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Dar Alif

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a full-service spa, near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Sports facility
Interior detail
Interior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite

In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Mechouar-Kasbah, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, is home to Dar Alif. Les Bains de Marrakech and Tanneries are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Jemaa el-Fnaa and Mellah Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Marrakesh Stadium or S1 Speedway.
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17 Derb El Kheir, Berrima - Médina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • El Badi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DarDar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Naranj - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mozaik - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dar Naji - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Dar Alif

Upscale guest house near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia is located near Dar Alif, which provides an airport shuttle, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a hot stone massage at Press spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and babysitting.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, a porter/bellboy and concierge services
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Dar Alif have perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.87 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Dar Alif House Marrakech
Dar Alif House
Dar Alif Marrakech
Dar Alif
Dar Alif Guesthouse Marrakech
Dar Alif Guesthouse
Dar Alif Marrakech
Dar Alif Guesthouse
Dar Alif Guesthouse Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Is Dar Alif pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dar Alif?

Self-parking is available for a fee. Extended parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Dar Alif?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dar Alif?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Dar Alif provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A one way fee applies.

Where is Dar Alif located?

Located in Mechouar-Kasbah, this spa guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Slat al-Azama Synagogue, Jemaa el-Fnaa and Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia. Bahia Palace and Royal Palace are also within 5 minutes.

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Dar Alif Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Mi è piaciuto il cortile del Riad e non la camera in quanto la porta non si poteva chiudere dall'interno e non aveva finestre, il bagno aveva la doccia in mezzo al locale e senza protezioni pertanto si allagava tutto.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Loïc, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons été très bien accueilli par le personnel de l'hôtel. Merci à eux pour la très bonne recommandation de restaurant pour notre dernier dîner à Marrakech :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

muhamed, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hidden secret

family of four with two young children 8 and 6, location was ideal, hotel and staff were great,2 palaces close by and the souks and main djema el fina also close by, everything within 15minute walk,i would go back there again,only little was price of meals at the hotel are expensive,besides that excellent,overall worth a visit,phillipe and his staff were great also very friendly and polite,their service and cleanliness of hotel is why i give them 9 out of 10,keep up the good work
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hospitality

Well what can I say about Dar Alif that has not already been said. If you were like me and spent days (weeks my case), looking for the right place to stay, then stop now. This place is perfect and I am not a person to use that word lightly or a person who gives countless reviews, but this place made me. Isabelle and Phillipe are wonderful hosts and in all if my years travelling all over the world I have NEVER stayed in a place so welcoming. The same with Morroco too. The staff that Dar Alif have are the most polite, welcoming & humble staff I have met anywhere. They will go out of your way to help you and advise you on anything. A BIG thanks must go to Tariq, Khadija (wonderful cook), Dora and everyone else there. They are always there anytime you need them, but very discreet also. They spoke perfect English Arabic & French, which put me to shame & made me scramble to remember my high school French to reciporicate such was their ease in translation. The people make this place and Phillipe and Isabelle must thank their lucky stars that they have such great people working with them. And that is down to both of them (through hard work) making the Dar Alif one of the most successful (in my opinion) Riads in Marrakech. Whilst the hospitality is second to none, the surroundings and environment are beautiful and comfortable - the pictures don't do it justice. I know it has been said before, but it really is a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN ISMAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel en Marraquech execelente

Recomiendo el hotel atendido por sus dueños muy cordiales atentos con un personal calificado para pasar unos días estupendos con su familia

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Good Riad but too much touroperator sales approach

Dar Alif is a standard Riad with nice staff but we felt like treated like in a touroperator resort sales talk all the time trying to sell us extra trips, transfers, drivers at extremely high prices. Not a pleasant experience...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely riad in the heart of Marrakech

We had a lovely and too short stay at Riad Dar Alif. It is a beautiful oasis within the hectic medina. Will have to come back for a longer visit!

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Satisfação garantida

Excelente Riad. Os proprietários Philippe et Isabelle são extremamente simpáticos e receptivos. O staff é o que ganha destaque no Riad. Pessoas incríveis, prestativas e profissionais. O único pecado é a lentidão da internet, mas funciona bem.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Philip our host was attentive and helpful with all our requirements and help to make us feel relaxed and at home. The hotel is also very relaxing and we looked forward to spending time at the hotel - relaxing on the rooftop terrace or taking a Hammam in the spa - as much as we did the sightseeing in and around Marrakesh. I would recommend anyone travelling to Marrakesh to stay here for a very enjoyable experience.

10/10 Excellent

Bettina, Böblingen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riad mit dem perfekten Charme!!!

Wir haben das Riad über Freunde empfohlen bekommen und wir können es zu 1000% an alle weiterempfehlen! Philipp und Isabelle haben das Riad zu einer Perle gemacht und kümmern sich um alle Wünsche! Ein Traum!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Isabelle and Phillipe,the owners of the riad were very hospitable and made sure we did not get lost in the medina and even accompanied us to the marketplace.

10/10 Excellent

Kalle, Tuusula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My home in Marrakech

Choosing the right Riad in Marrakech can be difficult and time consuming. Based on the reviews, pictures and availability I was very lucky to pick Dar Alif. Spent five days over christmas there and it felt like home. From arrival to departure the service, atmosphere and attention I got from staff the owners could have not been better. Phillip warmly welcomed me with mint tea and pastry giving many good tips on Marrakech. He took me to short walk showing 'secret' passage and shortest routes to the square and other places of interest. Breakfast at Dar Dalif was very good. Served at the roof terrace I could watch sunrise over Marrakech while enjoying my coffee, egg's of your choice, bread, pancakes, jam etc. I spent good time on the terrace during the days reading book, drinking mint tea and enjoying sun. They also serve beer and wine to terrace on your request. My room was very nice and ultra clean. My big bathroom was very special with big shower and enough warm water. There was also electrical outlets next to my bed which is very good for charging and using your phone/pad when in bed. My stay could have not been better in Marrakech thanks to Dar Alif and nice people working there. I highly recommend this place if you like exceptional personal service and beautiful Riad in the heart of Marrakech. thank you Philip Isabell for nice days I had opportunity to be your quest.

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best option for the Medina in Marakech

Fantastic stay at the Riad - The Hosts Philippe and Isabella will make your stay memorable