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Dar Habiba
"Sleek, chic and very boutique...arrive as a guest and leave as a friend"
Dar Habiba
Six En-suite Guest Rooms
Dar Habiba - which translates as 'close friend' in Arabic - is a beautiful private riad set in the very heart of old Marrakech. Once inside you will find a charming, traditional Riad that provides a safe and relaxing environment.
Habiba's reliable transfer service will bring you from the airport to the Riad where you be welcomed with mint tea and given a chance to familiarise yourself with the location and surrounding attractions.
Guests typically love relaxing in our spacious courtyard, eating wonderful Moroccan food on the roof terrace and exploring the nearby palaces, souks and restaurants.
Whatever your choices, the dedicated team at Dar Habiba are on hand to help make your stay in Marrakech a magical one.
Base prices are in £Sterling: Euro, USD and Moroccan dirham rates will vary by exchange rate.
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Please note: Local taxes of €2 - €3 per person per day are not included and are payable locally.
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Key features:
- Concierge service
- Plunge Pool
- Safe
- Free WiFi Internet access
- Loan of a cell phone
- Luxurious bedding
- Complimentary toiletries
- Beds can be twin or double
- Location on Hip Marrakech App
Eating at Dar Habiba
Breakfast:Is a typical Moroccan style continental breakfast. It is typically served between 8.30am and 10.30am each day, either on the Terrace or in the Courtyard. If you need it at a different time for any reason please let us know and we'll see what we can do.
Lunch and Dinner: A menu of delicious Morrocan specialities is available for lunch and dinner. We would be delighted to prepare these for you, but please let us know the day before as the ingredients are bought fresh each day.
Local Restaurants
If you want a change of scene, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby. Even if not booking through HipMarrakech, we suggest you download the Hip Marrakech App since it will give you 10% discount on meals at selected restaurants and will show you their location. Download the Hip Marrakech App for restaurant and excursion guide as well as a map of Marrakech.
Café Clock - (5 minutes walk)
Tel: (0) 524 37 83 67
224 Derb Chtouka – Marrakesh - Morocco
www.cafeclock.com/
Cuisine: Western dishes inspired by Moroccan cuisine.
Reasonably priced food in relaxed surroundings. One of the highlights of the fashionable Kasbah district.
Le Tanjia - ( 5 minutes walk)
Tel: +212 5243 83836
14 Derb J'did - Hay Essalam - Mellah
Cuisine: Authentic Moroccan dishes cooked to a high standard.
Named after an authentic Moroccan lamb dish, La Tanjia serves traditional Moroccan food accompanied by beautiful sunsets, wonderful interiors and, on most evenings, belly dancers for entertainment.
Kozy Bar - (5 minutes walk)
Tel: +212 5243-80324
Place des Ferblantiers - Rue de Berrima - Marrakech
Cuisine: Moroccan classics as well as international dishes including Sushi.
Perhaps the best place in Marrakech to watched the sun set whilst enjoying a classy meal and a glass of wine.
La Salama - (5 minutes walk)
Tel: 00 212 52 43 913 00
40 rue des banques – Lennaria – Médina
Cuisine: Moroccan
Iconic restaurant founded in 1952, expect an authentic Moroccan fine-dining experience.
Le Jemaa El Fna
A large eaterie at night offering authentic Moroccan street food. Popular to locals and tourists alike; very cheap, fresh food, avoid the salads. Not to everyone’s taste, but a great experience nonetheless.
Features include:
- Breakfast
- Lunch by arrangement
- Dinner by arrangement
- Vegetarian Menu
Dar Habiba
With a manager from the desert town of Zagora who is truly passionate about Morocco and everything Moroccan.
Excursions can be booked to local and non local destinations including:
Essouira
A beautiful costal 'blue city' only two and a half hours from Dar Habiba that is the source of Marrakech's beautiful fish supplies and has a rich history of trade of African produce. A long sloping beach populated by kite surfers, sunbathers and reflecting strollers from all around the world.
Zagora
As the gateway to the eastern deserts, Zagora is a quiet city with wonderfully hospitable people and nomadic men dressed in blue ('homme bleu') who come in and out of the desert on their lifelong travels.
