Top 15 best places to stay in Marrakech - Marrakesh changed. Easyjet opened the city for weekend visitors with the launch of low-cost airlines in the summer and this week Ryanair and Thomsonfly join the fray with a new route from Luton and Manchester. Once seen as a symbol of all that exotic, Marrakesh is now accessible for less than £ 50. So far, fortunately, the heart does not seem to change: Medina remained foreign exotic, Souk still heave with carts, mopeds, buyers and sellers, and the Jemaa el Fna still fill the night sky with flaming torches, wood smoke and the sound of drums.
However, changes in the wind. Ten years ago there were 25 riads - boutique hotel converted from a collapsed townhouse tucked in Madinah. Now there are 500. Marrakesh offers a confusing array of places to stay, from the pared-down minimalist retreat with plush residence.
Accommodation is very important in this frenetic city. After avoiding the donkey and cart and engage in some serious bargaining, it is important to go back to a place that soothing, relaxing and invigorating. There are few feelings better than lazing on the roof terrace, a cold glass of wine in hand, check out your new purchase and know that the world is going crazy Marrakesh outside your door, here is the best place to do it.
Room prices for a double room including breakfast. Where the package tour operator quoted, the price includes flights, transfers and bed and breakfast
1. To charm ... Dar Sbihi
Saad and Sybille, who own and live in Dar Sbihi, have used local craftsmen and techniques to make traditional Moroccan riad designed classic that mixes simple and ornate. Small room with blue mosaic wall tiles and wooden beds, there are geometric designs painted cedarwood doors, hand-carved arches, and zellij (blue and white) tiles in the sidewalk that divide the four parts of the park. This is more of a home than a hotel, and all the better for it
Dar Sbihi (00 212 2438 5958, www.riaddarsbihi.com), doubles from £ 87.
2. For food ... Bab Firdaus
Most riads offer limited food, let them know in the morning if you want to eat at night and you'll get whatever the chef feels like making. Recently opened, Bab Firdaus is not unusual, then, to be a good riad and restaurant. Avoid formal dining room and chose a table on the rooftop terrace, a mixed salad and a Moroccan pastilla (pigeon pie topped with sugar) is very good. The other bonus is a small spa, complete with hydrotherapy pool in an amazing room, with delicate plasterwork and carvings Saudi cement lining the walls.
Bab Firdaus (00 212 2438 0073, www.babfirdaus.com), doubles from £ 127.
3. For romance ... Riad Noga
Riads one of the first to open, Noga had a facelift and get back to his charming best. If you're looking for a traditional riad, they do not come much better, door, down the hall, opening onto a courtyard with olive trees and orange (and raucous parrot). A second page has a small pond, on it are two roof terrace with comfortable loungers and terracotta pots dripping red bougainvillea. Very difficult to leave.
Riad Noga (00 212 2437 7670, www.riadnoga.com), doubles from £ 120.
4. To pamper ... La Sultana
After a day of avoiding the donkey and shopping in the souks, massage can be a haven of relaxation. Which is what La Sultana Spa feels like: a beautifully lit room with hydrotherapy bath and hammam to scrub away that layer of dust. There is a pavilion on the roof terrace which can be taken care of, complete with loungers to relax afterwards. La Sultana has a great location in the heart of the kasbah, the luxurious and very serious top-end - Moroccan maximalism everywhere.
Three nights with CV Travel (0870 062 3415; www.cvtravel.co.uk) from £ 446pp.
5. For a glamorous ... Riad Enija
Ask anyone who lives in Marrakech riad their favorites and they will probably say Riad Enija. Stepping through the door and you immediately understand why: three home filled with antiques and elegant objects, dining table breaks between columns mosaic, one page is so full of banana trees and shrubs and trees is not possible to see from one side to the other. It's not unusual to wake up and find a model shooting occurred in one of the alcoves elegant - all of which add to the exotic feel amazing.
