Royal Mansour MarrakechvsRiad Dar Silsila
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Royal Mansour Marrakech scores significantly higher than Dar Silsila. Royal Mansour Marrakech comes in at #5 in Marrakech with accolades from 9 sources such as The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
Royal Mansour Marrakech Show All Reviews
Rue Abou Abbas El Sebti, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $1,078/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"So grand is Royal Mansour, tucked in a verdant eight-acre compound in Marrakech's bustling medina, that it could have only been created by kingly ambitions—which it was."
Insight Guides
"Built by King Mohammed VI to celebrate the very best in Moroccan design and craftsmanship, this is one of the most spectacular hotels in the world."
Travel + Leisure
"Each riad has multiple patios, silk-paneled salons and bedrooms, and (for the ultimate in discreet service) a staff that enters and leaves via a network of underground passageways." Full review
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If you're traveling as a couple, book the smallest riad, which is still large (1,500 square feet) and luxurious.
Condé Nast Traveler
"So grand is Le Royal Mansour, tucked in a verdant eight-acre compound in Marrakech’s bustling medina, that it could have only been created by kingly ambitions—which it was." Full review
Star Service
"The grandiose Royal Mansour Marrakech is in the center of the city, within walking distance of the Koutoubia Mosque and Jamaa-el-Fna Square." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The King of Morocco spared no expense when he commissioned the Royal Mansour to be built... resulting in a sprawling, gilded palace that truly earns its royal title." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Fifty-three private riads, each three stories high, feel like mini-palaces, with on-call butlers and rooms arranged around open-air courtyards." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The gold standard of luxury hotels in Marrakech." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Commissioned by
the King of Morocco with the aim to capture the best of the country's
architecture and visual culture, Royal Mansour Marrakech is nothing short of
immaculate." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The art of hosting is deeply rooted in Moroccan culture, and afternoon tea at Royal Mansour is no exception. With impeccable hospitality, the hotel offers a refined tea ceremony experience."
Riad Dar Silsila
11 Derb Jdid Laksour, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $59/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"The entire dar has a chic Asian/African ambience, while the nine bedrooms are individually themed and elegantly decorated." Full review
Rough Guide
"Though a smallish Medina house, Dar Silsila has lots of corners in which to hide away."
Jetsetter
"Traditional 10-room riad in the heart of the medina with four roof terraces, a plunge pool and a hammam." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Dar Silsila is a delightful riad located in the heart of the city's ancient medina quarter." Full review