Résidence Dar Lamia Marrakech

Hugo, the coordinator, was incredible, showing so much care and compassion. The service was impeccable, and the villa itself was wonderful. Everyone in the restaurant, spa, and housekeeping was kind and willing to help. Thank you all for such a beautiful space. It feels like a hidden gem, and if you're reading this, I'd stop comparing and book it. Pay now…

The restaurant serves excellent food, as good as anything in the city center, and the staff were fantastic. Sophia, who looked after breakfast and lunch, was a sweetheart and could not have been more helpful. They should double her pay. The place is gorgeous, with landscaped grounds behind walls and gates, villas around the edges, and a small four- or five-room hotel in the middle. We stayed in a clean, well-appointed Deluxe room with a little patio behind sliding doors. It's very peaceful. Nobody tries to sell you anything, and there are no tours, evening entertainment, kids clubs, or hassle. You can just get on with what you want to do. The main drawbacks were the terrible internet and the lack of a regular shuttle to the city or airport. It's a good 20-30 minute drive north of the city into the Palmery area, which is pretty barren, a bit like the Mars setting in that Matt Damon film about growing spuds. Would I come back? Hell yeah!

We came with a group of friends and booked three villas: one deluxe villa that was incredible, one four-bedroom villa with a private pool, and one three-bedroom villa with a private pool. They were all beautiful, and we could easily have stayed another week. Celine was amazing, always friendly and available to help throughout our stay. It's very quiet and peaceful, and Marrakech is a 20-minute drive away. Definitely recommend.

I spent four days at Dar Lamia with friends. I hadn't chosen the residence myself, so I arrived without many expectations, but I was amazed by the beautiful house we stayed in. It was huge, with each room having its own character, plus a living room big enough for ten people and a small private pool. The water was rather cold for me. The garden and shared swimming pool were beautiful and quiet, and the people and landlords were adorable. I didn't try the SPA. I wish I could live in this dream place forever, though I know it's only a dream. I'll definitely go back.