44 Best Hotels in Marrakesh, Morocco

This hotel is a great city-center base---downtown Guéliz is on the doorstep and it's close to modern restaurants, cafés, and nightlife---but it's also on a quiet corner close to the El Harti Gardens and Royal Tennis Club. Rooms have been tastefully furnished and are comfortable, though it feels more like Barcelona than Marrakesh. Guest rooms have patterned easy-chairs, sunburst mirrors, colorful cement floor tiles, and modern facilities such as satellite TV, minibars, and high-speed Wi-Fi. There's a lovely bar on the roof-terrace and a mezzanine lounge with seating that overlooks the huge hotel restaurant that specializes in seafood. At the rear is a small terrace and pool for guests, and there's a small dipping pool on the roof.

This boutique hotel in the heart of Guéliz is chic and hypermodern in style, with trendy designer furniture, a space-age lounge bar, and minimalist bedrooms. The ground-floor bar is a popular meeting point and the hotel's location in the heart of Guéliz makes it ideal for exploring shops, galleries, and the medina. All rooms have massive en suite marble bathrooms. There's a small swimming pool in the inner atrium and also a rooftop terrace with comfortable seating, sun loungers, and a bar, but sadly no open views. That said, for a hotel in the new town, with a funky rather than functional vibe, Bab Hotel is worth checking out.

It's worth spending extra for a Deluxe Room to get the extra space and balcony.

This renovated riad near the Badi Palace in the Mellah quarter has rooms arranged over two floors, looking inward to the central patio pool and terrace, which is shaded by jasmine, bougainvillea, and banana palms. Some suites are large enough to accommodate extra beds making this a convenient family base for exploring. Traditional features remain such as zellige tiled detailing and bathrooms finished in tadlak.

Request meals on the secluded terrace, which has great views of Marrakesh and the High Atlas.

Originally built as a family home in 1982, Dar Ayniwen (House of Palms) is now a luxurious small hotel amid 5 acres of gardens, where guests are immediately made to feel at home by the warm and attentive staff. The house itself is filled with antique furnishings, rugs, lamps, paintings, and other objects collected from all over the world and over a lifetime by the owner's father. There are the original five large en suite bedrooms, two huge winter lounges with fireplaces, a library, and a portico overlooking the garden. In addition, five individual bungalow suites are situated around the lush lawn and decent-size swimming pool. All the rooms have French windows that lead directly to the garden, some even have a private terrace. Several rooms, including the Rotunda Suite, can accommodate families and the hotel offers children's menus, babysitting services, and a library of books, DVDs, and games. Meals and snacks are available and are usually served on the garden terrace. A free shuttle to the medina and Marrakesh city center is available to guests on request.

Tucked into the residential neighborhood of Hivernage, Dar Rhizlane is a luxury boutique hotel that was designed to look like the capacious villas built during the French protectorate in the 1920s. It's a refreshing change from the large modern hotels that have taken over the area. The entrance is grand, with decorative fountains and lily ponds and swathes of honeysuckle and bougainvillea cascading down the building's limestone ocher facade. Each room or suite features a private veranda or garden space, some of which feature stunning hand-cut wooden moucharabia trellis-work and key-hole windows. In a separate villa at the rear of the garden, the enormous White Suite fuses contemporary aesthetics with traditional Moroccan finishes, which is evident in the hand-cut plaster stucco fireplaces, woven fabrics, Beni Ouirane rugs, and white zellij tiled floors. There's a landscaped garden with a terrace, a pergola and comfy lounge, fine-dining in its renowned Moroccan restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool and spa.

The unpretentious charms of this country villa with an English-style garden is a delight, complete with croquet lawn, rose gardens, terraces, and swimming pool. The house has a huge sitting room and library, and plenty of comfy corners for reading or playing board games in both summer and winter. The outdoor veranda lounge is the perfect place to relax with a drink before dinner. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor with views of the garden. The spacious suites have private terraces, cozy fireplaces, and sitting areas that are tastefully furnished with a mix of Moroccan and Indonesian elements. Service is attentive, and for once design isn't too over-the-top. The restaurant serves an excellent six-course Moroccan tasting menu on alternate nights. For complete privacy or family stays, the self-contained pool pavilion has two bedrooms, a shared lounge, and private pool.

