72 Riad LivingvsFour Seasons Resort Marrakech
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Marrakech ranks significantly higher than Riad 72. Four Seasons Resort Marrakech comes in at #8 in Marrakech with approval from 7 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
72 Riad Living
72 Arset Awzel, Bab Doukkala, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"This hip boutique riad evokes all the splendour of traditional Moroccan design and architecture, but with perfectly judged modern twists."
Lonely Planet
"Like a kaftan-clad supermodel on a Vespa, the 72 defines jet-set chic." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This stylish Italianowned riad is very Milan-meets-Marrakech. The house is traditional but the black-and-white colour scheme and sleek furniture all imported."
Rough Guide
"This Italian-owned riad is sleek and stylish, with sparse but very tasteful modern decor, palms and banana trees in the courtyard and its own hammam."
Frommer's
"Intimate and exclusive with just three rooms and one suite, this slinky Italian-run riad is a temple to minimalist chic." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Riad 72 is laid out in traditional riad style, with a big rectangular central courtyard (complete with banana trees), flanked by rooms on each side."
The Telegraph
9.0
"A hip hideaway in the historic medina where Italian photographer Giovanna Cinel brings a dash of Milanese moda to a traditional Moroccan riad, complete with secluded courtyard, hammam and a rooftop plunge pool." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Wrapped around a central courtyard brimming with banana trees, Riad 72 hotel is an art-school version of a traditional Moroccan house in Marrakech's medina district." Full review
Independent
"Milan meets Marrakesh in the 13 rooms and sublime roof terrace...riad features Italian decorative touches to go with its plush, soft Moroccan fabrics and, in some rooms, original cedar wood ceilings."
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Dinner is served in the gorgeous courtyard patio (book ahead).
Michelin Guide
"We liked it well enough when it was just a single small four-bedroom house, but 72 Riad Living is proof that riad hospitality can scale up without losing its essential charm" Full review
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
1 Boulevard de la Menara, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $376/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The Four Seasons name alone certainly lures well-heeled travelers who trust the luxury and service its name represents." Full review
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The long-awaited opening of Four Seasons happened around the same time as the reopening of La Mamounia, giving guests a clear toss-up as to which top resort to choose.
Fodor's
"The facilities are second to none, with contemporary Moroccan decor throughout and impeccable service." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A series of low-slung terra-cotta-colored bungalows, the 141-room hotel is ten minutes from the airport." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A sprawling 141-room luxury resort with two pools, a modern spa, and quick taxi access to the Medina and Souks." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Not all hotels take walk-in clients, but the swanky Four Seasons does. Not only can you burn off your calories in the club, but you can also enjoy a sauna and then treat yourself to a..." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Probably the most exclusive family resort in Marrakech, the Four Seasons offers luxury amid 40 acres of landscaped Moorish gardens." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Relaxation, refinement and exotic surroundings define the atmosphere of the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Marrakech." Full review