Kasbah Dar Ilham

5.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Marrakech with restaurant and pool bar

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Tucked away in a rural setting, Kasbah Dar Ilham offers an idyllic retreat with a poolside bar, al fresco dining, and free continental breakfast. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere with amenities like the spa tub and Turkish bath/hammam for relaxation or rejuvenate at the playground or library.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting services
  • Playground on site
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Living room
  • Garden

Room options

Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Senior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Km 13, Route de Fés, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Museum Palmeraie - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Ksar Char-Bagh Hammam - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 21 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 23 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 30 min drive
  • Marrakech Central Station - 27 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Station Service Al Baraka - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Moroccan Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rivayat - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Be Live Collection Pool Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Iberostar Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kasbah Dar Ilham

  • Kasbah Dar Ilham puts you within a 15-minute drive of Marrakech Plaza. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. This luxurious guest house also features a poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • Babysitting*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle at scheduled times*
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 13 km
    • Free shopping center shuttle

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed available

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.15 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Dar Ilham
Kasbah Dar Ilham
Kasbah Dar Ilham House
Kasbah Dar Ilham House Marrakech
Kasbah Dar Ilham Marrakech
Kasbah Dar Ilham Marrakech
Kasbah Dar Ilham Guesthouse
Kasbah Dar Ilham Guesthouse Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Is parking offered on site at Kasbah Dar Ilham?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Kasbah Dar Ilham?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kasbah Dar Ilham?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Kasbah Dar Ilham?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (17-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Kasbah Dar Ilham and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and spa services. Kasbah Dar Ilham also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kasbah Dar Ilham?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining, Moroccan cuisine, and garden views.

Does Kasbah Dar Ilham have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Kasbah Dar Ilham have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony and a yard.

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Reviews

Kasbah Dar Ilham Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

A memorable stay in lovely surroundings

We really enjoyed our stay and found it combined well with the rest of our holiday which was spent partly in the medina and partly in the Atlas mountains. Most of the meals were very good and it was good to have a fairly wide choice of menu including lighter meals when required. There was one disaster with a fish tajine which turned out to be almost all bone and little flesh. However it was agreed that there would be no charge and a replacement was offered. The visit to the evening show was a particular highlight despite some uncertainty about the length of the show and when it or the mal were due to start.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff. Nicely out of the way from the hu

Excellent staff. Lovely tranquil hotel out of the way of the hustle and bustle of the city. Calm gardens. Clean pool. Food is excellent value and well cooked and presented.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rather quirky

A definite contradiction - spotlessly clean, extremely helpful staff, antiquated plumbing and yet I kept expecting Basil Fawlty to leap out from behind reception. This hotel is located approx. 25mins from the Medina but the hotel provide free shuttles to and from there so not a problem for us. At dinner there were only the two of us so there was a lack of any atmosphere and I felt a little uncomfortable, Would I stay there again? Strangely enough I do believe I would!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Hotel. I would highly recommend it!

A friend and I stayed at the hotel from 7 March to 10 March in the twin room. The reason we picked the hotel was because the traditional Moroccan style. When we arrived at the airport the hotel had a car waiting for us. The drive back to the hotel was quick and easy. When we arrived at the hotel we received a warm welcome from the lady on reception who showed us to our room. The room was lovely. Two single very comfortable beds, AC, large TV, nice bathroom and as we had hoped, the room was decorated in a traditional Moroccan style. The twin room is one of the more basic rooms at the hotel but it was exactly what we needed/wanted. I saw some of the other rooms which had four poster beds, balconies, which looked so pretty and again were decorated in the traditional Moroccan style. The hotel has a very homely feeling and the decor is very beautiful! I was very impressed with how clean the hotel is! The pool is perfect. It’s very large as shown in the pictures and is the ideal place to relax in the sun. There is an area to sit outside in the shade on comfortable sofas if you’re not looking to sit in the sun. The staff made the stay that extra bit special! They were so polite and always went out of their way to help us with planning days out and making sure we were having a comfortable stay. I was so impressed with the hotel and wish I had booked a longer stay! I will definitely book this hotel if I visit Marrakech again and I have already recommended it to my friends.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Un oasis de calme prés de Marrakech

