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Riad Dar al Kounouz

3.0 star property
Riad with free breakfast, a short walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Double Room (Ivoire)
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
54, Derb Snane, Mouassine, Marrakech, 40008
  • Le Jardin Secret
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Majorelle Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Double Room (Safran)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Rubis)

Double Room (Rubis)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Ivoire)

Double Room (Ivoire)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room (Ambre)

Double Room (Ambre)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Cannelle)

Double Room (Cannelle)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Double Room (Lapiz)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jade )

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jade )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds OR 6 Single Beds

About the area

Marrakech

At Riad Dar al Kounouz you'll be within steps of Dar el Bacha Palace and Mouassine Mosque. Highlights at this riad include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free riad offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a Turkish bath/hammam, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Medina riad include Jemaa el-Fnaa and within 30 minutes you'll find Marrakech Plaza.
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What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'adresse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Terrace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café des Épices - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Safran By Koya - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riad Dar al Kounouz

Riad with free breakfast, a short walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riad Dar al Kounouz. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

This 3-star Marrakech riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Riad Dar al Kounouz offers 7 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 34.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 150 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Dar al Kounouz
Dar al Kounouz Marrakech
Riad Dar al Kounouz
Riad Dar al Kounouz Marrakech
Riad Dar al Kounouz Riad
Riad Dar al Kounouz Marrakech
Riad Dar al Kounouz Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Dar al Kounouz?

Riad Dar al Kounouz offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes Riad Dar al Kounouz a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Dar al Kounouz.

Is Riad Dar al Kounouz family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Riad Dar al Kounouz is a hit with families.

Does Riad Dar al Kounouz serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Dar al Kounouz?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Dar al Kounouz?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Dar al Kounouz?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riad Dar al Kounouz?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riad Dar al Kounouz Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riad Dar al Kounouz

Riad Dar al Kounouz is a beautiful building, tucked away in a quiet place within a few minutes of the medina. It is relaxing with kind, thoughtful, friendly people. Lovely roof garden too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospitality!!

Beautiful traditional Riad. Ultra convenient location. Warm and welcoming staff. Well done!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely stay

Absolutely gorgeous riad in the heart of Marrakech. The rooms were large and elegant and the service was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kazuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

amazing stay

I was traveling in Morocco alone, and I had some difficulties in my travel. First I got my leg injury on the day before I arrived at Marrakech, and second my credit card had connection problem between the bank in my country. (couldn’t withdraw money!) The staff in this riad were very nice, one talked to the other guests to solve the credit card problem, and the other guy made a light meal for me. Both guys took care of my leg. Finally the card turned out to be available in Restaurants and souvenior shops, so I did not starve, and made to go back to my country. I really appreciate these guys, and I definetely recommend this riad when you travel in Marrakech. The room was nice and Jamaa el Fna and Koutoubia mosque are walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Riad has a lot of character, is clean, offers great personal service and is located close to the main square in the Medina (the older part of Marrakech, which I think is where most visitors would spend their time). I recommend it if you like a comfortable, clean hotel with great local flavor. It is located at the end of several long alleyways off of another narrow street, and it would be very hard to find the first time on your own. It is not directly accessible by taxi, which is common in the Medina part of town. I highly recommend that you ask the Riad staff to arrange for a driver to pick you up at the airport, and they will also arrange for a porter to meet your taxi and bring you and your bags to the Riad. The Medina part of town is old and looks pretty scary when you first arrive, but seemed safe after we walked around and is full of character. I suggest asking the Riad staff to arrange for a guide to take you around the Medina area your first day - a half day is around $50 and is well worth it - the guide will bring you to some nice shops too, but there is no obligation to buy. If you are an adventurous traveler, you will enjoy this Riad experience. If you like to stay at five star hotels, this is not for you (and you should probably stay in the newer part of Marrakech).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, exceptional service. Would stay here every time I visit Marrakesh. The only thing is it's tricky to find but the staff is very helpful (providing maps, walking me to the taxi pickup, etc)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great experience with friendly staff, nice WiFi in the common areas, excellent dinner and music.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ben, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic room with warm and sincere staff

When I first walked in, I was amazed by the open courtyard with ornate columns and palm trees. A water fountain in the middle really gives the feel of an oasis in the desert . Birds were flying about high in the trees and I was served a mint tea with biscuits to get a chance to relax before seeing my room. There is also a rooftop garden that was a great place to sit on a couch and read, quiet above the chaos of the streets. Everyone I met at the riad was incredibly friendly and helpful and you can really tell they truly care about the guests. My room was well-appointed with interesting paintings, furniture and antiques. It was very comfortable with a lot of personal touches and ornate carvings. The morning breakfasts were excellent and I loved the room they are served in. I can't recommend this place enough. I guarantee you will be happy here. If you are worried about finding it, don't be...that's part of the fun. However, if you really don't like exploring (why are you going to Marrakesh?) use google maps to search for this address: "Mouassine, 54 Derb Snane, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco". Once you're close and have found Derb Snane (look for the mustache-like graffiti or small metal sign), just follow the map attached. You'll be able to walk right to it.

10/10 Excellent

Ali, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dar al Kounouz a beautiful haven

Zac and the staff at Riad Dar al Kounouz were fantastic. They were always more than happy to help with questions or requests. We had never been to Marrakech before and only speak english, but Zac answered all of our questions about Marocco and the neighborhood. From the rooftop you can hear the calls to prayer from surrounding mosques - a magical and exotic experience. The riad itself is beautifully set out, superbly clean and peaceful. An amazing display of Maroccan craftsmanship and a haven within the crazy bustle of the Marrakech markets. The Riad will be difficult to find on your own - hire one of the handy barrow men to take you there.

