stop is 12 minutes.
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Reviews
Dar El Kébira Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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A beautiful place perfectly located, and extremely nice and careful personnel
Pierre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margaret
2025/10/29
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was great. The room was generously sized and clean. The location was wonderful - right in the heart of the medina and near everything. The staff couldn't have been more helpful at every turn - really pleasant and good humoured. The breakfast was slightly different every day and was exactly what was needed to set you up well for the day. All in all it was a great experience and I would definitely stay there again when I'm next in Rabat.
My stay at Dar El Kebira was one of the best lodging experiences of my life. The Riad was beautiful, every single staff member was exceptionally hospitable, and the location could not have been better for exploring Rabat.
We were greated warmly and given mint tea with a great presentation. The owners were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were lovely, nice bathrooms with good facilities. Terrace had nice view of the city. Breakfast was very good. It was a great start to our vacation!
Shelley
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
2/10 Terrible
Maurizio
2024/6/23
Disliked: Room comfort
Tiny rooms nowhere near a five-star property!
The rooms are a two-stars standard, not five !!
The riad is very nicely located — in the Medina but not too far from outside. The interior is really nicely decorated. Plenty of beautiful common spaces and a nice rooftop. For that the hotel could be a four-stars standard. The staff is friendly.
But while I don’t know the legal standards for Morocco to grant five stars to a property, everywhere in the world the standards include a minimum ROOM SIZE. As someone who spends one third of his life on hotels, I can tell you the room sizes are two-stars — it’s the kind of room size you would find at Ibis Budget, not even at Holiday Inm Express! I am not trying compare apples with oranges — this is an old town typical Riad — but the reason I chose a five-stars property instead of four or three (and paid more accordingly) was exactly room size and room comfort.
Whoever renovated this building did a great job at imagining the beautiful furniture and decorations. But they forgot that the rooms also need to accommodate guests and their baggage…
My son and I couldn’t move around the room at the same time — one had to make space for the other. The suitcase couldn’t be anywhere lying flat (other than on the bed). The twin beds were about 80 cm wide. No space to put things. No space to put my toiletries bag in the bathroom.
I saw other rooms and they were equally small — see photos.
Breakfast was very basic. Again not five stars. A cheese omelet was merely an omelet with a s
We had a wonderful 3-day stay. The staff was so accommodating. Big shout-out to Hamid, the concierge for most of our stay and also our server for a delicious dinner. He was professional and friendly. Also to Ahmed, who carried bags for 8 of us up and down stairs, poured Moroccan tea, and was engaging in conversation. Younis also made sure we were well taken care of. The rooms were pretty and comfortable, the courtyard was clean and lovely and we loved the rooftop glasses of wine and conversation with our group. Fun to wind through the streets of the medina to find our way back after excursions. We felt totally safe in the medina, day and night.
The room; the night I checked in the air conditioner was making a loud noise and didn’t work at all. Evenings were okay during my stay because it was cool weather. I had late night check in because of my flight and I had to call the manager - several times before he answered. Also on informing him that the air conditioner was not working he said it was. Next day I got a change of room (which was fairly cleaner than the previous one) because the attendee Ahmed checked to confirm it wasn’t working. A day after work when I came they transferred everything without my presence and confirmation back to the old room. And seeing it in daylight made me totally uncomfortable. I didn’t take the breakfast on any of the days at the Riad.
Please don’t pick the Chelet room; the night I checked in the air conditioner was making a loud noise and didn’t work at all. Evenings were okay during my stay because it was cool weather. I had late night check in because of my flight and I had to call the manager - Soufiane several times before he answered. Also on informing him that the air conditioner was not working he said it was. Next day I got a change of room to The Pinède (which was fairly cleaner than the previous one) because the attendee Ahmed checked to confirm it wasn’t working. A day after work when I came they transferred everything without my presence and confirmation back to the old room. And seeing it in daylight made me totally uncomfortable. I didn’t take the breakfast on any of the days at the Riad.
Fathima
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthieu
2025/12/4
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Un accueil comme on les aime et un très joli Riad !!
Séjour parfait dans un très beau cadre. L’emplacement dans la Medina rend tout accessible facilement. Le personnel était aux petits soins et le petit-déjeuner, très bon.
May
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Andreas
2022/10/25
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Ich wurde vom Hotelpersonal zu einem illegalen Parkplatz begleitet (was ich natürlich nicht wissen konnte), für den ich bei einem offenbar selbsternannten Parkplatzwächter zahlen musste. Bereits am Nachmittag war mein Mietwagen abgeschleppt worden und der „Parkplatzwächter“ war verschwunden. Ich musste mit einem halben Tag Aufwand und viel Geld mein Auto zurückbeschaffen. Der Hotelmanager hat mir seine Hilfe dabei verweigert, und ich musste alles mit der Polizei alleine regeln.
100 m weiter gab es einen offiziellen bewachten Parkplatz, den ich dann genutzt habe. Der Hotelconcierge hätte mir das gleich zeigen müssen, wollte aber offenbar bei seinen Freunden von der Parkplatzmafia nochmal eine Provision verdienen.
Als ich den Manager auf meine Kosten angesprochen und ihn darauf hingewiesen habe, dass das Hotel mir den legalen Parkplatz hätte empfehlen müssen, wurde dieser laut und hat mich übel beschimpft.
Fazit: Ein Hotel, das sich 5 Sterne gibt und für marokkanische Verhältnisse recht teurer ist, sollte es nicht nötig haben, seine Gäste auch noch mit üblen Tricks abzuzocken, um ein paar Dirham extra zu verdienen.
Eine sehr schlechte Reiseerfahrung, die sich jeder, der dies liest ersparen kann…
The place is gorgeous. Very traditional and clean. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. Farroush was great!
Only downside was the parking was not free and its so difficult to find a spot.
Karla Garduno
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Soukeyna
2020/1/2
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location
I had a great place and top service. Breakfast was amazing. I arrived very late and there someone waiting for me to guide me and show me around. We two ladies traveling and we felt very safe. I enjoyed its location: right in the Medina and walking distance to everything. If you love taking pictures then you will enjoy this Riad