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Riad KnizavsDar Les Cigognes
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Riad Kniza ranks marginally better than Dar Les Cigognes. Riad Kniza ranks #13 in Marrakech with praise from 8 reviews like The Telegraph, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Riad Kniza
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $255/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This 18th-century riad... offers the complete package of traditional architecture, authentic furnishings, and, above all, overwhelmingly hospitable service." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tucked away in Marrakesh’s ancient medina, this 18th-century riad comprises 11 expansive residences oriented around several open-air courtyards." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Dating from the 18th century, this is an almost unique example of a Marrakech riad, in that it is owned and run by Moroccans and not foreigners."
Rough Guide "Owned by a top antique dealer and tour guide (whose clients have included US presidents and film stars), this is one classy riad."
OysterLuxury
"The lovingly restored 18th-century Riad Kniza is a luxurious 11-room hideout in the heart of Marrakech's old city." Full review
Afar Magazine "Riad Kniza is a restored 18th-century riad—a traditional Moroccan house built around an open courtyard—in the Marrakesh old medina." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Enjoy Moroccan hospitality at its finest in the lavishly restored suites of this historic 200-year-old mansion, owned by one of Marrakech’s most famous antique dealers." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Bee brothers bring their signature style to Marrakesh with this intimate hideaway, sister to their property in Fez." Full review
Dar Les Cigognes Frommer's
Insight Guides Rough Guide Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Star Service
Jetsetter The Telegraph
108 rue de Berima, Marrakech 40 000, Morocco
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Dar les Cigognes offers a bit of luxury and an exotic ambience without being pretentious." Full review
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Request one of the rooms in the second house.
Insight Guides "Today, that house has been transformed by architect Charles Boccara into one of the most opulent hotels in town."
Rough Guide "This luxury boutique hotel, run by a Swiss–American couple, gets consistently good reports."
Travel + Leisure "Daily Moroccan cooking classes are offered at this boutique hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There are 11 rooms and suites and facilities include a hammam and spa, a small library and boutique." Full review
Time Out "In summer, breakfast and dinner are taken on the roof terrace of the building that was once a 17th-century merchant's townhouse."
Star Service "In the heart of the busiest tourist area of Marrakech, this luxury boutique riad is within easy walking distance of the Badi Palace and the Djema el Fna square (a UNESCO World Heritage site)." Full review
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If you rely on sunlight as a wake-up call, be sure to not close the shutters, as this may cause you to sleep through breakfast.
Jetsetter "Charles Boccara-designed boutique hotel in Marrakech’s historic medina, with a traditional hammam and an award-winning kitchen." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An elegant, 11-room boutique hotel, complete with spa and cookery school." Full review
