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Riad Dar Ihssane

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Terrace/patio
Executive Triple Room
Lobby
Interior
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Derb Chorfa Lekbir 14 Mouassine, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Koutoubia Mosque
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Majorelle Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Living area

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Triple Room

Executive Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Marrakech

Riad Dar Ihssane puts you in the heart of Marrakech, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Jemaa el-Fnaa and Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .The restaurant, Traditional Restaurant, serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Medina hotel include Avenue Mohamed VI and Majorelle Garden.

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Argana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Guerrab - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riad Dar Ihssane

Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Riad Dar Ihssane. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Marrakech hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Riad Dar Ihssane offers 6 accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (MAD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Traditional Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 165.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 19.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 165 per person (one way)
  • Self-parking fee: MAD 30 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 165.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Dar Ihssane
Dar Ihssane Marrakech
Riad Dar Ihssane
Riad Dar Ihssane Marrakech
Riad Dar Ihssane Hotel
Riad Dar Ihssane Marrakech
Riad Dar Ihssane Hotel Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Dar Ihssane?

Riad Dar Ihssane offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Riad Dar Ihssane?

Yep, Riad Dar Ihssane has a self car park for MAD 30 per day.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Dar Ihssane?

No, there is no spa at this property. Les Bains de Marrakech is a short 19-minute walk away.

Does Riad Dar Ihssane serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Dar Ihssane?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Dar Ihssane?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Riad Dar Ihssane's onsite restaurant that serves Moroccan cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Dar Ihssane?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Reviews

Riad Dar Ihssane Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Runa, london

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible hotel and location!

The riad was difficult to find. On the way to the riad you have to walk through alleyways which smell of cat wee and there are stray cats lurking wherever you look. It's not pleasant. People are carelessly riding motorbikes through the narrow pathway so you have to be extra cautious so that you are not hit. As for the riad itself , it's not 4 star that's for sure. It felt like I had walked back in time , everything was very basic. The room didn't even contain a standard lock instead we were given a padlock to lock the door . The room was tiny , with one little area to store our belongings . The bathroom didn't have a door, so we could smell the stench of beach coming through to the bedroom. There was no bath, a very basic walk in shower which looked far from appealing. The toilet seat was faulty and the hand basin was dirty. The window in the bathroom was linked to the inside of the riad and had a light cotton covering and there was no window shutter. I felt that there was no privacy whatsoever. As for breakfast this was very basic with limited choice. In the end I had to go and stay in another hotel close in the new city. One which was clean and comfortable to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sol, Armagh Ireland

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

4 star riad/hotel tucked away in Marrakesh alley.

perfect 4 star raid hidden in the alleys of Marrakesh. hard to find if your new to the city but this was ideal for me. the rooms are perfect, got everything you need. although I wasn't allowed to play my music in my room so this is why I've not rated this 5 star
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in the heart of the Medina in Fes

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

authentic

great

6/10 Okay

Emma, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Would stay again

Was really good. Staff where really helpful, and breakfast was really good too with fresh orange juice and very generous. But was pretty basic. Room was really nice and stayed cool. The only problem was there was no hot water in the shower because it takes forever to heat up. But the location was great off the street a bit so it was quiet at night and walking distance to everything

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Leonid, Vancouver

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

Very good riad in Marrakech Medina

Friendly and attentive service, good breakfast, clean rooms. The place is 5 minutes walk from Jemaa EL Fnaa. When we had to leave early in the morning,breakfast was left outside of our bedroom.

10/10 Excellent

Claire, London

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

Charming riad in the centre of the medina

Fabulous location - quiet yet central. Warm service and hospitality. Definitely recommend staying here!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Riad Ihssane fooled us

When we reached Diar Ihsanne we found it under works and they referred us to another Riad that was not at all what we expected it to be. We had to look for another place and we found a room in Riad L'heure d'ete'. The staff were very helpful and the room was good but the toilets very small and without the small shower we use to wash for as Muslim we need to use water to wash. They managed to give us bottle to fill with water from the tub and use in the toilet. In this riad we stayed 3 nights during which they did not change the sheets nor the towels. The breakfast was okay.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, El Paso, Texas

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

Cute Riad in great location!

This Riad was amazing. The first day there they brought us freshly squeezed orange juice. They were very helpful in showing us how to get around and the location of the Riad is convenient to all the major attractions in the old Medina.

10/10 Excellent

Merina, Seattle, WA, United States

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

A Delightful Surprise

My room was a delightful surprise, with it's own bathroom on an upper floor. Imad, at the front desk, was especially kind and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed me stay here, and hopefully will return on my next stay in Morocco.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Hotel.com photo didn't reflect the true condition

I left the hotel immediately due to the room condition. It is not what hotel.com advertised and photo shown

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

Riad Dar Ihssane Review

The hotel is very nice and the staff are helpful and friendly, would definitely go back to this hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

John & Alison, London

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

Quiet haven from the madness of the medina

This is an excellent riad which we highly recommend. Simple, clean and peaceful - just what you need after a day of getting hopelessly lost in the medina. Excellent value for money too! Initially it's hard to find due it's off-street location. At the airport give your taxi driver your Expedia printout of your booking as he may have to phone the riad to check where it is. The taxi won't be able to take you all the way there due to the narrow streets of the medina - there's a 10 minute walk. The staff are vey helpful and friendly and the central location makes this riad an ideal base for your explorations of the madness they call Marrakech.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, San Francisco

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

Wonderful!

