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Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil

Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, Morocco
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Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil
Ranked #461 of 980 Marrakech B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The location is perfect but it may be difficult to locate at the beginning. Since the hotel is small, it would be very noisy in the open air when it is partly full and the residents would be affected.

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London, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I stayed here for 4 nights with my friend. We had room 33 on the 2nd floor. It is no frills accommodation. It is a cheap, safe place to stay in a great location. The breakfast consists of mint tea (though it is not nice- too strong), fresh orange juice (which is lovely), a coffee, lots of bread, a chocolate... More

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Rabat, Morocco
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

When I arrived at Hotel Cecil, the receptionist couldn't find the reservation I made online although I had a printed booking confirmation. As I had experienced this in Marrakesch before (what is up with that by the way?) and the staff of the other place had reacted in a very unfriendly way and basically kicked me out, I got a... More

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Omaha, NE
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4 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This hotel could only be in a better location by a few meters. It is in a little alley right off the southeast edge of Djemaa El Fna square. If you walk to the end of the alley you immediately see the snake charmers, orange juice stands, and fruit and nut carts in the day or the food carts, street... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

This was our third trip to Marrakech, it's a vibrant and exciting city. The locals, although at times unscrupulous, are welcoming and there's plenty to keep you occupied. When deciding where to spend a few days in the sunshine with our 18 month old daughter it seemed the ideal choice, being only a short plane ride away. We'd previously stayed... More

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Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

excellent value for money, room basic but clean,staff very helpful, location perfect, breakfast more than adequate on the rooftop terrace,Would recommend this hotel to friends and family. Marrakech is not somewhere I would take small children, and I wouldn't go for more than 4 days unless you love shopping

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

Not luxurious -fairly basic, but an excellent choice for a hotel that is literally seconds from the main square in Marrakesh.Ensuite hot showers,clean hotel and usual Moroccan breakfast on the rooftop terrace with views over the square which can also be used in the evenings . Ideal choice at very reasonable price. Recommend booking taxi through hotel if arriving at... More

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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

Hotel Cecil was an absolutely great hostel to stay in to really experience Marrakech and be right in the hub of all the action. Such good location, it is literally 10 seconds away from the main square, which means you are central for any sightseeing etc. I thought the hotel was a lovely place, clean and we had our own... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

We made a booking for this hotel befor arrival, the day we arrived we travelled from essouira and unfortunately left our passports, when we went to check in the manager/owner was incredibly abrasive and unhelpful, we were to receive our passports later tha day but he rudely refused any compromise. Terrible service, I would advise to stay away

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St Albans, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Great hotel only seconds away from the main square. Only downside was that the sleep quality was not great as you can hear a lot of the action from the square and the call to prayer at 4am. Decent sized room however the bathroom was very small and more of a wet room. Breakfast on the roof every morning was... More

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Address: Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, Morocco
Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Marrakech
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #461 of 980 B&Bs / Inns in Marrakech
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil's unique, central location allows guests to enjoy the atmosphere of the Djemaa el fna 24/7, perhaps whilst sipping Moroccan tea or your favourite soft drink from our large rooftop terrace which overlooks the square. The Hotel Cecil is located directly on the Djemaa El Fna, which is a UNESCO World heritage site in Marrakech Medina. With a large rooftop terrace overlooking the fun of the square, you won't miss a thing! The Djemaa El Fna hotel Cecil has en-suite rooms furnished in Moroccan cedarwood, modern furnishings and some rooms have air conditioning. The Djemaa El Fna hotel Cecil has some rooms on the ground floor, for those who cannot climb stairs easily. Breakfast is included in the rates, which is served on the Rooftop terrace and in the ground floor courtyard. Guests can enjoy the Rooftop terrace 24/7 for the heat of the day or the cool of the night. Refurbished, cleaned and maintained to a good standard we offer each guest a calm and relaxing atmosphere for a rest from a busy day exploring. ... more   less 
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