Dar Housnia – A Favorite for Families in Marrakesh
About the Hotel
Traditional Medina Accommodations
Dar Housnia offers 4 junior suites around a shaded palm tree patio and a separate douiria house with 2 bedrooms. Rooms feature Tadelakt walls, private bathrooms with free toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. The douiria includes a private terrace with Atlas Mountains views, a lounge with open hearth, and access to the heated swimming pool. The Glaoui suite provides isolation for couples, while the Fez suite has a private salon overlooking the patio.
Moroccan Home Cooking
Cook Zineb prepares hand-rolled couscous, tajines, and Moroccan pastries using country vegetables and local spices. French classics include bouillabaisse and duck with apricot compote. Breakfast features homemade yogurt, sweet fruit, home baked breads, and eggs served on rooftop terraces. Cooking classes allow guests to shop with Zineb and prepare a 3-course dinner.
Pool and Wellness Facilities
An interior heated swimming pool (1.4m depth) with jet stream connects the riad and douiria. The property includes a small hammam with traditional kessa glove scrubbing and rhassoul clay treatments, plus a massage room for bookings. All terraces, the patio, and pool area feature misting systems for cooling during hot hours.
Heart of Medina Location
Located at 2 derb Lalla Azzouna, Kaat Benahid in the Marrakech medina, 200m from El Mokef square (taxi drop-off). Five minutes from the souks, close to Mosque Ben Youssef, Medersa Ben Youssef, Museum of Marrakesh, and 15 minutes from Jemaa El Fna square. Access through Bab Keshich gate with luggage forwarded by carrossas.
Concierge and Special Services
Manager Bouchra and butler Ali provide guidance on Marrakesh sites, souk shopping, and Gueliz modern city addresses. Services include airport transfers (20€ one way for 2 persons), organization of evenings with musicians or belly dancers, horse carriage tours, motorbike sidecar excursions, golf arrangements, and balloon flights over the palm grove.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Water sports
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Aqua park
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Full body massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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