- A historic property formerly hosting celebrity guests, including Jackie Kennedy and Winston Churchill
- Authentic Moroccan design and antique furniture throughout the property
- A small boutique hotel in a traditional riad, ideal for immersing yourself in the local culture
- Relax in the bar, enjoy exquisite dining in the onsite restaurants or try a cooking class
La Maison Arabe dates back to the 1930s and has retained much of its original, authentic charm. It has played host to celebrity guests such as Queen Ingrid of Denmark, Jackie Kennedy and Winston Churchill, and continues to provide exclusive, luxury facilities. It’s set out in the style of a riad and is home to antique furniture and Moroccan detailing throughout, leaving you to soak in the wonderful culture.
Choose from French, Asian and Moroccan dishes, or head to the bar and enjoy after dinner drinks as you listen to the piano. In the day, relax by the swimming pool or in the spa, or head to the nearby Country Club for swimming, golf and a fantastic restaurant. If you prefer to try recreating your own local dishes, La Maison Arabe also offers cooking classes.
Facilities
Bars and Restaurants
Le Restaurant
Take in the traditional Moroccan setting as you choose from a menu featuring authentic local dishes. Live Arab-Andalusian music is played in the evenings, providing the perfect setting for a relaxing dinner.
Les Trois Saveurs
Choose from some of the best dishes from France, Morocco and Asia in the spacious interiors or overlooking the swimming pool from the elegant terrace.
Piano-Jazz Bar
Moroccan and Asian inspired tapas and light bites are served alongside fine wines, cocktails and more as you listen to the tinkling of the ivories on the piano.
Beach and Pools
Swimming Pools
La Maison Arabe’s swimming pool is heated in winter and surrounded by local plants and trees in the hotel’s courtyard. Soak up the sun at the hotel or head to the swimming pool at the Country Club, which is just 15 minutes’ drive away by complimentary shuttle bus.
Spa and Wellness
Hammam & Wellness Centre
Choose from massages, traditional hammams, facials and more, with therapies including local natural ingredients like Argan oil. Manicures and pedicures are also available.
Activities and Entertainment
Cooking Workshops
Learn to cook delicious Moroccan dishes using local ingredients and authentic tagine dishes in the hotel’s cooking classes.
Country Club
Just 15 minutes away is the resort’s Country Club. Here you’ll find a colonial inspired restaurant, swimming pool and 27 hole golf course. La Maison Arabe runs a complimentary shuttle bus to the club.
About the location
La Maison Arabe is located in the heart of bustling Marrakech, the cultural capital of Morocco. Surrounded by the enchanting Atlas Mountains the city is best known for its thriving medina, which is full of lively souks where you can haggle to your heart’s content. Pick up bargains on hand beaded shoes, pretty trinkets, colourful lanterns, gorgeous jewellery and lots more as you wind through the labyrinthine streets of the city.
When it comes to dining there is plenty to discover in Marrakech. Try contemporary dishes in the city’s business district, or head to a traditional restaurant for melt in the mouth tagines and the freshest seafood from the seaside town of Essaouira.
Transfer time
15 minutes from Marrakech airport.
Standard Room Patio Side
Max 2 adults
Standard Patio Side Rooms are all individual in layout and style, most featuring a fireplace and private terrace. Bathrooms are designed to a high standard, using Moroccan marble and granite.
Please note that these rooms are only accessible via stairs and therefore may not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
26m²
Standard Room Garden View
Max 2 adults
Standard Rooms Garden View are all individual in layout and style, most featuring a fireplace and private terrace. Bathrooms are designed to a high standard, using Moroccan marble and granite.
26m²
Junior Room
Max 2 adults
Junior Rooms are all individual in layout and style, most featuring a fireplace and private terrace. Bathrooms are designed to a high standard, using Moroccan marble and granite.
Please note that these rooms are only accessible via stairs and therefore may not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
27m²
Deluxe Room Patio Side
Max 2 adults
Deluxe Patio Side Rooms are all individual in layout and style, most featuring a fireplace and private terrace. Bathrooms are designed to a high standard, using Moroccan marble and granite.
Please note that these rooms are only accessible via stairs and therefore may not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
28m²
Deluxe Room Garden View
Max 2 adults
Deluxe Rooms Garden View are all individual in layout and style, most featuring a fireplace and private terrace. Bathrooms are designed to a high standard, using Moroccan marble and granite.
28m²
Suites
Max 3 adults
Standard, Junior, Deluxe and Royal Suites are also available. Please call to book.
