Moroccan House Hotel Marrakech

“Pool. Immaculate linen. Breakfast. The more western part of town but a walk to the older part.”

I am a vegan and a friend booked me a stay in a hotel in Morocco, where very few people have heard of vegans or get the logic. I decided to be vegetarian. Easier to explain. And I wrote it in arabic on a T shirt. Breakfast was quite easy for a veggie and rather good - a buffet of things like toma… more

I am a vegan and a friend booked me a stay in a hotel in Morocco, where very few people have heard of vegans or get the logic. I decided to be vegetarian. Easier to explain. And I wrote it in arabic on a T shirt. Breakfast was quite easy for a veggie and rather good - a buffet of things like tomato on the roof of the building. Most people choose the covered part. Dinner is a rare choice of thee of four groups of guests hoping to save a bit of cash and probably on some deal or other. Soup. Something in a pot. Banana or youghurt. All very cheap compared to going-out. First two courses meat because this is Morocco. I did not expect a change to veganism because this is Morocco and the chef was very helpful in getting some dishes together that just had vegetables. One night he even did a big thing on couscous, but I did not eat much so he left it simpler most nights. All a great experience and I hope to be back if there is any excuse. I have not read the other reviews but guess most people like this hotel because of helpful staff and low km walking distance to the old town, and neighbouring west-end bars that a guide book can find you here but not in the older town. This is in the more western and expensive part of town. Some people might find the Maroccan House Hotel a bit too rustic and think the repairs are not quite keeping pace with the wear and tear. For example our first night saw us re-located to another good hotel 50m away, for reasons unknown, but the rooms were clean and the linen immaculate. Oh, about the old town, we popped into a hotel on the main square and saw rooms at 1000 MAD a night (have I got a zero wrong?) with access to shared showers, no pool, and a set-up rather like British Rail in the UK in the 1960s. I guess it would have been expensive to stay there because of the need to be out all the time and not eating or round a pool, but it's another option. Anyway, it was great to stay at the Moroccan House Hotel I have never been to a hotel with a swimming pool before, open about 10-6 with sun loungers. What a great idea! You can do nothing! It seemed indulgent. Some poeple might notice that shower and loo near the pool which needed redecorating so they locked it! But there is an open air shower next to the pool if you want to wash off sweat before diving in.

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“Do not be put off by reviews! It’s fantastic.”

Don’t be put off by other reviews! We have just returned from our 4 night stay at the Moroccan house & we couldn’t fault it! Check in was so easy and all of the staff were so lovely. The hotel offers a beautiful entrance and lobby. There are both stairs and two lifts to meet all needs when t… more

Don’t be put off by other reviews! We have just returned from our 4 night stay at the Moroccan house & we couldn’t fault it! Check in was so easy and all of the staff were so lovely. The hotel offers a beautiful entrance and lobby. There are both stairs and two lifts to meet all needs when travelling through the floors. We stayed on the 1st floor, we did have worries about the cleanliness of the hotel due to the reviews we read, but as soon as we opened the door, all of the anxiety surrounding that melted away. The room was clean, with crisp white sheets (I was half expecting thick fusty sheets from some of the reviews). The bathroom was clean. The only issue was a part of the shower was missing so we couldn’t change the shower to the big waterfall head, only the standard shower head. We did run into an issue with the fridge as the cable was visibly broken so we didn’t want to risk plugging it in. We made them aware at reception and they were quick to fix the issue! The hotel was lovely and quiet. No arguing staff like other reviews have stated. The floors are tiled and with that you do have to expect some noise from the floors above. We head upstairs move a piece of furniture probably 3 times during the stay. The breakfast was good for 50MAD pp. It wasn’t great for vegan options as I could only eat bread and jam, but my fiancé had beautiful pastries. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again.

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“Charming small friendly stay”

We had a clean bright room (no.12), everything in working order. Safe in room for small daily charge which we used. Pretty character windows and double glazing beyond to keep the hustle and bustle out at night. Could do with more bedside lighting to soften the room. We had a double and a single b… more

We had a clean bright room (no.12), everything in working order. Safe in room for small daily charge which we used. Pretty character windows and double glazing beyond to keep the hustle and bustle out at night. Could do with more bedside lighting to soften the room. We had a double and a single bed in our room. Both v comfortable. Bathroom looked recently updated. Loo had a little problem on arrival but was quickly fixed. Sink had a crack in it. Breakfast on roof terrace was simple but tasty. Pastries, msemmen pancakes, omelets freshly cooked and small local fresh cooked pastries which i think contained minced chicken were lovely. Yoghurt, fruit, juices, tea and coffee on offer. Reception spoke good enough english alongside French and Arabic and were friendly and helpful. We didn’t have dinner in the hotel. The common parts were decorated in local furnishings and were very pretty. Lights on floors had timers but there were buttons to put them back on near every door. The lift worked every time but as we were first floor we took the stairs often - strangely the stairwell got shorter the further down you went! Outside the hotel was in a busy neighborhood, close to very good restaurants, shops and lots of facilities. In the same road were some restaurants and what looked like a club. This meant there were always people around even later in the evening. The hotel is more of a guest house and is simple but effective. We used it as a base for sightseeing and pretty much slept and ate breakfast in it. Our room was spotlessly clean and the aircon worked well. Some fixtures were a little tired but the whole place was charming. The hotel is out of the main town however we walked in and out daily. We got one taxi home which was approx. £8 and we didn't haggle. You could go metered if you preferred. Walking into town was through the 1920s French district of Gueliz where you could pick out old buildings and art deco features. It was almost one straight road into the main square. Close by were high street brand shops and eateries. We never felt unsafe anywhere in Marrakech and we walked miles through souks, back lanes, main roads and alleyways, often getting lost in the process! Google maps is your go to friend as the place is a maze. Do not expect alcohol except in some restaurants. Within the Medina we found none but instead enjoyed the huge array of teas, coffees, juices and mocktails on offer. We ate once in the main square at a stall but thought we had better food in the souk itself. Seek out beautiful gems as you wander. Crossing the road is an artform which we quickly learned but locals were happy to help and be tagged along with for safety!

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“Nice hotel, good location”

This hotel was used for our last nights in Morocco and it was a great place to end up with nice rooms and a great pool. The staff on checking in and out are good. Hotel really summed up our Morocco trip with the lobby being full of amazing color. Good breakfast served on the roof. Hotel is in a rea… more

This hotel was used for our last nights in Morocco and it was a great place to end up with nice rooms and a great pool. The staff on checking in and out are good. Hotel really summed up our Morocco trip with the lobby being full of amazing color. Good breakfast served on the roof. Hotel is in a really good location.

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