Name: Dar Alif
Address: 17 Derb El Kheir Hay salam, Mellah, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco, 17 Derb El Kheir Hay salam, Marrakech-Safi, 40000, Morocco
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at € 97 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Dar Alif

17 Derb El Kheir Hay salam, Mellah, 40000 Marrakech, 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 en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Marrakech, 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

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Deluxe Double Room

1 extra-large double bed

2 single beds

Triple Room

Bedroom :

2 single beds

and

1 extra-large double bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Family Room

2 single beds

and

1 extra-large double bed

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

9.8

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:

Gaia
Italy
“We loved our stay in Riad Alif. Everything was amazing, from the location to the atmosphere. The owner Philippe gave us a very warm welcome and a lot of useful advices to visit the Medina. Breakfast was delicious, and we also recommend to have...”
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...”
Anas
Spain
“Just like my last review, we booked the same Riad in different days because we went to Merzouga. I’m really happy that I chose to do that. The staff once again, are the best, specially Khadijah’s treat and food. Highly recommended and I’m...”
Anas
Spain
“The Riad was well located, very local vibes and the best was the treat from the staff, felt like being at home. Khadijah was like our mother there. A truly lovely woman, im definetly coming back just because of her food and treat. Everything was...”
Mats
Belgium
“Super riad, Amazing staff and helpful owners, thank you very much.”
Paolo
Italy
“Very happy with the staff and the cleanliness. Room was big enough and uniquely decorated. Hadijya preparared a really good dinner for us on the last day”
Vincent
United Kingdom
“We had an amazing stay at Dar Alif. Staff is very friendly: Philippe, one of the owners, was very welcoming, he offered us tea and explained the key bits of information to navigate Marrakech. The rest of the staff were also nice to us. Khadija...”
Hanifa
Belgium
“This place is very familiar and warm,,the hosts Isabelle and fillip were very kind,,they are always ready to give you advise where to go and what to see,,the welcoming you with a warm Maroccan tea and sweets,,,and they farewell you to the riad...”

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 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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Dar Alif
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

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

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 04:00 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.

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

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 - 3 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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.

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

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), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 40000MH0808

Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Check-in at Dar Alif is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
The prices at Dar Alif may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Dar Alif is 1.3 miles from the centre of Marrakech. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Dar Alif has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
Dar Alif offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Solarium
- Water park
- Evening entertainment
- Manicure
- Themed dinner nights
- Aerobics
- Walking tours
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bicycle rental
- Temporary art galleries
- Spa facilities
- Live sport 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
- Pub crawls
- Archery
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