1/10
“Horrible experience.”
Nothing , I don’t get it that this hotel is 5 stars for what ???
The employees aren’t competent , very pricey for the quality you get , I will never come back .
Marrakech · head to head
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech vs La Mamounia
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Four Seasons Resort Marrakech is $496 a night less. They are 2.0 km apart.
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
$1,135/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $154 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Four Seasons is $851 a night with the higher guest rating (9.4 from over a thousand reviews) and comes with a hot tub and pet allowance La Mamounia doesn't offer. La Mamounia runs $1,310, rated 9.0 from a much smaller review base, and trades resort amenities for history, an Art Deco pedigree and a medina-adjacent address. Book Four Seasons for consistency and grounds; book La Mamounia if the building itself is the point.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
A low-slung modern resort on the edge of the Menara Gardens, built for space and calm rather than drama: wide pools, palm-shaded terraces, rooms arranged around courtyards in the contemporary Moroccan idiom of tadelakt plaster and dark wood screens. The public rooms are generous and quiet, the kind of hotel where you can go a whole stay without crossing paths with anyone. It draws families, honeymooners and people who want Marrakech at a remove, with air conditioning and a spa on tap.
Best for travellers who want resort infrastructure, tennis, spa and pool space without wading into the old city each time they leave the hotel.
La Mamounia
La Mamounia is the real Art Deco dowager of Marrakech, its gardens and structure dating to the 1920s and reworked in 2009 by Jacques Garcia, who piled on his signature saturated colour, carved cedar, brass lanterns and pattern-on-pattern Moroccan tilework. The lobby smells of orange blossom and feels theatrical rather than restful, with piano bars, four separate lounges and a clientele that comes as much for the building's history, Churchill's old haunt among them, as for the pool. Walking in off Avenue Bab Jdid, steps from the medina walls, is a different register entirely from the Menara resort strip.
Best for travellers who want to stay inside a piece of Marrakech's history and be walking distance from the souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa.
At $851 rather than $1,310, Four Seasons guests give up La Mamounia's four bars/lounges and indoor pool, though they gain a hot tub and pet-friendly rooms La Mamounia doesn't list.
La Mamounia is the more beautiful place to actually be in: Garcia's decoration and the building's age give it a theatrical richness the Four Seasons, for all its polish, was never designed to have.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Resort Marrakech | La Mamounia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,135 | $1,631 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9/10 |
| Reviews | 1058 | 119 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 2.0 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Resort Marrakech has
- Pet
- Hot tub
Only La Mamounia has
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Resort Marrakech lacks.
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
- incompetent employees
- poor welcome/reception
“Nothing , I don’t get it that this hotel is 5 stars for what ???”
La Mamounia
- beautiful gardens and rooms
- friendly professional staff
- excellent spa and amenities
- front desk not impressive
“Probably the most beautiful properties we've ever stayed in. Wonderful staff, excellent rooms beautiful spa .”
La Mamounia guests come away happier, as reviews consistently praise the beautiful property and friendly staff, while Four Seasons draws mixed reactions including complaints of incompetence and poor welcome.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
- Garden Patio Room TwinRoom Only · free cancellation$1,540
- Garden Patio Room KingRoom Only · free cancellation$1,540
- Garden View Terrace Room KingRoom Only · free cancellation$1,567
La Mamounia
- Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (Koutoubia)Room Only$1,584
- Deluxe Room (Koutoubia)(1 King Bed)Room Only$1,584
- Deluxe Room (Koutoubia)Room Only$1,584
In guests' own words
La Mamounia
10/10
Probably the most beautiful properties we've ever stayed in. Wonderful staff, excellent rooms beautiful spa .
2/10
Front desk for that kind of Hotel not good. Not impressed ,
10/10
Excellent stay for a week. So many options and the rooms are beautiful.
About each
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views Experience the ultimate in luxury at Four Seasons, just minutes away from Menara Gardens. Indulge in the outdoor swimming pool, wellness center, and free Wi-Fi. Culinary Delights from Around the World Savor the flavors of Andalusian, Moroccan, and South Italian cuisines at our 3 restaurants. Enjoy daily buffet…
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La Mamounia
Luxury Spa and Recreation Amenities Indulge in massages and facials at the full-service spa or enjoy a game of tennis on the outdoor courts. With both indoor and outdoor pools, relaxation is guaranteed. Culinary Delights Experience the taste of Morocco at Le Marocain or opt for 24-hour room service. Sip on drinks at the poolside bar or one of the hotel's…
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Facilities, in full
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
La Mamounia
- Elevator
- Supervised childcare/activities
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Conference space
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Fireplace in lobby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Porter/bellhop
Where they are
1 Boulevard de la MenaraAvenue Bab - Jdid, Marrakech, 40 040
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