Les Jardins de la MedinavsLa Maison Arabe
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, La Maison Arabe scores significantly better than Les Jardins de la Medina. La Maison Arabe has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 8 publications including Oyster, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Les Jardins de la Medina
Derb Chtouka, 21, Kasbah de Marrakech, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Not a riad but a former Marrakchi princess’s residence with extensive centuries-old gardens, it was transformed into a boutique hotel."
Rough Guide
"This beautiful old palace has been transformed into a truly sumptuous hotel."
Fodor's
"Offering spacious accommodation together with a decent-size pool inside the medina, this makes a great choice for families." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A riad that provides a luxurious, authentic Moroccan experience with tropical fountain-filled courtyards, a heated pool, a rooftop terrace overlooking Marrakech, and a spa, among other amenities." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Now part of the Relais & Chateaux stable, this once royal riad provides boutique accommodation in 36 rooms encircling the largest courtyard garden – complete with full-length pool – in the medina." Full review
Jetsetter
"A five-star stay at a beautiful, award-winning riad, including a bottle of wine for longer stays." Full review
La Maison Arabe
1 Derb Assehbe, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Owner Fabrizio Ruspoli created this small hotel for those craving old-fashioned charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The first boutique hotel in Marrakech still holds its own against all latecomers. It has a genteel air, with a colonial bar and a garden pool."
Rough Guide
"Though not as famous as the Mamounia, this is arguably Marrakesh’s classiest hotel, a gorgeous nineteenth-century mansion that’s been restored with fine traditional workmanship."
Star Service
"This hotel, on a tiny side street in the center of the busy medina, has roots that go back to the 1940s, when it was a posh restaurant and social center for Marrakech's expatriate community." Full review
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Be sure to enjoy one of the dadas (Moroccan pancakes) or fresh viennoiserie prepared daily by the hotel's own pastry chef.
Oyster
Luxury
"La Maison Aribe is a luxurious boutique hotel built around an interior courtyard with 12 guest rooms and 14 suites, all decorated in unique and color-saturated Moroccan style." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It’s a renowned foodie destination, with a famous cooking school and three fine-dining restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This legendary restaurant turned glamorous guesthouse sits in the sweet spot between a riad and hotel, incorporating three impressive restaurants, a slinky bar, culinary classes and a sumptuous spa." Full review
Frommer's
"A gourmet haunt since the 1940s, La Maison Arabe has all the right riad ingredients: an enviable medina location, attentive service, a sultry hammam, decadent dining, and all the five-star trappings" Full review