Diwane Hotel

We stayed at the Diwane Hotel just a month ago and our thoughts are mixed. Like most comments state, this is definitely NOT a four star hotel so please don't expect too much. The hotel is big and brash and a 30-minute walk from the Medina. It acts as a good base and I think any closer to the Medina might have been a great deal noisier, this was a good spot to hide away. Upon arrival we did not get a wholly warm welcome and there was some confusion with rooms, however, this did get resolved quickly. I got the impression from the... more

I had high hopes for this hotel, but was a little disappointed. The hotel seems to be rated as a four star on most websites, but I get the feeling that the hotel has awarded itself this rating , rather than an official body. The hotel is no more than 3 star and then only just. If you bear this new rating in mind you probably won't be disappointed, especially if you get a rate of around £35GBP per night B&B like I did. The hotel is near to various cafes and has a tourist bus stop right outside. The Main medina is about 25mins walk away,... more

The hotel was in a good area, with an excellent hairdresser and patisserienext door, and some useful shops nearby. My children absolutely loved the pool, which was clean and perfectly kept. It was very pleasant to have cool drinks and to drink tea by the poolside, specially at sunset. I really liked the atrium and the beautiful painted ceilings, plus the rooms have lovely Moroccan touches. The huge roof terrace has good views, specially at night. We had interconnecting rooms with my sister and her children, and were given lovely large rooms... more

I have recently spent a very enjoyable week at Hotel Diwane with my wife and seventeen years old son. It was extermely clean and comfortable. The staff were very obliging; however we only spoke to them in French. Their English is possibly, understandably limited. The water police on the front door were helpful enough to suggest that water carried in black bags would not be nopticed! It has to be said, however, that this particular obsession by the hotel is a little annoying, particularly at the hottest time of the year. The breakfast was... more

This hotel is in a very grand building and in a good location; however the 4 stars above the door do not reflect the level of service or food that you will receive once inside. The breakfast is extremely poor, no yogurt, fresh fruit or tined fruit and very poor coffee, and its the same every day, the surly staff don’t add to the breakfast experience. I was prevented from bringing bottled water in the hotel, the security staff and management insisted that only water purchased in the hotel could be consumed in your room. This will... more

When we first arrived we thought the area was a little rough, but after being in Marrakech for a day or so we realised it was a pretty good area! The rooms are spacious, we overlooked the pool and had a nice balcony. The hall ways which are modelled on a riad have the most fantastic tiled floors. The breakfast was excellent, we didn't eat any other meals at the hotel though. I left my bag in the breakfast room once and it was still there when I realised and went back for it, so the staff are honest. Its a 25 minute walk to the square or if... more

nice hotel and bedrooms are clean..BUT.. every day same foods, the waiters do not let to us eat where you want, nor same on the terrace and they spends more their time has to supervise what to eat you than to disencumber the tables or has to clean the ground of the restaurant. Bread is not fresh and the orange juice containing just a concentrate fruit juice. regarding the place of djemaa el fna two maximum days for visiting no more and very very expensive city. take care about the men who are selling orange juice on djamel el... more

The Diwane is wonderful to look at. It's one of those flag waving hotels that stands out amongst its more pedestrian neigbours. Diwane is in new part of the city, and as such has botiques and cafes all around it. The city's red hop on/off tour bus has a stop right in front of this hotel to be honest the tour is rubbish. You're better of catching a taxi and seeing any points of interest yourself). You can walk to the Royal Theatre quite easily, or just catch a cab to the main part of the old city for about 10 dirams (this goes up after 8pm,... more

Booked a very late deal through lastminute.com and was pleasantly surprised. Hotel Diwane may not be the 4* it promises but I do feel it was good value for money. Good location in the new part of town, short taxi ride into the media which costs about £1!! Decent restaurants on the doorstep, nice swimming pool (if a little cold) and clean rooms decorated in Moroccan style. Breakfast was more than adequate, range of continental pastries, fruit, cereal, eggs, ham, cheese etc. Be a little careful when booking day trips through holiday reps,... more

Standard 3 stars hotel. Very poor breakfast. Situated in the new part of the city (Gueliz). 25 min. walk to Jaam el Fnaa.