Dar Al Hayat

N° 6 Derb Jdid, Bab Doukkala, Médina, 40000 Marrakech, Maroc –, Medina, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>105</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
105 reviews

This place is probably one of the best places you could stay in. Anywhere. Period. And while the riad is really, really nice, what made the stay that much better was Ali and his family that manage the house. These people will make you feel like you are in a 5 star hotel. They create such a good and friendly atmosphere. They will help you anyway possible with anything you need. I can't say enough good things about this family. Now about the riad itself - it is completely renovated, everything is decorated tastefully. It is spotless clean. Everything you need is provided. Beds are big and comfy. There is a full kitchen if you want to use it. Close by are shops are good places to eat out. The souks are 10 mins away by foot. If you have the time, make sure to try the food the riad provides. I guarantee you will not regret it. Thank you Ali and family for one of the best experiences we ever had! Stay the way you are.

Ivaylo Bulgaria
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Dar Al Hayat

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  • Entire home
  • 2110 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
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In the centre of Marrakech, located within a short distance of Le Jardin Secret and Mouassine Museum, Dar Al Hayat offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as an oven and coffee machine. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This holiday home also offers a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The accommodation is allergy-free. A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available daily at the property. There is a coffee shop and lounge. For guests with children, the holiday home features an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near Dar Al Hayat include Majorelle Gardens, Djemaa El Fna and Yves Saint Laurent Museum. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara, 5 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Marrakech, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Marrakech
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  • Ivaylo
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    “This place is probably one of the best places you could stay in. Anywhere. Period. And while the riad is really, really nice, what made the stay that much better was Ali and his family that manage the house. These people will make you feel like...”
  • Kamil
    Poland Poland
    “The riad is absolutely fantastic, quiet and beautiful place, a place you can relax and calm down after getting through bustling streets and corners of Marrakech Medina. Our hosts, Ali and Jannat, are probably one of the most kind people we ever...”
  • Boguslawk
    Poland Poland
    “Very friendly and helpful owner. Good breakfast with local products, fresh orange juice and water. A couple of restaurants and bars nearby.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ali

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Ali
Marrakech - Stay in the heart of the Medina Authentic traditional and intimate Moroccan Dar from the beginning of the 19th century in the heart of the Medina in Marrakech. It is quietly located and less than 10 minutes walk from the main sites to see. Recently renovated and embellished with its central stone and zellige fountain in a pretty tree-lined patio, the charm of its oriental plaster ornaments and its ocher earthen walls works with magic. Its multiple relaxation areas on the patio and on the terrace in a warm oriental atmosphere will make your stay very pleasant. The Dar Al Hayat has 2 triple suites and 2 double bedrooms, all air-conditioned and heated, each with their own private shower room. The uniquely decorated accommodations invite its guests to an encounter with traditional Moroccan art and modern comfort. Meals are served in our dining room on the patio or on the sunny terrace. The Moroccan and continental breakfast is varied every day, served with fresh seasonal fruit juice. Many tea rooms invite you to relax and chat. Moroccan couples are required to present a marriage certificate upon arrival. Entry is also prohibited to any outside person not concerned by the reservation.
My dear guests, Welcome to Dar Al Hayat in Marrakech! It will be a great pleasure to welcome you to our recently renovated riad. I have been working in guest house tourism for 6 years and I have always enjoyed the contact and exchanges with our customers from all over the world. For our first riad, I then paid particular attention to the decoration and the atmosphere so that our guests would feel at home in a Moroccan house. Added to this, I wanted to bring to the stay of my future guests by offering all the modern comforts in each room, with its private shower room, reversible air conditioning and very comfortable bedding, and a double living room and dining room for more relaxation.
The dar Al Hayat is very well positioned just 10 minutes walk from the main tourist sites such as the Jamaa El Fna square, the Majorelle garden and the souks of the Medina. Very quiet and close to the popular food market, the Bab Doukkala area is very popular with tourists. A supermarket is also less than 10 minutes away on foot. You will be able to park in one of the two paid private car parks located less than 5 minutes away on foot.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Spanish,French,Cantonese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dar Al Hayat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
  • Detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

House rules

Dar Al Hayat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Dar Al Hayat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Dar Al Hayat

  • Dar Al Hayat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 10 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Guests staying at Dar Al Hayat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dar Al Hayat on this page.

  • Check-in at Dar Al Hayat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Dar Al Hayat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Dar Al Hayat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Dar Al Hayat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dar Al Hayat on this page.

  • Dar Al Hayat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bowling
    • Cooking class

  • Dar Al Hayat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Dar Al Hayat is 700 yards from the centre of Marrakech. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.