La Maison ArabevsRiad l'Orangeraie
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, La Maison Arabe scores significantly higher than Riad l'Orangeraie. La Maison Arabe is ranked #9 in Marrakech with recommendations from 8 reviews including Star Service, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
La Maison Arabe
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
1 Derb Assehbe, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Owner Fabrizio Ruspoli created this small hotel for those craving old-fashioned charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The first boutique hotel in Marrakech still holds its own against all latecomers. It has a genteel air, with a colonial bar and a garden pool."
Rough Guide "Though not as famous as the Mamounia, this is arguably Marrakesh’s classiest hotel, a gorgeous nineteenth-century mansion that’s been restored with fine traditional workmanship."
Star Service "This hotel, on a tiny side street in the center of the busy medina, has roots that go back to the 1940s, when it was a posh restaurant and social center for Marrakech's expatriate community." Full review
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Be sure to enjoy one of the dadas (Moroccan pancakes) or fresh viennoiserie prepared daily by the hotel's own pastry chef.
OysterLuxury
"La Maison Aribe is a luxurious boutique hotel built around an interior courtyard with 12 guest rooms and 14 suites, all decorated in unique and color-saturated Moroccan style." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This legendary restaurant turned glamorous guesthouse sits in the sweet spot between a riad and hotel, incorporating three impressive restaurants, a slinky bar, culinary classes and a sumptuous spa." Full review
Frommer's "A gourmet haunt since the 1940s, La Maison Arabe has all the right riad ingredients: an enviable medina location, attentive service, a sultry hammam, decadent dining, and all the five-star trappings" Full review
Fodor's "At the edge of the medina, with easy access to parking, taxis, and the main Jemaa el-Fnaa square, La Maison Arabe is a stylish hotel offering old-fashioned charm and exceptional Moroccan..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Entranced by the culture and craft of Morocco, Ruspoli opened Marrakech's first riad hotel, La Maison Arabe, in 1998. A former antiques dealer, he hadn't intended to be a hotelier, but..."
National GeographicRiad l'Orangeraie Frommer's
Lonely Planet Fodor's Lonely Planet
61 rue Sidi Yamani, Medina, Marrakech 44000, Morocco
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This boutique riad has high-ceilinged rooms with attention-grabbing details such as Berber rugs, silky tadelakt (hand rubbed plaster) walls, and monochrome shots of Marrakech." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"From Moroccan sweets and fresh flowers in your room to top-notch personal service, Riad L'Orangeraie gets all the finer details right." Full review
Fodor's "With easy access from Bab Laksour and just a five-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa, this luxurious riad is a great base for exploring the medina. The service is impeccable, rooms and suites..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Riad L'Orangeraie is one of the top choices in this neighborhood, with a pool on the roof terrace and well-pointed rooms"
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