Hotels

The magnificent Royal Mansour is the gold standard of luxury hotels in Marrakech, offering impeccable, gracious service and facilities second to none. Designed by King Mohammed VI, it was conceived as a “medina within a medina”, with 53 private riads set within six acres of artfully planted gardens full of roses, honeysuckle and date palms designed by Luis Vallejo. Read expert review

Riad Mena is an exemplar riad, with a traditional garden full of orange trees and jasmine that feels like paradise itself in this desert city. It was once home to an aristocratic family and its classical proportions now offer eight handsome suites, an emerald green pool and a jigsaw of picturesque porticos and terraces. Read expert review

Morocco's most storied hotel celebrated its centenary in 2023, and it’s never looked better. That’s especially true thanks to a recent sophisticated makeover by design house Jouin Manku. A starring role in the Netflix series Inventing Anna followed, giving this grande dame a new cachet with the fashionable jet set. Read expert review

Crafted with care by Italian art director and designer, Umberto Branchini, Riad Joya provides a high-octane dose of minimalist, Italian chic amid the medina's dusty lanes. Food is a real focus here, try the cookery course which involves a visit to the market, a lesson from the chef and culminates in your own meal. Read expert review

Marrakech isn’t short of ultra-luxurious hotels, but this Mandarin Oriental outpost makes a compelling pitch for being its finest. The show-stopping gardens set the tone, filled with 100,000 roses and dotted with 54 riad-style villas. Hidden behind giant wooden doors, each has its own pool, and you can practically jump from your bed into the hot tub. No wonder it’s played host to a celebrity wedding or two. Read expert review

Enjoy Moroccan hospitality at its finest in the 11 lavishly restored suites of this historic medina mansion, owned by one of Marrakech's most renowned antique dealers and showcasing the very best Morrocan craftwork. Read expert review

Jasper Conran’s 19th-century riad is a haven of effortless good taste. Its extravagant green garden and art-filled suites channel the same soignée glamour as the 1942 film, Casablanca. Walk-on roles are played by a cosmopolitan guest list, who look every inch the part lounging fireside in the luxe salons. Read expert review

This former ambassador's retreat offers peace and seclusion around the corner from the brouhaha of Djemaa el-Fna. Seven linked riads offer gallery-sized guestrooms showcasing Middle Eastern artworks, from hand-painted tiles in the Ottoman suite to antique Berber wedding veils in the Douriya Suite. Read expert review

True to its name, which means ‘House of Harmony’, Dar Housnia is a peaceful and artful haven, showcasing the best Moroccan craftwork with a sympathetic contemporary sensibility. As a result, the six suites are supremely comfortable and are matched by charming service and elegant cuisine. Read expert review

Pretty, 10-bedroom Riad Adore gets everything just right, from the warm, friendly service to the stylish architecture, modern Moroccan décor, well-thought-out spaces, pint-sized pool and hammam. Opt for the Victoria Suite and you’ll even have your own Juliet balcony. Read expert review

The perfect antidote to the frenetic pace of Marrakech's Medina is this tranquil resort and country club set in a vast expanse of countryside framed by a ring of mauve-coloured mountains. Swim in its lake-like pool or tee-off beneath cornflower blue skies on its 18-hole golf course and vow never to go home. Read expert review

Named for the statuesque storks (cigognes) that stand photogenically on the crenellated walls of the King's palace opposite, this one-time spice merchant's palace has been reimagined as an elegant, 11-room boutique hotel, which honours the history of the house and immerses guests in sophisticated medina living. Read expert review

This multi-riad hotel combines traditional and modern, holding a unique contemporary art collection while also honouring the colourful nature of Moroccan craftsmanship. Fourteen luxurious bedrooms partner with pool terraces, salons, courtyards and a flower-framed roof terrace to create this exquisite medina hideaway. Read expert review

A grand, colonial-style riad with an elegant Old World atmosphere, 10 luxurious suites spread throughout four interconnected houses, an eight-metre pool, grand salons and terraces furnished with ornate rattan sofas piled with pillows, and one of the best spas in Marrakech. Read expert review

Rosemary is an absolute labour of love and the fullest expression of the joie de vivre of talented local artist Larence Leenaert and her partner Ayoub. It took them five years to apply their creative magic to every wall, floor, surface and piece of furniture in this fun five-bedroom riad. Read expert review

The Oberoi’s love of culture is epitomised in the magnificent Arabo-Andalucian courtyard around which this gorgeous 28-acre resort rotates. The onus here is on contemporary luxury informed by Morocco’s deep artistic heritage, while also providing guests with the Oberoi’s peerless service in a relaxed countryside setting with drop-dead gorgeous views of the Atlas Mountains. Read expert review

One of the first riad hotels to open in the Medina, Le Farnatchi is a true boutique bolthole with 10 artfully designed suites. It’s set across seven traditional Medina mansions, combining Moroccan style and hospitality with top-notch facilities, including a fabulous spa in an adjoining riad. Read expert review

Maison Brummell with its cool cubist curves and pretty pink pisé walls is an architecture lover's dream. The property is the latest project from Austrian hotelier Christian Schallert who has made a name for himself with the casual luxury of Brummell Barcelona. Now he brings that dressed-down chic to Marrakech's Majorelle neighbourhood with this eight-bedroom beauty. Read expert review

Prepare for a dose of serious minimalist Milanese glamour when you step through the door of Riad Numa. This is a truly urban pad that pays respect to raw materials and the riad’s classical proportions while allowing the bespoke designer furnishings to shine. Read expert review

This fine-dining restaurant-with-rooms is a new concept for Marrakech. It brings a serious chef’s table to the Medina for the first time along with three chic rooms for those who want to stay after their feast or delve a little deeper into the authentic neighbourhood and Moroccan food culture. Read expert review