| I am an avid fan of traveling and I am the type of | | | | the tennis courts and free car service which is just |
| person who has a habit of visiting the same place | | | | some of the little things that make such a difference |
| twice. That usually depends on the kind of | | | | in your stay that you feel really taken cared of. The |
| experience I got from any particular place. I have | | | | hotel staff rendered what I felt was the best kind of |
| been to Morocco and the city of Marrakech twice | | | | service I have had, ever! |
| and on two separate visits, I got to stay at a | | | | Hotel Amanjena on the other hand is an |
| famous riad called Riad El Fenn and the beautiful Hotel | | | | extraordinary hotel built on a 13 acre property and is |
| Amanjena. | | | | decorated with traditional Moroccan architecture, |
| I have had a great stay in both of these hotels that, | | | | pottery and woodcraft which reflect the highest of |
| when a friend of mine who is visiting Morocco asked | | | | standards. Amanjena has several lush rooms that |
| me which of these hotels would be the best choice | | | | come furnished with platform beds and fireplaces and |
| for a week long accommodation, I could not give him | | | | they even have their own spa! Their golf course is |
| an answer right away. Riad El Fenn and Hotel | | | | also just a leisurely walk from the hotel which I think |
| Amanjena are both beautiful in their own right and | | | | is very convenient. |
| when it comes to service, it seemed like El Fenn and | | | | Another thing that I like about Hotel Amanjena is |
| Amanjena are trying to outdo the other. | | | | that I find it a very peaceful place. I think it is |
| Let us take a closer look at these hotels and I am | | | | probably because of its location which is a little |
| sure you would understand why it is hard for me to | | | | farther off and far from the sounds of the bustling |
| come up with a decision just like that. First off, Riad | | | | Medina. This hotel looked like a scene from 1001 |
| El Fenn has three Moroccan courtyards painted with a | | | | nights! The staff at Amanjena always made it a point |
| colorful mixture of fuchsia, peach, and turquoise. | | | | to provide us with snacks in the rooms such as |
| Amidst all this traditional design and color schemes, | | | | almonds, peanuts, dates and fruit which is a very |
| the putting green, swimming pools and movie room | | | | thoughtful touch. |
| are just some of the elements that give this riad a | | | | Compared to the food in Riad El Fenn, I think the |
| western touch. | | | | food at Amanjena is just okay. I noticed that there |
| The hotel is owned by Vanessa Branson, the famous | | | | were not that many people eating there. The |
| philanthropist Sir Richard Branson's sister. For this | | | | restaurant's atmosphere was so quiet it felt |
| reason, celebrity sightings are always a possibility at | | | | uncomfortable eating all by your self whereas El |
| Riad El Fenn. This hotel is near Djemaa El Fna, the | | | | Fenn, had a lively one. |
| Red City's main square that is alive with snake | | | | Deciding between Riad El Fenn and Hotel Amanjena |
| charmers, acrobats, food stalls and is a must see for | | | | really depends on what you want. If you want to be |
| everybody who wants to experience the Moroccan | | | | close to all the action and still get to enjoy being |
| culture up-close. | | | | pampered on your vacation, Riad El Fenn is the place |
| I think the pool restaurant at Riad El Fenn is really | | | | for you. If you want to have peace and quiet away |
| nice with totally amazing food courtesy of their | | | | from the heart of the city, then Hotel Amanjena |
| in-house Chef. They provide free drinking water in | | | | would be perfect! |
| the rooms; there are refreshments and towels by | | | | |