Dar Al Kounouz vs Riad Esmeralda
Both are in Marrakesh, 580 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseMarrakesh
Dar Al Kounouz
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthousePachalik de Marrakech
Riad Esmeralda
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Riad Esmeralda
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 580 m apart.
Choose Dar Al Kounouz if you want
- to walk to the sights (370 m / 940 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (113 / 53)
Why is Dar Al Kounouz better than Riad Esmeralda?
- 1580 m closer to the city centre−580 m
- 260 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+60
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 88 vs 72)+16
- 47 more sights within 1 km+7
Why is Riad Esmeralda better than Dar Al Kounouz?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8)+0.7
- 2480 m closer to public transport−480 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dar Al Kounouz vs Riad Esmeralda: which hotel is better? | Dar Al Kounouz | Riad Esmeralda |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5 +0.7 |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Public transport | 5.2 | 7.8 +2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 9 +4 | 5 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | top 32% | top 24% +8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 +0.3 | 7.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 370 m −580 m | 940 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 550 m −480 m |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 113 +60 | 53 |
| To the nearest food shop | 930 m | 370 m −560 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 14 +7 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | – | 6 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | – | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
580 m apart
Dar Al Kounouz: city centre: 370 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.0 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 5.0 km, 113 places to eat within 500 m, 14 sights within 1 km.
Riad Esmeralda: city centre: 940 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 550 m, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 4.7 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Dar Al Kounouz or Riad Esmeralda: common questions
Which is better, Dar Al Kounouz or Riad Esmeralda?
Riad Esmeralda leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Dar Al Kounouz or Riad Esmeralda?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Dar Al Kounouz is closer: 370 m from the centre, against 940 m for Riad Esmeralda.
How far apart are Dar Al Kounouz and Riad Esmeralda?
The two hotels are 580 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score