This city-center hotel has a huge, riad-style atrium, giving it some Moroccan charm along with standard hotel amenities such as a restaurant, bar, gym, spa, and pool. Rooms are spacious, and some have balconies with a pool view. There is an elevator and disabled access throughout, as well as a good-size pool in the garden and a small poolside café and pizzeria. The restaurant serves a tasty Moroccan buffet on alternate nights, but avoid the international buffet nights. Service is efficient, and the hotel is well placed just off the main Avenue Mohammed V. Interconnecting family rooms are available.

There is no hotel website, so all bookings are done through third party websites.

What started as Marrakesh's first casino has grown into a complex with two hotel properties as well as the Es Saadi casino and the Teatro nightclub. The original Es Saadi Hotel is rather dated and worn, but the luxury Es Saadi Palace is a whole class above its sister. In addition, there are 10 individually styled luxurious villas with one or two bedrooms and their own private garden terrace. For a slightly more rustic "'kasbah"' experience, there are eight ksars built in the style of desert kasbahs, each with two bedrooms, a private sun terrace, and direct access to the Palace pool. There are 19 acres of gardens blooming with orange trees and roses, and sun-loungers and hammocks scattered on luxurious lawns. There's a massive outdoor pool (free for Es Saadi Palace, Villa, and Ksar guests), as well as a smaller unheated pool at the Es Saadi Hotel. There are also loads of organized children’s activities as well as daily yoga sessions.

The Four Seasons is a luxurious mini-medina outside the walls of the old city: avenues of palm trees, arcades, and patios connect the low-rise pavilions, all surrounded by acres of exotic gardens, terraces, pools, and fountains. The facilities are second to none, with contemporary Moroccan decor throughout and impeccable service. All rooms have a private terrace or balcony with views to the lush grounds. One swimming pool is for families; the other is a tranquil delight for adults only. In addition, there is a kids' and teenagers' club, a spa, games room, tea salon, library, and a fine Moroccan restaurant. 

A long-standing favorite among budget travelers and backpackers, Hotel Ali is right at the edge of the main square and is constantly abuzz with activity, but don't expect many creature comforts. The rooms have en suite baths and air-conditioning (not always working), and guests have access to a 24-hour currency-exchange bureau. There are great views over Djemâa el Fna square, and some rooms have private balconies overlooking the street and a small park at the entrance to the square.

It's cash only.

Just south of the Palmery, this fabulous hotel blends Moorish design details with ancient Egyptian architecture to make a peaceful paradise. As you enter into the lobby with its high vaulted ceiling, fountains, and pillars, the impression should be of reaching a palace, albeit a slightly neglected and unloved palace. Accommodation is in two-story private terra-cotta villas and pavilions with generously sized bedrooms and high domed ceilings that surround an immense turquoise basin from which a series of smaller lagoons spread out through the manicured gardens. Some units have private dipping pools, fountains, and lush garden courtyards with drapes and white divans. There are Moroccan and Japanese restaurants to choose from as well as the option to dine at your own pavilion.

This well-managed, budget riad is a cut above the rest with an ideal location just a stone's throw from Place Djemâa el Fna. The decor is simple with Moroccan textiles, rugs, and lamps adding a splash of color to each of the bedrooms, which are clean and well-appointed. A central patio fountain, brightly tiled floors, tadelakt columns, rooftop terraces, and cascading plants contribute to an air of elegance. Meals are available in the hotel's salon restaurant, which has a cozy fireplace for winter and long, low cushioned benches for relaxing. There is also a terrace and a traditional 'caidal' tent for dining or just hiding yourself away with a book. Meals must be requested in advance.

