Hotel Details

Maison Mnabha

Overall guest rating 8.0
32 – 33 Derb Mnabha, Marrakech
Region:Marrakech and the Region
Location:Marrakech
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Accommodation Type Low Mid High
Double or Twin Upper Level n/a 110 € n/a
Twin and Single Upper Level with roof terrace n/a 150 € n/a
Double Ground Floor n/a 75 € n/a
Extra living space Exclusive use of private roof terrace with sitting room n/a 40 € n/a
Please note: All prices are per room per night

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Other Charges

Lunch costs €2-6 per head whereas dinner consisting of two courses costs €16 and of three courses costs €21.

A taxi will cost around €9 from Marrakesh airport/train station.

Moroccan Government Visitor's Taxes cost €2.5 per night (not included in price of room).

Hotel Policies

Credit card details are required to guarantee a reservation.

Notice of cancellation must be given in writing (e-mail of fax). Telephoned cancellations are not accepted.

There is no charge if
a cancellation is made within 21 days before arrival.
If a cancellation is made between 8 and 21 days before arrival 50% of the booking will be charged to the card.
100% of the booking will be charged if a cancellation is made 7 days or less before arrival.


In the event of a guest checking out earlier than the booked date of departure, 75% of the remaining days of the reservation will be charged to the card.

 

Facilities

Swimming poolSwimming pool
Marrakech has a number of pool and beach resorts if guests want a day at a pool
Air-conditioningAir-conditioning
In upper rooms, no air conditioning in ground floor room
Spa on siteSpa on site
No in-house spa but nearby spas are recommended such as the "Bains de Marrakesh" and the "Sultan Spa"
Sunbathing areaSunbathing area
Internet connectionInternet connection
Wi-Fi signal restricts access to ground floor lounge/patio
Disabled friendlyDisabled friendly
Vegetarian foodVegetarian food
On request
SmokingSmoking
But not inside communal areas i.e. lounges
Child-friendlyChild-friendly
Bar and drinksBar and drinks
No "bar" but drinks served on request in rooms or communal areas
In-house restaurantIn-house restaurant
No formal restaurant but meals served on request outside
OtherOther

Description

Maison Mnabha is a cultured Marrakech riad accommodating up to nine guests, owned and managed by two English brothers. The riad was built over eight-hundred years ago and the original decoration in the main salons of intricate carved plasterwork, mosaics and cedar wood ceilings is still intact. The house also displays a number of museum-quality artifacts which used to belong to royalty and associated families of Morocco.

Although the second floor has been more fully renovated, and therefore does not have the originality of the salons, this renovation has been completed sympathetically in keeping to the rest of the hotel. Guests will find their rooms quiet, comfortable and private. Each guest are supplied with silk kimonos and slippers for the duration of their stay. The roof terrace to the hotel allows guests to admire the panoramic views of nearby minarets, ancient palaces and the Agdal royal gardens. On a clear day it is even possible to view the Atlas Mountains from this point. The terrace has generous seating for guests who want to sunbathe or just sit and admire the views. The patio provides another area in which guests can relax or, alternatively, the richly decorated salons inside are also welcoming to guests. 

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Within twenty minutes walk from Maison Mnabha, guests can find themselves visiting the Souks and main square of the city, the Jmaa el Fnaa. The famous Saadian Tombs are only five minutes away while the remains of the Badi Palace are a little further beyond. Staff at Maison Mnabha can recommend and arrange attractions in Marrakesh such as the “Sultan Spa”, which is highly rated for health and beauty treatments. Maison Mnabha is also very helpful if guests wish to travel out of Marrakesh as their staff will arrange guides for Saharan and other excursions. Additionally, travel guides and reference books are available in the lounge for guests to consult, and Wi-Fi internet connection is also free to use.

With regard to meal times, Maison Mnabha serves light Moroccan/ Mediterranean lunches and dinners (made from local market produce) outside on the patio, weather permitting. 

Where is it?

A 20 minute walk from the city centre and a 15 minute drive from Marrakech airport.

Travel Times

Airport 15 minute drive
City 20 minute walk
Beach 2 hours from Essaouira

Other useful information

Check in is from 2pm and check out time is noon.

Meals can be pre-ordered for arrival. Lunch is served between 12:30pm and 3pm and consists of light snacks (rather than dinner's main meal).

The Agdal gardens nearby are only open to the public on Fridays and Sundays.

All rooms surround the internal patio apart from the ground floor room which lacks air-conditioning and the natural light, which the upper floor rooms benefit from.

Single occupancy of a room allows guests a 10% discount.

 

8.0
Overall score: 8.0 / 10
2 people have reviewed this hotel
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Condition of rooms and the hotel 8.5   Food and drink 7.5
Overall cleanliness 8.5   Relaxation 9.0
Pool and facilities 6.5   Value for money 8.5
Quality of staff 7.5   Overall rating 8.0
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User Reviews on Maison Mnabha

Below you'll find reviews written by our users, that have stayed in this hotel. The reviews are vetted and verified by us and may have been summarised by our editor to give you a meaningful summary.

The Editor's Summary

open quoteMaison Mnabha's recent reviews have been very positive, praising the staff's attentiveness, and the "spotlessly clean and comfortable" rooms. Although the upstairs rooms have been renovated the lower ground salons provide genuine Moroccan decoration creating an "overwhelming experience". The outside communal areas such as the terrace and patio provide an informal place for guests to sunbathe or take advantage of the views. Overall Maison Mnabha proves to be a quiet and romantic riad, set back from the hustle and bustle of central Marrakesh. Whilst the riad has been described as perfect for couples young and old alike, and even solo travellers, Maison Mnabha does not cater for young children. close quote

Guest rating 7.7
Review by CRW
June 2008

open quoteMaison Mnabha was a treat to stay in. It was an overwhelming experience to walk through the door into the richly decorated salons with beautiful ceilings, walls and floors. The owners have really shown this riad off to its best potential and although some may find the upper floor rooms a disappointment because they don't have the same level of decoration, we found this a bit of a relief as we felt more at home in a room less busy with pattern! Breakfasts were great, couldnt think of a better way to start the day and we had a couple of dinners on the roof terrace where the staff lit candles and incense - very romantic. The staff were incredibly attentive and Peter (owner) had lots of interesting trivia about the area. We wanted a quiet hotel just off the main square and thats what we got - the hotel had a very relaxed atmosphere perfect for couples, like ourselves, probably not so suited to young children. We stayed for two days in total and enjoyed it immensely - cant fault Maison Mnabha close quote

See breakdown of guest's rating
Condition of rooms and the hotel 8.0   Food and drink 8.0
Overall cleanliness 8.0   Relaxation 9.0
Pool and facilities 6.0   Value for money 8.0
Quality of staff 7.0   Overall rating 7.7
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Guest rating 8.3
Review by george31
April 2008

open quoteLovely hotel - heavily decorated so might not be to everyone's taste, staff were fluent in english so when we were discussing plans for the next day they were very attentive. Peter helped us plan a trip to the Atlas mountains which was really helpful, would have been lost without him and the mountains are definitely a must. View from the roof terrace in the mornings was my favourite part of the stay and the fact the hotel is hidden away in old streets makes it much quieter than i had expected. Mnabha's prices were good value for money, the rooms were spotlessly clean and comfortable, above all the genuine feel to the house makes a stay here an experience in itself. close quote

See breakdown of guest's rating
Condition of rooms and the hotel 9.0   Food and drink 7.0
Overall cleanliness 9.0   Relaxation 9.0
Pool and facilities 7.0   Value for money 9.0
Quality of staff 8.0   Overall rating 8.3
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