LA MAISON ARABE

An absolutely wonderful hotel that made our trip to Morocco magical. From the lovely rooms and beautiful common areas to the impeccable service, we found the hotel to be absolutely perfect. We stayed at La Maison Arabe for 4 days and loved every minute - we had several dinners at the wonderful restaurant, used the hammam twice, and loved the delicious breakfast. We also appreciated the high level of service provided - everyone was very accommodating, friendly, and extremely helpful. The staff really made us feel welcome and were a highlight of our stay. When we return to Marrakesh, we will certainly be staying here again.

Good hotels and riads all have one characteristic in common. Friendly, professional service. La Maison Arabe, one of the most popular riads in Marrakech, is no exception. Questions are answered promptly and all inquiries are addressed immediately. As with other riads, the access to rooms and restaurants can be challenging. Multiple staircases and levels and even an elevator create an air of mystery when searching for the restaurant or even the bar or exits. That's part of the charm of La Maison Arabe. Rooms are well furnished and wifi is readily available. There is a hamman and a minimal hair salon (come with clean hair; there are no facilities for personnel to shampoo.) The best part of La Maison Arabe' The adjoining classroom set-up for Moroccan cooking lessons. This charming annex was extraordinarily well done on all levels. From the facilities to the instructor(s) and auxiliary staff, the entire program could have been placed on a flying Moroccan carpet and whisked away to Manhattan, set down in the middle of the city and would function perfectly. Kudos to whoever conceived and executed this cooking school. Attending the class was a highlight of our stay. One caveat; visitors with difficulties climbing should confirm location of room before accepting. There is only one elevator which only serves one section of the riad. Other parts of the complex must be negotiated through a maze of alcoves, levels and stairs. But, then, that is the magic of a Riad . . . the mystery of the Medina.

From the moment we arrived last week until we checked out 3 days later, our experience at La Maison Arabe was perfect. The staff was attentive to our every need. If we asked for anything, the staff replied with "consider it done" - and it was! My husband hurt his knee while we were walking in Marrakech and the staff brought ice bags to our room numerous times. When I said I wanted to walk to a pharmacy to buy a knee brace for my husband, the front desk manager insisted he would send one of their employees to get the requested item. The bellman delivered the perfect knee brace to our room in 25 minutes time and they only charged us the price of the device. When we arrived we were greeted with a refreshing welcome drink. When we got to our room, we were greeted with rose petals scattered throughout the room. Afternoon tea came a few minutes later with a selection of pastries. Their afternoon tea service is phenomenal. And when we departed we were given a small box of pastries and 2 bottles of water for our journey. While at La Maison Arabe, my husband and I both took the cooking class and enjoyed the experience tremendously. We also experienced their hammam and spa treatments which were some of the best we have experienced in the world. And we dined at La Maison several times because the food was always fresh and delicious with superior service by all wait staff. When we return to Marrakech in the future, we will only stay at La Maison Arabe.

Amazing place!!! Good location, in the Medina and walking distance to main sites. The Riad is beautiful decorated, immaculate, superb service and amazing food. They offer cooking classes and the locations for those are gorgeous. This Riad is the best in town. We recommend this place and will go back, hopefully soon.

There are so many hotel options in marrakech it can be overwhelming. From traditional riads to luxurious hotels.... Being Moroccan, I get solicited a lot from friends about where to stay in Marrakech and I always recommend a riad. To me, La Maison Arabe really offers the best of both worlds, in its authenticity and luxurious set-up. The boutique feel gives you the assurance that you are given a personalised service whilst still enjoying the luxury and amenities of a grander property. Its location is also key as it is in the North part of the Medina and a short walk to the Koutoubia. I was traveling solo on this occasion and as a Moroccan woman, I felt safe and welcome (you'd be surprised how many properties would turn away a woman travelling alone in Morocco). The staff are not only attentive but proactive. Front desk is efficient and multi-lingual. I booked the pickup service from the airport, although more expensive than getting a taxi, it was hassle free. The room was really spacious and full of Moroccan character. Very comfortable with a small outside space. I didn't get to sample the Moroccan breakfast as I stayed there during Ramadan but I did open my fast at the restaurant by the pool and the food was exquisite (and it's not just because I had a bigger appetite lol). Service was very good. I would stay again but it is quite steep. This is my only criticism.