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Palmeraie PalacevsRiyad El Cadi
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Riyad El Cadi ranks slightly better than Palmeraie Palace. Riyad El Cadi has a TripExpert Score of 81 with praise from 7 publications like DK Eyewitness, Afar Magazine and Concierge.
Palmeraie Palace
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
Les Jardins de la Palmeraie, Circuit de la Palmeraie, Marrakech 4000, Morocco
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Tasteful it isn't, but this giant, gaudy self-contained bubble in the middle of the Palmery offers every kind of distraction, and plenty to keep children amused." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 368-unit resort—situated amid a palm grove dotted with lush gardens and flanked by the snow-capped Atlas Mountains—wraps guests in a cocoon of comfort." Full review
Rough Guide "The Palmeraie Golf Palace has five (small) swimming pools, plus squash and tennis courts, a bowling alley, riding stables, and most importantly, its own eighteen-hole golf course."
Star Service "This hotel, part of a plush country-club compound 10 kilometers from the center of town, is a sprawling palatial oasis geared toward golfers and anyone else seeking clubby surroundings." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Palmeraie Palace is a sprawling, self-contained village that comes with a plethora of kids' activities and plenty of pampering to indulge parents in between rounds of golf or games of tennis." Full review
Riyad El Cadi
Concierge
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Frommer's
87 Derb Moulay Abdelkader, Dabachi, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "A ten-minute walk from the Medina's central square, Riyad El Cadi is made up of seven traditional houses."
DK Eyewitness "A rambling maze of a riad, it is made up of eight connected houses. It’s a beautiful place to lose yourself – admiring the collected Islamic art along the way."
Rough Guide "The former home of a German diplomat who was ambassador to several Arab countries, the El Cadi is embellished with his wonderful collection of rugs and antiques."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A medina within the medina, this labyrinth of five riads offers unexpected delights at every turn." Full review
Afar Magazine "At Riad El Cadi on the outskirts of old town Marrakech, five of us spent the afternoon touring the spice markets, learning about traditional foods, and cooking a huge feast. " Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This former ambassador's retreat offers peace and seclusion around the corner from the brouhaha of Djemaa el-Fna." Full review
Frommer's "Corridors graced with antique Berber kélims lead to light-filled rooms with heavenly beds, Middle Atlas carpets, and objets d'art...the roof terrace and hammam invite total relaxation." Full review
