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Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo

5.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful respite at this tranquil retreat where poolside relaxation pairs perfectly with authentic Moroccan cuisine experiences

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Located in Palmeraie, Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo offers a peaceful escape with continental breakfast, a poolside bar, cycling, archery, spa treatments, and a garden. Enjoy Moroccan cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Kids have plenty to do.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Royal Pool Suite

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Palmeraie, a neighbourhood in Marrakech, Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo is in the suburbs. Jemaa el-Fnaa and Menara Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Majorelle Garden and Menara Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Oasiria Water Park and Le Jardin Secret. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding. Visit our Marrakech travel guide
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Tafrata, Palmeraie de Marrakech, Marrakech, 40 000

What's nearby

  • Detailed carved architectural patterns on a building facade.
    Ben Youssef Madrasa
    12 min drive - 5.9 km
  • A cobblestone street with shops and a sign that reads "MAISON DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE DE MARRAKECH."
    House of Photography
    12 min drive - 5.9 km
  • A blue building surrounded by cacti and palm trees.
    Majorelle Garden
    13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Museum Palmeraie
    12 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ksar Char-Bagh Hammam
    12 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station
    21 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Station Service Al Baraka
    9 min drive
  • Oasis Buffet Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • McDonalds
    6 min drive
  • Nikki Beach
    7 min drive
  • Al Baraka
    8 min drive

About this property

Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo

  • Luxury boutique guest house in the suburbs
  • At Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and archery at this guest house. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, reflexology or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, Orangerie, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, motorhome/coach/lorry parking and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Designer toiletries, baths or showers and hairdryers
    • 45-inch HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Orangerie

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1982
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo located?

This family-friendly Marrakech guesthouse is located in the suburbs, within 3 mi (5 km) of Museum Palmeraie and Ksar Char-Bagh Hammam. Majorelle Garden and Le Jardin Secret are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic hotel. The managenent and staff went above and beyond to make our stay in Marakesh the best we could have wished for. We would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great Hotel, but a little far out from Marrakesh

A beautiful hotel with amazing service. The hotel is a like far out from the centre of Marrakesh, but there is a very good and reasonably priced taxi service arranged by the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Amazing service, staff was extremely attentive and the breakfast every morning was excellent. The bird sanctuary was a nice place to walk around and you can hear the birds singing in the morning. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dar Ayniwen is a tranquil, refined paradise away from the hustle and bustle of central Marrakech. More like stepping inside a private home (which it once was), guests are treated to attentive but unobtrusive service in beautiful rooms furnished with antiques and Moroccan treasures. Food is utterly delicious. Days can be spent relaxing by the pool, exploring the beautiful gardens or taking in the sights of Marrakech (via the hotel’s shuttle). I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough - as a solo traveller I was thoroughly looked after and shall most definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is an absolute oasis. The staff are phenomenal and the food is absolutely amazing. Probably the freshest home cooked meal I had in Morocco.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic experience

I went here for my birthday week celebration and feel almost like I'm wasting time writing this review because I could easily say "Ditto". I travel at least 20 nights a year for pleasure and 60 - 80 nights a year for business. I stay in 5-star hotels whever they are available, love comfort but want to feel like I am in a different country when travelling to ... a different country. And I don't want to be treated like a king but I do want to be appreciated as a guest. And I LOVED THIS PLACE. Plus (most of what others said is trueas well but here are the standouts): - Manager and staff will do anything for you. Aziz is a rockstar!! Want a ride to a restaurant, booked by the manager? You've got it. Need a few movies in your room? Sure. Breakfast in bed? No problem. Tour of neighborhood on way to a spa at a competing hotel? No worries. - Suites are ginormous, comfortable, and clean. Each is unique and make you feel as if you have a special apartment in an old (but not dated) chalet ... or I guess Riad. - Grounds are unique and beautiful, with many many more birds than I expected. Lovely gardens that I imagine woudl be phenom during or after the rainy season. - Bonus points for not only have an adaptor in the suite but having one with multiple outlets. - Flower petals everywhere when they clean your suite. Great toiletries and amenties in the room. - Peace and quiet. I had no idea the place was fully booked when we were there. It was SOOO quiet. Serene.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’endroit est tout simplement magnifique, le parc est superbe et immense, la piscine de très bonne taille et en plus chauffée, le personnel est gentil et efficace, l’accueil est parfait, la cuisine excellente ! Un petit paradis ! Nous reviendrons
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hors du temps à 2 pas de Marrakech

Séjour de rêve dans une maison de rêve avec un personnel de rêve. Arrivé un peu par hasard, je reviendrai avec joie !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and management. Can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept and friendly, nice garden with lots of birds.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gardens are spectacular, and the resort-like service makes it feel like paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful grounds well kept exotic birds very lovely heated private pool plus heated common pool. Breakfast was lovely fresh squeezed orAnge juice everything day. Dinner was delicious especially duck FYI dinner lunch cost extra
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a pleasure to stay here for almost a week. Our room/suite was the size of a flat with the most luxurious bathroom we've ever seen. Lovely heated pool and terrace, and absolutely beautiful gardens, an oasis of peace yet 15 minutes from the centre (subject to local traffic!). The staff couldn't do enough for us: transport, advice, bookings all taken care of. Special mention for the delicious cooking - it is more expensive than city centre restaurants but excellent value for the quality, everything prepared to order, organic / local for the most part. And they mix a mean cocktail! We loved it all and hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely old property very quiet set in beautiful grounds with good food and friendly staff. They also offer an excellent and flexible shuttle service to the old town and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fabulous Bird zoo...amazing property, with free transportation to town and airport! Yeah..loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J'ai tout aimé au sein de cet hôtel incroyable, un oasis dans la palmeraie au son d'oiseaux exotiques bref parfait. Merci à Stéphane et à tout son personnel qui sont aux petits soins.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On adore cette place, ce n’est pas la première fois qu’on y reste et on la recommande sans aucune hésitation, c’est un paradis sur terre! La propreté, la gentillesse du personnel, le calme, le charme et l’authenticité du décor...tout Ne manquez pas de goûter aux délices que prépare le chef Simo qui vous accueille même dans la cuisine et vous apprend comment il les prépare.. Merci à Stéphane et à Aziz. En revanche, je ne recommande pas les soins esthétiques
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a few miles away from the medina but includes a free shuttle service which is very convenient. The rooms are very large although a bit dated and the grounds are beautiful and spacious. The hotel is popular with families and so not as romantic as the photos would suggest.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis

A lovely oasis to chill out and relax by the pool which is set in a garden with wandering tortoises and the background chatter of many birds. The food at Dar Ayniwen was delicious and showed off the local cuisine perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oas utanför Marrakech

Dar Ayniwen är ett litet paradis. Hotellet är ombonat och personligt och ligger i en härlig trädgård med uppvärmd vacker pool. Alla är dessutom väldigt hjälpsamma och gulliga.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, so tranquil in stark contrast to the souk!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maravilhoso

A estadia foi maravilhosa! Pessoal do hotel nos recebeu muito bem! E o lugar é lindo! Uma vantagem é que tem um transfer que nos ajuda a deslocar para onde quisermos, recomendo!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel and gardens

Beautiful hotel and gardens. Great owner/ manager. Food excellent. Rooms large and stylish, many with courtyards, more like suites. Only negative, bathrooms lacking separate shower, baths too large, water pressure low.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kbk247

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

I can’t recommend this hotel enough, Stefan the owner is such a nice guy and really cares for his guests as does his staff ! The rooms are amazing and the gardens. Food is top notch aswell !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018