Nobu Hotel MarrakechvsLe Farnatchi
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Riad Farnatchi is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Pearl Marrakech. Riad Farnatchi has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 11 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Nobu Hotel Marrakech
Angle Avenue Echouhada et Rue du Temple, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $264/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Star Service
"Designer Jacques Garcia made a splash with this chic, hip offering in the heart of town, which is something the city had nothing of at the time." Full review
Wallpaper
"In the 71 rooms, a rich purple and maroon colour scheme creates a lavish feel, but the edge is modern, with contributions from contemporary Moroccan artists." Full review
Jetsetter
"A contemporary spin on Moroccan style with a DJ-helmed lobby bar, acclaimed restaurant and circular rooftop pool." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Pearl Marrakech is a large, contemporary boutique hotel with 71 rooms, a fabulous subterranean spa and enviable views of the Koutoubia from its rooftop terrace." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This 71-room luxury hotel is situated in the posh Hivernage area of the city, just a five-minute drive from Jemaa el-Fna and the Medina's souks." Full review
Michelin Guide
"So swift and successful was the Nobu restaurant brand’s expansion into the hotel world that the mere mention of a Nobu Hotel Marrakech immediately calls to mind a complete picture: an enormously stylish, architecturally distinctive luxury hotel with a pronounced Japanese accent and a first-rate food and beverage program" 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