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Les Jardins de la MedinavsEl Fenn
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, El Fenn ranks significantly better than Les Jardins de la Medina. El Fenn scores 86 with endorsements from 10 publications such as Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Les Jardins de la Medina
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Derb Chtouka, 21, Kasbah de Marrakech, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "Not a riad but a former Marrakchi princess’s residence with extensive centuries-old gardens, it was transformed into a boutique hotel."
Rough Guide "This beautiful old palace has been transformed into a truly sumptuous hotel."
Fodor's "Offering spacious accommodation together with a decent-size pool inside the medina, this makes a great choice for families." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A riad that provides a luxurious, authentic Moroccan experience with tropical fountain-filled courtyards, a heated pool, a rooftop terrace overlooking Marrakech, and a spa, among other amenities." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Now part of the Relais & Chateaux stable, this once royal riad provides boutique accommodation in 36 rooms encircling the largest courtyard garden – complete with full-length pool – in the medina." Full review
Jetsetter "A five-star stay at a beautiful, award-winning riad, including a bottle of wine for longer stays." Full review
El Fenn Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Travel + Leisure Oyster
Afar Magazine The Telegraph Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
Derb Moullay Abdullah Ben Hezzian, Bab el Ksour, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "For high-octane creative types who want real style, Vanessa Branson (sister of the British entrepreneur) has created this riad "adventure"." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Owned by Vanessa Branson, the lesser known of the Branson siblings, this is a definite A-list riad comprising 23 fashion-magazine-stylish rooms."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"This sublime 21 suite riad is a perfect combination of Asian glamour and pedigreed European-style creature comforts." Full review
Star Service "This riad is designed in three sections of accommodation, which surround their own quiet courtyard with tweeting birds and trickling fountains." Full review
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A small movie screening room provides alternate entertainment, but most choose to relax in the garden or courtyard area using the free wireless Internet.
Travel + Leisure "One of the medina’s flashiest addresses, co-owner Vanessa Branson (sister of Richard) has tripled the size of the place since it opened in 2003." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 28-room El Fenn is a chic, upscale boutique with plenty of old Morocco charm set in the heart of medina." Full review
Afar Magazine "The service is so personal and friendly; the amenities amazing!" Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Offers art-house rooms with wow-factor, an exceptional buffet breakfast and a courtyard pool shaded by palms, five minutes from snake-charmers, acrobats and street-food vendors." Full review
Jetsetter "Serene and seductive Moorish lair made up of three adjacent palaces, with a growing celeb guest-list and a rooftop pool." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A 28-room labyrinth with three sheltered courtyards, El Fenn hotel is a serene, shady enclosure that offers an art-gallery-worthy respite from the outside world of bustling Marrakech." Full review
