http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33490 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33490 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33397 I would definitely stay there again]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33397 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33388 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33388 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33248 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33248 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33211 The room we stayed in was nice and was what I shall describe as tastefully basic. If you are expecting northern European luxury then you are, perhaps, on the wrong holiday - that's not what Marrakech is about.
The staff are really lovely humorous helpful people, who are down to earth and efficient. They are actually essential to the experience of being there. I extend them my great thanks.
Adill the manager is a charming and humorous man with a quick mind and a lot of knowledge. You receive a briefing on your first morning during which he talks you through geography, culture, and haggling in the souk (all free of charge!). The briefing is extensive but very useful, and the map you take away with it's biro squiggles and labels becomes an essential traveling companion.
Breakfast is in the Moroccan style - yogurt, fruit, french bread, coffee. It's good healthy stuff. You can always have mint tea, or English tea if you want.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33211 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33112 We had a fantastic five nights here and I recommend Oliver and his team to anyone wanting a friendly, welcome break in Marrakech.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33112 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33077 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33077 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33059 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33059 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33058 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33058 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33054 ( www.pepenero-marrakech.com )VERY GOOD RESTAURANT with very professional team: They noticed that we were very interested in Italian menu and they tell us all about the dishes and wines. My wife wanted to know some details about a recipe and they guided us through the really spotless kitchen and introduced us to the cooking staff. The young Chef was very kind explaining how he was working hard for achieving the maximum level of excellence in his work starting from the ingredients’ quality: He owns a farm few Km far from Marrakech to produce bio ingredients and go personally everyday to the markets to select the rest. His words revealed the enthusiasm that is beyond his successful work.

Concerning the food, we had Moroccan food for our entire trip so wanted to change, we preferred the Bel Paese menu, that includes a selection of their best Italian dishes. I had as starter the Chef’s salad and my wife the salmon’s carpaccio: Both exquisite and well presented. We continued with courgettes’ ravioli and saffran risotto: Really delicious!!! The roasted lamb en croute d’epices and the sea bass’s pave were the yummy end. No space left for the dessert..
We will try them next time.. we will be back by sure!!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33054 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32823 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32823 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32822 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32822 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32706 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32706 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32314 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32314 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32311 We had an amazing time. Mohammed and Lahcen were both really helpful. They took us into the village in the evenings to see the village celebrating eid, played football with the kids in the village. We felt safe. Food was excellent, had our own impromptu cookery course with Mohammed. On the last day Lucy went with Lahcen for a harder walk and I stayed with Mohammed so catered to both levels of fitness.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32311 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31701 We loved the particular architecture and the Moroccan atmosphere. We stayed in a colorful and very intimate suite in complete privacy. The dinners were also superb, very tasty and the staff were very kind.
Dar Darma is an amazing place to spend a romantic holiday.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31701 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31441 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31441 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31381 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31381 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31378 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31378