Sofitel Marrakech, Amazing

Advantages: location, dinning options, swimming pool, gardens
Disadvantages: expencive room service

...I have stayed at the Sofitel Marrakech twice and in my opinion it defiantly earns it's 5 star status. From the moment you step out of the car your made to feel very special and very welcome! Whilst reception check you in, you are seated and greeted with fresh morrocan mint tea served in delicate little glasses, to make it a stress free check in (no long queuing) no need to carry your cases to your room either as they have concierges that do this, you can tip as little or as much as you like as anything is appreciated in morocco, as the is high against the dirham, and i think that the average wage is a lot lower than the likes of the uk, so they appreciate it more! The rooms were stunning, very spacious and clean, we had a deluxe pool view room with a large balcony with stunning views and a large double window with trad...

katiecoffill 01.01.1970 · Read review
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Review of Sofitel, Marrakech

Mesmering Marrakech

Advantages: Stunning scenery!
Disadvantages: food, a bit of a culture shock

...Marrakech has always been high up on my list of places to visit, so earlier this year I packed my bags and set off with a friend to explore the city. We flew with easyjet from London Gatwick to Marrakech Menara airport, convinently located around 15 minutes taxi ride from central Marrakech. Morrocco has a closed currency system meaning that Morrocan Dirhams cannot be brought into the country or taken out. There are Bureau de Changes located throughout the city and they accept most major currencies including pounds and euros. The two main languages are French and Arabic, although English is widely spoken along with many other languages. A word of warning - Marrakech is a city where you have to haggle and haggle hard. Never accept the first price and be prepared to walk away! Prices quoted are usually 2-3 times as much as...

tecnomars 01.01.1970 · Read review
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Review of Marrakech (Morocco)

A Little Corner of Paradise in Marrakech

Advantages: Great terrace, fantastic breakfasts and the friendliest Rottweiler
Disadvantages: A bit out of the centre and room was a little gloomy

...Writing for Rewards Once in a while hard work pays dividends and my recent trip to Morocco was the result of a competition run last summer by the specialist travel site Trivago. They gathered dozens of hotel vouchers from hotels around the world and offered them in a review writing competition. I wrote a zillion reviews of every hotel I've ever stayed in for as long as I can remember in order to get enough points to 'buy' two hotel vouchers for Marrakech. One of the two riads ? the posher one ? was the Riad El Faran for which I received a voucher for two nights room and breakfast plus a free airport pick up. Inspired by having vouchers for 5 days worth of accommodation, I then booked a 6 night break to Morocco with my husband and offered my sister and her girlfriend their flights and a few nights accommodation as their Christmas...

koshkha 01.01.1970 · Read review
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Review of Riad el Faran, Marrakech