Around 8 hours drive from Dar Habiba
Setti Fatma's Waterfalls
A short distance from Dar Habiba, the 7 waterfalls of Setti Fatma are a wonderful day trip from the vibrant Marrakech medina. The first 2 waterfalls are reachable within a couple of hours from the town and they get progressively further to the 7th as a full day trip starting at 9am and returning around 6pm.
Bab El Khemis flee market
Thursday sees the streets around Bab El Khemis littered with peoples belongings and wonderfully diverse bric-a-brac that makes for a vibrant mornings shopping for everything you can imagine.
Suggested Activities:
- Half day or evening guided tour of the Marrakshi medina
- High atlas mountains
- Essouira
- Cascades d'Ouzoud
Dar Habiba
"The location turned out to be perfect: wondrously close to the energy and charm of Jemaa el Fna, within a very easy stroll of taxi access, stalls, colour, food, noise, smells, shoes, jewels, cats, music lining the streets - and yet, the moment you set foot in the riad, it's steeped in peace and silence. I learned that my room was originally a hammam, and the cosy little nook where the bed is just won me over completely... Next time I come back, I'd love to explore Riad Star and Riad Cinnamon, their other two properties. I'm sure they must be as unique and beautifully done as this one. I booked through HipMarrakech.com, and they were dazzlingly efficient and accommodating - the whole process was seamlessly smooth, and I'd definitely recommend it. In fact, there's nothing about this place that I wouldn't recommend!"
RG, Arusha, Tanzania
"This Riad was an absolute dream! The rooms are stunning with such fantastic attention to detail; spotlessly clean, all the necessary toiletries and more, the most comfortable beds and the best service we could have wished for! There are roses and candles everywhere which just add to the beautiful romance of the place - perfect for couples!"
Jess, Sucre, Bolivia
"Dar habiba was the perfect place to stay. Hidden away within the back streets of the Medina yet only a short walk from the main square. It's a peaceful little hideaway and I could not fault it if I tried. I wont give too much away as I do not want to take away its magic but I would recommend it 100%. Our stay could not have been any more pleasant. We were looked after by Aziz who really could not have done anymore for us, he was there at our beck and call and was more than happy to answer our endless questions about Morocco! A truly great guy! We were given a phone with his number on which we could call if we were lost, the streets can be a little confusing and we did need to call him a couple of times to which he came and found us within minutes. The breakfast was great! On the last day we opted for eating dinner at the riad, one of the ladies made us a lovely chocolate cake for dessert. We also had the chance to meet Abdul, the manager of the riad who again did everything to ensure our stay was one to remember."
Amrita, Gravesend, United Kingdom
"Our experience with the hammam at Dar Habiba was perfect. The room is inviting and warm. The attendant was the BEST hammam attendant in our whole 3 week trip in Morocco (better than even the 5 star hotels). She had such an attention to detail and took such pride and care in her movements that she brought it to an art form.
Thank you so much for our experience."
A Guest
"Absolutely beautiful riad, with all of the western comforts subtly incorporated into a truly authentic Moroccan riad. Perfectly sized rooms with incredible ceilings, beautiful roof terrace, brilliant complementary breakfast with mint tea. The staff were incredible, offering us brilliant service and great advice about our time in the city. Couldn't fault it at all!"
Molly, Cambridge, United Kingdom
"The free Hipmarrakech App has proved amazing for our clients. It gives them confidence to navigate the medina knowing they can always find their way back our house, even with NO data roaming switched on. Further it locates many restaurants in Marrakech that our guests like (some of which give discounts to those with the App), and then helps them find their way back to the riad easily. Further, they can also book excursions in or around Marrakech at short notice."
The Owner of Hip Marrakech
Riad Location
Dar Habiba is located in a quiet and exclusive district between Rue Riad Zitoun El Kedim and Rue Riad Zitoun El Jedid. Surrounded by other luxury Riads it is only a stone's throw (or two) from the beautiful Bahia and Baadi Palaces.
