Riad Dar OnevsLe Farnatchi
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Riad Farnatchi is preferred by most writers compared to Riad Dar One. Riad Farnatchi has a TripExpert Score of 90 with recommendations from 11 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Riad Dar One
19 derb Jemaa el Kabir, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This old Mellah house has been renovated and the owner is usually on hand to make you feel at home and give help and advice."
Afar Magazine
"Take a Moroccan riad, renovate it in a contemporary minimalist style with Starck-ian bathroom fixtures, cubic leather furniture and boldly striped textiles . . . and you’ve got riad Dar One."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A quiet, cosmopolitan courtyard townhouse with an exotic, contemporary style and six luxurious and perfectly furnished bedrooms." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"In Marrakech's ancient Jewish quarter, Dar One hotel uses sleek, hand-crafted décor to channel Paris' trendy Marais, another one-time Jewish neighbourhood turned chic district." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Riad Dar One is an intimate and attractive boutique hotel in the Jewish Quarter of the medina." Full review
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