La Maison ArabevsNobu Hotel Marrakech

Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, La Maison Arabe scores significantly higher than The Pearl Marrakech. La Maison Arabe has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 8 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and The Telegraph.

La Maison Arabe
8/10
1 Derb Assehbe, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $116/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Owner Fabrizio Ruspoli created this small hotel for those craving old-fashioned charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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 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 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.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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 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 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 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..."
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National Geographic National Geographic
"The exquisite La Maison Arabe in the Marrakech medina evokes an elegant riad, an Islamic home built around the traditional courtyard. It was opened in 1946, a decade before Morocco's..."
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Nobu Hotel Marrakech
8/10
Angle Avenue Echouhada et Rue du Temple, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $264/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Star Service Star Service
"Designer Jacques Garcia made a splash with this chic, hip offering in the heart of town, which is something the city had nothing of at the time." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"In the 71 rooms, a rich purple and maroon colour scheme creates a lavish feel, but the edge is modern, with contributions from contemporary Moroccan artists." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A contemporary spin on Moroccan style with a DJ-helmed lobby bar, acclaimed restaurant and circular rooftop pool." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"The Pearl Marrakech is a large, contemporary boutique hotel with 71 rooms, a fabulous subterranean spa and enviable views of the Koutoubia from its rooftop terrace." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This 71-room luxury hotel is situated in the posh Hivernage area of the city, just a five-minute drive from Jemaa el-Fna and the Medina's souks." Full review
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Bib Gourmand
"So swift and successful was the Nobu restaurant brand’s expansion into the hotel world that the mere mention of a Nobu Hotel Marrakech immediately calls to mind a complete picture: an enormously stylish, architecturally distinctive luxury hotel with a pronounced Japanese accent and a first-rate food and beverage program" Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The first African outpost from the Nobu hospitality brand is perfect for both business and leisure travelers. The design is a gorgeous fusion of Moroccan craftsmanship and Japanese..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Nobu Hotel Marrakech, in the buzzing, upscale neighbourhood of Hivernage, is a charismatic seductress. Of course it comes with Nobu’s hallmark Japanese-Peruvian restaurant, but resists..." Full review
Independent Independent
"Just beyond the old city walls is Nobu Hotel Marrakech. The luxury hotel overlooks the medina and is known for its rooftop pool, with bar and restaurant. A brief look at the hotel's..."
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"With a name as reputable as Nobu on the door, good service, and an even better restaurant offering are practically inscribed into the brickwork. Marrakech is the brand's first foray into..."
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