Le FarnatchivsLa Maison Arabe
Riad Farnatchi and La Maison Arabe are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, Riad Farnatchi is preferred by most writers compared to La Maison Arabe. Riad Farnatchi ranks #3 in Marrakech with approval from 11 reviews such as Fodor's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Le Farnatchi Show All Reviews
2 Derb el Farnatchi, Rue Souk el Fassis, Qua'at Ben Ahid, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $333/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Chic, intimate, and luxurious... This is one boutique riad where you feel like you're getting what you paid for." Full review
Fodor's
"On the souk's northern tip in the oldest part of Marrakesh is this stylish and traditional riad." Full review
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The riad also offers calèche rides, and meals are available on request.
Lonely Planet
"Before you describe your dream five-star vacation, Canadian director Lynn Perez and her expert English-speaking staff have already arranged it." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Many medina properties are expanding, including Riad Farnatchi, which was opened in 2004 by British hotelier Jonathan Wix." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Buried deep in the medina, Farnatchi is sheer luxury. It’s an all suite hotel with Philippe Starck fittings and custom-made furniture."
Rough Guide
"The suites (there are no ordinary rooms) at this efficient and professionally run British-owned riad are spacious, each with either a balcony, a private terrace or its own patio."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Riad Farnatchi’s nine beautifully decorated rooms never let you forget you’re in Morocco, with tadelakt walls, Berber carpets, hand-forged lamps, and handsomely hand-tiled bedside tables." Full review
Star Service
"It is rare, even in this eclectic town, to find a lodging that blends contemporary design, modern facilities, and the hospitable service and decor of a traditional riad." Full review
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Pets are permitted upon request.
Oyster
Luxury
"With the feel of an exquisite private house, but the facilities and service of a renowned luxury hotel, Riad Farnatchi stands out in the middle of the Medina." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Billing itself as a welcoming home with the service and facilities of a five-star hotel, Riad Farnatchi has 10 suites with fireplaces, plump duck-down bedding and Bose speakers." 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