La Maison Arabe Hotel, Marrakesh

4.7 (29 reviews) · Luxury
Historic boutique riad with a Moroccan culinary school, elegant rooms, a jazz bar, a luxurious spa, two pools, and a secret garden sanctuary

Overview

La Maison Arabe is a luxurious riad hotel in Marrakesh, rooted in an illustrious history dating back to the 1940s when it was founded as the first restaurant in the Medina open to foreigners. The hotel was later restored in the 1990s by Count Fabrizio Ruspoli, transforming it into Marrakesh's first boutique riad hotel. Over the years, the hotel has welcomed many famous faces, including Ernest Hemingway, Jackie Kennedy, and Sir Winston Churchill. Conveniently located, it's just a short walk from Jemaa el-Fna Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The hotel's 37 rooms offer an elegant blend of Moroccan and European design. Each room is unique in layout and design, combining contemporary elegance with Moroccan decorative elements. Most rooms feature a fireplace and a private balcony or terrace—perfect for enjoying a drink under the stars. The bathrooms are crafted from Moroccan marble and granite, immersing you in the highest levels of luxury. For those seeking a more secluded experience, the hotel also offers a private penthouse residence, the Douiria, which can be booked individually or in its entirety for an exclusive getaway.

La Maison Arabe doesn't just offer a place to rest—it's a culinary destination. The hotel continues its long tradition of refined Moroccan gastronomy, offering guests the chance to take part in a world-renowned cooking school where veteran local chefs share their age-old culinary secrets. After a busy day exploring the historic sites and bustling souks, guests can unwind with a cocktail at the piano-jazz bar, indulge in a rejuvenating hammam and massage at the spa, or take a dip in one of the hotel's two swimming pools. 

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 524387010
Hotel address icon 1 Derb Essehb Bab doukkala
Free wifi

Traveler Reviews

29 total ratings, 20 with reviews
4.7
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.9
Location
4.5
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.6
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Clarissa T.
West Sacramento, CA | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
La Maison Arabe was an historic old hotel with chic Jazz bar and cool rooftop bar in Marrakech Read more

La Maison Arabe was an historic old hotel with chic Jazz bar and cool rooftop bar in Marrakech

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Stayed in March 2024
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Eri K.
Japan | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2024
I loved this hotel, a very close second after my favorte Ksar El Kabbaba Kaspa & Spa. La Maison Arabe has beautifully appointed rooms and good food and music. Wonderful ambiance. Not our best meals in Morroco but very, very good. The heated pool was a super plus for our children. The stairs were a bit hard for our elderly parents but the staff were lovely and helpful with bags etc. We did not take advantage of the sister country club but in warmer weather, it may be a very... Read more

I loved this hotel, a very close second after my favorte Ksar El Kabbaba Kaspa & Spa. La Maison Arabe has beautifully appointed rooms and good food and music. Wonderful ambiance. Not our best meals in Morroco but very, very good. The heated pool was a super plus for our children. The stairs were a bit hard for our elderly parents but the staff were lovely and helpful with bags etc.

We did not take advantage of the sister country club but in warmer weather, it may be a very enticing benefit.

I would come back in a heartbeat.

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Stayed in March 2024
Eric
Eric W.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2024
We were treated like royalty. Got upgraded to the penthouse / roof top unit 287 (yeah, only 2-3 floors in a traditional ryad). The place looked like an ambassador's residence with a walk in closet that can fit wardrobe for a dozen people. I credit that to our guide Said - even though he did not take credit for that. Read more

We were treated like royalty. Got upgraded to the penthouse / roof top unit 287 (yeah, only 2-3 floors in a traditional ryad). The place looked like an ambassador's residence with a walk in closet that can fit wardrobe for a dozen people. I credit that to our guide Said - even though he did not take credit for that.

Authenticity & Character
listening to traditional music and dinning next to the indoor pool was awesome
Location
about 10m walk to the main plaza
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Top quality bathroom and facilities.
Stayed in December 2023
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Amit C.
India | Reviewed on Dec 17, 2023

Beautiful property, well located close to the bustling city centre.
Very hospitable team, they go out of the way to make your stay comfortable.
Great breakfast.
very good spa,

Stayed in December 2023
Caren
Caren P.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
One of the best places we stayed while we were in Morocco. It was a great way to spend our last two days in Marrakesh. Beautiful decor throughout the building, breakfast and all the options were amazing, and the staff was helpful. The location is fantastic and we walked everywhere but had the option to hail a cab when our feet were too tired. I was sad to learn on our last day that there was a roof deck which we somehow missed and would have loved to check-out. Read more

One of the best places we stayed while we were in Morocco. It was a great way to spend our last two days in Marrakesh. Beautiful decor throughout the building, breakfast and all the options were amazing, and the staff was helpful. The location is fantastic and we walked everywhere but had the option to hail a cab when our feet were too tired. I was sad to learn on our last day that there was a roof deck which we somehow missed and would have loved to check-out.

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Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to main sites and restaurants or to get a taxi from
Location
Easy to walk to main sites and restaurants or to get a taxi from
Staff
Very courteous and helpful (they will help you get a taxi or help you with directions)
Staff
Very courteous and helpful (they will help you get a taxi or help you with directions)
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was very clean. You could hear sounds from outside during normal business hours (we slept fine at night!) and the room was a little dark despite having windows.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was very clean. You could hear sounds from outside during normal business hours (we slept fine at night!) and the room was a little dark despite having windows.
Stayed in November 2023
Michelle
Michelle P.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023
Very nice hotel a piece of paradise in a busy city. Read more

Very nice hotel a piece of paradise in a busy city.

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Stayed in November 2023
Raelene
Raelene S.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2023
So Beautiful. Excellent service. Weird scent in our room but everything else was so perfect that we didn't even mention it to the management Read more

So Beautiful. Excellent service. Weird scent in our room but everything else was so perfect that we didn't even mention it to the management

Authenticity & Character
Over the top beautiful
Location
Could walk to lots of areas and felt safe
Staff
Breakfast staff were excellent. Our waiter Thursday Nov 2 was busy so service wasn't the best but the next night we had a different gentleman and he was very good and very funny
Cleanliness & Comfort
Odd smell in room but otherwise perfect
Stayed in November 2023
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Navdeep S.
Pleasanton, CA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023
It wasn’t cleaned when we checked in. They didn’t sweep the floors or vacuum the carpet. Did not like the layout of the room. It was just long and getting past the bed was difficult because there was barely any room. Bath tub was very hard to get to. Read more

It wasn’t cleaned when we checked in. They didn’t sweep the floors or vacuum the carpet. Did not like the layout of the room. It was just long and getting past the bed was difficult because there was barely any room. Bath tub was very hard to get to.

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Stayed in October 2023
Lisa
Lisa P.
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023
The hotel in Marrakech was exquisite. Our rooms were beautiful, and the location was great. Loved it. Read more

The hotel in Marrakech was exquisite. Our rooms were beautiful, and the location was great. Loved it.

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Stayed in August 2023
Nathalie
Nathalie D.
Ballenger Creek, MD | Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023
Another amazing hotel, superbly decorated, and superbly staffed. Read more

Another amazing hotel, superbly decorated, and superbly staffed.

Authenticity & Character
so gorgeous, we spent a lot of time indoors
Location
Staff
outstanding personnel
Cleanliness & Comfort
our suite was a gem
Stayed in June 2023

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 524387010
Hotel address icon 1 Derb Essehb Bab doukkala
Free wifi