Dar Rhizlane, Palais Table d'hôtes & SPA

We recommend Dar Rhizlane to couples who prefer the atmosphere of a luxury guesthouse to the standardised services of grand palaces. It's an address for travellers who accept the set table d'hôtes and appreciate exchanges with other residents. Regulars return every winter, book the same suite, know the staff by their first names.

The palace dates from the 1930s, Moroccan Art Deco era, bought and converted into a guesthouse in 2005. Traditional architecture with central patio, horseshoe arcades, geometric blue and white zellige tiles. Eleven suites spread over two levels, carved cedar ceilings, antique doors reclaimed from the medina. Garden of 2 000 m² planted with orange trees, lemon trees, jasmines, bougainvilleas.

The evening table d'hôtes is the heart of the house, unique Moroccan menu served at 20h30 in the patio or salon depending on the season. Traditional cuisine revisited, market produce, slow-cooked tajines, homemade pastries. Breakfast included served until noon, mint tea and pastries available all day. No menu, no choice, warn at booking if allergies or special diets.

Dar Rhizlane stands on avenue Jnane El Harti, Hivernage district, calm residential area planted with palms between the medina and Guéliz. Koutoubia fifteen minutes on foot, place Jemaa el-Fna twenty minutes, Jardin Majorelle ten minutes by taxi. Marrakech-Ménara Airport at 6 km, free shuttle on request. The neighbourhood is upscale, 1930s villas and luxury hotels, few shops, very quiet after 22h.