It's hard to believe how tranquil it all is given it's only a few minutes walk from the tumultuous excitement of Place Jemaa El Fna in one direction, or great bars and restaurants such as the Kozy Bar and Le Tangier in the other.
When arriving from the airport you'll be dropped off at the taxi rank at the end of Rue Riad Zitoun El Kedim, where there are usually plenty of porters to help transport your bags the rest of the way.
Walking along Derb Jdid gives you no clue to the beautiful and mysterious interiors that hide behind the metre thick walls either side.
Location on Hip Marrakech App with data free roaming Map. Download the Hip Marrakech App for restaurant and excursion guide as well as a map of Marrakech.
Address
Dar Habiba
Rue Riad Zitoun LkDim
Derb Jdid No. 18
Medina
Marrakech
Dar Habiba Rooms
Hammam room
Single room.
A small quirky room converted from Dar Habiba’s traditional ‘beldi’ style hammam. The bed (180cm by 135cm) is tucked away inside the former hammam area which it fills completely. The mattress here is unusually high at 75cm from the floor (most of our beds are at 50cm) and you climb in through original cute little hammam doors which can be closed behind you if you wish. All of this makes for a fun experience but this room is not suitable for guests with restricted mobility. It can be used as an intimate double, at no extra charge
Two stunning coupola domes decorated with intricate plaster work and stunning hand crafted Fez style lamps complete the unique atmosphere.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: Air-conditioning, WiFi internet access, Satellite Tv, safe for personal effects, mini-bar, complimentary toiletries, bathrobes, hairdryer.
Berber room
Double or Twin room.
Contemporary Moroccan styling gives the Berber room a simple elegance and bright lively atmosphere. It is complete with an en-suite shower room, and is located off the beautiful courtyard.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: Air conditioning,Satellite TV, heating, Egyptian cotton linen, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries.
Habiba room
Double or Twin room.
Contemporary Moroccan styling gives the Habiba room a simple elegance and bright lively atmosphere. It is complete with an en-suite shower room, and is located on the first floor.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: Air conditioning,Satellite TV, heating, Egyptian cotton linen, bathrobes,mini-bar, complimentary toiletries.
Nomade room
Double or Twin room.
Contemporary Moroccan styling gives the slightly larger Nomade room a simple elegance and bright lively atmosphere, with its high wooden ceiling giving it a more spacious feel. It is complete with an en-suite shower room, and is located on the first floor.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: Air conditioning, Satellite TV, mini-bar, heating, Egyptian cotton linen, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries.
Kouba room
Double or Twin room, with extra bed on request.
A charming mini suite brimming with character. Enter into a cosy living space with sofa and satellite TV, to your left is the en suite shower room, to your right a quaint staircase that leads up to the sleeping area which features a stunning dome (in arabic Kouba) from which the room takes its name.
Max occupancy: 3 guests
Supplement: £20 per night for third guest
Room features: Air-conditioning, Satellite TV, mini-bar, safe for personal effects, complimentary toiletries, bathrobes, hairdryer.
Koutoubia Suite
Double or Twin room, with extra bed on request.
Contemporary Moroccan styling gives the spacious Koutoubia Suite a simple elegance and bright lively atmosphere. It is complete with a King size bed, seating area with sofa which can be turned into a single bed, and en-suite shower room.
Max occupancy: 3 guests
Supplement: £20 per night for third guest
Room features: Air conditioning,Satellite TV, heating, mini-bar, Egyptian cotton linen, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries.
Whole Riad Rental
Whether it’s a special occasion, a relaxed family holiday or a last minute get-away with friends exclusive use of Dar Habiba woukd be a fantastic way to enjoy Marrakech.
The accommodation offers any combination of romantic doubles, fun family rooms or luxurious twins and triple.
If required the whole Riad can be furnished with single beds providing ideal accommodation for yoga groups, dance holidays, or a girls weekend.
Please note:
- The base rate price at Dar Habiba is in pounds, euros, or Moroccan dirhams and exchange rates are approximate.
- All prices are based on two people sharing and include breakfast and tva (VAT).
- Most riads add local taxes which are generally about £2 per day per person, but vary from house to house
