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Riad el Fenn: Traveler Reviews

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Derb Moullay Abdullah Ben Hezzian | Bab el Ksour, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Very charming place!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

I travelled with a group of friends for a long weekend (3 nights). The service is exceptionally good, we were very well received and shown around the hotel. It has lovely, though small, pools and very pleasant courtyards. The highlight is the rooftop. It has very beautiful views and it is a great place to enjoy sunset drinks. At first I was a little bit concerned that the rooms do not have locks but that turned out to be totally fine. The safe in the room is quite big and it has a key, rather than being electronic. The rooms we stayed at (I also got to see my friends' rooms) were very large with very large bathrooms. In this respect, I can highly recommend the more simple rooms as I didnt see much of a difference between the different ratings. The decoration is very smart as it is very basic but charming, nothing like a good colour of painting to create atmosphere. In this sense, I thought the hotel was a little bit overpriced as the rooms, though nice, are very far from luxurious. In any case, we hardly stayed in our rooms, and fully enjoyed the hotel's common areas (which is easy when/if you are with a big group). Internet worked fairly well. I thought the breakfast was outstanding. It is served until noon, which is a definite bonus. We always had it in the rooftop. There is fresh baguette and croissants, eggs, omelettes and pancakes, fresh orange juice, etc. Really good! It is a lovely place to stay if you are not planning to spend much time in the room, or else you may feel you are paying a bit too much for quite a basic, albeit large, room.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The best hotel I have stayed in..”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

Riad el Fenn is wonderful. As other reviewers have said before it is an oasis of calm in a hectic city. I particulalry liked the discreet swimming pools, very cool on a boiling hot day, and the inner courtyards with cmofortable sofas dotted around. The location is excellent, only a few hundres yards from the main square. The local staff were excellent and nothing was too much for them, but they never hovered over you. A lovely retreat.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“A unique hip hotel, in the heart of Marrakech”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012 via mobile

If you are looking for a unique, non-traditional hotel, that can show you the art and style of Marrakech. The roof top terrace is a great place to crash, listen to the call to prayer while sipping Morrocan wine, and a relaxed lunch. The restaurant with its new menu is excellent, and the space is something to see.

Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
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“Chic, relaxing, friendly, excellent food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

We stayed here with our 18 month old son for two nights in November. The Riad is quirky and stylish - huge comfortable beds and baths. Great breakfast and room service menu. The Riad arranged a babysitter from one of their own hiusemaids one evening and we ate in the restaurant enjoying a fabulous meal and amazing Moroccan wine. We found the service really friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend this place to people looking for a chic retreat in the Medina.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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willemsmit2011, General Manager at Riad el Fenn, responded to this review
January 19, 2013
dear Lisa,

Wonderful to read you have enjoyed your stay with us. It is much appreciated you have taken the time and effort to share this.

We do hope to have you back with us soon!

warm regards, The El Fenn team
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Magnificent!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

Riad El Fenn is an oasis of peace within the medina of Marrakech. We arrived late in the evening and were very well received with a guided tour of this beautifully decorated riad. The roof top terrace is wonderful, breakfast with a nice view on the Koutoubia, the pools are great. We stayed in a nice room with a large bath. We never felt any resistance to go out in the busy streets being on walking distance of delightful calm.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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willemsmit2011, General Manager at Riad el Fenn, responded to this review
January 19, 2013
dear Tom,

thank you so much for your very kind words, much appreciated! We hope to have again at Riad El Fenn,

warm regards, willem
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Address: Derb Moullay Abdullah Ben Hezzian | Bab el Ksour, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
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Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Marrakech
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Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#15 Luxury Hotels in Marrakech
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#73 Family Hotels in Marrakech
#75 Romantic Hotels in Marrakech
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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