Villa des Orangers - HotelvsRiad Ben Tachfine
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, La Villa des Orangers - Hotel scores significantly better than Riad Ben Tachfine ex Riad El mansour. La Villa des Orangers - Hotel comes in at #7 in Marrakech with approval from 7 publications such as The Telegraph, Oyster and Fodor's.
Villa des Orangers - Hotel
6 rue Sidi Mimoun, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $746/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"This property has all the understated glamour and class you'd expect from a Relais & Chateaux hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A grand residence that once belonged to a judge, this boutique hotel has 16 rooms ranged around two beautiful courtyards."
Rough Guide
"Officially classified as a hotel, this place is in fact a riad in the true sense of the term: an old house around a patio garden."
Star Service
"Nestled in the labyrinth of the ancient souks where donkey carts carry spices, rugs and brass work, this boutique-hotel is a jewel of architecture and an oasis of calm." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"An intimate 27-room luxury boutique hotel with authentic Moroccan style." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sipping mint tea while songbirds tweet sweetly amid the orange blossom is the real luxury of this 27-room Relais & Chateaux riad." Full review
Frommer's
"Facing the Royal Palace, this is a handsome hideaway, where corridors adorned with richly carved stucco and zellij tilework lead to a courtyard perfumed by namesake orange trees" Full review
Riad Ben Tachfine
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."
Oyster
Upper-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.