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Riad Meriem vs Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Both properties are rated highly by writers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech ranks slightly higher than Riad Meriem. Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech scores 80 with endorsements from 5 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.

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
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
8 / 10
Route du Golf Royal, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $773 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Wallpaper Wallpaper
"54 villas with private pools are scattered across a fragrant garden of 100,000 roses while nine suites in the main building come with plunge pools that look out to the snow-capped Atlas mountains." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Spread like a palm-studded desert oasis of glistening pools and lakes, the resorts’ 16 villas may be the hardest place to leave in the Red City." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Opulent oasis studded with Moorish gardens near the hustle and bustle of Djemaa-el-Fna." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The Mandarin’s debut African resort is as subtle and stylish as you’d expect from one of the world’s leading luxury hoteliers." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Nestled amid nearly 50 acres of centuries-old olive trees and immaculate Moorish gardens, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech looks like a dream." Full review
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