Dar Al Hayat

Everything was wonderful, from start to finish. Ali and Janet were fantastic hosts - great communication and nothing was too much trouble. The riad is beautifully renovated, quiet, and has everything you need. It's within walking distance (20mins) of most of the major attractions. Breakfasts on the terrace were fabulous. Wifi worked well. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Dar Al Hayat.

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We were 2 families that we visited together Marrakech and we shared this Riad. We had 5 rooms en-suite for our own. It was unique. You could watch the stars from our yard and the rooftop was the highlight. Ali and his sisters were friendly and easily available online for anything we needed

The kitchen could be renovated but that was just a small detail

The Riad is very conveniently located for all the things we wanted to do. The traditional decor is fabulous, every room is en-suite, there is fully furnished roof terrace too and there really isn’t anything else you could want from this beautifully restored property. Ali and his family were extremely kind, informative, helpful and thoughtful. The breakfasts were sumptuous! Wi-fi is excellent. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay in Marrakesh. The city is vibrant, chaotic, fascinating and safe; everyone we met was kind and helpful. Thoroughly recommend!!!

If there was the tiniest niggle it was that the beds were a bit firm, but I guess that is personal just preference.

This house and the hosts are absolutely wonderful!! The riad is BEAUTIFUL and perfectly located. But best of all are the hosts, Ali & Jannat. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, they took care of anything and everything. They arranged personalized guided tours for us (walking around the Medina and the souks, Setti Fatma and hiking, etc.) and handled all the communications (since we speak neither Arabic nor French!) Ali came to the house any time we had a tour, just to walk us through the maze of alleys to the taxis to make sure we found our drivers. They were available by phone anytime we had a question about anything. And all of this service was included in the price of the riad - it's just how they take care of their guests. I am someone who would normally plan everything on my own, but in a country where i didn't speak the languages I would have been totally lost without them! They made our trip so easy. Of course if it is your preference to be completely independent and left alone, that is an option! And the home cooked meals!! For a modest price, Ali's sister Radia will cook amazing meals for you! We ate breakfast on the rooftop patio every single day. The table was set like a fancy restaurant, the food was delicious. We ate four traditional Moroccan dinners at the house. AND, we spent one evening getting a cooking lesson from her! She taught us how to prepare 3 different appetizers and a tagine. This was so much fun. We got to know Ali and Jannat quite well. When they stopped by we would all linger just to talk and get advice. Without them, the riad would be a very pretty house... with them, it felt like our home away from home. One day Jannat even spent time outside with our children while they played with the local cats! I consider Jannat a friend and we've kept in touch. When you reserve this home you will get much more than lodging - you are gong to receive local hospitality beyond compare.

I had booked this place after reading the reviews on Booking.com and I was not disappointed! I stayed at the Riad for 5 nights along with my family and a friend, and it was a stay to remember for us. Our request for early check in was accommodated by the host (Ali and Jannat) who very kindly arranged the transfer to and from the airport. Greeted us and explained all the facilities at the reception. The Riad is beautifully done and Ali and Jannat made our stay really comfortable. Although I booked all my activities via GYG, Ali was very helpful in liaising with the the activity providers to confirm the time and pick up locations. Ali also sorted a SIM card for me on request. Breakfast was very delicious, but unfortunately the cook at the Riad was on holiday and hence lunch and dinner could not be catered to us. The Riad is located in the Old Medina area with narrow lanes, but that should not put you off and that is old medina for you. There are restaurants around the riad that suits all budgets - you also have a Carrefour supermarket just 10 mins walk from the riad. All in all - a great place to stay and I recommend this place for your visit to Morocco!

Very gracious host. We decided to order from their menu for our dinner… it was superb! The best Moroccan food we had eaten when we were in Morocco . The place was so tranquil inside … a home away from home .

It’s inside the medina and a bit crowded before you can get to the property but I guess it’s not their fault. It’s the nature of what Marrakesh is as a city ..

Very beautiful decor. Nice host.

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Morocco was made all the more magical by the welcome we received from Ali, Jannat and their family at Riad Al Hayat. A lot of love and attention to detail has created an oasis of calm with high spec bedrooms and gorgeous communal spaces. I would highly recommend eating at the Riad - we had some lovely food during our trip but home cooked meals at the Riad surpassed them all! The Riad itself is very central with everything you may want to see in Marrakech accessible by walking. Ali provides a service organising guided tours and adventures - we arranged all our activities this way and had great fun while feeling very safe and returned home knowing we’d made the most of our four day trip. I would absolutely recommend Riad Al Hayat to anybody visiting Marrakech! ❤️

Lovely Ryad, huge charm and lovely details in each room. Super clean. Great value for a whole large group. Good breakfast, impeccable but discreet service.

This place is probably one of the best places you could stay in. Anywhere. Period. And while the riad is really, really nice, what made the stay that much better was Ali and his family that manage the house. These people will make you feel like you are in a 5 star hotel. They create such a good and friendly atmosphere. They will help you anyway possible with anything you need. I can't say enough good things about this family. Now about the riad itself - it is completely renovated, everything is decorated tastefully. It is spotless clean. Everything you need is provided. Beds are big and comfy. There is a full kitchen if you want to use it. Close by are shops are good places to eat out. The souks are 10 mins away by foot. If you have the time, make sure to try the food the riad provides. I guarantee you will not regret it. Thank you Ali and family for one of the best experiences we ever had! Stay the way you are.

I regret that I could not stay more than a few days there. Superb place.