the bird

the bird Overview

You know what caught me off guard about The Bird? It’s tucked away in this residential area called Les Jardins de l’Hermitage that honestly feels like a different world from the chaos of central Marrakech. I mean, you’re still close enough to hit the medina – maybe fifteen minutes by taxi – but when you’re sitting in their courtyard, you’d never guess you’re in one of Morocco’s busiest cities.

The whole place has this really intimate vibe since it’s essentially a converted villa. There are only a handful of rooms, which means you’re not dealing with tour groups clogging up the breakfast area or fighting for pool space. Actually, the pool area is where they really got it right – it’s small but perfectly positioned to catch the morning sun, and there are these orange trees around the perimeter that smell incredible in the evenings. The staff genuinely remembers your name after the first day, and Ahmed at the front desk knows the city like the back of his hand. He steered me away from the obvious tourist traps and pointed me toward this little spice shop near Bab Doukkala that locals actually use.

What I really appreciated was how they handled the whole riad experience without going overboard on the theme park version of Moroccan design. Sure, there are beautiful tiles and traditional touches, but it feels lived-in rather than museum-like. The rooms are comfortable – nothing fancy, but the AC works well (crucial in summer, trust me), and the bathrooms are properly modern. I stayed in one of the garden-view rooms on the ground floor, and while you can occasionally hear conversations from the common areas, it’s never intrusive. The breakfast is solid too – they do this homemade bread that’s way better than most hotel offerings, plus you can actually get a decent cup of coffee, which isn’t always a given in Morocco.

The location thing is interesting because it’s sort of a trade-off. You’re not walking distance from Jemaa el-Fnaa, but that also means you’re sleeping through the night instead of dealing with street noise until 2 AM. The taxi drivers all know the area, and it’s an easy ride to wherever you want to go. Plus, there’s something nice about coming back to this quiet neighborhood after a day of navigating the medina crowds. The whole Douar El Guarn Al Ouidane area has this authentic residential feel – kids playing soccer in the narrow streets, women heading to the local hammam, that sort of thing. It’s the Marrakech people actually live in, not just visit.

the bird Accommodations

Reviews of the bird

• I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others. – Amal from Canada – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

  I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff were welcoming and attentive, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect for exploring the area. I especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere.
  
  What could be improved: I asked to clean only the bathroom and put extra soap but they didn’t.

• Know your exchange rate and what's expected before you arrive – Paul from United Kingdom – 27 May 2025 (10/10)

  The staff was very friendly it was clean and enjoyable
  
  What could be improved: I gave the female receptionist 200MAD for the city tax which i was 1 person staying for 3 nights which should have been a Total of €7•50 at €2.50 per night which works out at 78.54 MAD she gave me 20MAD change and told me this was right i wasn't sure on the exchange rate until I checked when I got home so she kept the extra 102MAD.
  The food was lovely however your limited on choice they seemed to be out of stock of most things

• Superb – Widdowson from United Kingdom – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  Pool was excellent and very peaceful location.
  
  All the staff were super helpful
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Fatima from Morocco – 21 April 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was so satisfying, the staff are so nice and helpful, so chilling calm and beautiful

• Fabulous stay – Stephanie from Portugal – 19 April 2025 (8/10)

  Lovely place, beautiful garden full of bird song. Super pool. Staff very helpful. Food delicious
  
  What could be improved: Lots of things on menu not available which was not ideal for a 3 night stay

• Superb – Ian from United Kingdom – 6 April 2025 (9/10)

  Clean room and facilities. Friendly, helpful staff.
  Fair price

• A perfect peacfull palace – Lee from United Kingdom – 17 November 2024 (10/10)

  A lovely peaceful place. The staff are exceptional and do the place a great service. The breakfast was a nice variety a perfect start to the day. Would definitely come back
  
  What could be improved: I can't fault it at all

• Gorgeous pool, a relaxing few days – Dawn from United Kingdom – 3 October 2024 (8/10)

  I stayed in a double room, Berber, which was as ground level with a terrace onto the pool. Very simple and spacious and comfortable. Pool and surroundings are lovely.
  
  What could be improved: The hotel is isolated and we didn’t have a car do found the food menu limited. It’s the same menu for lunch and dinner.

• Fantastic stay – Maria from United Kingdom – 25 September 2024 (10/10)

  We had an excellent stay. The accomodation was clean, very spacious, and well-decorated. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Great garden and very quiet and relaxing environment. Highly recommend!

• Highly recommend The Bird for a relaxing get-away with all the culture of Morocco within easy reach. – Amy from United Kingdom – 12 September 2024 (10/10)

  Spent 4 nights here and enjoyed each one.
  The hotel itself is beautiful and peaceful, conveniently close to Marrakesh with easy hotel-taxi service, but still in a quiet spot out of the hustle and bustle.
  
  The staff were incredible – very attentive and friendly. One review mentioned a lack of English-speaking skills, however we did not find this to be the case whatsoever.
  The food was lovely; we chose to eat in the hotel several times.

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