Riad Dar Housnia – A Favorite for Families in Marrakesh

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.