Moroccan House Hotel Marrakech

“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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“Average hotel”

It is a pretty good location, relatively clean but smelly. Food is a very poor choice. The staff speaks limited English, and the service is average altogether. Generally, it’s an average-budget hotel; don’t expect too much to avoid disappointment.

“Unique decor and a bit dated but clean and well positioned”

The hotel is very uniquely decorated in a Moroccan style. The hotel is a bit basic by Western European standards but it was fine. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. We felt very safe there . The breakfast was a plentiful buffet style but if you have the evening meal option just be aw… more

The hotel is very uniquely decorated in a Moroccan style. The hotel is a bit basic by Western European standards but it was fine. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. We felt very safe there . The breakfast was a plentiful buffet style but if you have the evening meal option just be aware that there’s no choice, they just bring it out!! Ok location , easy to get a taxi to and from the airport and about a 35 minute brisk walk to the main square and souk. The 24 hour reception area was a really helpful feature and nothing was too much trouble. There’s a handy little shop over the street to buy bottled water, snacks and toiletries.

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“Basic, clean, great staff. Great location.”

We booked this hotel as part of a Thomas Cook package - but I did look at Trip Advisor first, to make sure it would be okay. The staff at this hotel were absolutely lovely. They were friendly, knowledgeable and generally helpful. We booked half board and the dinners - traditional tagline meals - we… more

We booked this hotel as part of a Thomas Cook package - but I did look at Trip Advisor first, to make sure it would be okay. The staff at this hotel were absolutely lovely. They were friendly, knowledgeable and generally helpful. We booked half board and the dinners - traditional tagline meals - were very good. The hotel is very basic, which I was happy with. The beds were comfortable, and the room and bathroom clean (and cleaned daily). The hotel is also in a great location. We were only there for a city break and could walk to the Medina and to the Jardin Majorelle. The reason for my 3 stars is that I'm not sure where other reviewers took their photos... Our room certainly didn't look anything like the photos taken. No lovely Moroccan touches like intricate headboards or four poster canopies, just a very, very basic room. The hotel had a slightly run down feeling: the glass in the window of our room had a crack in it, one of the mirrors on the stairs was cracked. The shower was rather weak and there were bits and pieces of old equipment lying around (e.g., a disused coffee machine). Much of the place felt a little unloved. I'd like to repeat that the staff were great and the rooms were clean - so if this is what you're looking for, go for it.

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