Jnane TamsnavsVilla des Orangers - Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Jnane Tamsna is preferred by most writers compared to La Villa des Orangers - Hotel. Jnane Tamsna ranks #2 in Marrakech with positive reviews from 7 publications like Oyster, Mr & Mrs Smith and Concierge.
Jnane Tamsna Show All Reviews
Douar Abiad, Palmeraie, Marrakech 40007, Morocco
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"Visionary Senegalese interior designer Meryanne Loum-Martin introduced the boutique-hotel concept to Marrakesh with a pair of posh villas that put the city on A-list travelers' maps."
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If you can't swing $425 per night for a standard double, consider the $70 half-day package that includes a quickie cooking lesson, lunch, and pool privileges.
Fodor's
"The word jnane means "garden," and this, the third of Meryanne Loum-Martin's jet-set luxury properties, lives up to its name." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A-list celebrities (Brad Pitt, Giorgio Armani, David Bowie) flock to this North African nirvana with cloistered patios, reading nooks and sunny terraces amid 9 hectares of organic gardens." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A luxurious property within a walled garden on a protected palm grove 20 minutes from Marrakech, the 24-room Jnane Tamsna offers a uniquely elegant retreat for couples, families, and celebrities alike." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Moorish arches frame views of the organic gardens, and shed light on co-owner Meryanne Loum-Martin's extensive contemporary African art collection." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"In Marrakech's refined Palmeraie district, away from the hustle and bustle of the souks, Jnane Tamsna hotel offers relaxed, family-friendly lodgings with a distinctly Moroccan feel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A photogenic, 24-room sprawl of an urban retreat she created within landscaping designed by her ethno-botanist American husband...not to be overlooked are her original furniture designs" Full review
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Consider calling first, for directions as well as to make sure that a regular customer like the Obamas’ White House decorator Michael Smith has not bought out her inventory as he did on his last visit.
Travel + Leisure
"Upon walking into the Jnane Tamsna, guests see Meryanne Loum-Martin's impeccable interior design, in addition to her husband and ethnobotanist Dr"
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Independent
"Set in 22 hectares of lavish gardens in La Palmeraie. Its 24 rooms are arranged in five houses, many with their own patios...five swimming pools and a tennis court are tucked in there too."
Frommer's
"Keyhole arches and adobe passageways lead to chic Moroccan rooms, decorated with natural fabrics, bold artworks, and warm colors. Savor home-grown treats in the garden, pamper yourself in the spa" Full review
Villa des Orangers - Hotel
6 rue Sidi Mimoun, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $746/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"This property has all the understated glamour and class you'd expect from a Relais & Chateaux hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A grand residence that once belonged to a judge, this boutique hotel has 16 rooms ranged around two beautiful courtyards."
Rough Guide
"Officially classified as a hotel, this place is in fact a riad in the true sense of the term: an old house around a patio garden."
Star Service
"Nestled in the labyrinth of the ancient souks where donkey carts carry spices, rugs and brass work, this boutique-hotel is a jewel of architecture and an oasis of calm." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"An intimate 27-room luxury boutique hotel with authentic Moroccan style." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sipping mint tea while songbirds tweet sweetly amid the orange blossom is the real luxury of this 27-room Relais & Chateaux riad." Full review
Frommer's
"Facing the Royal Palace, this is a handsome hideaway, where corridors adorned with richly carved stucco and zellij tilework lead to a courtyard perfumed by namesake orange trees" Full review