Riad Enija (00 212 2444 0926, www.riadenija.com), doubles from £ 120
6. For families ... Jardins de la Koutoubia
If you want to take the kids to Marrakesh but want the assurance of a luxury hotel, the Jardins de la Koutoubia is a very good choice. The location, on the edge of Jemaa el Fna, the former palace offers fantastic and bedroom five-star hotel is set around a beautiful swimming pool that is shallow enough to be safe for children. It feels more international than the riad, but at least you will not spend hours dragging the crying toddler through the maze of streets trying to find your front door.
Three nights with Cadogan Holidays (02380 828313; www.cadoganholidays.com) from £ 454pp.
7. For the ... Riad Souika
Riads are perfect for a group of friends or family, but if you do not want the organization to be overly complicated, Souika - with three rooms - very suitable for a select group of friends. Small but elegant, with a central courtyard filled with plants, and the roof terrace is perfect for remembering more than one or two bottles. Unique rooms, some with fireplaces, traditional Moorish arches and a curtained-off beds, and all en suite. Dinner can be arranged.
Three nights with The Best of Morocco (0845 026 4585; www.bestofmorocco.co.uk) from £ 395pp
8. For luxury ... Dar Donab
A converted small palace, Dar Donab is mind-bogglingly ornate. Dining room chandeliers dripping gold and floor-to-ceiling curtains red and gold, while the bar is small and niche, dominated by traditional wood carvings, mosaic floors and ocher-colored walls, which are frivolous glamor. There is a good sized pool and rooms equipped with bunk beds and a satin-wrapped intricately carved plasterwork.
Dar Donab (00 212 2444 1897, www.dardonab.com), doubles from £ 93.50.
9. To twitch ... Dar les Cigognes
Badii storks nesting in the Palace looks like something out of Disney; watching them from the rooftop terrace Dar les Cigognes will make the bird watchers from anyone. The Riad itself is cool elegant, one of a new generation of pared-down, less luxurious properties, and also offers a hammam and spa. Bakes bread and pastries themselves and have their own cookbook.
Three nights with Kuoni (01306 743000; www.kuoni.com) costs from £ 385pp
10. To relax ... Riad Bahja
Riad Bahja is the other face of a relatively long (about five years) on the scene, but the red walls and a maze of small steps, courtyard and terrace, dotted with palms, ferns and lemon trees, making it as alluring as ever. The roof terrace has a small plunge pool, perfect for cooling off in the midday heat. Book three rooms, which have their own terrace, perfect for post-delay souk. Art, ceramics and wall-hangings by local artists adorn the walls.
Riad Bahja (00 212 2444 0142, www.riadkaiss.com), doubles from £ 100.
11. To welcome ... Riad Argan
Riad Argan is that rare find - riad is owned and run by Morocco. Mohammed Bouskri is something legends, he has been a guide in the city for 35 years and counting Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise as his client. Argan is really interesting, rooms full of lush fabrics - velvet berry colored satin silver and cream - with all mod cons. But the real joy of sitting on the roof terrace, drinking beer and listening to some of Muhammad's life story.
Three nights with Simpson Travel (0845 811 6500; www.simpsontravel.com) from £ 460pp.
12. For the first-timer ... Dar Charkia
Opened this year, Dar Charkia is chic riad with beautiful roof terrace, but the X factor is the England manager, Cyrus, who can help with everything from restaurant reservations for tips on how best to manage Medina. Riad is just a short walk from the taxi drop-off point and just around the corner from some of the best restaurants in the city (Dar Marjana and Dar Moha). Room mix contemporary style with a touch of Morocco, bursts of bright Cerise and purple walls whitewashed.
Three nights with Fleewinter (www.fleewinter.co.uk) from £ 405pp.
13. To bargain ... Riad Mogador
Marrakesh is not the place to choose your accommodation budget, the last thing you want after a busy day is a shower that did not work and the room was cramped. Riad Mogador, then, is something of a find - ideal for those on a budget, without sacrificing style. Small rooms with wrought iron beds and furniture simple, open from the balcony that runs on top of the page mosaic tiles. The roof terrace has a fantastic view and there is a small hammam.
