We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Morocco which started with a stay in Dar Taliwint - we couldn't have asked for a better start! Collection from the airport, a warm greeting from the ever helpful Dominique with delicious mint tea / cakes, beautiful peaceful setting with clean rooms - it really was a little haven within a few minutes walk from the Djemaa el fna. Lovely breakfasts in a beautiful setting. Dominque could not have been more helpful - pointing us in the right direction for exploring the sights and food of Marrakech, and really, he enabled the rest of our holiday to run smoothly through use of internet / phone / help with luggage; thanks again! (Best mint tea of the trip!).

I booked Dar Taliwint on the advice of a good friend and am so happy I did! My husband and I had spent time in Fez before driving ourselves the long way to Marrakesh via Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara. Tired and dusty, we arrived to mint tea and beautiful small cakes prepared by our host Dominique. Within minutes, we felt at home and that feeling remained for our whole stay. The afternoons saw Dominique's partner softly playing music that would drift up to our room with the gentle sound of the courtyard water fountain in the background. When relatives of ours came to visit from another hotel, a beautiful afternoon tea was prepared for us at no charge. These small things just added to our love affair with Dar Taliwint. Situated in a quiet alleyway 5-10 minutes walk from Djemaa el Fna Square, it is a gem of a place. By the time we left 4 days later, Dominique felt like an 'old' friend. His knowledge of the area and Moroccans was a lesson in itself and coupled with a beautiful library, provided so much more to our whole Moroccan experience. The breakfasts were delicious, all the restaurant recommendations 'spot on' and our room was so peaceful, fresh and welcoming. No wi-fi but we were able to use the office computer as much as we liked and I found not having wi-fi made me chill out. The rue Dar Taliwint is on, is full of delightful characters around whom, I felt very safe, especially when coming 'home' late at night. Indeed, we were always greeted warmly as we passed during the day and shared tea with some of them (could have done with all but taking tea is not a process to be rushed and 4 days was not long enough to spend time with all!). Even finding the dar right at the beginning was very easy from the instructions we were given. Would we stay there again? Absolutely!

Okay, first off I am a reall person and the first time I have have ever done reviews is for my stay in Morocco. This dar was just wonderful - I just read a criticism of it and don't get it. It is beautiful, clean and comfortable, it is easy to find everything, but if you want to get lost you certainly can. There is nothing forced about Dominque's and Saida's welcome - they were geneuinely wonderful hosts. Dominque noticed what we liked and didn't like and changed breakfast's accordingly. He had us sample a number of Moroccan breakfast foods. The cookies he gave us and put in our room as well were delicious. When exhausted during a hot spell, he ran to the kitchen and made me a pot of tea. He was generous with his computer and his time. There is no place else to stay in Marrakech.

As soon as Dominique opened the door in the dusty unpreposessing lane we knew we had arrived in the right place. A cool, restful Moroccan/French interior drew us in and we stood gazing up at the sky, the indoor mosaic fountain and elegant furnishings.

The children thought it was fantastic and were all very happy in our peaceful rooms with polished plaster and brass sinks.

Its a perfect location, right in the Medina with the main square five minutes up a lively road but quiet at night.

Dominique is the epitomy of discreet and friendly charm; so helpful and the mint tea after a hard day in the Souks plus the beautifully laid out breakfast is the icing on the cake.