Le GalliavsDar Les Cigognes
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Dar Les Cigognes is the choice of most writers compared to Le Gallia. Dar Les Cigognes is ranked #14 in Marrakech with accolades from 9 sources including Star Service, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Le Gallia
30 Rue de la Recette, Marrakech, Morocco
From $23/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"Since 1929, this French-run hotel has been a favorite for budget travelers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Of all the budget options in the bylanes off Rue Bab Agnaou, this is one of the best, with en suite rooms arranged around two charming Andalusian-style courtyards."
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Be sure to book in advance.
Rough Guide
"A beautifully kept hotel in a restored Medina mansion, the Gallia has immaculate en-suite rooms off two tiled courtyards, one with a fountain, palm tree and caged birds."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Gallia maintains the calm and graces of another era with 19 comfortable, air-con/heated rooms with gleaming brass lamps and marble sinks." Full review
Dar Les Cigognes
108 rue de Berima, Marrakech 40 000, Morocco
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Dar les Cigognes offers a bit of luxury and an exotic ambience without being pretentious." Full review
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Request one of the rooms in the second house.
Insight Guides
"Today, that house has been transformed by architect Charles Boccara into one of the most opulent hotels in town."
Rough Guide
"This luxury boutique hotel, run by a Swiss–American couple, gets consistently good reports."
Travel + Leisure
"Daily Moroccan cooking classes are offered at this boutique hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"There are 11 rooms and suites and facilities include a hammam and spa, a small library and boutique." Full review
Time Out
"In summer, breakfast and dinner are taken on the roof terrace of the building that was once a 17th-century merchant's townhouse."
Star Service
"In the heart of the busiest tourist area of Marrakech, this luxury boutique riad is within easy walking distance of the Badi Palace and the Djema el Fna square (a UNESCO World Heritage site)." Full review
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If you rely on sunlight as a wake-up call, be sure to not close the shutters, as this may cause you to sleep through breakfast.
Jetsetter
"Charles Boccara-designed boutique hotel in Marrakech’s historic medina, with a traditional hammam and an award-winning kitchen." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"An elegant, 11-room boutique hotel, complete with spa and cookery school." Full review