Jnane TamsnavsRoyal Mansour Marrakech
Jnane Tamsna and Royal Mansour Marrakech are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Jnane Tamsna is preferred by most reviewers compared to Royal Mansour Marrakech. Jnane Tamsna ranks #2 in Marrakech with praise from 7 sources like The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
Royal Mansour Marrakech Show All Reviews
Rue Abou Abbas El Sebti, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $1,078/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"So grand is Royal Mansour, tucked in a verdant eight-acre compound in Marrakech's bustling medina, that it could have only been created by kingly ambitions—which it was."
Insight Guides
"Built by King Mohammed VI to celebrate the very best in Moroccan design and craftsmanship, this is one of the most spectacular hotels in the world."
Travel + Leisure
"Each riad has multiple patios, silk-paneled salons and bedrooms, and (for the ultimate in discreet service) a staff that enters and leaves via a network of underground passageways." Full review
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If you're traveling as a couple, book the smallest riad, which is still large (1,500 square feet) and luxurious.
Condé Nast Traveler
"So grand is Le Royal Mansour, tucked in a verdant eight-acre compound in Marrakech’s bustling medina, that it could have only been created by kingly ambitions—which it was." Full review
Star Service
"The grandiose Royal Mansour Marrakech is in the center of the city, within walking distance of the Koutoubia Mosque and Jamaa-el-Fna Square." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The King of Morocco spared no expense when he commissioned the Royal Mansour to be built... resulting in a sprawling, gilded palace that truly earns its royal title." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Fifty-three private riads, each three stories high, feel like mini-palaces, with on-call butlers and rooms arranged around open-air courtyards." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The gold standard of luxury hotels in Marrakech." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Commissioned by
the King of Morocco with the aim to capture the best of the country's
architecture and visual culture, Royal Mansour Marrakech is nothing short of
immaculate." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The art of hosting is deeply rooted in Moroccan culture, and afternoon tea at Royal Mansour is no exception. With impeccable hospitality, the hotel offers a refined tea ceremony experience."