Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo

I booked for my husband's 40th and spent some time trying to decide where to stay ie in the medina or the new town or the Palmerie but I am so pleased we chose the Palmerie as it was a little oasis of calm and peace. The location is amazing and the grounds beautiful with a large garden and pool area and birds tweeting to wake you up. The free taxi service to the medina means that you really get the best of both worlds as you can easily access the medina but can leave the madness aside for some calm. The service was great - nothing too much trouble and the room was beautiful and huge. Only negative was that the bathroom was just outside our room, a bit strange, but that is the only thing I could fault. This is a boutique hotel as it should be done - excellent service and beautiful decor which makes it more special than staying in a typical 5 star business hotel. We would definitely stay here again - it was incredible.

A serene and relaxing oasis within touching distance of the madness of Marakech. The free shuttle service allows you to sample old town Marrakech and Stephane and Aziz have created a beautiful "home " for you to chill put, swim and eat like a king. Delicious food and high end hassle free service - thank you

This has to be one of the best hotels we have stayed in. My husband was all for booking one of the more well known chains of 5* hotels but he had to concede he was pleased I persuaded him otherwise. As the hotel was quiet we were ungraded to the amazing Rotunda Pavilion. It was luxurious and quirky with it's round bed. The staff were so helpful and everything was tailored to our specific needs. Due to airport problems we were late arriving but our beautiful table for 2 complete with scattered rose petals, overlooking the tastefully lit pool was still laid up and a meal was cooked to our specific requirements. The food was exquisite. The monkfish curry is worthy of particular mention. The Moroccan wine was also a surprisingly pleasant experience. Whilst They suggest they are happy to have children I would advise against it. Although I have a well-behaved son myself I would still feel uncomfortable that his play in the pool would disrupt those who were there for the quiet haven it is. The experience of the Hamman bath is a must! The drive from the city to the hotel does take you down some alarmingly scary roads but the seclusion at the end is well worth it. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone who wants to be pampered (without their little ones).

We chose the Dar Ayniwen on-line based primarily on written recommendations from previous guests. It's not an inexpensive option, but it has just delivered a week of pure tranquility allowing us to recharge those depleted batteries! The hotel itself is a fine large Moroccan house with just 8 suites, and our room (the Colonnade Room) was delightful. The staff were attentive but unobtrusive, and the meals that we took in the hotel had a depth of flavour lacking in many of the restaurants in central Marrakech. Taking meals at the tables by the pool in the evening was magical.

It was exactly as stated on the wrapper. Picked up from another hotel at exactly the time arranged. Greeted on arrival by Aziz and shown around, with a glass of mint tea. We were upgraded at no cost. All staff were really friendly and wanting to help. Dinner was excellent, my wife had stuffed vegetables and I had fish tagging, yum. Breakfast by the pool everyday and lunches were excellent. Lovely pool with sun beds available at any time of the day, with enough room to be secluded from the very few people around. All facilities are exclusively for use by residents only, and only 8 rooms on 5 acres of land. Beautiful gardens with aviaries and big pond with frogs of many sizes and colour. Would go there again if we go back to Marrakech.

Wonderful house to stay in to escape the hustle of Marrakesh. Lovely gardens and pool, delightful staff and stunning bedroom and bathroom. Transport service to and from the city was great. Blissful peace and quiet in such an atmospheric house.

I don't normally write reviews but I had to about this little gem of a hotel. Stephane and his team were so welcoming and friendly, nothing was too much bother. We stayed for a long weekend for a getwawy with my hubby. It was ideal. The great plus points for me were the beautiful setting, gardens, pool and peace but only 10 mins by car into the noisey centre of the Medina; getting picked up and dropped off at the airport instead of having to worry about taxis; the free shuttle in and out of the city centre when needed; the lovely hammam and spa treatments offered.All together a perfect weekend!

Fabulous staff, beautiful grounds, wonderful service. Everything you could hope for in a hotel. Made for a wonderful trip!

top hotel in every way. quality and luxurious in superb setting. planning another trip there later in the year.

When we saw the hotel was down a dirt track we began to wonder. However it turned out to be a very pleasant hotel. Bit like the equivalent of an English country hotel on the outskirts of Marrakech. The staff were wonderfully attentive and the location was very peaceful. If you are looking for a quiet getaway and some sunshine in winter combined with the opportunity to see a different type of city then this is for you. Would we go again, Yes.