LA MAISON ARABE

I just spent six days at La Maison Arabe and I will confirm all the other stellar reviews of this Riad. It was amazing from the moment I checked in to the sad moment I checked out. Fresh flowers and complimentary wine await you in your room, which is lavish yet tasteful--well appointed with everything you need. WiFi works seamlessly and room temp is totally under your control. My room faced the garden and pool with a balcony overlooking it--the garden was lush with trees, potted plants and the pool all arranged to exude an atmosphere of peace and calm. The staff at Maison Arabe is deeply committed to making every aspect of your stay the most pleasant and restful experience possible. Without exception, they are caring, kind and responsive to your every need and want. The front desk will book and arrange pretty much anything you want to do, and as far as I could tell, the charge for it was honest and competitive with something you might get on line. The country club, accessible by complimentary shuttle, was about 15 min away and an oasis beyond my expectation. The pool is surrounded by olive, pomegranate and grapefruit trees, all bearing fruit, and the bar menu there assures you a delicious lunch and drink of your choice. Every day I spent a long morning sight seeing or shopping and retired to the country club for the afternoon to rest and relax. And of course the location, which was convenient to many of the sites in the Medina and not far from the modern part of the city. I could walk freely to most places! Not to forget the cooking course at the riad, which taught me how to make chicken tagine--I learned a lot from the dada and her assistant. So in conclusion, I am already planning to go back asap--as this vacation left me feeling like no other!

Nabilia and her fabulous staff organised my 50th birthday soirée in Marrakech. Up until now my guests are still talking about it. The venue and the ambiance was a surprise for everyone. Maison Arabe and Nabilia are a first-class team that provided a level of personal detail in organising my soirée. It was a pleasure working with Nabilia and her incredible and reliable staff to create a memorable and successful experience for me - from the beginning stages of planning two years ago, through all of the decisions on decor, food, entertainment, etc., and then seeing it all come together on the day of the big event was spectacular with a few surprises added to fully enhance my birthday. Many thanks my soirée was definitely was more than I could have ever imagined it to be. By everyone's definition, the soirée was an absolute success. Maison Arabe secret garden truly captured the moroccan elegance I wanted. A 50th birthday celebration I will always remember. Just see the pictures.

Beautiful boutique hotel. The furnishings and décor are 5 star. The amenities are really excellent also - the restaurants are of the highest quality available in Marrakech. We dined at the restaurant by the pool twice and it was excellent each time. The hammamm was also extremely good and very reasonably priced. The location is perfect and the service is five star. I loved the little touches like the pastries and wine upon arrival and the cookbook as a departing gift.

Our first trip to Marrakech was last January. We stayed at La Maison Arabe and fell in love with it and with the country. We recently returned from our second trip to this gem of a riad. We stayed two nights prior to doing a 4-night trek, then stayed two more nights on our return. It was like coming home. Happy, familiar faces and staff greeting us so warmly. Staff and service are unparalleled here. From Moustafa at the front desk, to Rashida, the beautiful woman who greets guests who are dining there, to the impresario, Rashid, who's domain is the elegant and comfortable jazz bar. You know you've found a home when staff goes out of their way to say hello and take care of you. This time, we enjoyed a day at the Country Club, their beautiful space about 15 mins away from the riad, with its stunning landscaped gardens, pool and restaurant. What a wonderful experience! We were able, also, to enjoy two different room styles, beginning with a stunning suite in the old part of the riad, and then a beautiful room overlooking the pool, in the new part of the riad. All amenities, per usual, were impeccable, down to the littlest details, like fresh flowers, wine and pastries waiting for us in the room. This riad is all about old world elegance. There is a deep sense of tradition and of pride among the staff, and it shows in every detail. Lastly, the hamam is a must. This time, I had the best massage of my life! Its location makes it very easy to pop in and out of the souk, which we did each day. We are so charmed by La Maison Arabe, we plan to return over Christmas and New Years. Thank you to the team here. We love you guys!

La Maison Arabe is a lovely place with great decor and style. It feels somewhat overdone, in terms of the old city, at times with guests often dressed, perhaps quite properly, to match the grand atmosphere. If one likes a more relaxed way of life there are other Interesting and very fine Rhiads. Le Maison Arabe has some issues that can be irritating. In at least a number of rooms the Carrier brand air conditioning units display the temperature on very large LCD panels in bright white light that means the bedroom is far from dark at night. This is an extraordinary oversight by the management. The hotel seems sometimes places essential citronella oil style lamps in the rooms - without advising. These may be intended to deter mosquitoes but can make the room unpleasantly scented. The breakfast is adequate but uninspiring. The Jazz bar is very pleasant and the cocktails well made from a well stocked bar. The hotel pool whilst attractive is located close to the breakfast and dinning area, this being somewhat off putting for those guests who prefer a modicum of privacy when dressed for swimming. An interesting place to stay a night in the old town but not perhaps the most relaxing of the premium Rhiads.