2Ciels Boutique Hôtel

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, 2Ciels Boutique Hôtel, in Gueliz, is one of those. Gueliz is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Inside, the rooms are…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, 2Ciels Boutique Hôtel, in Gueliz, is one of those. Gueliz is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out an in-house restaurant, a small spa and on-site parking as the small things that add up over a stay. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 2,000 reviews, scoring genuinely glowing on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €184 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. It's the kind of Marrakech property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.