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Jnane TamsnavsRiad Ben Tachfine
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Jnane Tamsna scores significantly higher than Riad Ben Tachfine ex Riad El mansour. Jnane Tamsna ranks #2 in Marrakech with accolades from 7 reviewers like Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodor's and Concierge.
Jnane Tamsna
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Oyster
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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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Riad Ben Tachfine Frommer's
Rough Guide Oyster
227 Derb Jdid, Bab Doukkala, Medina, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $91/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This elegant riad prides itself on attentive, but not intrusive, service, and is a testament to the owners' (Robert Mars and Stephen Vincent Scarman) good taste." Full review
Rough Guide "This British-owned riad prides itself on service rather than decor, though it’s got plenty of carved cedar and wooden ceilings."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This brilliantly designed three-and-a-half pearl riad adds upscale amenities to a thoroughly traditional Moroccan experience." Full review
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The rooms are equally impressive, though light sleepers may want to avoid the ground floor, especially if other guests are using the pool late at night.
