Riyad El CadivsEquity Point Marrakech Hostel
Both Riyad El Cadi and Equity Point Marrakech Hostel are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Riyad El Cadi ranks significantly better than Equity Point Marrakech Hostel. Riyad El Cadi comes in at 81 with approval from 7 sources such as DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and concierge.com.
Riyad El Cadi
87 Derb Moulay Abdelkader, Dabachi, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A ten-minute walk from the Medina's central square, Riyad El Cadi is made up of seven traditional houses."
DK Eyewitness
"A rambling maze of a riad, it is made up of eight connected houses. It’s a beautiful place to lose yourself – admiring the collected Islamic art along the way."
Rough Guide
"The former home of a German diplomat who was ambassador to several Arab countries, the El Cadi is embellished with his wonderful collection of rugs and antiques."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A medina within the medina, this labyrinth of five riads offers unexpected delights at every turn." Full review
Afar Magazine
"At Riad El Cadi on the outskirts of old town Marrakech, five of us spent the afternoon touring the spice markets, learning about traditional foods, and cooking a huge feast. " Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This former ambassador's retreat offers peace and seclusion around the corner from the brouhaha of Djemaa el-Fna." Full review
Frommer's
"Corridors graced with antique Berber kélims lead to light-filled rooms with heavenly beds, Middle Atlas carpets, and objets d'art...the roof terrace and hammam invite total relaxation." Full review
Equity Point Marrakech Hostel
80 Derb El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $12/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Rough Guide
"A hostel in a riad, with all the architectural charm of any other riad, but a fun crowd and four- to eight-bed dorms instead of the usual flowers-on-the-pillow service."
Fodor's
"Hidden in the souk down twisting, turning derbs, this lively hostel is housed in two adjoining riads, and it even has a swimming pool."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Here you get all the perks of historic-riad living... plus a convivial hostel crowd." Full review
Afar Magazine
"If ever you wanted to plan an exotic "Sex and the City" inspired vacation at a fraction of the price, the Equity Point Marrakesh Hostel would be the place to stay." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A winning hostel with a wide choice of private and dorm rooms, a large pool, restaurant, hammam and a huge roof terrace, all set in a series of traditional houses in the heart of the medina." Full review