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Riad Dar al Kounouz

3.0 star property
Riad with free breakfast, a short walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Interior
Reception
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jade ) | Living area
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (Safran)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Rubis) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (Rubis)

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Ivoire) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (Ivoire)

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Ambre) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (Ambre)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Cannelle) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (Cannelle)

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (Lapiz)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jade ) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jade )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
54, Derb Snane, Mouassine, Marrakech, 40008

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bahia Palace - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'adresse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Terrace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Safran By Koya - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riad Dar al Kounouz

Riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Riad Dar al Kounouz. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the Turkish bath/hammam. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad Dar al Kounouz have perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Cable channels and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–noon
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath/hammam

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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: MAD 34.10 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 150 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 major credit cards

Property is also known as

Dar al Kounouz
Dar al Kounouz Marrakech
Riad Dar al Kounouz
Riad Dar al Kounouz Marrakech
Riad Dar al Kounouz Riad
Riad Dar al Kounouz Marrakech
Riad Dar al Kounouz Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Dar al Kounouz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Dar al Kounouz?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Dar al Kounouz?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riad Dar al Kounouz?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Dar al Kounouz provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Dar al Kounouz located?

Located in Medina, this riad is within a 10-minute walk of Mouassine Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Dar el Bacha Palace and Le Jardin Secret are just steps away.

Riad Dar al Kounouz Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad Dar al Kounouz
Riad Dar al Kounouz is a beautiful building, tucked away in a quiet place within a few minutes of the medina. It is relaxing with kind, thoughtful, friendly people. Lovely roof garden too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality!!
Beautiful traditional Riad. Ultra convenient location. Warm and welcoming staff. Well done!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely stay
Absolutely gorgeous riad in the heart of Marrakech. The rooms were large and elegant and the service was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kazuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing stay
I was traveling in Morocco alone, and I had some difficulties in my travel. First I got my leg injury on the day before I arrived at Marrakech, and second my credit card had connection problem between the bank in my country. (couldn’t withdraw money!) The staff in this riad were very nice, one talked to the other guests to solve the credit card problem, and the other guy made a light meal for me. Both guys took care of my leg. Finally the card turned out to be available in Restaurants and souvenior shops, so I did not starve, and made to go back to my country. I really appreciate these guys, and I definetely recommend this riad when you travel in Marrakech. The room was nice and Jamaa el Fna and Koutoubia mosque are walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Riad has a lot of character, is clean, offers great personal service and is located close to the main square in the Medina (the older part of Marrakech, which I think is where most visitors would spend their time). I recommend it if you like a comfortable, clean hotel with great local flavor. It is located at the end of several long alleyways off of another narrow street, and it would be very hard to find the first time on your own. It is not directly accessible by taxi, which is common in the Medina part of town. I highly recommend that you ask the Riad staff to arrange for a driver to pick you up at the airport, and they will also arrange for a porter to meet your taxi and bring you and your bags to the Riad. The Medina part of town is old and looks pretty scary when you first arrive, but seemed safe after we walked around and is full of character. I suggest asking the Riad staff to arrange for a guide to take you around the Medina area your first day - a half day is around $50 and is well worth it - the guide will bring you to some nice shops too, but there is no obligation to buy. If you are an adventurous traveler, you will enjoy this Riad experience. If you like to stay at five star hotels, this is not for you (and you should probably stay in the newer part of Marrakech).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, exceptional service. Would stay here every time I visit Marrakesh. The only thing is it's tricky to find but the staff is very helpful (providing maps, walking me to the taxi pickup, etc)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Great experience with friendly staff, nice WiFi in the common areas, excellent dinner and music.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ben, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic room with warm and sincere staff
When I first walked in, I was amazed by the open courtyard with ornate columns and palm trees. A water fountain in the middle really gives the feel of an oasis in the desert . Birds were flying about high in the trees and I was served a mint tea with biscuits to get a chance to relax before seeing my room. There is also a rooftop garden that was a great place to sit on a couch and read, quiet above the chaos of the streets. Everyone I met at the riad was incredibly friendly and helpful and you can really tell they truly care about the guests. My room was well-appointed with interesting paintings, furniture and antiques. It was very comfortable with a lot of personal touches and ornate carvings. The morning breakfasts were excellent and I loved the room they are served in. I can't recommend this place enough. I guarantee you will be happy here. If you are worried about finding it, don't be...that's part of the fun. However, if you really don't like exploring (why are you going to Marrakesh?) use google maps to search for this address: "Mouassine, 54 Derb Snane, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco". Once you're close and have found Derb Snane (look for the mustache-like graffiti or small metal sign), just follow the map attached. You'll be able to walk right to it.

10/10 Excellent

Ali, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dar al Kounouz a beautiful haven
Zac and the staff at Riad Dar al Kounouz were fantastic. They were always more than happy to help with questions or requests. We had never been to Marrakech before and only speak english, but Zac answered all of our questions about Marocco and the neighborhood. From the rooftop you can hear the calls to prayer from surrounding mosques - a magical and exotic experience. The riad itself is beautifully set out, superbly clean and peaceful. An amazing display of Maroccan craftsmanship and a haven within the crazy bustle of the Marrakech markets. The Riad will be difficult to find on your own - hire one of the handy barrow men to take you there.

8/10 Good

John, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Riad
While this Riad is difficult to find (even if you're right outside), the reward is great once you do get inside. Upon arrival, you are immediately served steaming host mint tea and biscuits in the open-air courtyard. It is one of the most charming and quaint places I've ever stayed. Don't forget to visit the patio on the roof! The breakfast was better than most hotel "continental breakfasts", with more than enough to eat. The staff could not be more helpful and friendly, even getting up at 5:00AM to carry our bags down and see us off.