Nous avons passé 4 jours dans la kasba a nous Faire dorloter. Endroit calme et reposant, cuisine délicieuse piscine chauffée chambres joliment décorées et confortables, tous les ingrédients pour passer un excellent séjour. Le personnel est toujours a disposition et répond a vos envies .
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Sanctuary from the craziness of Marrakech itself

Stayed here for a week in October 2014. Spent every other day exploring Marrakech and the remaining days relaxing in the oasis of the Kasbah Dar Ilham. It was an excellent venue for a complete contrast to the busy hustle and bustle of the town. The staff were very welcoming and always ready to help us. The food was delicious and authentically Moroccan. Large swimming pool with plenty of sunbeds and nice grounds - and never felt too busy as only eight rooms.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with excellent service

If you are looking for a relaxing break I would highly recommend staying at this hotel. At first it seems as though the airport is far from the airport (around 35-40 mins) but this becomes less of a problem seeing as the hotel provide a free transfer to and from the airport. Also, this means there is less outside noise around the hotel which is what you want if you're there to relax. The staff are brilliant and understand English well. Any issues we had were quickly resolved. For instance, we decided when we arrived that we would like to move to a bigger room (to a suite) if there was one available. Luckily there was and we were able to move rooms hassle-free. The hotel appears very family run, which adds to a traditional feel. The food is made from scratch and is delicious. Prices are also very reasonable. I would recommend that any guests try the hammam experience. The masseuse is also one of the best I have come across and she will leave you feeling truly relaxed. All spa treatments are good value for money compared to the UK. The shuttle that the hotel provides to the main square is very convenient (this is around 30 minutes away). The driver will take you at 11am and bring you back at 6pm, although you can change the times for a small fee. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel. Personally, I would love to stay here again if I visit Marrakech again.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing stay

We had a very relaxing stay at the Kasbar. The staff were very attentive and very welcoming. On one of the days we had the pool to ourselves which was great, even putting our own music on the sound system. The location is great if you want to escape from the Medina, and the free shuttle bus is an added bonus. My only niggle would have been that the pool needed to be de-bugged on one of the days, but I am sure had I asked this would have been done right away anyhow. We would return, and hope to in the future.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil, private, personalized

This hotel was a nice surprise because it had the personalized attention of a B&B with the quality of a luxury hotel. Spa and Hammam were very relaxing and the pool and "tent" were welcome additions to the retreat. The food was home-cooked and deliciously authentic.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely oasis of calm.

Had a wonderful stay in lovely peaceful & quiet surroundings. Staff were superlative all round & couldn't have been more helpful. Food was equally excellent, all cooked to order & very fresh. Pool was really lovely with very good beds to lie on. Sun hats were a nice added touch! Only reason I've given room comfort a '4' is that lighting is rather subdued in room & hard to read by. We had a delightful relaxing stay & highly recommend Kasbah dar Ilham to anybody that likes to stay out of town. (1/2 hour from centre by free shuttle).
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fint og koselig hotel. Hit vil jeg komme igjen Meget hyggelig betjening, god mat, fine senger, herlig rent baseng Topp
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Très bel hôtel traditionnel pour couples ou famill

Hôtel un peu difficile à trouver, mais une fois franchi le portail, c est un petit coin de paradis, avec un accueil digne de la réputation marocaine. De petites attentions de la part d un personnel toujours disponible ! Après une tempête de sable vers 21h, une piscine pleine de poussière, de feuilles et de fleurs, nous avons tout retrouvé en parfait état pour le petit déjeuner. Le personnel à travaillé jusqu à 5 h du matin pour tout arranger ! Un grand bravo '
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good value
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Conforme à nos attentes

Nous cherchions un endroit magique pour s'évader, se dépayser en amoureux, l'hotel nous a comblé. Staff accueilllant et serviable, cuisine typique et dans un cadre de rêve (petits déjeuner et repas autour de la piscine (avons fait un seul diner sur place - 7 légumes en entrées (marinades, préparations épicées), tajine au citron et crepe suzette + le traditionnel thé - bon, typique, comme à la kasbah!! Seul la distance de 10km de Marrakech nous a semblé long à notre arrivée, mais le service en place de navettes gratuites, bus gratuits et de chauffeur (10€ le trajet hotel-marrakech, et de 15€ après 20h...) a permis de profiter pleinement de Marrakech et de revenir facilement à l'hotel. Bref, une excellente adresse, un excellent séjour.
Verified

