Hotel Akabar vs Novotel Marrakech Hivernage
Both are in Marrakesh, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Pachalik de Marrakech
Hotel Akabar
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★Pachalik de Marrakech
Novotel Marrakech Hivernage
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 460 m apart.
Choose Novotel Marrakech Hivernage if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.3)
Why is Hotel Akabar better than Novotel Marrakech Hivernage?
- 1400 m closer to the area centre−400 m
- 2410 m closer to public transport−410 m
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Novotel Marrakech Hivernage better than Hotel Akabar?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.3)+0.5
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 37 more listed amenities (22 vs 15)+7
- 4Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Akabar vs Novotel Marrakech Hivernage: which hotel is better? | Hotel Akabar | Novotel Marrakech Hivernage |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.8 +0.5 |
| Location | 5.6 +0.4 | 5.2 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 5.1 +2.3 | 2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.0 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.8 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 40 | 77 +37 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | bottom 19% | bottom 30% +11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 +0.4 | 5.2 |
| Distance to Pachalik de Marrakech centre | 30 m −400 m | 430 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km −410 m | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 3.9 km | 3.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 52 +11 | 41 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m −440 m | 620 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 22 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
460 m apart
Hotel Akabar: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.1 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 3.9 km, 52 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Novotel Marrakech Hivernage: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.5 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 3.7 km, 41 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Akabar or Novotel Marrakech Hivernage: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Akabar or Novotel Marrakech Hivernage?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Akabar is stronger in location, public transport; Novotel Marrakech Hivernage is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Akabar or Novotel Marrakech Hivernage?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Akabar is closer: 30 m from the centre, against 430 m for Novotel Marrakech Hivernage.
How far apart are Hotel Akabar and Novotel Marrakech Hivernage?
The two hotels are 460 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