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Jewel of a private home all to yourselves in the heart of the Old City

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
  • Marrakech Museum
    1 min walk
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa
    1 min walk
  • Le Jardin Secret
    5 min walk
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    28 min drive

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About the area

Marrakech

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Marrakech, a 5-minute drive from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 6 minutes from Majorelle Garden. .This vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Avenue Mohamed VI and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Menara Mall.

What's nearby

  • Marrakech Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bahia Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 22 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Lamine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Grand Bazar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Jewel of a private home all to yourselves in the heart of the Old City

This jewel of a private home, all to yourselves, is hidden on a narrow, quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of the ancient Moorish city of Marrakech. (Derb Alililj #29, Kaat Benahid, Marrakech, Medina) ONE Airport arrival transport (for up to 6 people) and Breakfast are included. Additional Moroccan meals are available. The cost of lunch or dinner is DH100 per person. Please make your request and pay the staff the day before the meal, so they can shop and prep. I'm sorry we do not arrange meals for the day of arrival. There are several very reasonable restaurants within a short walk from our riad for a lovely lunch or dinner on the day of your arrival.

It is a world far removed, though close to the modern part of town, just a short flight from anywhere in Europe and closer to New York than is London. You will be greeted at the airport or train station and welcomed by our staff upon arrival at Dar Ajiba. From our residential neighborhood it's but a short walk to all of the craft markets (souks), open-air vegetable vendors, several important historic landmarks and one of the finest gourmet restaurants is around the corner. The UN World Heritage Site, the Jmaa el Fna square, always jumping with amazing entertainers and restaurants, is a 15 minute stroll. Though cars are not allowed into the maze of small streets, with everything so convenient a car is unnecessary, and for occasional trips to other parts of town inexpensive taxis are close by. Each morning you will be served a traditional Moroccan breakfast, included in your rate, along with light housekeeping.

The house, 1700sq ft (160sq meters) on two floors, has been remodeled in the 'Beldi' style (traditional, rustic techniques), but with many modern comforts added. From the street, the carved doorway opens into a welcoming entryway leading into the terra cotta tiled courtyard open to the sky. Surrounding the courtyard, accented by a lovely wall fountain, are the doors and grill-work covered windows of the living room, office, kitchen and 1/2 bath. The living room, with hand loomed Berber carpets has two seating areas. To the right is a classic Moroccan salon with upholstered, carved banquets. On the left comfortable leather chairs and hassocks face the fireplace. The office has a desk, and a cozy banquet seating area with handwoven Atlas Mountain pillows and rug. The kitchen is complete with modern appliances and granite counter top.
The next floor has three inviting bedrooms, a laundry room with washer and dryer and a charming full bath, all arranged around the courtyard with carved balustrades bordering the connecting balconies. Each room has a double bed, seating area and wrought iron grill work windows with shutters.
The stairway continues up to the roof terrace that provides a spectacular view over the Old City's rooftops to the High Atlas Mountains beyond. A ramada and canopy create shaded areas with tiled table and chairs, and a staircase leads to a small observation deck for a 360 view. In a corner of this walled terrace is a private shower, and a grill work balustrade surrounds the central courtyard opening.
As much or as little household help as required is available. Arrangements can be made for a cook, housekeeper, guide/translator (French and Arabic are most useful but many people also speak English). WiFi included. Our local English-speaking agent is available for orientation and assistance. The owner, fluent in Moroccan Arabic dialect, can be reached at any time by phone or email.

Note: Air-conditioned and heating in each bedroom. Salon and office/library are on the cooler floor and heaters are available in winter. Kitchen is open to the courtyard and therefore not air-conditioned or heated. Bring appropriate clothing as rooms are all situated around a central courtyard open to the sky.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
This vacation home features books, a music library, and ecotours nearby. Amenities include designated smoking areas.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