Riad Mogador (00 212 2442 6323, www.jnanemogador.com), doubles from £ 27 room only.
14 To take a dip ... Riad Chergui
Riad Chergui new selling point is the pool is really beautiful: the sides and bottom are wearing jade colored tiles, so it looks very refreshing even before you dip a toe in the water. More than a boutique hotel than a riad, building elegant curves around the pool, making it the ideal place for a sundowner from the cozy bar. French-owned, Riad Chergui officially opened on 15 November, with three small rooms an absolute snip.
Riad Chergui (00 212 2438 3334, www.riadchergui.com) from £ 45.
15. For style addicts ... Riad Akka
If all the luxuries Morocco weight is not to your taste, style slender Riad Akka might hit the spot. Opened this year, a mixture of Moroccan touches - tadelakt (colored plaster) walls, olive trees in the yard - with a more modernist decor. Room decked out in bold colors - aquamarine and throwing chairs in a striped, burnt orange carpets and vases elsewhere. Tagine dish comes in a glossy black color, dining chair in tangerine life.
Article Source : guardian.co.uk
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| Marrakech jamaa el Fna night Image Credit : www.magicmorocco.com |
Accommodation is very important in this frenetic city. After avoiding the donkey and cart and engage in some serious bargaining, it is important to go back to a place that soothing, relaxing and invigorating. There are few feelings better than lazing on the roof terrace, a cold glass of wine in hand, check out your new purchase and know that the world is going crazy Marrakesh outside your door, here is the best place to do it.
Room prices for a double room including breakfast. Where the package tour operator quoted, the price includes flights, transfers and bed and breakfast
1. To charm ... Dar Sbihi
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| Courtyard seen from the Image Credit : tripadvisor.co.uk |
Dar Sbihi (00 212 2438 5958, www.riaddarsbihi.com), doubles from £ 87.
2. For food ... Bab Firdaus
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| Angsana-riads-collection Image Credit : tripadvisor.co.uk |
Bab Firdaus (00 212 2438 0073, www.babfirdaus.com), doubles from £ 127.
3. For romance ... Riad Noga
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| view from room Image Credit : tripadvisor.com |
Riad Noga (00 212 2437 7670, www.riadnoga.com), doubles from £ 120.
4. To pamper ... La Sultana
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| Barbados Image Credit : travel.aol.co.uk |
Three nights with CV Travel (0870 062 3415; www.cvtravel.co.uk) from £ 446pp.
5. For a glamorous ... Riad Enija
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| Riad Enija Image Credit : tripadvisor.com |
Riad Enija (00 212 2444 0926, www.riadenija.com), doubles from £ 120
6. For families ... Jardins de la Koutoubia
If you want to take the kids to Marrakesh but want the assurance of a luxury hotel, the Jardins de la Koutoubia is a very good choice. The location, on the edge of Jemaa el Fna, the former palace offers fantastic and bedroom five-star hotel is set around a beautiful swimming pool that is shallow enough to be safe for children. It feels more international than the riad, but at least you will not spend hours dragging the crying toddler through the maze of streets trying to find your front door.
Three nights with Cadogan Holidays (02380 828313; www.cadoganholidays.com) from £ 454pp.
7. For the ... Riad Souika
Riads are perfect for a group of friends or family, but if you do not want the organization to be overly complicated, Souika - with three rooms - very suitable for a select group of friends. Small but elegant, with a central courtyard filled with plants, and the roof terrace is perfect for remembering more than one or two bottles. Unique rooms, some with fireplaces, traditional Moorish arches and a curtained-off beds, and all en suite. Dinner can be arranged.
