Riad Noir d'IvoirevsRiyad El Cadi
Riad Noir d'Ivoire and Riyad El Cadi are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, Riad Noir d'Ivoire ranks marginally better than Riyad El Cadi. Riad Noir d'Ivoire comes in at #15 in Marrakech with recommendations from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
Riad Noir d'Ivoire
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Riyad El Cadi
87 Derb Moulay Abdelkader, Dabachi, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A ten-minute walk from the Medina's central square, Riyad El Cadi is made up of seven traditional houses."
DK Eyewitness
"A rambling maze of a riad, it is made up of eight connected houses. It’s a beautiful place to lose yourself – admiring the collected Islamic art along the way."
Rough Guide
"The former home of a German diplomat who was ambassador to several Arab countries, the El Cadi is embellished with his wonderful collection of rugs and antiques."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A medina within the medina, this labyrinth of five riads offers unexpected delights at every turn." Full review
Afar Magazine
"At Riad El Cadi on the outskirts of old town Marrakech, five of us spent the afternoon touring the spice markets, learning about traditional foods, and cooking a huge feast. " Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This former ambassador's retreat offers peace and seclusion around the corner from the brouhaha of Djemaa el-Fna." Full review
Frommer's
"Corridors graced with antique Berber kélims lead to light-filled rooms with heavenly beds, Middle Atlas carpets, and objets d'art...the roof terrace and hammam invite total relaxation." Full review