Sinde Rubiner

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1750 sq ft (163 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: ATTENTION: There are a lot of stairs.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Jewel of a private home all to yourselves in the heart of the Old City Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you may need
Owners were very gracious, food was delicious, and the assistants were extremely kind, gracious, and helpful. Close to the Medina, comfortable, quiet. Everything you may need!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie Florence Francoise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will definitely
A wonderful family ambience. We felt as though we were welcomed into the home of an old friends. The breakfast feasts wear customized for our needs and desires, at a time of our choosing and freshly prepared each morning by Maria and Fatima. Moulay organized the airport transfer and took us around at our demand. A wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience of a lifetime
This was my second stay here and I had a wonderful time. Dinner and breakfasts at the Riad were wonderful. Moulay took me to magical places I would have missed. No way to really explain the experience. Marrakesh is a strange and fantastic place and staying at the Medina is the perfect way to enjoy it. I'd like to thank the household folks for being so warm and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!
Where do I start? The whole experience was out of this world, one of our the best holiday so far. First of all, a special mention to the owners. We had a few requests/problems on the run up to the actual stay that we put past them and Sinde, bless her, was ever so friendly and helpful. She would reply to the emails really quickly and most importantly, sorted us out everytime. Then we got to Marrakesh and the Riad was just perfect. Beautiful, clean, comfortable, right in the middle of the city but yet so quiet and tranquil. We just loved it. And it came with a wonderful service. We had a huge display of food for breakfast every morning, prepared by lovely Maria and Fatima who will also clean and tidy up, and make sure we were happy with everything. But the actual highlight of our stay was dear Moulay. I cannot put into words how wonderful the man was to us. He could not do enough to help; he went a move and behond, all the time displaying his warm and happy personality. He actually made our trip feel more like a visit to relatives. We all fell under his spell: what a gentleman! We would definitely recommend the place to our friend and family. And we will go back ourselves, it was that good! Christiane

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My home in Marrakesh
Comfortable, luxurious, great food and assistance.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauri E., Estonia

We loved the privacy, staff and good location of this riad! Recommend!
We stayed in Marrakech for 9 nights, from what 6 nights in this riad (another 3 nights in all inc. hotel). The riad is very nice and authentical. Since you have the all the riad for yourself, its very good for the families (we came with children - 1 and 3 y.). The riad is located in the Medina and its just a short way to main sqare Jamaa El Fna. And dont worry - Moulay Driss will teach you the right way (seems impossible at first but he knows just the right way to teach you by showing you the important signs on the way). I guess Moulay was one of the memorable "things" for us from Marrakech - he is absolutely adorable! He will pick you up from the airport, he will show you around, he will tell you everything about everything, just ask! And he is great with kids - our 3 year old just fell in love with this guy, he was like a grandfather to him, :) really sweet. And more - Moulay and Fatima organized a birthday cake for our daughter, who became 1 while we stayed there! Every morning you get a nice breakfast (a suggestion: a bit of variaty wouldn hurt and also fresh vegetables and fruits - we missed that) and if you wish, they make lunch or dinners also. You can order trips to mountains or to the ocean and Moulay will take you (ofcourse you have to pay for taxi) and be your guide. We went to the mountains and Moulay took us to a lovely tiny village - it was amazing for us te see all this authentic lifestile. One thing that was not so nice, was the carpet shop, that was on the way to the mountains. They (sellers and Moulay also) always say, that you dont have to buy anything, just watch and listen what they tell you about the products. But in this shop, the seller got really rude if we decided in the end that we do not want to buy anything, he just didnt want to understand that we dont want anything! So a note for you, who will go to the Atlas mountain tour - if you dont need a carpet, dont go to this "factory"! And also - the prices are much higher in these shops than in the markets in Medina. For example the argan oil and clay plates-bowls (which we bought from the mountains) - you get the same thing from the supermarket with 3 times lower price! The only thing you get, is that you can briefly see, how its made. In general, Marrakech was really interesting place to visit, we are sad we didnt see more places on Morocco (mostly because of the kids, we didnt want to drive for long hours). The riad and its staff is super nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Victoria W.

