We have just returned from an amazing trip to Morocco and an amazing 4 nights spent at Dar Nour el Houda. Patrick and Liliane are the cutest and most lovely French hosts. The way they have renovated and added little touches to the rooms is a credit to them.
Marrakech is a chaotic place but as soon as you walk into this place it is so idyllic and serene with a lovely central courtyard and amazing roof terrace with views to the mountains!
We only had there helper, Ghita, for one day because she was on holiday, but she is also a star and to have one of her meals is an absolute must! I am still waiting for the recipe...

We stayed in the Baraka room and had the whole riad to ourselves! The room was small but an excellent use of colours and space to make it feel homely. Each morning we were treated to breakfast on the terrace and the freshly squeezed orange juice was the best we had.

Unfortunately we could not speak fluent French so could only speak to Patrick but both are so lovely and want to give you as much advice as possible about Marrakech and where to go. Location wise, once you get your bearings, it is in an excellent location to wander the souqs and near by attractions.

Overall brilliant accommodation and can definitely recommend this place!

a few words concerning our logis of this week :
The 'warm welcome' of Patrick and Liliane opened the door for a very enjoyable and pleasant staying in Dar Nour El Houda.
We feld at home because the 'hotel feeling' is not in the Riad.
The chef Ghita gets from us a 10 on 10. Her Tajins are equal for a 3 star restaurant.
The room was perfect and the picknick we got before we left was super.
Congratulation !
Nick and Rik Vanhooren / Bruges - Belgium 06.11.11

The first thing our hosts Patrick & Liliane did was take us on an orienteering course of the Medina – this didn’t prevent us getting lost, but did mean we didn’t lose our way quite as often as we might have……their riad is a beautiful, tranquil oasis and a ‘home from home’, that is, if my home was half as stylish with original oil paintings hung throughout! Breakfasts were a treat for the senses and looked stunning as well as tasting great: little touches, for instance one morning the butter would be topped with poppy seeds, another morning with toasted sesame seeds or an artfully arranged cashew nut! My French was a little rusty but we had no problems communicating restaurant recommendations, hammam suggestions and sightseeing tips. If you’re looking for a small (3 guest rooms), minimalist and chic riad in the heart of the Medina for a reasonable price, then Dar Nour El Houda is the perfect choice.

Elegantly renovated French run Dar not far from Medersa Ben Youssef, and musee of Photography. Quite, super comfortable beds, spotless bathrooms, nice living area & terrace. Our stay would have been even more enjoyable if we were able to speak french to the nice owners.