Riad Kniza vs The Red House
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Riad Kniza scores significantly better than The Red House. Riad Kniza comes in at #5 in Marrakech with positive reviews from 7 sources including The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Riad Kniza
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34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $255 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This 18th-century riad... offers the complete package of traditional architecture, authentic furnishings, and, above all, overwhelmingly hospitable service."
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Travel + Leisure
"Tucked away in Marrakesh’s ancient medina, this 18th-century riad comprises 11 expansive residences oriented around several open-air courtyards."
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DK Eyewitness
"Dating from the 18th century, this is an almost unique example of a Marrakech riad, in that it is owned and run by Moroccans and not foreigners."
Rough Guide
"Owned by a top antique dealer and tour guide (whose clients have included US presidents and film stars), this is one classy riad."
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Luxury
"The lovingly restored 18th-century Riad Kniza is a luxurious 11-room hideout in the heart of Marrakech's old city."
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The Red House
Avenue El Yarmouk, Hivernage, Marrakech, Morocco
From $145 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"A purpose-built boutique hotel in a traditional style just outside the medina walls."
Rough Guide
"This beautiful nineteenth-century mansion (also called Dar el Ahmar) is awash with fine stucco and zellij work downstairs, where the restaurant offers gourmet Moroccan cuisine."
Frommer's
"European imperialism adds grandeur to the Moroccan mix at this 19th-century mansion in Hivernage, sumptuously decorated with zouak (finely-painted wood) ceilings and stucco"
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