Fairmont Royal Palm MarrakechvsRiyad El Cadi
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Riyad El Cadi is preferred by most professionals compared to Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech. Riyad El Cadi is ranked #20 in Marrakech with recommendations from 7 reviews such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech
Domaine Royal Palm, Km 12 Route d'Amizmiz, Marrakech, Morocco
From $327/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Luxury
"Set in over 570 acres of landscaped gardens, the 134-room Beachcomber Royal Palm is one of Marrakech’s most exclusive resorts." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The perfect antidote to the frenetic pace of Marrakech's Medina is this tranquil resort and country club set in a vast expanse of countryside framed by a ring of mauve-coloured mountains." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened December 2017.
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A luxe desert hideaway, tastefully decorated and impossibly chic, all clean lines and well-manicured gardens and pools...a 134-room oasis just 20 minutes outside the city center." Full review
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Don’t miss the riad-style spa, with its 10 cabin-style treatment areas, hammam, sauna and body scrub area, where you can try everything from an argan oil massage to traditional rituals like a rhassoul clay wrap and services by Barcelona skincare brand Natura Bissé.
Michelin Guide
"With its 134 villas, suites, and rooms, it’s twenty times the size of a riad, and spread as it is over an estate...it offers the kind of tranquility that nothing in the old city can match." Full review
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