Riad Princesse du Desert vs Riad Botanica
Both are in Marrakesh, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseMarrakesh
Riad Princesse du Desert
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Guesthouse★★★★Pachalik de Marrakech
Riad Botanica
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Riad Botanica
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 500 m apart.
Choose Riad Princesse du Desert if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Riad Botanica if you want
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Riad Princesse du Desert better than Riad Botanica?
- 1490 m closer to the city centre−490 m
- 242 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+42
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 84 vs 74)+10
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Riad Botanica better than Riad Princesse du Desert?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2)+0.4
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3460 m closer to public transport−460 m
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Riad Princesse du Desert vs Riad Botanica: which hotel is better? | Riad Princesse du Desert | Riad Botanica |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Public transport | 5.6 | 8.1 +2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 20 +15 | 5 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | top 67% | top 52% +15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 420 m −490 m | 910 m |
| To public transport | 960 m | 500 m −460 m |
| To the airport | 5.1 km | 4.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 93 +42 | 51 |
| Sights within 1 km | 12 +2 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 +4 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
500 m apart
Riad Princesse du Desert or Riad Botanica: common questions
Which is better, Riad Princesse du Desert or Riad Botanica?
Riad Botanica leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Riad Princesse du Desert or Riad Botanica?
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: 420 m from the centre, against 910 m for Riad Botanica.
How far apart are Riad Princesse du Desert and Riad Botanica?
The two hotels are 500 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