This would be a beautiful hotel. Plus points are location, sea views and large rooms. But previous reviews are right the stairway and entrance smell of cat pee and the place is dirty there is no getting round that. I felt like buying some rubber gloves, bleach and a Hoover and getting stuck in. The room was airy and bright with an amazing sea view but the bed sheets were damp and didn't seem clean, the toilet wasn't clean and they have stained towels in random colours and dressing gowns that look like they come from a charity shop in funny colours. I was wondering why they bothered with those at all. The toilet is also right next to a floor to ceiling window straight into the main walkway only covered by an I'll fitting curtain. We checked out after 2 days. Please don't confuse 'rustic and artistic' with plain old shabby and uncared for. The charge was 90 euro per nt for this place and was so massively overpriced. Lesson learned was this; if you can get into the top 20 hotels on tripadvisor there is a reason for this because they are GOOD places to stay. We moved to an enormous room at the riad malaika for 60 euro Which was beautiful, clean and we were made to feel so welcome. Maison des artistes really could be good but they just need to invest a little and look after it.

This place is very unique. If your an artist or enjoy art than this place will blow your mind. every where you look there is a different paintings or sculptures. There is a lounge full of books and different knick knacks and the view from the terrace will blow your mind. They have very art deco sun chairs and big fluffy white couches. Huge mirrors. When we got to our room we were plesantly surprised to have a little mini bar with free fanta, water, coke, etc. They refilled the fridge every day.
The only problem I had was that our room did not have much in the way of air circulation. No A/C but the riad is right on the ocean so you get plenty of fresh air whistling through.
I just get really claustrophobic in a room without windows. We did have an opening at the top. That did help when I realized I could open the hatch from the terrace to get a little air.

I arrive there , climbed the dark staircase whick stank of cat pee, The place is shabby and not that cheap! I was put in a room without a window, so I upgraded. I hade a great view, but nothing worked. The toilet seat wobbled , the plug for my hair dryer did not work.. ect ect and the place was dirty!!
one of my worst memories! and bien sur le proprietaire Francais etait en vacances! a la Mamounia je suppose! ah ah ah

This riad is beautiful. Amazing view over the sea and the old town. Yes, it is a bit "used", yes , there is only a bath tube with well not so much water flow and yes, the carpets are old and used BUT the place has real charm, the staff is friendly and helpful and there is so much beautiful art and small pieces to discover. Nothing for travelers staying in chain hotels but others will love it....