Be prepared to get lost finding this riad, as it is a bit deep into the alleyways, so be weary arriving at night. Otherwise, we had a wonderful stay. It has so much charm and is clean. The staff was very nice. Nice, free breakfast, too!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely maintained riad a few minutes walk from the main square. Staff were helpful and friendly.

8/10 Good

Jason, Hong Kong

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

Nice stay

Host was friendly and hotel was well located, next to souks and a couple minutes walk to main square. Riad was nice but not as ornately decorated as some others I stayed at during my trip. Wifi reception only closer to lobby area.

4/10 Poor

Explore, UK

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

Disappointed.

Location- we got lost around the medinas alleys. It's extremely difficult to find the riad if you do not know where you are going. Eventually, a lovely young man heard us ask for directions and he took us to the riad, by which point we lost all sense of direction. Room- Stayed in the downstairs double room. 1st impression, room was dark, cold and the bathroom mirrors were filthy. Bedding was a mixture of sheet, furry duvet and throw over. If you have dust allergies the furry duvet alone will affect you if not the dust 1st. Pillows were stained and did not have a cover. Used a t- shirt to solve that problem. Cancellation- After seeing the room, I asked if it were too late to cancel & I was told you would have to do this 1 week in advance. I had only booked a few days ahead so I suppose no cancellation policy applies. Also, I assumed my booking was paid for when I made the booking but apparently not and so I had to pay on arrival. I was told 64 euros and that was converted into Moroccan dirhams. What conversion rate was used, I do not know. Nor was I given a receipt in fact. This confusion may be due to a lack of explaining when I made the booking through hotels.com but nevertheless it wasn't the smoothest check in process. Breakfast- as a Moroccan myself, believe me when I say, be under no dilution, this is NOT a traditional Moroccan breakfast. Bread, olive oil, honey, peach jam, strawberry jam, butter, 1 cheese triangle each, Moroccan bread, coffee, milk, sugar, FRESH orange juice and that was breakfast! If you asked for Moroccan tea then it was provided. On the 1st day they added these lil Moroccan 'melwis', 1 each & very small. You most likely will have to share a table with other guests which is probably the best part as the riad does have a cold vibe but be careful as you'll find yourself eating what's left of their bread. A near empty flask of coffee and that's that until you ask for some. You are almost left to it and no one is that attentive to you. There was 1 lady who seemed to do everything so I do understand that it would be too much for anyone. In 2 days we saw 3 members of staff. 1 of them being the night porter! All smile and seem friendly enough but that can only carry the riad so much. Overall- personally, I would never return there again. We didn't want to stay out late at night as the alley ways don't feel that secure. It's dark and even as a native who speaks the language I wouldn't trust it. That did affect our time in Marrakech. A couple of other guests did return in the early hrs and have said they found a guard at the entrance of the alleys and he accompanied them to the riad for their safety. There are so many hidden riads I could see why there was a guard at night. Had I known I probably wouldn't have rushed returning in the evenings. The living room upstairs is nice but cold. They should make use of that fireplace. 1 of the rooms upstairs looked much nicer then ours to be fair but still overall I was disappointed. It was the cheapest accommodation I ever stayed in and I put it down to that. Lesson learnt. The good- the riad held on to our luggage till our evening flight and the staff were nice about our going back and forth.

8/10 Good

Andina, Latvia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice to stay - good localization.

10/10 Excellent

fatima, uk

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

very nice hotel close to the center city

i had lovely time.it is very nice house, and the staff were friendly. the room very comfort and clean.I would recommended to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Ella, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad Dar Ihssane is beautifully arranged, clean, and comfortable. We really liked the aesthetics of this riad-- the bedroom, bathroom, and common areas are beautiful. The location is also excellent. Overall, this was the best riad that we stayed in Marrakesh. Despite many people's admonition, it's actually not that hard to find. It's listed on Rough Guide map - and the Marrakesh Jma El Fna map is accurate, so just follow that.

6/10 Okay

Isaac & Braem, Sweden

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Faded beauty

We spent only a very brief time at Dar ihssane, so our service rating may be a bit unbalanced. We had a good welcoming though. The house itself was beautiful in a slightly shabby and worn down kind of way. Time and lack of maintenance gives a sense of faded beauty. Rooms were clean, but quite small, stone furnishings and walls echo; flushing the toilet at night or taking a shower will wake everyone up, our room had no door or walls to separate bathroom. On the upside, it's affordable accommodation, there's a quiet block surrounding it and you easily access the zouk and tourist attractions from it, especially the fancy (but quite pricy) hammam Le Bain Bleu which is right around the corner.