- 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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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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“ Magical
MST44881, Saint Louis, Missouri
Feb 17 2020
We have traveled the world and this is probably the second best hotel we have ever stayed in. The art, the character, the rooms, the amenities were all elegant. We were in a large suite with a...
We have traveled the world and this is probably the second best hotel we have ever stayed in. The art, the character, the rooms, the amenities were all elegant. We were in a large suite with a terrace overlooking the pool where we dined in a lovely setting on delicious food. We could not have asked for more.
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“ An exotic oasisi in the bustle of the the Medina
LeonSouthLondon, London
Feb 17 2020
For logisitical reasons we came from the coast to Marrakesh, and while loving its bustle this riad is a great haven. We splashed out on a Royal Suite with its own roof terrace and jacuzzi, two...
For logisitical reasons we came from the coast to Marrakesh, and while loving its bustle this riad is a great haven. We splashed out on a Royal Suite with its own roof terrace and jacuzzi, two bathrooms and tons of space. No views sadly, but that's standard in the city centre in a riad. The place is crammed with beautiful objects from the previous owner's collections,some of the public rooms with leather clad walls, and the poolside dining comes into its own, see my review of the restaurant. Breakfasts are also very good with lots of choice. The staff are really helpful, Raja, Rashida, Moran, and Aziz in the restaurant to name just a few. They got us taxis and agreed the price for us. Book La Majorelle with the front desk, it avoids the queues. My only quibble is that a top end riad with so many Brits staying only provides coffee making facilities in the rooms, not tea, but I'd be really happy to stay here again on my next visit.
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“ Highly recommended
sibellius2016, Wetherby, United Kingdom
Feb 06 2020
A beautiful Riad hotel with an excellent restaurant. Lovely ambience - gentle lighting, reflective ornamental pool and soft live guitar music on our evening.
We had great couscous with 7 veg...
A beautiful Riad hotel with an excellent restaurant. Lovely ambience - gentle lighting, reflective ornamental pool and soft live guitar music on our evening.
We had great couscous with 7 veg casserole, chicken tangia (different from tagine ), veg tagine and lamb shoulder. All was really delicious.
We all had French patisserie style dessert too - glorious.
Excellent service and really reasonable for such high quality. Definitely book in advance.
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“ Fantastic
LDEspel,
Feb 05 2020
We were upgraded to a wonderful room. This lodging was truly a 5 star gem with a sense of immersion in Moroccan decor and heritage. Fantastic room with a nice view of the courtyard pool. We loved the...
We were upgraded to a wonderful room. This lodging was truly a 5 star gem with a sense of immersion in Moroccan decor and heritage. Fantastic room with a nice view of the courtyard pool. We loved the jazz bar our first night and the restaurant the second night. Excellent service. Modest but sufficient fitness facilities. My wife enjoy the outdoor pool. Magnificent overall experience.
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“ Exceeded our expectations
Caplawerne, Marbella, Spain
Feb 01 2020
We spent a long time on Internet looking for a Hotel in Marrakech that met all our expectations, mainly those of excellent Marokkan food and an ambiance that had the flair of the Orient. We were...
We spent a long time on Internet looking for a Hotel in Marrakech that met all our expectations, mainly those of excellent Marokkan food and an ambiance that had the flair of the Orient. We were really lucky to find Maison Arabe that had it all plus in walking distance to the Souks and other places we wanted to see. We were deeply impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff and more than pleasantly surprised with the beauty and comfort of our suite. We had the best lamb we ever ate anywhere else and only ventured once to eat elsewhere during the entire 4 day stay, it just could not have been better. We enjoyed the easy transport from and to the Airport and were indeed surprised that the location in the midst of the Medina had been so very quiet. If ever we come back to Marrakesh, the Maison Arabe is the place were we would want to be. Last but not least, the variety of the breakfast buffet left nothing to wish for.
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