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Talaa 12
12 Talaa Ben Youssef, Marrakech, Morocco
Neighborhood: Medina
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Most of the riad hotels in Marrakech trade heavily on history, antiques, traditional décor. Talaa 12, on the other hand, leaves old Marrakech outside the walls. The interiors here are as contemporary as can be; not quite minimalist, and certainly still quite identifiably Moroccan, but more like 21st-century Morocco than any kind of old-world fantasy.
Here just eight suites hold, at most, eighteen guests. Which means it’s already intimate in scale, and all the more so thanks to the riad’s many twists and turns — the many lounges and living rooms (and the spacious comfort of the rooms) ensure that rarely do more than a handful of guests accumulate in any one place. There is a central dining room, if you’re interested, though meals can be served anywhere, including on the rooftop, with a view over the medina toward the Atlas Mountains.
As for services and amenities, Talaa 12 offers a pared-down selection, in keeping with its cozy residential feel — this is a place to disappear. Thus no pool, no spa, just massage and traditional hammam on-site and a concierge who’s only too happy to arrange tours, excursions, or day passes to nearby pools or to Nikki Beach, in the Palmeraie.
There is a 2-night minimum stay requirement at Talaa 12.
How to get there:
Talaa 12 is approximately a 15 minute drive from Marrakech-Menara Airport. Please contact customerservice@tablethotels.com to arrange airport transfers.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- Complimentary internet access (only for hotels that do not already offer this free to all guests)
- Welcome at the airport
- 8 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 21 Guest Reviews
- Talaa 12
- 12 Talaa Ben Youssef
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Neighborhood: Medina
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
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21 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Timothy
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
The rooms were large and we liked the pared down aesthetic of the hotel generally
What the hotel could do better:
The owner was stressed and sadly a run-in with him dampened the whole experience for us. Although the hotel does welcome gay couples. When we stayed it seemed everyone was gay staying there. The breakfast was OK, but everything was very sweet, like Marrakech basically!
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- lauretta
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The ambience of the hotel & attentiveness of the staff were unsurpassed.
What the hotel could do better:
It was beyond perfect!
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- Lee
- Stayed April 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
This hotel is an oasis in an exciting chaotic city.
The manager Laurent was kind and hospitable
The staff could not have been nicer or more helpful
hammam and massage were great with professional therapists
Great price-value performer!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
