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Sahara Palace MarrakechvsLe Farnatchi
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Riad Farnatchi scores significantly higher than Sahara Palace Marrakech. Riad Farnatchi has a TripExpert Score of 90 with endorsements from 11 publications including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Sahara Palace Marrakech
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Star Service
Bp 12440, P.O Box 12440 Annakhil, Palmeraie, Marrakech 40016, Morocco
From $374/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "The Taj brand’s Moroccan pièce de résistance was seven years in the making, and its sheer grandeur raises the bar for a city already gifted with impressive hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"A new 161-room resort, its main building and several riads surrounding a central pool, on the far edge of the Palmerie, Marrakech's posh suburb." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The hotel's quiet (and sometimes deserted) atmosphere appeals to guests seeking privacy and relaxation." Full review
Star Service "The Sahara Palace Marrakech is nestled within Morocco's Atlas Mountains and combines a love of Moroccan ambience with the property's Indian roots through architecture and design." Full review
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On request, butlers can deliver DVD players and selections from the hotel's pillow and bath menu.
Le Farnatchi
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Condé Nast Traveler Star Service Oyster
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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.
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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
