Last year, we took an incredible trip to Morocco. I won’t lie; it was one of the best trips of my life, but what truly made the difference was the riad where we stayed.
Keep reading, and I’ll tell you all about it!
If you're interested in reading the full blog post about Marrakech, you can find it here: Travel to Morocco: The Best Tips, Restaurants, and More Experiences - Full Blog Post.
Riad Danka.
We stayed at Riad Danka, and after chatting with some people on the trip, we realized that we were really lucky to stay at this riad, mainly for two reasons: hospitality and transportation.
Transportation:
When you make your reservation at this riad, they offer a pick-up service from the airport for just €20 extra.
It's important to consider that most riads are located inside the souk (market), so cars cannot enter and drop you off at the riad's door. They will leave you at the entrance of the square, and you'll have to walk through the market with your suitcases until you find the riad, with Google Maps in hand.
Fortunately, Danka Riad sends someone to the entrance of the market to meet you, guide you, and help you with your suitcases.
When we talked to other travelers, not all riads do this. Some of our new friends had to wander around the souk for a while before finding their riad.
Hospitality:
The truth is that, overall, everyone in Morocco is super hospitable, kind, and friendly. It's important to note that it's a country that practically lives off tourism, so Moroccans speak many languages and are extremely friendly, as long as you are too.
At our riad, Simo was the hotel manager and became our best friend. Simo welcomed us and made us feel at home all the time. He guided us and accompanied us to all our dinner reservations so we wouldn't get lost, and he also picked us up to take us back to the riad.
Simo gave us a special tour of the market to do some shopping, and it was truly the best experience thanks to him.
Danka Riad includes a typical Moroccan breakfast accompanied by mint green tea, typical of Morocco, and juice.
I'll leave you a little video of the delicious breakfast:
Spa and Hammam
Danka Riad, in addition to everything else, offers spa services that can be reserved for an additional cost.
We were really eager to try a hammam, which is the traditional Moroccan bath.
It's a "ritual" of purification and relaxation focused on health and well-being. This experience is an essential part of Moroccan culture, so you can't miss it!
Personally, we loved it. It’s a mix between a massage and a full-body exfoliation. You will leave the hammam feeling like the cleanest and smoothest person in the world, as during the experience, they not only exfoliate you with the typical "black soap" that leaves your skin super smooth, but they also use the "Kessa" glove to scrub your body and face, removing all dead skin cells.
If you want to know more about the benefits of the hammam and its history, click the button below to read the blog post.
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We hope that if you visit Marrakech, you greatly enjoy your stay and the hospitality of this city. If you stay at Danka Riad, let us know how it went and how your experience was.
If you know of other Riads or hotels, share them with the Root community in the comments. :)
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