Le Farnatchi sits in the historic heart of the northern Medina, in the Qua at Ben Ahid district, a one-minute walk from the Ben Youssef Madrasa and two minutes from the Marrakech Museum. The hotel lists a two-floor structure of five buildings in traditional style, with a small number of suites and rooms: Senior, Superior and Junior Suites with king beds and a Deluxe Double or Twin Room. Rooms have Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, rainfall showers and separate tubs, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV and free bottled water. The riad has an outdoor pool with loungers, a spa with five treatment rooms and a Turkish bath, a steam room and a small gym, a garden, a library and a rooftop terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is free and served on the rooftop terrace from seven in the morning to one in the afternoon, and the on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with private dining and picnics available. The booking page lists a free 24-hour round-trip airport shuttle, which requires contact 48 hours before arrival, and 24-hour room service.
Who it suits
Couples and culture-minded travelers who want to wake up inside the Medina, near the madrasa and the museum, with the comfort of a pool and spa. It is a good base for walking, because the hotel lists Le Jardin Secret about five minutes away, Dar el Bacha six and Jemaa el-Fna eight. Families are welcome, with babysitting for a fee, but cribs and rollaway beds carry a nightly charge and the property has no elevator, one step at the entrance and stairs.
Getting there
Like most riads, the hotel is reached on foot through narrow lanes, and the page lists off-site parking nearby for a nightly fee. The free shuttle is a real convenience, since airport roads and Medina lanes confuse first-time arrivals. The airport is about twenty-one minutes by car. Luggage is carried by staff once you meet them, so share your arrival time in advance.
Practical notes
The booking page gives a guest rating of 9.4 from 59 reviews, with praise for helpful staff, and lists the property as a five-star luxury class. Check-in is from three in the afternoon until six the next morning, and checkout is before eleven. Cards are accepted but cash is not, according to the page. A city tax per person per night applies, with children under twelve exempt, and a gala dinner fee applies on New Year's Eve.
Pets are not allowed, though service animals are welcome. Spa treatments require reservations made before arrival. Ask for a suite on the courtyard side if you are sensitive to lane noise, since this is a living neighborhood with early calls to prayer.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with loungers
- ✓Spa with Turkish bath and steam room
- ✓Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Restaurant and private dining
- ✓Free 24-hour airport shuttle
- ✓Library and garden
- ✓One minute to Ben Youssef Madrasa
Good questions
How close is Le Farnatchi to the Ben Youssef Madrasa?+
The hotel lists a one-minute walk to the Ben Youssef Madrasa, two minutes to the Marrakech Museum and about eight minutes to Jemaa el-Fna.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
Yes. The hotel lists a free 24-hour round-trip shuttle; contact the property 48 hours before arrival.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes. The hotel lists an outdoor pool with sun loungers, plus a spa and Turkish bath.
