Marrakech · head to head

Kasbah Tamadot vs Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Four Seasons Resort Marrakech is $341 a night less. They are 44.6 km apart.

Kasbah Tamadot

Kasbah Tamadot

Asni, 42152, Asni · ★★★★
9.8/10 from 18 guests
$1,476/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $323 taxes & fees
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

1 Boulevard de la Menara, Marrakech · ★★★★★
9.4/10 from 1,058 guests
$1,135/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $154 taxes & fees · Free cancellation

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The honest take

These are 44.6km apart and quite different trips: Kasbah Tamadot sits in the Atlas foothills at Asni, Four Seasons is in Marrakech proper near Menara Gardens. Four Seasons is cheaper at $851 against $1,491, has more than fifty times the review volume behind its 9.4 rating, and includes a hot tub and pet allowance that Kasbah Tamadot's listing doesn't mention. Kasbah Tamadot scores higher (9.8) but on only 18 reviews, and you pay a real premium for its remoteness and Richard Branson pedigree. Book Kasbah Tamadot for the mountains and privacy, Four Seasons for the city, the gardens, and a lower bill.

The look and the feel

Kasbah Tamadot

Kasbah Tamadot began as a Berber chief's kasbah before Richard Branson bought and expanded it, and it keeps that vernacular weight: pisé-style walls, carved cedar doors, tadelakt plaster in ochre and rose, tented rooms scattered through the grounds against the wall of the High Atlas. The main house has open fires, kilims, low brass tables, the kind of eclectic maximalism that comes from decades of collecting rather than a single designer's brief. Two restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa in what feels like a converted hammam wing, and a tennis court cut into the terraced garden. It draws people who want to disappear for a few days, not stroll a medina.

Kasbah Tamadot suits travellers who want mountain scenery, privacy and a lived-in, collected sense of place, cost aside.

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

Four Seasons Marrakech sits behind high walls near the Menara Gardens, a big low-slung resort built in a modern Moroccan idiom: zellige tilework, carved plaster cornices, dark wood screens, all done with the smooth, replicable polish the chain is known for rather than the patina of an old house. Three restaurants cover Andalusian, Moroccan and South Italian ground, there's a steam bath and hot tub alongside the wellness centre, two tennis courts and a business centre for anyone still working. The public rooms are cool, high-ceilinged, easy to move through - a hotel built for volume and consistency, and it shows in the review count.

Four Seasons suits anyone wanting a reliable, well-serviced Marrakech base close to the gardens, at a friendlier price.

At $851 against $1,491, Four Seasons is the cheaper stay and still adds a hot tub and pet allowance Kasbah Tamadot's listing doesn't offer; what you give up is the remote Atlas setting and the sense of a singular, personally assembled property.

Kasbah Tamadot is the more beautiful and characterful place to actually be, because its rooms and grounds carry the texture of a real building with a history rather than a well-run template.

The numbers
Kasbah TamadotFour Seasons Resort Marrakech
Price, same night$1,476$1,135
Guest rating9.8/109.4/10
Reviews181058
Stars★★★★★★★★★
Facilities on our list68
Distance apart44.6 km
What one has that the other doesn't

Only Kasbah Tamadot has

Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Resort Marrakech lacks.

Only Four Seasons Resort Marrakech has

  • Pet
  • Hot tub
What guests actually say

Kasbah Tamadot

  • superb attentive staff
  • peaceful, tranquil atmosphere
  • beautiful, instagram-worthy setting

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

  • incompetent staff
  • poor welcome on arrival
  • pricey for the quality
“On est pas très bien accueilli”

Kasbah Tamadot's guests come away far happier, repeatedly praising attentive staff and a peaceful setting, while Four Seasons reviewers cite poor welcomes and incompetent staff for the price.

Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10

Kasbah Tamadot

  • Room Terrace (2)Room Only$1,744
  • Room Terrace (2)Room Only · free cancellation$1,744
  • Room Terrace (2)Breakfast Included$1,744
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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
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In guests' own words

Kasbah Tamadot

10/10

Wow, what an absolutely fabulous place! It’s exactly what we hoped for - peace and tranquility. The staff are superb and cannot do enough for you. The most instagram worthy place I have ever been to! Of note for those planning a trip, we stayed in the ‘low season’ (I.e. July/August). The hotel was only 20-30% full which made the stay feel even more intimate. We guess people are put off by the temperatures in Marr

10/10

“Best stay of our life. ”

I’ve traveled the world nonstop for 45 years — a new country every month — and *Kasbah Tamadot* is hands down my favorite hotel of all time. From the tea to the perfect pool temperature, everything is done with care. The atmosphere is magical, peaceful, and stunning. But the real standout is the *service* — they truly care. You’re not just another guest here. Unforgettable in every way.

10/10

We love our stay, fabulous staff. Don’t forget to have a tea in the courtyard with Muhammed.

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Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

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 .

5/10

“Moyen”

On est pas très bien accueilli

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About each

Kasbah Tamadot

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Discover the perfect mountain retreat at Kasbah Tamadot, where tranquility meets luxury. Spa & Wellness Indulge in a rejuvenating experience at our spa, offering massages, body treatments, and facials designed to refresh your body and soul. Gastronomic Delights Savor exquisite local and international cuisine at our two on-site restaurants, or unwind with a…

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Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

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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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Facilities, in full

Kasbah Tamadot

  • Fitness facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full-service spa
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Children's club
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Playground on site

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
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