Maison Jannate Louise

Maison Jannate Louise Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Maison Jannate Louise? The location, honestly. When I first saw the address on Route d’Ourika, I figured it’d be one of those places where you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere — but actually, it’s this perfect sweet spot about twenty minutes from Marrakech’s medina chaos. You get the best of both worlds: close enough to hit Jemaa el-Fnaa when you want that authentic souq experience, but far enough out that you can actually hear yourself think.

The property itself feels like someone’s really thoughtful aunt designed it, if that makes sense. It’s got that traditional Moroccan architecture thing going on — you know, the carved doorways and tiled courtyards — but without feeling like a theme park version of Morocco. The rooms are genuinely comfortable (I mean, the AC actually works, which isn’t always a given), and there’s this lovely terrace where you can see the Atlas Mountains on clear days. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night. A lot of places along this stretch can get noisy with traffic heading to and from Ourika Valley, but somehow they’ve managed to buffer most of that sound. The staff genuinely seems to care too — not in that over-the-top way that feels fake, but like they actually want you to have a good time. Check-in was smooth, and when I mentioned I was hoping to visit the Ourika waterfalls, they connected me with a local guide who was fantastic.

Here’s the thing that really sold me on this place: it’s positioned perfectly for day trips. The Ourika Valley is right there — seriously, you can be at the base of the waterfalls in thirty minutes. But you’re also close enough to Marrakech that you can easily spend a morning wandering the Bahia Palace or getting lost in the souks, then come back for a proper afternoon rest. The pool area is actually usable too, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how many places get this wrong. Parking is easy, which matters more than you’d think if you’re planning to rent a car and explore. I stayed there during shoulder season (late March), and while it was busy enough to have a good vibe, it wasn’t so packed that you felt like you were fighting for space. If you’re looking for that authentic Morocco experience but don’t want to sacrifice comfort — or deal with the intensity of staying right in the medina — this place hits that balance really well.

Maison Jannate Louise Accommodations

Reviews of Maison Jannate Louise

• Perfect choice for people who want quite place and have transportation mean – Moumtzisa from Greece – 28 June 2025 (10/10)

  The room was spacious.
  The garden was perfect.
  Staff is very gentle and helpful.
  Breakfast beyond every expectation.
  
  What could be improved: A small fridge in the room would be added value.

• Brillant – home from home – Laura from United Kingdom – 30 April 2025 (10/10)

  Breakfast was excellent – plenty of choice Moroccan style
  The garden was beautiful
  Bedroom was large and bathroom
  Staff were very helpful and friendly
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• An oasis of luxury SE of the airport – Andy from United Kingdom – 14 April 2025 (8/10)

  We spent our first night in Morocco here. The drive from the airport was stressful at times, but we relaxed as soon as we arrived, being greeted with some tea and sweets. Breakfast plus a dip in the pool in the morning was a great start to our day – a long drive south.

• Exceptional – Theresa from Germany – 8 April 2025 (10/10)

  We loved the pool and the nice team!

• Amazing with a splash of calmness – Komolafe from Nigeria – 29 March 2025 (8/10)

  It was always clean and the outdoor was serene and homely
  
  What could be improved: The distance from the city centre

• Very upset about my experience with this villa. – Alla from Finland – 21 March 2025 (4/10)

  Nora is very lovely person and cooking very delicious. Working hard on cleaning and taking care about the place.
  
  What could be improved: This villa does not match the photos. The furniture, paths in the garden, sun loungers, sofas and other things are already very worn out. There was constant construction of the garden and there is a construction site nearby. Also, noisy machines were used by garden workers. I was not provided with a cot, which was in the description, or a high chair. This caused us great inconvenience and stress. The first night I had to sleep with a one-year-old child in the same bed. Then I had to wait for two days for a high chair and it was impossible to feed the child. The workers did not speak English, which caused a lot of inconvenience. All the roads in the garden are broken or unpaved. I could not walk everywhere with my child, as there was very dirty uncultivated soil. In the villa itself, the sofas are old, and there are also cigarette burns on them. On the day of arrival, the house was very hot and smelled burnt, so it was difficult to breathe. There were also constant problems with taxis. I asked for a child seat in the taxi, but they were very irresponsible and sent a taxi several times without a child seat. On the last day, I was also cheated out of 30 euros and charged an extra fee for the taxi. Including the amount was debited from my card with a very high commission.

• Very good except for expensive fare going to the medina. – Rocelyn from United Kingdom – 6 March 2025 (9/10)

  The property itself is superb, beautiful and peaceful and quiet .
  
  What could be improved: Just the distance from the city centre and the cost of taxi just to go to the medina which is expensive for me as it cost 30 euro or 300 in Moroccan money return. However, if you have a car and driving I will recommend this place as the ambience is really beautiful!

• Very good – Sbiai from France – 17 February 2025 (8/10)

  The house interior design, breakfast and staff
  
  What could be improved: Water wasn't hot enough for a shower, noise from AC et

• Superb – Chandramouli from India – 16 February 2025 (9/10)

  The staff were very good. They were very helpful and took care of all our needs.

• Best place to stay just outside the city limit. – Omer from United States – 26 January 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful place! Especially If you have a car this is the best place to stay at a very reasonable price. The staff and the owner are excellent at paying attention to all reasonable requests. It is located out of the city so it's nice and quiet. Just some occasional dog barking at night but nothing bothersome. Very clean and well kept. We definitely found our favorite place to stay when visiting Marrakech.

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