Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo

Dar Ayniwen is a magical place, and a hotel unlike any I've ever stayed at. From the moment you arrive through the big wooden gates, having been picked up in the courtesy car from the airport, you're made to feel special. The beautiful house is packed with history. The gardens are a delight. The pool is a perfect temperature. The massages at the on-site spa/hammam are dreamily good. The breakfast (and especially the homemade yoghurt) is delicious. The beds are large and comfortable. My room - Tiwaline 1 - was delightful, and made even more so by being decorated with rose petals for our arrival. There are just 8 suites and one room, so everyone has time for you and you really feel like you're away from it all. And it's a great feeling to know you can be picked up at any time up to 11.30 at night from anywhere in the city and taken from the frenzy that is Marrakech back to the paradise that is Dar Ayniwen. There's so much more I could say. I can't recommend it highly enough.

From our arrival to our departure every detail was taken care of professionally. A true romantic escape 20 minutes away from the busy city.

Best hotel we've ever stayed in - only 8 suites with a big house and 5 acres of gardens and plenty of super helpful staff on hand - feels as if you are the only guests there at points which adds to the sense of exclusivity and total relaxation. 8 miles from Marrakech in lush palm groves which are very peaceful, but with free hourly shuttle into the centre, the souks and restaurants are easily accessible. perfect for peace and relaxation and totally spoiling yourself.

We stayed for 3 nights at the Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel for our wedding anniversary. This is a private home with a manned locked doors about 15 minutes by car outside the main town to the north west. The well maintained beautiful gardens are extensive with many birds. Nothing was too much trouble. There were no fixed times and meals could be taken as and when one wanted. A car was available to take you into town and although most wanted to go to the main square, they were happy to drop you off anywhere and pick you up again later. Everything was well thought of and our stay did not feel like being in a hotel but more like being a welcome guest at a private home.

Perfect location for a relaxing break a few miles outside Marrakech

A luxurious small hotel for peace and relaxation to escape the noise of the City. The staff were all exceptionally polite and friendly and could not do enough for their guests.

Small hotel with individual suites, lovely gardens and pool and lots of birds. Staff could not do enough to meet our needs. Transport to and from the town was excellent and efficient. Breakfast on the terrace was a delight. As it was mid February the evening meals were served in a huge tent. Varied choice available. Our suite had a hot tub available for use in warmer weather, and its own secluded courtyard. In only a short stay we were not able to check out all their many facilities.

This was our first trip as a three and the the team here made sure it was a stress free break for us all. The option to eat in your room or the communal spaces such as the house or awesome 'tent' made it extra enjoyable. It was great to have the airport transfer and city shuttle option too. The gardens were amazing and so relaxing. Our little one loved the birds and tortoises.

Friendly staff and very helpful. Will arrange day trips/suggest things to do. Good place to relax, very quiet. About 20 minutes from main town by car, cars provided hourly by Dar Ayniwen to your location and picked up again at chosen time so enabled getting out easier.

We had a amazing time at this hotel, the service we got was exceptional. This is a small hotel but the service was 5 star, we were looked after from the minute we got there until we left. The hotel is set in beautiful surroundings and is a ideal location for a quite ,relaxing holiday. we would definitely stay here again.