Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa vs Riad Princesse du Desert
Both are in Marrakesh, 630 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Marrakesh
Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
GuesthouseMarrakesh
Riad Princesse du Desert
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Riad Princesse du Desert
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 630 m apart.
Choose Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.2)
Choose Riad Princesse du Desert if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (93 / 51)
Why is Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa better than Riad Princesse du Desert?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.2)+0.6
- 2Has an indoor pool
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2018)+4y
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Riad Princesse du Desert better than Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa?
- 1440 m closer to public transport−440 m
- 242 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+42
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa vs Riad Princesse du Desert: which hotel is better? | Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa | Riad Princesse du Desert |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.6 | 8.2 |
| Location | 6.7 | 7.6 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +0.8 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 | 8.0 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 3.3 | 5.6 +2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.2 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.6 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 12 | 20 +8 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | top 28% +21% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 | 7.6 +0.9 |
| Distance to Marrakesh centre | 850 m | 560 m −290 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 960 m −440 m |
| To the airport | 5.7 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 51 | 93 +42 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.4 km | 880 m −540 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 | 12 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 8 | 7 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +4y | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +2 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
630 m apart
Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa: city centre: 550 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.4 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 5.7 km, 51 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
Riad Princesse du Desert: city centre: 420 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 960 m, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 5.1 km, 93 places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.
Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa or Riad Princesse du Desert: common questions
Which is better, Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa or Riad Princesse du Desert?
Riad Princesse du Desert leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, spa & wellness, public transport. Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa or Riad Princesse du Desert?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Riad Princesse du Desert is closer: 560 m from the centre, against 850 m for Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa.
How far apart are Palais Aix Kabaj & Spa and Riad Princesse du Desert?
The two hotels are 630 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