Rue Djebel Alakhdar, Bab Doukala, Marrakech, Morocco | (888) 616-5829
Ten-minute walk to Jemaa el Fna square
Huge rooms with rainfall showers, some with private pools
Gigantic outdoor swimming pool
Butler service available
Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking
Free shuttle to the historic city center
Multiple children's amenities include kids' club and special menus
Pet-friendly
Family-friendly property can be noisy with kiddos (a pro for some)
Gym has outdated machines and is in need of an update
Minibars lack alcohol (a common occurrence in this part of the world)
Hotel & Ryads Naoura Barriere is a large, family-friendly luxury property with 85 rooms and suites and 26 Ryads (villas). The hotel is near Jemaa El Fna Square and between the old area of the Medina and the new town of Gueliz, but the ambience is relatively calm, despite the large number of children who stay here. The ryads are an excellent value for families and have kitchenettes, private pools, and up to seven bedrooms. Along with a spa, a Turkish bath, and a large outdoor pool, the property offers multiple play areas for children, kids' toiletries, and special menus. There's also a gym at the hotel, but it's old machines are in need of an update.
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Scene
Classy and slick, family-friendly property with Art Deco-inspired lobby
The U-shaped property surrounds a large pool surrounded by plenty of deck space for lounging on spring-loaded padded lounge chairs. The hotel's ochre-colored grounds are beautiful, especially at night when the large outdoor pool is illuminated in soft blue light. The lobby and reception has Art-Deco style elements, with curtains in dramatic golds contrasting nicely with the black curtain tie backs and black scatter cushions, giving the room a slick, sophisticated look and feel.
Location
Central location, a 10-minute walk from Djemma el Fnaa Square
The property is between the old area of the Medina and the new town of Gueliz, a 10-minute walk from Djemma el Fnaa square. Cyber Parc is about five-minutes on foot from the hotel while the Koutoubia Mosque takes closer to 10 minutes. It takes about 15-minutes to walk to the Ben Youssef Mosque and Madrasa, which has gorgeous buildings covered in glistening mosaics, and Amajorelle Garden is about the same distance away. Marrakech Menara Airport is a 10-minute drive via taxi.
Rooms
Luxurious Rooms and Suites, plus Ryads with kitchens, some with private pools
Rooms are huge and have luxurious bedding and sitting areas, and most have pool views. Ryads include kitchens and anywhere from three to seven bedrooms; some have private pools. The decor is contemporary and relies on a black and gold color palette, and while furnishings are plush, some rooms could use a fresh coat of paint. The dark tiles and wood floors help keeps the rooms cool, which is especially beneficial during the humid summer months. Bathrooms are contemporary and some feature double-basin vanities. Most have separate tubs and rainfall showers. Butler service is available for those want to amp up the luxury factor.
Features
Heated outdoor pool, two restaurants, spa with locally influenced treatments, and lots of kid-friendly amenities
Children are especially welcome at the Naoura Barriere and their needs are more than met, with welcome gifts, toiletries, and special menus. Smaller children can attend the baby club whereas four to 12 year-olds can hang out at the Diwi Club.Along with two bars, the property has two restaurants: Fouquet’s Marrakech, a Parisian style bistro with Moroccan and European fare and Le Wardya, a more casual pool restaurant with a buffet and a la carte options during the day. Le Wardya is only open to guests staying at the hotel, which helps keep crowds down. The hotel's large central pool is heated all year round and is a great size for swimming lengths, but the gym, with a couple of outdated machines and weights and weak air-conditioning is in need of refurbishment. The spa is much better and there are plenty of treatments on offer, including a hammam and traditional black soap scrubs or rhassoul clay wraps.