10/10 Excellent

James, Cypress, CA

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Excellent Riad
Excellent riad, close to square, helpful owners, free tea and cookies whenever we returned, and delicious breakfast. we requested eggs and the owner went out to get them. They went out of their way to make us feel at home.

6/10 Okay

Gary&Ing, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Gary&Ing
Having stayed in Marrakech some time ago at another Riad, I've benchmarked against that memory and location. The staff here are friendly, however a couple of items left me a not let down: not being at the Riad and having to waiting outside in the heat for 25mins; happened a 2nd time but only for 1min as the guy was out getting breakfast and we had a quicker than normal dinner. Surprised no TV, but same as several years ago. In hindsight I would hv choose. A Raid 3-4mjns closer to the main square; might not sound a lot but I think it can count for those trips back thru the day.

10/10 Excellent

zakir, leicester uk

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Home from home
We were a family of six and booked the jade suit..it was ideal for our family..the rooms are well decorated and spacious.and well located near jame al finah square.the staff yusuf and zakaria i cant praise them enough..they went out if there way to make ourvstay wondrrful.

10/10 Excellent

Margrit&John, Bristol

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Wonderful cooking
We were made to feel very welcome; the service and Jemina's cooking were outstanding. The riad is beautifully restored with a great roof terrace giving views over the city and the royal palace next door. Some rooms are a bit small but are designed with great care. The route to the riad might be a little off-putting for some travellers but the location in the medina is ideal for the souk's etc and they organise an efficient collection service. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service
Most enjoyable. Friendly efficient staff, Excellent food.Slight complaint: our room was on ground floor facing on to an internal courtyard with no external windows. It smelt of unpleasantly of damp.

8/10 Good

brandee v, v

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Great location and Moroccan feel
Loved this little riad. Loved the decore and great location. Walking distance to everything. Staff was great especially yoseph. Had supper when we got in and it was amazing. The negatives are that it can be loud as windows and doors face courtyard and that if you go in winter it's cold. Furnsce didn't work in both rooms we had. Otherwise loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful haven
Our stay in this riad was our best experience in Morocco. Guests are made to feel exceedingly welcome, and are quickly on first-name basis with all the staff, who go above and beyond. The owner, Dominique, is a very friendly French ex-pat who has seen the world, and the Zachariahs are happy to tell you about the culture of the country. They even went to the train station to buy and collect our tickets, and organised a cake for a birthday! The cook, whose name I missed, is extremely talented, and the cleaning lady very friendly. This place becomes a wonderful haven from the city, which can become overwhelming. It is in a quiet neighbourhood yet is very close to the markets. Moreover, the photos on the internet don't fully show how exquisite and detailed the renovation of the building is. The only sour note was the bag carrier / guide who collected us at the medina boundary, who aggressively demanded a 5 Euro tip once at the riad, when 5 Dirhams is generous. I must stress though that these guys don't work for the hotel. Just be sure to fix a price before setting off. Certainly, if we returned to Marrakech we would stay here again, and will recommend it to our friends.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Hidden Gem
Beautiful little Riad in the Heart of Marrakech. We found the staff to be charming, our room was fab - the Safran - and we enjoyed a great breakfast each morning. We had the Riad to ourselves and the staff couldn't have done any more for us

10/10 Excellent

joanne, california

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great hotel
friendly, clean, pretty hotel in the medina with a fountain in the middle and patio on the roof. very friendly and helpful staff. but also nonintrusive. close to the main square but on a side path, so quiet. we were worried about being very inexperienced travelers, with an 11 year old, in a country where we didn't speak the language or know the customs much at all, but they made us feel very much at home. great breakfasts too! we were very happy to have chosen it.

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage, mitten im Zentrum. Sehr nette und hilfsbereites Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
empfehlenswert
orientalisches Flair im Atrium und Frühstücksraum freundliches, aufmerksames Personal zentrale ,aber etwas versteckte Lage
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnifique riad à Marrakech
Séjour très agréable dans ce magnifique riad situé au cœur de la médina de Marrakech, à proximité des principaux sites touristiques (place Jemaa el-Fna, Koutoubia, souks, ...) tout peut se faire à pied. Le personnel est très accueillant et serviable, toujours présent pour donner de bons conseils (visites, restaurants, taxi, achats, ...). Un transfert depuis l'aéroport vers le riad est proposé à 15 euros. C'est plus cher que le taxi qui coûte environ 10 euros mais ça reste très raisonnable compte tenu qu'une personne nous aide ensuite à transporter les bagages et nous guide à travers le dédale des ruelles jusqu'au riad, et c'est plutôt rassurant qu'on vient pour la première fois dans cette ville. On est accueilli avec un thé à la menthe. Le riad dispose d'un hammam et d'une terrasse panoramique où l'on peut venir prendre le petit-déjeuner le matin. Un dîner marocain fait maison est également proposé à la demande au prix de 18 euros (entrée, plat et dessert). La chambre était très confortable, tout aussi bien décorée que le reste du riad.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
迷路の奥の最高のリヤド
タイルびっしりの内装は素晴らしく、室内の設備やアメニティも十分に満足できます。 路地の奥にあるので自力でたどり着くのは不可能に近いです。ただし、周囲のガイド気取りの子供たちに伝えれば連れて行ってくれます。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
calme et gentillesse.
excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017