Great location in the old Medina
We stayed late December through early January and enjoyed unseasonably warm sunny weather. The riad is lovely, full of beautifully maintained architectural details. One real plus is the quiet location on a dead-end street - no scooters. Moulay was helpful in orienting us but nevertheless we got lost a few times, which it seems is essential to experiencing Marrakech. Don’t panic - you’ll figure it out, everyone is friendly and helpful, and it’s a great opportunity for problem-solving and teamwork. Breakfasts were varied and well-prepared, served on the roof. We enjoyed the books and diverse music collection of the owners, as there were some chilly nights where we hunkered down with our heaters, and a bottle of wine. Re the latter, Moulay took us to one of the handful of grocery stores where alcohol can be purchased (although very expensive) and pretty much anything else you’d want if you want to do any cooking or just have lots of Happy Hour snacks on hand. You can also buy fruit and nuts from close-by vendors. Moulay helped in many ways, and was a key benefit of choosing this riad. He was there in a few minutes when we had a power outage one night (the entire block went down) and the situation was quickly remedied. In all, this riad was excellent value for what we paid and we will stay here again when I return to Marrakech, which we surely will.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Gorgeous and warm welcoming
Our group of friends had a great time. Moulay welcomed us straight from the airport and gave us a perfect local tour to get us situated within the MEDINA with all the local tips. Great city that is safer than most people think. We had a wonderful cooked dinner at home and had a great stay overall. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

A true marrakech experience
Perfect place in the medina. Lovely traditional home, comfortable, quiet culdesac, centrally located and very friendly, accomodating staff. Craft markets, important monuments and range of restaurants close by. Couldn't be more ideal.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Perfect in every way!
The home is charming, comfortable, clean and ideally located with knowledgeable welcoming staff. Delicious breakfast included and several good restaurants close by. All the craft markets and several historic sites are within a few blocks. Highly recommended!
Stayed 18 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

christee b.

Best Ever Vacation Experience
This Riad and the accompanying host/cooks made Marrakesh magical! The accommodations are lovely, safe, clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. Molay, the host, was so helpful and kind, while never being intrusive. He took us to the Atlas mountains and the Palmeria and gave us Souk (market) insights and directions. I've traveled to many countries and I rate this experience as one of the best! Hope to return soon.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Great Stay in the Medina
The place is beautiful and comfortable. The staff is great. Moulay was more than eager to show you us around, Fatima made sure everything was in order and arranged properly, and Maria made excellent food. We would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy v.

What a find! This home and its staff make you feel at home in the busy medina.
Not only is it a beautiful home but the location is superb. Without Moulay we would not have had the ease of getting around. He is kind, knowledgeable and always available. We enjoyed the tour of the palaces and the tour to the Atlas Mountains with him. Maria and Fatima were equally as welcoming. The dinner that Maria cooked for us our last night was the best we ate.

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

Great Introduction to Marrakech
We stayed a week in this riad on our first visit to Morocco and it was a perfect cap to a five week trip to three countries. It is well-situated in the medina, with the souk and most other Marrakech destinations nearby. The city can be noisy and hectic, but tranquil and beautiful behind the door. All the rooms were well-appointed, with lots of reading material about Morocco and Marrakech (and some even about the rid itself). The courtyard was a wonderful place to relax, read and talk, and listen to the music of North Africa. The first level had three bedrooms and bath with the perfect shower. And the rooftop terrace provided great views of the city, especially at sunrise and sunset. Everything was clean and in working order, and we actually took two days just to hang out at the riad because it was so pleasant. But the best part of the visit was the staff, who took care of us as guests. We requested several dinners, initially because we were too tired to go out, but then because the food cooked by Maria was delicious. Moulay provided a very useful introduction to the medina and took us to areas beyond. The staff was present during the mornings and not in the evenings, and that made the place feel much more like it was our own. The staff was available by phone "just in case"; we were provided with a cell phone to carry with us when we were out and about. When there was some miscommunication about our arrival time and place (no fault of the staff) Moulay figured out where we would be and lo and behold he appeared to take us to the riad. We have traveled extensively but never to Morocco and Moulay (and all the staff) was a great guide and ambassador for it. We hope to return and when we do we'll be looking forward to time at the riad.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

You get what the listing promises - 100%
The property was just as it was advertised to be; the dinner we ordered was delicious and the excursion to the Atlas Mountains with Moulay was also very good.

