La Maison ArabevsDar Ayniwen Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, La Maison Arabe scores significantly better than Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel. La Maison Arabe is ranked #9 in Marrakech with approval from 8 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
La Maison Arabe
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
1 Derb Assehbe, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Owner Fabrizio Ruspoli created this small hotel for those craving old-fashioned charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The first boutique hotel in Marrakech still holds its own against all latecomers. It has a genteel air, with a colonial bar and a garden pool."
Rough Guide "Though not as famous as the Mamounia, this is arguably Marrakesh’s classiest hotel, a gorgeous nineteenth-century mansion that’s been restored with fine traditional workmanship."
Star Service "This hotel, on a tiny side street in the center of the busy medina, has roots that go back to the 1940s, when it was a posh restaurant and social center for Marrakech's expatriate community." Full review
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Be sure to enjoy one of the dadas (Moroccan pancakes) or fresh viennoiserie prepared daily by the hotel's own pastry chef.
OysterLuxury
"La Maison Aribe is a luxurious boutique hotel built around an interior courtyard with 12 guest rooms and 14 suites, all decorated in unique and color-saturated Moroccan style." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This legendary restaurant turned glamorous guesthouse sits in the sweet spot between a riad and hotel, incorporating three impressive restaurants, a slinky bar, culinary classes and a sumptuous spa." Full review
Frommer's "A gourmet haunt since the 1940s, La Maison Arabe has all the right riad ingredients: an enviable medina location, attentive service, a sultry hammam, decadent dining, and all the five-star trappings" Full review
Fodor's "At the edge of the medina, with easy access to parking, taxis, and the main Jemaa el-Fnaa square, La Maison Arabe is a stylish hotel offering old-fashioned charm and exceptional Moroccan..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Entranced by the culture and craft of Morocco, Ruspoli opened Marrakech's first riad hotel, La Maison Arabe, in 1998. A former antiques dealer, he hadn't intended to be a hotelier, but..."
National GeographicDar Ayniwen Hotel Frommer's The Telegraph Fodor's Fodor's
Tafrata - Palmeraie de Marrakech, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $297/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Guests can spend time in the marble hammam and book massages and beauty treatments, or else lounge by the heated pool, which is surrounded by a lush green lawn." Full review
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Dar Ayniwen's best-kept secret is its cuisine, which you can enjoy anywhere on the property
The Telegraph8.0
"Think boho-luxe style, a warm, friendly atmosphere, and excellent Franco-Moroccan cuisine." Full review
Fodor's "Originally built as a family home in 1982, Dar Ayniwen (House of Palms) is now a luxurious small hotel disguised as an elegant country retreat." Full review
Fodor's "Originally built as a family home in 1982, Dar Ayniwen (House of Palms) is now a luxurious small hotel amid five acres of gardens, where guests are immediately made to feel at home by the..." Full review
