Les Jardins de la MedinavsLa Mamounia Marrakech
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, La Mamounia Marrakech is preferred by most reviewers compared to Les Jardins de la Medina. La Mamounia Marrakech has a TripExpert Score of 95 with approval from 13 reviews such as Insight Guides, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
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 Mamounia Marrakech Show All Reviews
Avenue Bab Jdid, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $485/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The simple truth is that Garcia has done a masterful job, and one of the world's greatest hotels is now unquestionably ready to reclaim that status."
Insight Guides
"The ‘Grand Old Lady of Marrakech’, La Mamounia is the most iconic hotel in town, where everyone from Winston Churchill to the Rolling Stones have stayed."
Fodor's
"Since 1923, Morocco's most prestigious hotel has achieved legendary status for its opulence, grandeur, celebrity guest list, and hefty price tag." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Closed for three years between 2006 and 2009, the hotel glows again thanks to Jacques Garcia, known for gems like Paris’s Hôtel Costes." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"As much a landmark as the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa El Fna, the Mamounia has been hosting movie stars, heads of state and royalty since 1923."
Rough Guide
"Set in palatial grounds, this is Marrakesh’s most famous hotel, and its most expensive, with an emphasis on opulence and exclusivity."
Star Service
"Called "the most lovely spot in the whole world" by the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this property has actually improved with age and constant renovation." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Diners at this prestigious hotel (see p234) set in magnificent gardens can choose between four restaurants, all offering meals of the highest standard."
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Diners at this prestigious hotel (see p234) set in magnificent gardens can choose between four restaurants, all offering meals of the highest standard.
Rough Guide
"Dress up in proper shoes, and a skirt or trousers, to try the poshest cup of tea in town, served on the terrace of the Hotel La Mamounia."
Condé Nast Traveler
"A five-minute walk from Marrakech's central Jemaa el Fna square, this "gorgeous hotel" inside the old medina offers "unsurpassed service" and "perfection in every way."" Full review