La Maison Arabe, Riad hotel in Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Description
La Maison Arabe is a riad hotel in the heart of Marrakesh's Medina with 32 rooms styled in traditional Moroccan fashion, two swimming pools, and a garden with olive trees. The property features multiple restaurants, a piano bar, and a spa, along with an attached cooking school where guests can learn Moroccan cuisine.
History
It opened in 1946 as the first restaurant in the Medina to welcome foreign visitors, then transformed into a hotel during the 1990s. This shift marked its evolution from a dining destination to a full-service accommodation while retaining its culinary roots.
Culture
The cooking school teaches visitors how to prepare North African dishes using local ingredients, and this activity remains central to daily life in the house. Guests sit with Moroccan chefs and learn traditional cooking techniques that have been passed down through generations in the region.
Practical
The location sits in the Medina and is within walking distance of Jemaa el Fna Square, making access to this central market hub straightforward. Most rooms and facilities are reached through paved passages and courtyards typical of traditional riad architecture.
Did you know?
The property operates a separate Country Club in the Palmeraie district, offering guests access to an additional swimming pool beneath palm trees. This location allows visitors to escape the busy streets of the Medina and refresh themselves in a quieter setting at the city's edge.
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