Nobu Hotel MarrakechvsRiad Joya
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Pearl Marrakech scores slightly better than Riad Joya. The Pearl Marrakech scores 81 with accolades from 5 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Wallpaper and Oyster.
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
Riad Joya
Hay Mouassine, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $217/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"A team of Italian hoteliers is the reason this labor of love in the medina’s Mouassin quarter gives subtle nods to, rather than avalanches of, Moroccan-isms." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Seven rooms in a traditional riad in the heart of the souks, a twisty three-minute stroll to the western side of Djemaa el Fna Square." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Crafted with care by Italian art director and owner, Umberto Branchini, Riad Joya provides a high-octane dose of Milanese chic amid the medina’s dusty lanes." Full review
Jetsetter
"Stylish seven-suite riad with a romantic courtyard and butler service in the heart of Morocco’s Red City." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This three-and-a-half-pearl riad bills itself as a “boutique hotel of timeless beauty and seductive atmosphere” -- and it delivers on both counts." Full review