Sovereign Experiences
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Fly high in a hot air balloon
The Moroccan landscape is a rich tapestry of untouched desert, traditional villages, and vast mountains and gorges. Soar high above the north region of Morocco with an unforgettable hot air balloon experience. Watch the sunrise as you hover over this incredible land, and be ready for those breath-taking moments. A hot air balloon experience is truly the best way to enjoy these soul-stirring landscapes.
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Based on 2534 traveller reviews
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Reviews
“ Exquisite Property
894zacharyn,
May 23 2019
We stayed for 3 nights at this hotel. Luxury is the word to describe the experience. We were led to the patio during check-in and the front-desk manager filled in all of our passport information...
We stayed for 3 nights at this hotel. Luxury is the word to describe the experience. We were led to the patio during check-in and the front-desk manager filled in all of our passport information. We were served virgin mojitos, which were the best we had in Morocco. Taken on a tour of the property and the extensive services they provide - hammam, pool, 3 restaurants, jazz bar and more. While on the property we ate the restaurant twice and had wonderful live music accompaniment. We also took advantage of the hammam services which were wonderful. While there, we also took cooking classes, which are highly recommended! A once in a lifetime experience at this property.
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“ La Maison Gastronique
richden, London, United Kingdom
May 20 2019
We were staying in another Riad nearby for five nights and we ate here in the resturant on the second night. The menu offered a choice of Moroccan and Asian fusion. The food was simply superb, so...
We were staying in another Riad nearby for five nights and we ate here in the resturant on the second night. The menu offered a choice of Moroccan and Asian fusion. The food was simply superb, so much so we went again for our last night. The great food was complemented by excellent service, great ambience in the open courtyard, and wonderful pre-dinner aperitifs from the bar.
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“ This hotel is beautiful
Emmajean22, Berlin, Germany
May 19 2019
This hotel is beautiful we have an unforgettable night, a delicious deninner, a beautiful pool, and a professional team, the rooms are large, well decorated, a large comfortable bed, it deserves the...
This hotel is beautiful we have an unforgettable night, a delicious deninner, a beautiful pool, and a professional team, the rooms are large, well decorated, a large comfortable bed, it deserves the cost
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“ A hotel others should model themselves on
paraicjoyce70, Dublin, Ireland
May 14 2019
We took a 3 day trip from Dublin to Marrakech last week and were fortunate to have picked La Mason Arabe as our base for the weekend. This is a traditional riad at the edge of the central souks which...
We took a 3 day trip from Dublin to Marrakech last week and were fortunate to have picked La Mason Arabe as our base for the weekend. This is a traditional riad at the edge of the central souks which has subtlety added some of life???s modern comforts with style and class - a gym, a spa and a modern Moroccan cookery school built into the original architecture of a facility which has expanded over the years. The breakfast was an amazing buffet of fresh fruits and, somewhat less healthy but absolutely delicious, local pastries (I???m guessing made in house). The egg station served omelettes and traditional Moroccan pancakes - the latter of which everyone needs to experience once in their lives. We ate in the international restaurant on our last night by the pool. There are two menus, an international and a Moroccan one and you can ???mix and match???. (There???s also a Moroccan restaurant indoors but when it???s 42 degrees and you???re Irish, you ain???t sitting inside!). Both the food and ambiance are outstanding (as is the Moroccan wine though La Maison can???t take full credit for that!). There are 26 rooms - we were upgraded to a suite for some lucky reason which included a private rooftop terrace where afternoon tea was delivered each day.
And then there were the staff. These people could give a lesson in hospitality. We weren???t left wanting for anything from comforts in the riad itself to information about where to go and how to get there. On our last day we were given a room free of charge to shower and change before we got our late flights. And all of this was during Ramadan at 42 degrees!
Marrakech is a great place to visit one in your life. If you stay in La Maison Arabe, you???ll probably want to go back. I know I will.
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“ What a fabulous hotel
I2196AQrobertc,
May 13 2019
We used this hotel as a base when my friend and I went trekking in the High Atlas Mountains. We left our wives there for the days we were away. Anyway, this is a hotel full of character, with...
We used this hotel as a base when my friend and I went trekking in the High Atlas Mountains. We left our wives there for the days we were away. Anyway, this is a hotel full of character, with excellent facilities and staff that were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. The standard of accommodation is excellent as is the food and facilities.
It is centrally located, so its easy to reach places of interest in the old city.
I cannot recommend this establishment highly enough and would recommend La Maison Arabe to anyone visiting Marrakech.
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