8/10 Good

John, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Riad

While this Riad is difficult to find (even if you're right outside), the reward is great once you do get inside. Upon arrival, you are immediately served steaming host mint tea and biscuits in the open-air courtyard. It is one of the most charming and quaint places I've ever stayed. Don't forget to visit the patio on the roof! The breakfast was better than most hotel "continental breakfasts", with more than enough to eat. The staff could not be more helpful and friendly, even getting up at 5:00AM to carry our bags down and see us off.

10/10 Excellent

James, Cypress, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Riad

Excellent riad, close to square, helpful owners, free tea and cookies whenever we returned, and delicious breakfast. we requested eggs and the owner went out to get them. They went out of their way to make us feel at home.

6/10 Okay

Gary&Ing, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Gary&Ing

Having stayed in Marrakech some time ago at another Riad, I've benchmarked against that memory and location. The staff here are friendly, however a couple of items left me a not let down: not being at the Riad and having to waiting outside in the heat for 25mins; happened a 2nd time but only for 1min as the guy was out getting breakfast and we had a quicker than normal dinner. Surprised no TV, but same as several years ago. In hindsight I would hv choose. A Raid 3-4mjns closer to the main square; might not sound a lot but I think it can count for those trips back thru the day.

10/10 Excellent

zakir, leicester uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home from home

We were a family of six and booked the jade suit..it was ideal for our family..the rooms are well decorated and spacious.and well located near jame al finah square.the staff yusuf and zakaria i cant praise them enough..they went out if there way to make ourvstay wondrrful.

10/10 Excellent

Margrit&John, Bristol

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Wonderful cooking

We were made to feel very welcome; the service and Jemina's cooking were outstanding. The riad is beautifully restored with a great roof terrace giving views over the city and the royal palace next door. Some rooms are a bit small but are designed with great care. The route to the riad might be a little off-putting for some travellers but the location in the medina is ideal for the souk's etc and they organise an efficient collection service. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic service

Most enjoyable. Friendly efficient staff, Excellent food.Slight complaint: our room was on ground floor facing on to an internal courtyard with no external windows. It smelt of unpleasantly of damp.

8/10 Good

brandee v, v

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Great location and Moroccan feel

Loved this little riad. Loved the decore and great location. Walking distance to everything. Staff was great especially yoseph. Had supper when we got in and it was amazing. The negatives are that it can be loud as windows and doors face courtyard and that if you go in winter it's cold. Furnsce didn't work in both rooms we had. Otherwise loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful haven

Our stay in this riad was our best experience in Morocco. Guests are made to feel exceedingly welcome, and are quickly on first-name basis with all the staff, who go above and beyond. The owner, Dominique, is a very friendly French ex-pat who has seen the world, and the Zachariahs are happy to tell you about the culture of the country. They even went to the train station to buy and collect our tickets, and organised a cake for a birthday! The cook, whose name I missed, is extremely talented, and the cleaning lady very friendly. This place becomes a wonderful haven from the city, which can become overwhelming. It is in a quiet neighbourhood yet is very close to the markets. Moreover, the photos on the internet don't fully show how exquisite and detailed the renovation of the building is. The only sour note was the bag carrier / guide who collected us at the medina boundary, who aggressively demanded a 5 Euro tip once at the riad, when 5 Dirhams is generous. I must stress though that these guys don't work for the hotel. Just be sure to fix a price before setting off. Certainly, if we returned to Marrakech we would stay here again, and will recommend it to our friends.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Beautiful little Riad in the Heart of Marrakech. We found the staff to be charming, our room was fab - the Safran - and we enjoyed a great breakfast each morning. We had the Riad to ourselves and the staff couldn't have done any more for us

10/10 Excellent

joanne, california

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel

friendly, clean, pretty hotel in the medina with a fountain in the middle and patio on the roof. very friendly and helpful staff. but also nonintrusive. close to the main square but on a side path, so quiet. we were worried about being very inexperienced travelers, with an 11 year old, in a country where we didn't speak the language or know the customs much at all, but they made us feel very much at home. great breakfasts too! we were very happy to have chosen it.

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage, mitten im Zentrum. Sehr nette und hilfsbereites Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

empfehlenswert

orientalisches Flair im Atrium und Frühstücksraum freundliches, aufmerksames Personal zentrale ,aber etwas versteckte Lage
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique riad à Marrakech

Séjour très agréable dans ce magnifique riad situé au cœur de la médina de Marrakech, à proximité des principaux sites touristiques (place Jemaa el-Fna, Koutoubia, souks, ...) tout peut se faire à pied. Le personnel est très accueillant et serviable, toujours présent pour donner de bons conseils (visites, restaurants, taxi, achats, ...). Un transfert depuis l'aéroport vers le riad est proposé à 15 euros. C'est plus cher que le taxi qui coûte environ 10 euros mais ça reste très raisonnable compte tenu qu'une personne nous aide ensuite à transporter les bagages et nous guide à travers le dédale des ruelles jusqu'au riad, et c'est plutôt rassurant qu'on vient pour la première fois dans cette ville. On est accueilli avec un thé à la menthe. Le riad dispose d'un hammam et d'une terrasse panoramique où l'on peut venir prendre le petit-déjeuner le matin. Un dîner marocain fait maison est également proposé à la demande au prix de 18 euros (entrée, plat et dessert). La chambre était très confortable, tout aussi bien décorée que le reste du riad.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

迷路の奥の最高のリヤド

タイルびっしりの内装は素晴らしく、室内の設備やアメニティも十分に満足できます。 路地の奥にあるので自力でたどり着くのは不可能に近いです。ただし、周囲のガイド気取りの子供たちに伝えれば連れて行ってくれます。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

calme et gentillesse.

excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017