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Both Riad Farnatchi and Royal Mansour Marrakech are praised by expert writers. On balance, Riad Farnatchi is the choice of most reviewers compared to Royal Mansour Marrakech. Riad Farnatchi has a TripExpert Score of 90 with endorsements from 11 reviews including Mr & Mrs Smith, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.

Le Farnatchi
8/10
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
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Frommer's 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 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 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 Travel + Leisure
"Many medina properties are expanding, including Riad Farnatchi, which was opened in 2004 by British hotelier Jonathan Wix." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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 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 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 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 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 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
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Royal Mansour Marrakech
8/10
Rue Abou Abbas El Sebti, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $1,078/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Concierge Concierge
"So grand is Royal Mansour, tucked in a verdant eight-acre compound in Marrakech's bustling medina, that it could have only been created by kingly ambitions——which it was."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Built by King Mohammed VI to celebrate the very best in Moroccan design and craftsmanship, this is one of the most spectacular hotels in the world."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Each riad has multiple patios, silk-paneled salons and bedrooms, and (for the ultimate in discreet service) a staff that enters and leaves via a network of underground passageways." Full review
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If you're traveling as a couple, book the smallest riad, which is still large (1,500 square feet) and luxurious.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"So grand is Le Royal Mansour, tucked in a verdant eight-acre compound in Marrakech’s bustling medina, that it could have only been created by kingly ambitions—which it was." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The grandiose Royal Mansour Marrakech is in the center of the city, within walking distance of the Koutoubia Mosque and Jamaa-el-Fna Square." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The King of Morocco spared no expense when he commissioned the Royal Mansour to be built... resulting in a sprawling, gilded palace that truly earns its royal title." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Fifty-three private riads, each three stories high, feel like mini-palaces, with on-call butlers and rooms arranged around open-air courtyards." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The gold standard of luxury hotels in Marrakech." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Commissioned by the King of Morocco with the aim to capture the best of the country's architecture and visual culture, Royal Mansour Marrakech is nothing short of immaculate." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The art of hosting is deeply rooted in Moroccan culture, and afternoon tea at Royal Mansour is no exception. With impeccable hospitality, the hotel offers a refined tea ceremony experience."
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