Dar Roumana

Frommer's Review

This could be the best all-around package in the medina: an authentically restored, early-20th-century riad; exceptional medina views from the rooftop terrace; and owned and managed by an American cordon-bleu chef and her flamenco guitarist husband. Jennifer Lapostol endured 3 years of renovation work, much of it conducted personally, before her "House of Pomegranate" was ready for business. During this time, the zellij, stucco, and cedar wood of this once grand dar were brought back to life. Additions were made in the form of a small salon with fireplace, a courtyard fountain, a second rooftop with the view, and completely refitted bathrooms. The result is stunning, with rustic, earthy colors somehow blending perfectly with the more traditional aspects. The romantic Roumana suite includes a claw-foot bathtub for two, while the Quormosa suite is handy for three-person families with a single bed located on a separate mezzanine level.

To extend the already peaceful atmosphere within, there are no TVs or phones in the rooms, but a satellite TV/DVD is set up in the salon. Jennifer's fusion Moroccan-Mediterranean cuisine is surely destined for larger audiences, but for now it's her guests who are the lucky ones, especially when she conducts her twice weekly day-long cooking classes that begin with a recipe book, visit to the market, and time in the Dar Roumana kitchen, and end with an after-dinner guitar serenade by her husband, Sebastian.

Facilities:
Restaurant; salon/library; rooftop terrace; cooking lessons

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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