Dar RhizlanevsLa Mamounia Marrakech
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, La Mamounia Marrakech ranks significantly better than Dar Rhizlane. La Mamounia Marrakech has a TripExpert Score of 95 with approval from 13 sources including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Dar Rhizlane
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
New York Times
Mr & Mrs Smith
Avenue Jnane El Harti, Hivernage, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Owner Ahmed Sadke and renowned local architect Charles Boccara have transformed this former villa into one of the most charming accommodations in the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A five-star accommodation with personality, this country mansion-styled residence by star architect Charles Boccara is a short taxi ride from the medina."
The Telegraph8.0
"A grand, Liberty-style Marrakech villa turned ‘palais d’hôtes’, with 20 romantic rooms overlooking a fountain-filled garden with a large pool, lined with rustling papyrus." Full review
Fodor's "Luxury boutique hotel that was designed to look like the capacious villas built during the French Protectorate in the 1920s...The entrance is grand, with decorative fountains and lily ponds." Full review
Michelin Guide " The rooms and suites mix southern Moroccan traditions with colonial influences and a contemporary sheen...best, perhaps, for a bit of escape, a dose of swank seclusion just outside the town center."
Afar Magazine "For those who can’t decide between staying in a historic, riad-style inn in Marrakech’s old town or a larger resort in modern Ville Nouvelle, this boutique charmer provides the perfect..." Full review
New York Times "Like greenhouses, the disconnected dining rooms on the lush grounds of the Dar Rhizlane hotel are angular, airy and lined with glass walls. And, like greenhouses, they bloom with exotic..."
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Mr & Mrs Smith "Set back from the bustle of the Medina, Dar Rhizlane is styled like a Moroccan palace in miniature. The hotel’s façade is veiled from its upmarket Hivernage locale by a curtain of..." Full review
La Mamounia Marrakech
Concierge
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Star Service DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
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Avenue Bab Jdid, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $485/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The simple truth is that Garcia has done a masterful job, and one of the world's greatest hotels is now unquestionably ready to reclaim that status."
Insight Guides "The ‘Grand Old Lady of Marrakech’, La Mamounia is the most iconic hotel in town, where everyone from Winston Churchill to the Rolling Stones have stayed."
Fodor's "Since 1923, Morocco's most prestigious hotel has achieved legendary status for its opulence, grandeur, celebrity guest list, and hefty price tag." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Closed for three years between 2006 and 2009, the hotel glows again thanks to Jacques Garcia, known for gems like Paris’s Hôtel Costes." Full review
DK Eyewitness "As much a landmark as the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa El Fna, the Mamounia has been hosting movie stars, heads of state and royalty since 1923."
Rough Guide "Set in palatial grounds, this is Marrakesh’s most famous hotel, and its most expensive, with an emphasis on opulence and exclusivity."
Star Service "Called "the most lovely spot in the whole world" by the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this property has actually improved with age and constant renovation." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Diners at this prestigious hotel (see p234) set in magnificent gardens can choose between four restaurants, all offering meals of the highest standard."
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Diners at this prestigious hotel (see p234) set in magnificent gardens can choose between four restaurants, all offering meals of the highest standard.
Rough Guide "Dress up in proper shoes, and a skirt or trousers, to try the poshest cup of tea in town, served on the terrace of the Hotel La Mamounia."
OysterLuxury
"With a rich history, a long list of celebrity and noble guests,and over-the-top design and architecture, La Mamounia is Marrakech's grandest andmost famous hotel." Full review
