AmanjenavsRiyad El Cadi
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Amanjena ranks slightly better than Riyad El Cadi. Amanjena comes in at 85 with endorsements from 5 reviews like Star Service, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Amanjena
Fodor's
Star Service
Frommer's
Tablet
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Mr & Mrs Smith Fodor's
Route de Ouarzazate, km 12, Amelkis, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "This blend of Moorish and ancient Egyptian architecture, completed in a palette of subtle hues and set in its own grounds away from the city, lives up to its name: a peaceful paradise." Full review
Star Service "Abutting one of Morocco's most exclusive 18-hole golf courses...in an isolated location 15 minutes southeast of the medina...the most exclusive hotel to open in Morocco in quite a while." Full review
Frommer's "A palatial hideaway fringed by olive and palm trees, this renowned Thai-Spanish fusion restaurant is well worth the taxi ride out of town." Full review
Tablet19.4
"Amanresorts meets Africa in the form of Marrakech’s Amanjena. It’s another departure from tropical island-chic for the chain that started nearly two decades ago in Phuket with Amanpuri...." Full review
i
Tuttle’s Arabian fantasy is a pared-down one, true to the conventions of Islamic architecture yet avoiding the genre’s dense optical patterns in favor of a more uniform look.
The Telegraph8.0
"Amanjena is a Marrakech hotel offering a zen-like atmosphere, exceptional service, romantic dining and seductive views of the Atlas mountains, located 12 kilometres south of Marrakech on the road to Ouarzazate." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Just
outside of Marrakech, Amanjena awaits as a tranquil escape." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The pavilions with their domed ceilings and king-sized platform beds stop well short of obscene decadence...Amanjena counts among its facilities a Health and Beauty Centre, including hammams, spa" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Aman is—next to the Royal Mansour—the most over the top of this city’s many ridiculously decadent resort-style hotels. It seems built for “holy sh*t” moments that’ll make all your..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Amanjena means ‘peaceful paradise’, and boy did they nail the brief with this one. This is an epic set piece of a hotel, with a dash of cinema in the pink clay walls topped with minty..." Full review
Fodor's "Just south of the Palmery, this fabulous hotel blends Moorish design details with ancient Egyptian architecture to make a peaceful paradise. As you enter into the lobby with its high..." Full review
Riyad El Cadi
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine The Telegraph Frommer's
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
i
Their kitchen is brand new and can teach up to 8, so make sure you reserve a place before hand.
The Telegraph9.0
"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
