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Riad Meriem vs Equity Point Marrakech Hostel

Both Riad Meriem and Equity Point Marrakech Hostel are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Riad Meriem scores slightly better than Equity Point Marrakech Hostel. Riad Meriem is ranked #23 in Marrakech with praise from 4 reviews such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.

Riad Meriem
Riad Meriem
7 / 10
97 Derb El Cadi, Azbest, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
From $95 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Concierge 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 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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 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 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
Equity Point Marrakech Hostel
Equity Point Marrakech Hostel
7 / 10
80 Derb El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $12 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A hostel in a riad, with all the architectural charm of any other riad, but a fun crowd and four- to eight-bed dorms instead of the usual flowers-on-the-pillow service."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Hidden in the souk down twisting, turning derbs, this lively hostel is housed in two adjoining riads, and it even has a swimming pool."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Here you get all the perks of historic-riad living... plus a convivial hostel crowd." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"If ever you wanted to plan an exotic "Sex and the City" inspired vacation at a fraction of the price, the Equity Point Marrakesh Hostel would be the place to stay." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A winning hostel with a wide choice of private and dorm rooms, a large pool, restaurant, hammam and a huge roof terrace, all set in a series of traditional houses in the heart of the medina." Full review