Dar Christine

Dar Christine Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – finding Dar Christine wasn’t exactly straightforward the first time. You’re deep in the medina on Touala de Berrima, which means you’ll be wandering through those maze-like alleys with your luggage, probably getting turned around at least once. But here’s the thing: once you actually find it, you realize that’s kind of the whole point. This place feels genuinely tucked away from the tourist chaos, which in Marrakech is worth its weight in gold.

The riad itself is one of those traditional Moroccan houses that’s been converted thoughtfully – I mean, they kept all the character but actually made it work for travelers. The central courtyard is gorgeous, honestly, with that classic fountain and the kind of tilework that makes you want to sit there with mint tea for hours. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets in the evenings. You know how some riads in the medina can feel cramped or echo-y? Dar Christine has this calm, almost zen-like quality once the sun goes down. The rooms vary quite a bit – some have those traditional alcove beds, others are more straightforward – but they all have decent air conditioning, which you’ll definitely need if you’re visiting between May and September.

The staff really makes the difference here. They’re not just polite; they actually know the neighborhood inside and out. When I asked about getting to Jemaa el-Fnaa without dealing with the main tourist drag, they walked me through this shortcut that locals use – saved me about fifteen minutes and a lot of hassle with vendors. The breakfast spread is solid too, served in that gorgeous courtyard or up on the terrace if you want to catch some morning sun. Nothing fancy, but fresh bread, local honey, and proper Moroccan coffee. What struck me most was how the place manages to feel authentically Moroccan without being a theme park version of itself. Sure, it’s got that 4-star polish, but it doesn’t feel sanitized. You’ll still hear the call to prayer from nearby mosques, still catch whiffs of tagines cooking from neighboring houses, still navigate those narrow streets where donkeys occasionally have the right of way. It’s Marrakech, just with a really comfortable bed to come back to.

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Reviews of Dar Christine

• Buona posizione, tante cose da migliorare – Salvatore from Italy – 3 May 2025 (6/10)

  Ottima posizione, proprietaria persona gentilissima
  
  What could be improved: Il bagno aveva un guasto non segnalato in precedenza. Il terrazzo è molto polveroso, in generale la casa non era pulitissima.

• Very good – Christiane from Germany – 30 October 2024 (8/10)

  Das Haus war sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Terrasse hat uns auch sehr gut gefallen.Es liegt sehr zentral in der Medinay
  
  What could be improved: Die Straße ist sehr laut, leider auch nachts.

• Superb – Atika from France – 5 May 2024 (9/10)

  Le logement est confortable et très proche des lieux à visiter.
  Conforme aux photos il est grand et fonctionnel.
  En cas de besoin Habiba est très réactive et agréable.
  Je recommande.
  
  What could be improved: Il manque juste une bouilloire serait la bienvenue pour déguster le thé à la menthe. Mais on a trouvé ce qu'il fallait pour le faire.

• Appartement très agréable – Lionel from France – 4 January 2024 (9/10)

  L'emplacement est très pratique, assez proche du centre, on peut aller au centre à pied sans problème.
  Le logement est bien équipé (notamment chauffage en hiver, utile), et très agréable à vivre, notamment avec le salon et la terrasse du toit.
  Notre hote nous a aussi prodigué de bons conseils.
  
  What could be improved: Certains équipements sont manquants (four micro-onde), ou un peu vieillissants (climatisation d'une des chambres HS, ombrelle de la terrasse en lambeaux), la cuisine particulièrement peu éclairée, et le manque d'étagère dans la salle de bain pour poser ses affaires.
  Ceci dit ça reste dans l'ensemble très confortable pour une petite famille.
  Merci.

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