Dar Kawa

Dar Kawa Boutique riad in the medina of Marrakech. Home away from home. By Valérie Barkowski NOT ON BOOKING.COM. Contact [email protected] For all bookings
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Push the door of Dar Kawa and let go. Gliding by the rhythm of a slow life, of well-being and healing. Initially, Dar Kawa was a place of prayer … This is definitely the reason why there still emanates a soothing energy. Here, you feel at home, without the constraints of your own home. We abandon ourselves in this universe fully imagined and created by Valerie Barkowski. Valerie Barkowski, creati

ve director and designer, traveler from here and elsewhere who invents and assembles by following her moods. Respectful of tradition and know-how, she has always worked with artisans creating textiles and objects with a soul and a history, which travel through time by their authenticity. Dar Kawa is her home. She restored, shaped, modulated the house according to her desires and inspirations. You will find her own designs and notice that every detail of the house has been taken care of. In Dar Kawa, certain memories coexist, like those of the Sahart foundation. Paintings, photographs, traces of artists who have stayed there. Here, you live with the seasons, wandering from the terrace to the patio in summer and living close to the open fire in winter. The table also metamorphosis during the year using local and seasonal products cooked delicately by Saida. We take time to taste healthy ingredients, assembled according to the principles of Moroccan cuisine. We can enjoy a book, a mint tea or a siesta in the shade. One can also go through the Spa of the house for a personalized massage, to live life simply. Dar Kawa is more than a hotel. It is a house where Valerie Barkowski and her staff welcome you with warmth and kindness … Welcome.

Dar Kawa's Omani suite is full of warmth and charm. Decorated with unique pieces that include vintage furniture and fram...
10/08/2023

Dar Kawa's Omani suite is full of warmth and charm. Decorated with unique pieces that include vintage furniture and framed photographs made by friends and artists who once upon a time stayed at Dar Kawa. With textiles designed by , the ambiance is one of easy refinement and comfort, overlooking the beautiful courtyard.⁣
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Remember when an organic carrot or organic tomato used to be called... a carrot and a tomato? How far and inverted our w...
26/06/2023

Remember when an organic carrot or organic tomato used to be called... a carrot and a tomato? How far and inverted our world has come when basic earth-grown nutrition is no longer the norm, but requires an abnormal special (BIO) label. At Dar Kawa, we get back to the root of healthy eating because nutrition and self-care go hand in hand with living well. We source both local and organic products as much as possible, because natural is normal, again.⁣
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Francis Bacon in Tangier
31/05/2023

Francis Bacon in Tangier

Explore the captivating Tangier paintings of Francis Bacon, renowned for their vibrant colors in urban and rural landscapes. Delve into the story behind these rare surviving works and discover the masterpiece 'Pope.' Learn more about Bacon's fascination with Tangier and his enduring connection to th...

Creature comforts should not go unnoticed, and guests will appreciate our enduring attention to detail. From that feathe...
29/05/2023

Creature comforts should not go unnoticed, and guests will appreciate our enduring attention to detail. From that feather-soft duvet to ready-to-wear babouches, courtesy of . We won't insist, but at Dar Kawa, you'll surely want to get with our program. Escape to the medina.⁣
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Cactus makes perfect and whether it be tea for one or two, it's all good when the good energies are flowing. Find yourse...
22/05/2023

Cactus makes perfect and whether it be tea for one or two, it's all good when the good energies are flowing. Find yourself in a bubble with family and friends, or go solo for a quick escape. We'll have you sorted out, and your only job will be making time for a new daily routine at Dar Kawa, which will be a piece of cake –well, a madeleine or cracker perhaps.⁣
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Treasure MAP
17/05/2023

Treasure MAP

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of adornment at Monde des Arts de la Parure (MAP), the world's first museum dedicated to jewelry, ornaments, and textiles. Explore a stunning collection of precious stones and unique artifacts from around the globe, all housed in a captivating architectural wo...

It all starts in the kitchen, with us getting fresh with you. Whenever possible, we search far and wide in the medina to...
13/05/2023

It all starts in the kitchen, with us getting fresh with you. Whenever possible, we search far and wide in the medina to source local and organic ingredients. Couple that with Saida's magic wand and you have a recipe for culinary magic. Dar Kawa will have you under our spell, and that bubble may never burst.⁣
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Escapism rule no. 1: The life of leisure and taking it slow is NOT optional at Dar Kawa. Why else would you leave the re...
05/05/2023

Escapism rule no. 1: The life of leisure and taking it slow is NOT optional at Dar Kawa. Why else would you leave the rest of the world all behind, if only to find the same old hustle and bustle? Savor the slow.⁣
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THE BLUE CAFTAN – A DELICATE FILM NOT TO BE MISSED
01/05/2023

THE BLUE CAFTAN – A DELICATE FILM NOT TO BE MISSED

A very touching and visually stunning film that explores identity, culture, and human relationships in a journey to Morocco.

Just the right touch 👐 of pampering, just the essential elements 💮, and the common denominator of beauty make all the di...
29/04/2023

Just the right touch 👐 of pampering, just the essential elements 💮, and the common denominator of beauty make all the difference. At Dar Kawa, no detail 🙈 goes unconsidered and every niche is a place of comfort. Finding where you belong is easy as 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣.⁣
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Find yourself a corner and take a breather, or two. Dar Kawa has always been a place of serenity and rejuvenation. Think...
26/04/2023

Find yourself a corner and take a breather, or two. Dar Kawa has always been a place of serenity and rejuvenation. Thinking of a little happy hiatus? You know how it's done, and so do we. Take advantage of the bubble and find your center again. No pillow fights please.⁣
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Black passageways, black headboards, black dots, black coffee.... Dar Kawa isn't your typical bohemian in noir turtlenec...
20/04/2023

Black passageways, black headboards, black dots, black coffee.... Dar Kawa isn't your typical bohemian in noir turtleneck and beret, but we certainly know when to take comfort in the shadows. Step in and out of the cool, and bathe in the refined comforts of our immaculate bubble. From cushions to caffeine, we have you covered.⁣
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Derb El Ouali N°18, Kaat Benahid
Marrakesh
40000

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Dar Kawa - a home away from home

Push the door of Dar Kawa and let go. Gliding by the rhythm of a slow life, of well-being and healing. Initially, Dar Kawa was a place of prayer … This is definitely the reason why there still emanates a soothing energy. Here, you feel at home, without the constraints of your own home. We abandon ourselves in this universe fully imagined and created by Valerie Barkowski.

Valerie Barkowski, creative director and designer, traveler from here and elsewhere who invents and assembles by following her moods. Respectful of tradition and know-how, she has always worked with artisans creating textiles and objects with a soul and a history, which travel through time by their authenticity. Dar Kawa is her home. She restored, shaped, modulated the house according to her desires and inspirations. You will find her own designs and notice that every detail of the house has been taken care of. In Dar Kawa, certain memories coexist, like those of the Sahart foundation. Paintings, photographs, traces of artists who have stayed there.

Here, you live with the seasons, wandering from the terrace to the patio in summer and living close to the open fire in winter. The table also metamorphosis during the year using local and seasonal products cooked delicately by Saida. We take time to taste healthy ingredients, assembled according to the principles of Moroccan cuisine. We can enjoy a book, a mint tea or a siesta in the shade. One can also go through the Spa of the house for a personalized massage, to live life simply. Dar Kawa is more than a hotel. It is a house where Valerie Barkowski and her staff welcome you with warmth and kindness … Welcome.