Riad Al MassarahvsDar Les Cigognes
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dar Les Cigognes ranks significantly higher than Riad Al Massarah. Dar Les Cigognes ranks #9 in Marrakech with recommendations from 9 reviewers such as Time Out, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Riad Al Massarah
26 Derb Djedid, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40030, Morocco
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Lonely Planet
"The ultimate feel-good getaway: British-French owners Michel and Michael redesigned this ancient riad to maximise comfort and sunlight, and minimise electrical and water use." Full review
Rough Guide
"It’s done out in white, and rather minimalist, but for all that it’s small, friendly and quite intimate, and the owners (one French, one British) are great hosts."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A large, light-filled, environmentally friendly riad thoughtfully conceived by its British-French owners to offer luxurious living in six handsome suites." 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