Dar Alif

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

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Exterior
Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Interior detail
Hallway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Classic Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Derb El Kheir, Berrima - Médina, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Bahia Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • El Badi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Avenue Mohamed VI - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪DarDar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Tazi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fine Mama - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪café almasraf - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Naranj - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Dar Alif

Upscale guesthouse near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Consider a stay at Dar Alif and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage at Press spa, the onsite 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and barbecue grills
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at Dar Alif boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like 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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • 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

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

Property payment types

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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km) of Slat al-Azama Synagogue and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Bahia Palace and Royal Palace are also within 5 minutes.

Dar Alif Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

Verified traveler

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

Alfredo, Miami

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

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

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 traveler

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

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.