La Maison Arabe
What the experts agree on
A storied 1940s riad-hotel in the medina, celebrated for its fine-dining pedigree, cooking school, spa, and old-world charm—plus a genteel garden pool for unwinding after souk wandering.
"Owner Fabrizio Ruspoli created this small hotel for those craving old-fashioned charm." Full review
"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."
"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."
"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.
Luxury
"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
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"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
"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
"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
"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..."
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Room Service
Free Breakfast
Shuttle Bus
$116/night
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