72 Riad LivingvsLe Meridien N'Fis
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Riad 72 is preferred by most writers compared to Le Meridien N'Fis. Riad 72 comes in at 82 with positive reviews from 8 reviews including Afar Magazine, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
72 Riad Living
72 Arset Awzel, Bab Doukkala, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"This hip boutique riad evokes all the splendour of traditional Moroccan design and architecture, but with perfectly judged modern twists."
Lonely Planet
"Like a kaftan-clad supermodel on a Vespa, the 72 defines jet-set chic." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This stylish Italianowned riad is very Milan-meets-Marrakech. The house is traditional but the black-and-white colour scheme and sleek furniture all imported."
Rough Guide
"This Italian-owned riad is sleek and stylish, with sparse but very tasteful modern decor, palms and banana trees in the courtyard and its own hammam."
Frommer's
"Intimate and exclusive with just three rooms and one suite, this slinky Italian-run riad is a temple to minimalist chic." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Riad 72 is laid out in traditional riad style, with a big rectangular central courtyard (complete with banana trees), flanked by rooms on each side."
The Telegraph
9.0
"A hip hideaway in the historic medina where Italian photographer Giovanna Cinel brings a dash of Milanese moda to a traditional Moroccan riad, complete with secluded courtyard, hammam and a rooftop plunge pool." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Wrapped around a central courtyard brimming with banana trees, Riad 72 hotel is an art-school version of a traditional Moroccan house in Marrakech's medina district." Full review
Independent
"Milan meets Marrakesh in the 13 rooms and sublime roof terrace...riad features Italian decorative touches to go with its plush, soft Moroccan fabrics and, in some rooms, original cedar wood ceilings."
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Dinner is served in the gorgeous courtyard patio (book ahead).
Michelin Guide
"We liked it well enough when it was just a single small four-bedroom house, but 72 Riad Living is proof that riad hospitality can scale up without losing its essential charm" Full review
Le Meridien N'Fis
Avenue Mohammed VI, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"It has 277 rooms, restaurants, a popular nightclub and an excellent spa."
Star Service
"Nothing stands out from the crowd, but its proximity to the airport and new-city area help it to appeal to those interested in shopping and clubbing." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Features Moorish designs, trellis pathways, a chef’s vegetable garden, and more greenery around a tennis court and lagoon pools." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the Hivernage neighborhood of Marrakesh’s new city, this large hotel has only one court— but it does have rackets, balls and an available coach (called a monitor in French)." Full review
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This hotel court also offers a relaxed atmosphere for a recreational player—just make sure to call ahead to reserve a slot.