Name: Dar Alif
Address: 17 Derb El Kheir Hay salam, Mellah, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco, 17 Derb El Kheir Hay salam, Marrakech-Safi, 40000, Morocco
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $105 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Dar Alif

17 Derb El Kheir Hay salam, Mellah, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco – Excellent location – show map

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Located a 10-minute walk from Jemaa El Fna Square, Dar Alif offers a small pool with a hot tub, a terrace with deckchairs and a patio. The famous Majorelle Gardens are a 7-minute drive away. Decorated in a traditional Moroccan style, all rooms are air-conditioned and feature a wardrobe and a desk. They are complete with an private bathroom. A continental and Moroccan breakfast is offered every morning. Guests can also sample Moroccan specialties in a shared meal with the hosts. El Bahia Palace is 5 minutes' walk from the riad and free Wi-Fi access is available in the entire property. Marrakech Menara Airport is ideally located just a 15-minute drive away and public parking is possible at a location nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Marrakesh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free

Ski-to-door

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Deluxe Double Room

1 king bed

2 twin beds

Triple Room

Bedroom :

2 twin beds

and

1 king bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Family Room

2 twin beds

and

1 king bed

Property practices

This property told us they've 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

9.8

Facilities

9.3

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.6

Value for money

9.4

Location

9.1

Free WiFi

9.2

See what guests loved the most:

Aubrey
United States of America
“Very helpful and generous hosts and kind staff. Felt very safe and almost like staying at a family’s home. Rooftop views are nice. Area is not too far on foot from central places to visit and the “place dès ferblantier” is very near and nice. They...”
Nimai
United States of America
“Delicious food! The chef Khadija made us feel welcome and satisfied with tasty, traditional Moroccan meals. Hubert was always available to help us and graciously welcomed us, and Isabelle was invaluable in planning and coordinating our travel.”
Chad
United States of America
“The staff were wonderful and made us feel at home, particularly the chef Khadija. Breakfast was delicious and the rooms were comfortable for the entire family.”
Felicitas
Germany
“Extraordinarily beautiful Bed & Breakfast. A quiet refuge in the busy old city. Very comfortable beds. The night guard Hubert was incredibly friendly and helpful.”
Blair
United States of America
“The owners, Isabelle and Phillipe were so friendly, pleasant and informative. Phillipe walked us out to the Medina the first and told us what we should be paying for our cabs which was helpful. Both Isabelle and Phillipe were there in the mornings...”
Peter
Germany
“Well located about 15/20 minute walk from the centre of the Medina, very convenient for the Bahia Palace we were able to get there for 9am when it opened (I really recommend this as it was very busy when we were leaving). The setting is beautiful.”
James
United States of America
“Great location! Phillippe and Isabelle were very welcoming. Khadija and her expert team catered to our every need and treated us like their own family. The kitchen prepared amazing meals. The excursions offered were terrific and very professional....”
Charlie
United Kingdom
“The staff was very friendly and attentive. The breakfast was perfect The location was excellent”
Salvatore
Italy
“We had an amazing stay at the Riad with Khadijah, the owners and the staff taking care of us since the check-in. The whole Riad is peaceful and offers an extremely relaxing and quiet atmosphere, including the presence of the rooftop. Room was...”
Martyn
United Kingdom
“There wasn’t anything to dislike about Dar Alif in all honesty. It was well situated, very well kept and clean, staff couldn’t be more helpful especially Khadija. Very quaint little pool, hidden little rooftops terrace and breakfast/food were...”

Hosted by Isabelle

9.8

Host Review Score

Isabelle

Our Riad or more exactly Dar, which means house in Arabic, is a haven of peace that only the rumour of the surrounding life sometimes penetrates. The living rooms, arranged on two levels, open around a large patio, a real skylight decorated with plants and a magnificent pool dedicated to well-being. On the terrace there is a relaxing atmosphere. The sunbathing, the Moroccan benches sheltered under their protective veils, are a real invitation to a delicious laziness. Why not a night under the stars? The first floor is dedicated to the rooms since there are five of the six rooms in our house. The sixth is on the ground floor and can accommodate people with reduced mobility. Without being a specific room, its modular layout and wide passages allow our disabled guests to fully enjoy the premises. The accesses from the car park to the interior of our house are equipped with inclined planes allowing a wheelchair to pass without great difficulty.

Isabelle and Philippe, respectively trained as tourist guides and hotel managers, have acquired their professional experience in the organization of tailor-made stays during 30 years of tourism in the field, in France and in Africa. After having spent 15 years in Tanzania, where they developed tourism in luxury tents in the middle of the bush, they discovered Morocco, Marrakech and its region, and fell in love with the country, with the desire to share all its beauty, its wealth and its legendary hospitality. Their strengths are integration and involvement in the neighbourhood. Their staff comes from the neighborhood, their suppliers as well, and even during excursions, they know how to involve the locals in each step, each service, to always put forward the country, the inhabitants, and the local productions to offer you an unforgettable stay which participates in the local economy, and which allows to guarantee the perpetuation of an authentic Morocco. Isabelle and Philippe will make you live an unforgettable experience by discovering a different Morocco, a Morocco off the beaten track with their sense of hospitality, and the tailor-made stays they will offer you.

Let's start in the surroundings with the Place des Ferblantiers, renovated at the end of 2016. The square is airy, peaceful with some freshly planted palm trees. A circumferential pergola surrounds it and in the south-east corner an ancient eucalyptus tree is enthroned. Below him, he contemplates the tinsmiths who are busy in their regularly ordered shops all around the square. Here tinplate takes all shapes and unusual objects will delight you. All the more so as there will be no salesmen to tempt you at the slightest glance. And the prices are very reasonable. Finally, scattered between the shops, a few cafes allow a shady break while observing the gathering of storks on the city walls and the Badii Palace. On the other side at the northeast corner of the square stands an entrance to the Mellah. There, just on your left, slightly offset from the entrance is the jewellers' kyssaria. Two galleries, one of which has a patio, are home to about forty shops. The oldest market of the Mellah is the big spice souk which occupies most of the covered market. ...And more...Come and join us at RIad Dar Alif.

Languages spoken: Arabic,English,French

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant #1
- Cuisine
  Moroccan • Grill/BBQ
- Open for
  Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary options
  Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Dar Alif
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

Dar Alif takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Crib upon request

Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash Dar Alif accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 40000MH0808

Check-in at Dar Alif is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Dar Alif has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
The prices at Dar Alif may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Dar Alif is 1.3 miles from the center of Marrakesh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Guests staying at Dar Alif can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
Room options at Dar Alif include:
- Double
- Suite
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Dar Alif offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Solarium
- Water park
- Evening entertainment
- Manicure
- Themed dinners
- Aerobics
- Walking tours
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bicycle rental
- Temporary art galleries
- Spa facilities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Bingo
- Movie nights
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Happy hour
- Beauty services
- Stand-up comedy
- Pedicure
- Live music/Performance
- Swimming pool
- Bike tours
- Foot bath
- Cooking class
- Steam room
- Bar crawls
- Archery