Riad MeriemvsDar Rhizlane
Riad Meriem and Dar Rhizlane are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Riad Meriem scores marginally better than Dar Rhizlane. Riad Meriem comes in at 78 with accolades from 4 publications such as Concierge, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Riad Meriem
97 Derb El Cadi, Azbest, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
From $95/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"It's especially popular with Americans, many of whom take advantage of Hays's local contacts to do some serious shopping for art and antiques."
Travel + Leisure
"Riad hotels... are popping up at a rapid clip in Marrakesh, so these days a property must truly be distinctive to stand out. Riad Meriem has had no problem turning heads." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A super chic, full-service riad from New York interior designer and photographer Thomas Hays, complete with a heated plunge pool and a spectacular terrace with a ‘tent lounge’." Full review
Frommer's
"New York designer Thomas Hays has created a romantic riad with original artwork, themed rooms (some with large soaking tubs), inviting courtyards, and attentive and friendly staff" Full review
Michelin Guide
"This is a full-service riad hotel, offering not just the basics like airport transfers, a small hammam, and meals from a private chef, but further customizing the guest experience." 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