4/10 Fair

Not a good choice for couples

We booked this hotel for our honeymoon and we had a very subpar experience at this hotel. First, the hotel did not pick us up at the airport, they said why didn't you call us? Now, I don't have a phone as I am a tourist so I could not call. Secondly, the service is poor at best. There is no menu options for dinner, you eat what they feed you unless you tell them hours in advance. Additionally, the breakfast is exactly the same every day, which gets dull and frustrating fast. One day they told us, "sorry we do not have any eggs." I've never been told this at any restaurant or hotel, ridiculous. Also, there is no ironing board in the room. I left them two shirts to iron and we had to wait for them to finish ironing in order to leave the room (waited 1 hour). Another bad experience I had was when I brought back a doggy bag of food back to the hotel. They actually went inside my room to take the food and drinks away b/c guests are not allowed to bring in food, which I was not aware of. In short, this hotel, in my opinion is no where near 5 stars. The service is poor and the staff do not know how to treat guests professionally. They are nice, but not very business smart. I encourage you to look elsewhere unless you are on a very low budget and want to relax and do nothing, which is what you get here. There are no activities at this hotel and the pools are nice, that's the best thing I can say about them.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel to relax in

We started our 2 weeks honeymoon tour of morocco in this hotel - we picked it because of its pool as we wanted to do 'nothing' for a few days. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the hotel itself clean and very Moroccan and the pool, hammam and jacuzzi simply perfect. We didn't leave the hotel for 3 days and loved it. Highly recommended.
Verified

8/10 Very good

lovely, homely guest house feel

I'd have given it 5* but for a pack of noisy dogs outside the kasbah gates at night. It was about 1/2 hour drive from the medina and surrounded by wasteland so you couldn't walk anywhere but it was close to do the Atlas day trips (which unfortunately on our five day stay we didn't really have time to do). The kasbah itself was gorgeous. The staff were absolutely lovely and couldn't do enough to make you very welcome and look after you. The food was excellent and a lot of it! A very relaxing break and calm retreat after the chaos of the souks.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous! We will return

The staff can't do enough for you are and are lovely. The hotel itself is amazing, calming and serene. A great retreat from the city. Food and rooms also excellent. Would thoroughly recommend.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice place

We had four nights stay at the Kasbah Dar Ilham and were made to feel very welcome. The hotel is a bit outside the city and costs £20 for a taxi. If you want a nice place to relax and eat good food this is the place. Staff are really helpful and will arrange any trips which you wish to do.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Marrakech, Kasbah Dar Ilham

Les plus : - Riad plein de charme - Personnel bienveillant et très professionnel - d'une propreté parfaite - excellents repas servis avec générosité - beau jardin très bien entretenu - piscine TOP - les transferts aéroport compris au-delà de 3 jours Les moins : - Un peu loin du centre mais dès le lendemain de notre arrivée, nous avons apprécié le calme, les odeurs parfumées et la douce quiétude qui y règne.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

an oasis of calm

The staff were very freindly and most helpfull.The Hammam and treatments were excelent value.superp pool and poolside dining.The best place to relax after the bustle of the Medina.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nous sommes allés dans cette hôtel

Nous sommes allés dans cette hôtel pour notre voyage de noces. Nous recherchions un petit havre de paix près de Marrakech et nous l'avons trouvé !!! Le personnel est irréprochable, à votre écoute et soucieux de vous satisfaire pleinement. Les chambres sont d'une incroyable personnalité, le cadre est parfait pour se détendre, la nourriture est abondante et excellente. L'hôtel propose également des excursions pour découvrir Marrakech et les environs, le transport pour Marrakech est également très facile. Bref, à recommander sans hésitation !!!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Small out of town houseparty hotel just great

Almost a Houseparty - guests spoke to each other ! Pre arrival worries about haggling for taxis to and from hotel unfounded as hotel had a good deal with local taxi firm - lots of opportunities to share costs to Marrakech. Do NOT miss the local agricultural market every Saturday - the true Morocco - savour it enjoy it respect the locals (no photos - not fair!). Hotel staff just so friendly and helpful.