Riad KnizavsDar Rhizlane
Both Riad Kniza and Dar Rhizlane are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Riad Kniza ranks significantly higher than Dar Rhizlane. Riad Kniza ranks #13 in Marrakech with positive reviews from 8 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Riad Kniza
34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $255/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This 18th-century riad... offers the complete package of traditional architecture, authentic furnishings, and, above all, overwhelmingly hospitable service." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Tucked away in Marrakesh’s ancient medina, this 18th-century riad comprises 11 expansive residences oriented around several open-air courtyards." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Dating from the 18th century, this is an almost unique example of a Marrakech riad, in that it is owned and run by Moroccans and not foreigners."
Rough Guide
"Owned by a top antique dealer and tour guide (whose clients have included US presidents and film stars), this is one classy riad."
Oyster
Luxury
"The lovingly restored 18th-century Riad Kniza is a luxurious 11-room hideout in the heart of Marrakech's old city." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Riad Kniza is a restored 18th-century riad—a traditional Moroccan house built around an open courtyard—in the Marrakesh old medina." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Enjoy Moroccan hospitality at its finest in the lavishly restored suites of this historic 200-year-old mansion, owned by one of Marrakech’s most famous antique dealers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Bee brothers bring their signature style to Marrakesh with this intimate hideaway, sister to their property in Fez." Full review
Dar Rhizlane
Avenue Jnane El Harti, Hivernage, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Owner Ahmed Sadke and renowned local architect Charles Boccara have transformed this former villa into one of the most charming accommodations in the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A five-star accommodation with personality, this country mansion-styled residence by star architect Charles Boccara is a short taxi ride from the medina."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A grand, Liberty-style Marrakech villa turned ‘palais d’hôtes’, with 20 romantic rooms overlooking a fountain-filled garden with a large pool, lined with rustling papyrus." Full review
Fodor's
"Luxury boutique hotel that was designed to look like the capacious villas built during the French Protectorate in the 1920s...The entrance is grand, with decorative fountains and lily ponds." Full review
Michelin Guide
" The rooms and suites mix southern Moroccan traditions with colonial influences and a contemporary sheen...best, perhaps, for a bit of escape, a dose of swank seclusion just outside the town center." Full review