10/10 Excellent

Jochen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!!!!!
We felt very comfortable in this Riad. The reception by the two housekeepers and the very friendly guide, the super delicious breakfast, the fine dinner, the helpful support in this foreign city, the transfer from the airport, the porter, the quietly located house, the kitchen...unique!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnífico riad
El riad es una maravilla. La decoración está cuidada hasta el mínimo detalle. Tal y como se ve en las fotos solo que la realidad siempre es mejor. El personal que prepara el desayuno (Fatima y Maria) son encantadoras y también Moulay que es quien se encarga de la recogida en el aeropuerto. El primer día nos acompañó por la ciudad a modo de guía por un precio razonable pero nos pareció que en realidad era más acompañante que guía pues no daba explicaciones sobre la historia de lo que visitábamos y ya los días posteriores hicimos las visitas sin contar con él. Volvimos a contactar con él para el traslado al aeropuerto. Es mucho más caro que tomar un taxi por tu cuenta pero la comodidad se paga. Repetiría sin dudar y lo recomendaré a amistades.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burkhard S.

Wunderbare Unterkunft in Marrakesch
Wunderschöne und sehr ruhige Unterkunft in zentralster Lage in Marrakesch. Maria's Frühstück auf der Dachterasse war klasse. Fatima und Moulay haben uns bestens betreut, wir haben uns wie zuhause gefühlt. Absolut empfehlenswert! Danke für alles!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas J.

immersion dans la Médina : dépaysant!
Une excellente adresse, l'emplacement de la maison est ideal pour celui qui recherche l'authenticité au coeur de la médina. La maison est très bien décorée et entretenue avec une terrasse fabuleuse. Maria et Fatima nous ont très bien reçues et conseillées. Merci a elles qui ont rendu notre sejour inoubliable Il ne manquait que Moulai qui n'a pas pu être la car pris ailleurs, dommage...
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Inger S.

Flott feriebolig, god plass, sentralt
Vi var fire personer som bodde boligen i en uke. Førsteinntrykket var som beskrevet. Etterhvert la vi merke til at det var støvete og skittent rundt omkring. Tre av oss reagerte med hoste og tetthet. Allergisk reaksjon? Manglende renhold var også synlig på kjøkkenet. Vi mener at huset trenger en grundig rengjøring. Vi var meget fornøyd med vår guide Moullay som var med oss. I til sammen 4 dager og bidro til at vi hadde en flott ferie der vi opplevde og fikk sett mye, takket være han.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

1001 Nacht in Marrakesch
Wir hatten wunderbare Tage im Riad. Beste Betreuung durch Maria mit ihrem tollen Frühstück, durch Fatima die uns bestens betreute und nicht zuletzt auch durch Moulay unseren Guide, der uns mit großer Begeisterung Marrakesch nahegebracht hat. Rundum eine schöne Familienzeit in einem wunderschönen Riad.

10/10 Excellent

Ricki K.

Perfekt
Das Riad liegt mitten in der Medina einfach traumhaft. Die Einrichtung ist sehr liebevoll mit passenden Details. Maria und Fatima haben uns jeden Tag tolles Frühstück gezaubert und auf Anfrage ein delikates Abendessen. Moulay ist ein überaus freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Guide und es war für uns toll mit ihm die Medina zu erkunden. Jederzeit würden wir diese Ferienwohnung wieder buchen und können es nur jedem weiterempfehlen. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit in diesem Riad. Gastfreundschaft wird dort gelebt!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anja S.

Great stay in Marrakesh
We spent 8 wonderful days in this house and really loved it. Everything was as described, well organized and very clean. We enjoyed Mariahs nice breakfasts and (even more) her delicious dinners on the rooftop terrace. Walking with Moullay through the Medina was very interesting. He showed us places we haven't found by ourselves. Many thanks also to Fatima for her assistance. Dear Sinde and Joel, many thanks to you for renting your beautyful and comfortable house in this exciting city.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2016