Maison 211

Maison 211 Overview

You know what struck me first about Maison 211? It’s tucked away on Rue Derb Jdid in a way that feels deliberately hidden – not the kind of place you’d stumble across by accident, which honestly makes it feel more special. The medina can be overwhelming with all the tourist traps, but this riad sits in one of those quieter pockets where you can actually hear the call to prayer echoing off the walls instead of just motorbike engines and haggling vendors.

The whole place has this lived-in elegance that’s hard to fake. I mean, plenty of riads try to do the “authentic Moroccan” thing, but Maison 211 gets the balance right – it’s polished without feeling like a museum. The courtyard (because there’s always a courtyard) actually feels like somewhere you’d want to spend time, not just Instagram. The staff seems to genuinely know the neighborhood too, which matters more than you’d think. When I asked about getting to the spice markets early before the crowds, the guy at reception didn’t just point me toward Jemaa el-Fnaa like most places do – he sent me down these side alleys I never would’ve found that connect to the souks from a completely different angle.

What really sold me on the place was the little details that show someone’s actually thinking about the guest experience. The water pressure is solid (trust me, this isn’t a given in the medina), and they’ve figured out how to keep the rooms cool without that aggressive AC that makes you feel like you’re sleeping in a freezer. The rooftop terrace gives you those postcard Atlas Mountain views, but it’s not overrun with people because, well, it’s not exactly a secret but it’s not plastered all over booking sites either. Room service comes up there too, which is clutch when you want to eat tajine while watching the sun set without dealing with the dinner rush at the tourist restaurants. The 8.2 rating makes sense – it’s not perfection, but it’s the kind of place that gets the important stuff right and has enough character that you remember it months later. Sometimes that matters more than marble bathrooms and turndown service.

Maison 211 Accommodations

Reviews of Maison 211

• Great location, amazing living spaces and a terrace perfect for sun or stars – Benjamin from United Kingdom – 15 January 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, lovely rooms with great AC, nice terrace and loads of communal space for friends.
  
  What could be improved: Alleyway side bedrooms were a bit loud into the night but we got used to it

• Great location – Stephen from United Kingdom – 2 November 2024 (8/10)

  Great location very friendly host
  
  What could be improved: Probably would work better to have one separate shower and one separate toilet.

• Good – Mehmood from United Kingdom – 29 June 2024 (7/10)

  Great location. Authentic.
  
  What could be improved: Showers in built to toilet so very tight. No microwave or electric kettle.

• Pleasant stay, highly recommend the apartment and owner Tarik. – Tatjana from Serbia – 13 June 2024 (9/10)

  I was very good located, 10 min from the central square. It was in a quiet street. Spacious, three bedrooms, teras perfect for morning coffee. Owner Tarik was great, very helpful, always available. Gave us lots of useful advice.
  
  What could be improved: Bathroom is something you have to get used to.

• Great accommodation – Daniela from Bulgaria – 27 May 2024 (9/10)

  The location was very central and the host is friendly. It has really typical interior and it’s very big, with one normal bathroom and one more toilet with a shower, too. Also it has a very nice terrace on top. Inside it had a nice temperature. It offered everything we needed. Very good value for money.
  
  What could be improved: It was a little hard to find it in the beginning. The Wi-fi was most of the time really slow. The toilet with a shower is too small to actually take a shower inside. Be aware that on the first floor at least cockroaches could enter easily so close the lids in the bathroom and the entrance door. On the first floor you could hear the people outside in the morning a lot.

• Excellent location, friendly host. – Gavin from United Kingdom – 24 April 2024 (9/10)

  Excellent location, 5-10 mins walk from the market, but ideally placed for exploring all of Marrakech. The host, Tarik, was very friendly and super helpful throughout our stay – many thanks for your help and effort!

• Superb – Mariusz from Poland – 13 February 2024 (9/10)

  The service and location were very good. We enjoy our stay there.

• Very good – Kashif from United Kingdom – 6 January 2024 (8/10)

  The Host of the property Tarik is very helpful person. He made sure we enjoyed our stay and provided every help. Great communicator. The property is located close to Jama-Al-fana. You can reach many of the landmarks on foot without the need of transport. There are plenty of shops for street food with nice breakfast options. You can only get to the property with the help of Cart Rental which only Cost about 30MDH. All in All it was a great experience for us.
  
  What could be improved: Towels and blanket should be washed regularly.

• Very good – Alice from United Kingdom – 15 June 2023 (8/10)

  If you want to stay right in the centre of the Medina then this is a great location. The apartment is beautiful with lots of lovely Moroccon features. It has everything you need. The bathroom is a bit small for those who may like a bit more space to wash and a large mirror for example but it was absolutely adequate for mine and my sons needs. Tarik was very helpful. He arranged airport transfer and a day trip for us. We had mint tea and lovely biscuits on arrival. He made us feel very welcome and was always available on WhatsApp for questions.

• A delightful stay in the Marrakesh Medina! – Allison from Netherlands – 13 April 2023 (8/10)

  Someone met us directly in the Medina and walked us straight to the door of the accommodation. They let us in and gave us a little tour of the house. The host, Tarik, was amazing and highly responsive to all of our messages and even escorted us to the local market when we had difficulty locating it ourselves. I would highly recommend staying at Maison 211!
  
  What could be improved: There were no bowls in the kitchen!

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