The word jnane means "garden," and this luxury property makes the most of its surroundings, with hacienda-style accommodations all surrounded by palms, olive trees, cactus gardens, herbs, and rose beds. Interiors are impeccably decorated with tadlak, antique rugs, paintings, textiles, and ethnic objects reflecting the artistic passion of lawyer-turned-designer Meryanne Loum-Martin. Outdoor terraces and nooks and crannies encourage daytime retreat, while a magnificent central drawing room with open fireplace brings guests together in the evening.

Rising like a Byzantine, 14th-century kasbah from the Palmery and surrounded by 10 acres of manicured grounds, this Relais & Chateaux hotel is all about sumptuous, escape-it-all luxury. Accommodations range from suites with private gardens to a multiroom VIP apartment in the turret. From the moment its giant wooden doors swing open to reveal the central courtyard, restaurant, and swimming pool beyond, everything is designed to impress: ruins to explore at the bottom of the garden, an organic herb garden, an art gallery, and library. The underground hammam and spa is available to guests and nonguests (by appointment). Prices include local airport transfers.

The ambience at this hotel, opened by celebrated British designer Jasper Conran, is that of a stylish and elegant retreat within the medina, where peace and tranquillity reign supreme. The riad is set within a former 19th-century Ciadal palace and has five spacious suites around a lush central patio, with a small swimming pool. The property is decorated with antiques and artworks from the owner's private collection and, as would be expected, there is great attention to detail in the interior finishes and furnishings. Four-poster beds are made up with hand-finished Egyptian cotton linen surrounded by billowing white voile drapes. While all suites overlook the garden courtyard, request one with a private balcony or terrace. The on-site restaurant serves Moroccan cuisine either in the elegant dining room or on your own private terrace. There are no TVs and children are not accepted. 

The sun-drenched roof terrace is ideal for afternoon tea or sunset cocktails.

At the edge of the medina, with easy access to parking, taxis, and the main Djemâa el Fna square, La Maison Arabe is a stylish hotel offering old-fashioned charm and exceptional Moroccan hospitality. The design is an artful blend of Moorish and European, and each of the four courtyards offers grandeur on an intimate scale. Beautiful carved wooden paneling leads you through the old wing to discover the cool inner patio, reading rooms, piano bar, and an elegant Moroccan restaurant that's one of the best in Marrakesh. Most rooms have a fireplace and a balcony, and the hotel has a small (oddly placed) swimming pool and sun terraces above. There is a luxurious spa and hammam and guests also have access to a country club just outside Marrakesh, with a large pool and gardens. The house was once a famous restaurant, the first to serve Moroccan cuisine to such notables as Winston Churchill and Jackie Kennedy.

Since 1923, Morocco's most prestigious hotel has achieved legendary status for its opulence, grandeur, celebrity guest list, and hefty price tag. Famed also for its elegant interiors, magnificent mature gardens, and immaculate service, La Mamounia occupies 20 acres of fragrant gardens that once belonged to 18th-century Prince Mamoun and is a glowing example of Moroccan Arab–Andalusian fine arts. As you enter the main foyer, doormen glide to your assistance as you're greeted by a waft of orange blossoms. The marble sculptures, velvet armchairs, antique furniture, and spacious lounges hung with Asian paintings ooze elegance. In 2009 the hotel was magnificently restored and renovated by architect Jacques Garcia and a team of hundreds of master craftsmen. A sumptuous underground spa, with a jacuzzi and hammam, is one of the added features. If money is no object, then your own private riad for a night will set you back around 80,000 DH. Otherwise, prices start at "only" 5,500 DH for a classic room (breakfast is an additional 350 DH per person).

There's a certain over-the-top charm to this series of five interconnected riads of palatial proportions, each with a different decorative theme inspired by previous ruling dynasties. The hotel concierge offers all services and comforts associated with a small luxury hotel and there's a Romanesque underground spa and massage suite, as well as on-site cooking classes. There are also salon areas and lounges in each of the different riads, plus a billiards room and other spaces for meeting, greeting, or relaxing. A nighttime aperitif beside the patio pool amid rows of man-size lanterns is hard to beat. The very pleasant terrace restaurant is open to nonguests and has both French and Moroccan menus.

