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The entrance hall: carved plaster, a zellige bench and a stained-glass door

Riad Dar Shaeir

Maison de la Poésie

An 1840 house, restored as it was in late 2022.

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Check-in

3 pm to 10 pm

Check-out

Until 11 am

Breakfast

Included

A zellige wall under carved plaster arches
The zellige staircase from above

The house

A house from 1840

It was first the home of the first ambassador Hassan I sent to Europe. His grandson, a poet, lived here after him and named it the House of Poetry, Dar Shaeir.

It was restored as it was in late 2022.

« The entrance gate’s sign, maison de la poésie, sets the stage from the doorstep. »

Etienne
The house

The rooms

The rooms and the suite

Each one has its own bathroom. Breakfast is included in the price.

The Deluxe family suite: canopy bed, arches and velvet armchairs
A Deluxe family room, bed in a blue alcove and banquettes
A Superior family room, pale green walls and a canopy bed
A Standard family room, wooden ceiling and yellow bedspread
The twin room, green walls and a carved wooden window
  1. From 1,645 MAD a night

    See Deluxe family suite
  2. From 1,463 MAD a night

    See Deluxe family room
  3. From 1,280 MAD a night

    See Superior family room
  4. From 1,173 MAD a night

    See Standard family room
  5. From 978 MAD a night

    See Twin room
All the rooms

In the morning

Breakfast, in the patio

It is included in the price of every room and served in the patio in the morning.

« Superb breakfast in a splendid courtyard. »

Brian
The patio and its tables, the blue gallery above
A patio table seen from the gallery, on the zellige floor
From the gallery
The view from the terrace: the medina, the Mohammed VI tower and a minaret
From the roof terrace

Around

On foot from the house

  1. Andalusian garden7 min
  2. Kasbah of the Udayas8 min
  3. Rue des Consuls8 min
  4. Rabat beach13 min
  5. Bab El Had17 min
  6. Hassan Tower23 min
Around the riad

What guests say

« Superb breakfast in a splendid courtyard. Loved it! »
Brian
« The owner told us the story of the house, which is remarkable. If you want to touch history without gloves, this is a place to stay in. »
Elena
« Amazing view from the roof terrace where we had tea watching the sunset. »
Zoya
« This is an exceptional Riad. Faithfully restored to perfection. »
John
« It feels as though you are staying in your own palace. »
Arthur
« Breakfast in the courtyard was a lovely way to start the day, and the whole riad feels peaceful and thoughtfully designed. »
Robin

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Direct

Book your stay

Your dates and rooms, sent on WhatsApp or by email. The house replies and confirms. Nothing is paid online.

What the house offers direct

  1. 1 nightEarly check-in or late check-out, when the rooms allow
  2. 2 nightsThe transfer from Rabat-Ville station or Rabat-Salé airport
  3. 3 nightsThe transfer both ways

For stays booked direct, on this site, on WhatsApp or by email. One perk per stay.