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Riyad El Cadi vs Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Both Riyad El Cadi and Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Riyad El Cadi ranks marginally higher than Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. Riyad El Cadi has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 7 reviewers including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.

Riyad El Cadi
Riyad El Cadi
8 / 10
87 Derb Moulay Abdelkader, Dabachi, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $129 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"A ten-minute walk from the Medina's central square, Riyad El Cadi is made up of seven traditional houses."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A rambling maze of a riad, it is made up of eight connected houses. It’s a beautiful place to lose yourself – admiring the collected Islamic art along the way."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The former home of a German diplomat who was ambassador to several Arab countries, the El Cadi is embellished with his wonderful collection of rugs and antiques."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A medina within the medina, this labyrinth of five riads offers unexpected delights at every turn." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"At Riad El Cadi on the outskirts of old town Marrakech, five of us spent the afternoon touring the spice markets, learning about traditional foods, and cooking a huge feast. " Full review
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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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