Three nights with The Best of Morocco (0845 026 4585; www.bestofmorocco.co.uk) from £ 395pp
8. For luxury ... Dar Donab
A converted small palace, Dar Donab is mind-bogglingly ornate. Dining room chandeliers dripping gold and floor-to-ceiling curtains red and gold, while the bar is small and niche, dominated by traditional wood carvings, mosaic floors and ocher-colored walls, which are frivolous glamor. There is a good sized pool and rooms equipped with bunk beds and a satin-wrapped intricately carved plasterwork.
Dar Donab (00 212 2444 1897, www.dardonab.com), doubles from £ 93.50.
9. To twitch ... Dar les Cigognes
Badii storks nesting in the Palace looks like something out of Disney; watching them from the rooftop terrace Dar les Cigognes will make the bird watchers from anyone. The Riad itself is cool elegant, one of a new generation of pared-down, less luxurious properties, and also offers a hammam and spa. Bakes bread and pastries themselves and have their own cookbook.
Three nights with Kuoni (01306 743000; www.kuoni.com) costs from £ 385pp
10. To relax ... Riad Bahja
Riad Bahja is the other face of a relatively long (about five years) on the scene, but the red walls and a maze of small steps, courtyard and terrace, dotted with palms, ferns and lemon trees, making it as alluring as ever. The roof terrace has a small plunge pool, perfect for cooling off in the midday heat. Book three rooms, which have their own terrace, perfect for post-delay souk. Art, ceramics and wall-hangings by local artists adorn the walls.
Riad Bahja (00 212 2444 0142, www.riadkaiss.com), doubles from £ 100.
11. To welcome ... Riad Argan
Riad Argan is that rare find - riad is owned and run by Morocco. Mohammed Bouskri is something legends, he has been a guide in the city for 35 years and counting Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise as his client. Argan is really interesting, rooms full of lush fabrics - velvet berry colored satin silver and cream - with all mod cons. But the real joy of sitting on the roof terrace, drinking beer and listening to some of Muhammad's life story.
Three nights with Simpson Travel (0845 811 6500; www.simpsontravel.com) from £ 460pp.
12. For the first-timer ... Dar Charkia
Opened this year, Dar Charkia is chic riad with beautiful roof terrace, but the X factor is the England manager, Cyrus, who can help with everything from restaurant reservations for tips on how best to manage Medina. Riad is just a short walk from the taxi drop-off point and just around the corner from some of the best restaurants in the city (Dar Marjana and Dar Moha). Room mix contemporary style with a touch of Morocco, bursts of bright Cerise and purple walls whitewashed.
Three nights with Fleewinter (www.fleewinter.co.uk) from £ 405pp.
13. To bargain ... Riad Mogador
Marrakesh is not the place to choose your accommodation budget, the last thing you want after a busy day is a shower that did not work and the room was cramped. Riad Mogador, then, is something of a find - ideal for those on a budget, without sacrificing style. Small rooms with wrought iron beds and furniture simple, open from the balcony that runs on top of the page mosaic tiles. The roof terrace has a fantastic view and there is a small hammam.
Riad Mogador (00 212 2442 6323, www.jnanemogador.com), doubles from £ 27 room only.
14 To take a dip ... Riad Chergui
Riad Chergui new selling point is the pool is really beautiful: the sides and bottom are wearing jade colored tiles, so it looks very refreshing even before you dip a toe in the water. More than a boutique hotel than a riad, building elegant curves around the pool, making it the ideal place for a sundowner from the cozy bar. French-owned, Riad Chergui officially opened on 15 November, with three small rooms an absolute snip.
Riad Chergui (00 212 2438 3334, www.riadchergui.com) from £ 45.
15. For style addicts ... Riad Akka
If all the luxuries Morocco weight is not to your taste, style slender Riad Akka might hit the spot. Opened this year, a mixture of Moroccan touches - tadelakt (colored plaster) walls, olive trees in the yard - with a more modernist decor. Room decked out in bold colors - aquamarine and throwing chairs in a striped, burnt orange carpets and vases elsewhere. Tagine dish comes in a glossy black color, dining chair in tangerine life.
Article Source : guardian.co.uk
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