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Zaouia 44
44 Taht Sour Sghir, Marrakech, Morocco
Neighborhood: Medina
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The flip side of the insular, sequestered charm of the typical Marrakech riad hotel is that, at times, they can feel a bit claustrophobic — one man’s cozy is another man’s cramped, and what to one designer looks like a classic Arabesque fantasia looks to another overstuffed and overdecorated. Of course, with so many excellent riad hotels, there’s room for all kinds, and the relatively expansive and uncluttered end of the scale is where you’ll find Zaouia 44.
Its courtyard feels wide open, airy, sunny, an impression that’s only helped along by the white walls. And the rooms carry on in a similar vein — though hardly minimalist, they are a bit spare, relying on contrast between white walls, dark wood and red carpets to create their strong visual impression. It’s a compromise between contemporary clean lines and traditional riad interiors, and it sacrifices no comfort in pursuit of optical impact.
Where Zaouia 44 is utterly traditional is in the areas where tradition is unambiguously best: the courtyard pool, the hammam, the rooftop terrace, and the location, right at the heart of the old medina. No one riad can be all things to all people, but there’s a sizable contingent for whom Zaouia 44 will be just right.
There is a 2-night minimum stay requirement at Zaouia 44.
How to get there:
Riad Zaouia 44 is approximately 25 minutes away from Marrakech Menara International Airport. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com for more information or assistance with transfers.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- Complimentary airport transfer
- Complimentary internet access (only for hotels that do not already offer this free to all guests)
- complimentary hammam
- 7 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 24 Guest Reviews
- Zaouia 44
- 44 Taht Sour Sghir
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Neighborhood: Medina
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- No pets allowed
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Turkish bath
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24 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Guillaume
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The bedroom style (minimalist moroccan, beautiful waxed plaster), the great sun terrasse, the huge bath tub, the quiet and stylish communal areas...
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Mark
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
If you’re looking to spend your time in Marrakech watching CNN, if an in-room minibar is something you simply can’t live without, and if the descriptors “slick” and “high gloss” tickle your fancy, then you’d do well to follow the rest of the nouveau riche to one of the more modern hotels in the nouvelle ville. If you’re looking for an authentic riad experience in a less touristed part of the medina however, then I personally don’t think you could do any better than Zaouia 44. The aesthetics rely upon a more muted palette to really allow the Moorish elements to pop, resulting in an overall effect that is tranquil and serene – the sort of place you’d relish returning to after a day spent dodging runaway donkey carts and dung heaps in the chaotic alleyways. I initially booked myself in for three nights but stayed five. To be honest, I could have spent the rest of my life here, drinking freshly squeezed pomegranate juice while watching sunsets on the roof.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- David
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
They were very welcoming on arrival and the service was excellent. The calm atmosphere of the riad was the perfect remedy for a busy day in the souks.
The rooms are nicely decorated and spacious.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
