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Riad Noir d'IvoirevsRiad Meriem
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Riad Noir d'Ivoire scores slightly higher than Riad Meriem. Riad Noir d'Ivoire is ranked #15 in Marrakech with approval from 8 sources including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Riad Noir d'Ivoire
Concierge
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
The Telegraph
31, Derb jdid Bab Doukkala 44.000, Marrakech, Morocco
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "This striking property is done with wit and style by British co-owner and decorator Jill Fechtmann."
Insight Guides "The co-owner of Riad Noir d'Ivoire is a designer and her hotel is the height of elegant, understated luxury."
Lonely Planet "Gobsmacking, over-the-top opulence, from its 4.5m foyer chandelier to the grand piano in the courtyard cocktail bar." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Co-owner Jill Fechtmann pulled out all the stops. Opulent rooms here have a mix of Moroccan, Syrian, and Indian furniture." Full review
Rough Guide "This magnificent riad is impressive from the moment you walk in."
Condé Nast Traveler "This spectacular oasis, created by a worldly Franco-English couple, is set off on a narrow lane off a teeming street leading into the medina from the Bab Doukkala." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The sprawling courtyard is home to two swimming pools. The kitchen serves exceptional Moroccan and French food throughout the day -- in addition to the free continental breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"An opulent, nine-room riad wrapped around two courtyard gardens with water-conserving, filtered plunge pools, a private spa stocked with organic products, a tiny gym and a leather-clad cocktail bar." Full review
Riad Meriem Concierge Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
97 Derb El Cadi, Azbest, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
From $95/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "It's especially popular with Americans, many of whom take advantage of Hays's local contacts to do some serious shopping for art and antiques."
Travel + Leisure "Riad hotels... are popping up at a rapid clip in Marrakesh, so these days a property must truly be distinctive to stand out. Riad Meriem has had no problem turning heads." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A super chic, full-service riad from New York interior designer and photographer Thomas Hays, complete with a heated plunge pool and a spectacular terrace with a ‘tent lounge’." Full review
Frommer's "New York designer Thomas Hays has created a romantic riad with original artwork, themed rooms (some with large soaking tubs), inviting courtyards, and attentive and friendly staff" Full review
Michelin Guide "This is a full-service riad hotel, offering not just the basics like airport transfers, a small hammam, and meals from a private chef, but further customizing the guest experience." Full review
