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Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel: Traveler Reviews

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Tafrata - Palmeraie de Marrakech, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wonderful place to chill!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

We spent 4 days at this lovely villa just outside Marrakech city. So much better than staying in town at a raid, as we had lovely gardens, birds and a lovely pool to relax by. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The owner Stephane met us on arrival, very charming.

Town was only 5 to 10 mins in their people carrier, which is offered free to guests, brilliant.

Dar Ayniwen is a little bit of paradise!

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“an oasis of outstanding hospitality”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

We have just returned from a magical 7 day stay at Dar Ayniwen with our 3 children (9,7 and 3). The house and grounds were absolutely stunning, the staff incredibly welcoming, the food outstanding and the assistance provided by Stephane and Aziz went above and beyond. I really cannot recommend enough.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Southampton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Great Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

Stayed here in November last year. It was wonderful.

Staff were very friendly, food was superb and so was the accommodation. We were with another couple and they upgraded our room so that we had the two rooms and lounge on the first floor.

Aziz the manager was extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Stephane the owner was very friendly and always made the effort to come and chat with his guests.

It was cold in the evenings in November so when we had dinner it was served in the house in front of a wonderful log fire, felt just like having your own country house.

Would recommend this small but extremely well run hotel to anyone looking for tranquility in Marakesh

John and Julia Smith
Warwickshire

Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
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2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A fairy tale wedding under the stars of Marrakech”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012 via mobile

My wife and I chose dar ayniwen as our wedding venue after visiting 17 different venues in Marrakech over 4 days, and we could not have been happier with our decision! We spent a weekend with our family and closest friends there and were pampered and catered to the entire stay. The house and garden are amazing and pictures simply do not do it justice. For anyone looking for a luxury weekend in a beautiful and green surrounding - look no further!

For anyone looking to organize any event, in our case it was our wedding, the service and attention that Stephane and Aziz and the rest of the staff provided were second to none! We have to admit it was daunting to organize the biggest day of our lives from abroad, but Stephane and staff did a good job at convincing us everything would be okay and most importantly, delivered a perfect celebration for our guests and my wife and I when the day finally arrived. We could not recommend it enough, they are truly experienced and professional when it comes to weddings.. They are also flexible, allowing you to customize the celebration to fit your needs. There is just nothing negative to say about the venue or the service! The preparation, the lighting, decoration, sound system, entertainment, dance floor, tables, dj, table service, bar, night snacks, the rooms, the list goes on.. Everything as we had dreamt of. And the FOOD! Delicious!

We want to thank Stephane and Aziz and the staff for making our big day perfect and can't wait to come back! We highly recommend it for any occasion, wedding or just a weekend!

  • Stayed September 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“A little piece of heaven amidst the Marrakech madness!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

This was the first hotel of a ten day trip to Morocco and what a great find it was! We were upgraded from the house to a private Villa which really made the beginning of our special holiday fantastic.
The villa had it's own private hot tub which on request they would prepare with candles for you in the evening, we spent every evening in there drinking wine, what a luxury!
The gardens are lovingly cared for by what seems like an army of staff, and the background music is supplied by the hundreds of birds that the owner collects. A very peaceful and relaxing break from the madness of the souks in the city!
All of the staff were fantastic and made you feel just at home, Aziz could not do enough to help with directions and reccomendations galore. The taxi service to and from the city was great, we never had to worry about getting back to our hotel in a mad taxi as they would come and collect us.
The dinners in the tent in the evening were just gorgeous, you chose what you wanted in the morning and subject to availability they would make wonderful dishes for you, we ate here 2 evenings out of the 3 we stayed here and were stuffed both times.
Breakfast in the morning out in the beautiful gardens by the pool made you feel like you were in a film, just fantastic.
Cannot fault any part of our stay here, and as previous reviewers have mentioned reluctantly leave this review for purely selfish reasons as I too don't want it to become overun. I would go back in an instant!

Room Tip: I can't imagine that any of the rooms are bad in this fantastic hotel.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Dar Ayniwen Marrakech
Dar Ayniwen Hotel Marrakech
Address: Tafrata - Palmeraie de Marrakech, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Marrakech
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#4 Romantic Hotels in Marrakech
#5 Luxury Hotels in Marrakech
#11 Family Hotels in Marrakech
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel is a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity. Built as the owner's family home, in the Oriental-Andalusian style in a 5 acres park, 20 years ago, this majestic old residence with its charming and peaceful garden stands in front of the Atlas Mountains. This seven suites Villa was turn into a luxury guesthouse in 2000, all of the very highest quality, and is now run by father and son. ... more   less 
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