Take your breakfast or lunch here, but head elsewhere for dinner.

This modern hotel with a small pool, a restaurant serving international food, a bar area, and clean, spacious rooms and suites (many have twin beds), is a convenient local base in the heart of Guéliz. There are some traditional decorative touches such as stucco cornices, carved wooden doors, and beldi (a traditional, handmade, mosaic tile) floors. It's popular with budget tour operators and large groups so it's frequently booked up. Avoid rooms at the front as the street is noisy and windows are small.

Always ask if there's a promotional rate available.

On the souk's northern tip is this lavish riad spread across five adjoining properties, known for its fabulous decor and elite clientele (Angelina Jolie and Russell Crowe have stayed here). Its location in the heart of the busy El Mok'f neighborhood may be a bit more on the edgy side, but once you've reached the riad, you may never want to leave. TVs are hidden behind carved moucharabia screens and iPod docks are filled with cool tunes. Hidden alcoves and salons are great places to grab a meal, but don't miss the terrace for sunset. 

This outpost of a well-respected French luxury hotel chain is ideally situated on the edge of the medina but an easy walk from the main sights. Modernist in style, with Moroccan and Oriental touches, the rooms and suites all look out over the hotel's main attraction: the heated swimming pool. Loungers, parasols, poolside bar, pizzeria, and even a lifeguard in attendance make this ideal for families, as do the kids' club (for ages 4–12), babysitting service, and swimming lessons. Rooms in the main hotel are furnished simply in cream, beige, and brown hues, and some suites have twin bathrooms. For a family group or special event, the 26 contemporary-style private riads (from around 7,000 DH per night) can accommodate up to eight people with private patio, pool, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living rooms. The hotel also has an excellent spa and hydrotherapy facility.

The Two Towers has a magnificent garden setting with accommodation in neoclassical villas designed by architect-owner Charles Boccara who is usually on-site to chat with guests. Rooms and suites are all spread across six individual villas, each with a patio or small pool (there's a fee to heat the pool). These four- and five-room villas can be booked for either exclusive use, which is ideal for a large family or group of friends, or shared with other guests, booking just the rooms required. There are also eight exclusive pool residences with a huge bedroom, lounge, and private pool or Jacuzzi. The main building houses the restaurant, communal lounges, a games room, and a cozy winter bar complete with open fire, but the overall feeling pervading throughout is one of faded charm. Room sizes vary enormously, and the standard "classic" rooms are cramped and stuffy—it's worth upgrading to a junior suite. The main pool is surrounded by lawns, a terrace, and plenty of loungers.

Despite its location on an unprepossessing street, this hotel is in the heart of the action and has a rather grand and opulent interior that cannot fail to impress. The carved pillars of the garden give the air of an ancient temple, with four salons around an enormous, heated pool and a giant fireplace at one end. The Ambassador suite has great views of the medina and nearby Koutoubia Mosque, but most of the rooms look upon the inner garden and pool area. Elegant sitting rooms, a cigar room, a piano bar, and an additional outdoor heated pool on the roof add to the hotel's charms. There are also plenty of in-house dining options with the Moroccan Koutoubia restaurant as well as Indian and French options. Guests can enjoy the rooftop pool and the hammam with aromatic spa treatments.

With easy access and elevators, this is a good choice for anyone with mobility issues.

This 18th-century palace once belonging to the cousin of King Hassan II is now a luxurious boutique hotel with lush gardens hidden in the kasbah area of the medina. Accommodations are spacious and there's a decent-size pool, making this a great choice for families. Rooms with a garden view open onto a jungle of banana, palm, orange, olive, and jacaranda trees and are deliciously cool in summer. Other rooms open onto private patios, some have sun terraces, and all are decorated with traditional Moroccan finishes of tadlak and tiling, with ceiling fans and air-conditioning. The swimming pool sits at the edge of the gardens surrounded by terraces for sunbathing, and the hotel has a hammam and massage suite. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and is open to the public.

