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title: "Hotel El Kennaria vs Riad Casa Sophia: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel El Kennaria or Riad Casa Sophia in Marrakesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-el-kennaria-marrakech-vs-riad-casa-sophia-marrakech/
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Hotel El Kennaria vs Riad Casa Sophia

Both are in Marrakesh, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Marrakesh
## [Hotel El Kennaria](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-el-kennaria-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1579369/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Marrakesh
## [Riad Casa Sophia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/riad-casa-sophia-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2026551/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 320 m apart.

### Choose Riad Casa Sophia if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 7.6)

### Why is Hotel El Kennaria better than Riad Casa Sophia?

1.  More guest reviews (93 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×10)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Riad Casa Sophia better than Hotel El Kennaria?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.6) (+1.8)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel El Kennaria | Riad Casa Sophia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.4  (+1.8) |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.7  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.4  (+1.8) |
| Number of reviews | 93  (+84) | 9 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | bottom 21% | top 20%  (+59%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Distance to Marrakesh centre | 280 m | 250 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 132 | 140  (+8) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 20 | 20 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 15 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hotel El Kennaria prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-el-kennaria-marrakech/prices/)

## Location

320 m apart

Hotel El Kennaria: city centre: 280 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.6 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 5.3 km, 132 places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.

Riad Casa Sophia: city centre: 510 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.7 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 5.0 km, 140 places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 28 hotels in Medina](https://stayversus.com/en/morocco/marrakech/area/medina/)

## Hotel El Kennaria or Riad Casa Sophia: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel El Kennaria or Riad Casa Sophia?

Riad Casa Sophia leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel El Kennaria or Riad Casa Sophia?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hotel El Kennaria and Riad Casa Sophia?

The two hotels are 320 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-el-kennaria-marrakech-vs-riad-casa-sophia-marrakech/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/