Although it's part of an international chain, the Movenpick Mansour has a distinctively Moroccan vibe, as well as a heated pool for winter swimming under the Marrakesh sun. While the rooms themselves lack a bit of character the rest of the property makes up for it. There's also an onsite yoga studio (Om Yoga) and kids club. 

This exquisite, Italian-owned boutique riad is near the Dar el Bacha Royal residence, on a street filled with antiques dealers and quality boutiques. The riad itself features gorgeous interiors that blend European, Italian, and Moroccan influences. The 11 rooms and suites are arranged around the central hexagonal atrium, which pours light into the central patio. On the ground floor there are cozy alcoves for reading, an elegant restaurant, and a glassed-in swimming pool that opens to a cloistered inner courtyard. The superior Dar El Bacha suite is simply stunning with a huge fireplace, oriental rugs, antique furnishings, and a large private terrace. Modern artworks feature throughout, as well as cool, retro-style furnishings mixing contemporary and traditional elements. Rooms are spacious; each has an individual theme and enormous marble bathroom. The roof terrace has comfortable shaded seating areas and a dining area.

You'll feel like a celebrity when you arrive at this dreamy resort, which opened to great acclaim in 2012 in Marrakesh's Palmery. Set among 12 acres of manicured gardens and shallow ponds, guests cross a moat to enter their accommodations, which range from spacious deluxe rooms centered on a courtyard garden to suites (some with fireplaces, terraces, or private pools), villas with private gardens, and three stately, multibedroom palaces. All are top-of-the-line with DVD-integrated plasma TVs, Nespresso machines, rain showers, and the plushest bedding, plus chic, contemporary interiors. On-site dining includes a French-influenced gourmet restaurant, a stylish lounge for tea, and Nomad Bar for cocktails. There's a central swimming pool for guests and visitors close to the restaurant as well as a shallow pool for children. The spa offers a range of divine massage and beauty treatments.

This sophisticated hotel set in 12 acres of gardens is the height of bohemian boutique chic, if a bit Beverley Hills. The overall feel is romantic neoclassicism, making it a sophisticated place to retreat from the mayhem of the city and indulge in a little pampering. Each of the exceedingly large rooms, decorated in an ornate mixture of Moroccan and Art Deco styles, open onto the pool's veranda, which is shared with the other guests. For true luxury, choose one of the huge Arabian "'tents"' tucked away in the gardens; each is an enormous permanent fixture with solid walls, kitted out to resemble the regal tents used in times gone by for stately occasions—the stuff of fairy tales, with four-poster beds, sunken pools sprinkled with rose petals, fireplaces, and romantic lighting. The mansion was originally constructed for a French countess, who then decided to make it a luxury hotel. Staff is at your beck and call, and meals are served around the pool, in the gardens, or in the elegant lounge. There's also a luxurious spa. Children can be accommodated in extra beds in Junior Suites or larger suites only.

Tasteful it isn't, but this giant, gaudy, self-contained bubble in the middle of the Palmery offers every kind of distraction, and plenty to keep children amused. The biggest draw is the demanding championship golf course (par 72) on the doorstep and the kids' activities. Deluxe rooms are on the small side, but are also the cheapest and are comfortably furnished. A sense of space in the communal lounges and lobbies, a lively pool scene, and all the various amenities and restaurants are the biggest advantages to this resort. All-inclusive packages are available and there are free shuttles to/from the medina.

This budget-friendly riad with great amenities (including air-conditioning) is in a quiet alley not far from Place Djemâa el Fna. Its simple decorations and traditional architecture give the property a peaceful vibe that's fresh and modern as well as cozy Moroccan---think colorful throws and cushions set against pale walls, a small tiled central courtyard, and a small plunge pool. Rooms are small and minimally furnished with wooden beds, traditional bejmat tiled floors, and tadlak bathrooms. The plant-filled roof terrace is lovely and has a comfy cushioned corner for relaxing. Staff speak English and many solo travelers find this little riad a perfect base for a few days inside the medina.