29 Best Hotels in Marrakesh, Morocco

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. Animal lovers will be delighted to see that despite its five-star standing, La Mamounia welcomes furry friends—a rarity in Morocco. It also has its own colony of rescue cats and a friendly donkey wandering the grounds.

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 is of reaching a palace. (Oprah is a fan and stayed here on her trip to Marrakesh.) 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.

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.

At the edge of the medina, with easy access to parking, taxis, and the main Jemaa el-Fnaa 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.

The Mandarin Oriental's first Moroccan property lives up to the ultraluxury hospitality brand's reputation. The property overlooks the Atlas Mountains and is surrounded by 50 acres of olive groves and rose gardens. All the suites and villas come with a private pool and butler (and the hotel slippers are to die for). Meanwhile, the decadent Asian restaurant Ling Ling serves up one of the best dining experiences in Marrakesh and is as popular with the city's luxury-loving residents as it is with hotel guests. To stay here, you need to be a traveler who's willing to splurge but also one who's motivated; it's tough to leave the property and you need to hire a car to get to any of the city's main attractions. 

The first African outpost from the Nobu hospitality brand is perfect for both business and leisure travelers. The design is a gorgeous fusion of Moroccan craftsmanship and Japanese contemporary touches. Rooms are simple but chic, and guests need only get on the elevator to either go upstairs to the vibrant rooftop bar or downstairs to the iconic Nobu restaurant. The vibe at both is cool and sophisticated, and there are as many solo guests as there are couples and groups. If you want to make the most of the amenities, book yourself a spa treatment and order sushi from room service.

Riad Tarabel is an enchanting hideaway that exudes old-world charm. Antique maps, peacock chairs, taxidermy birds, and sparkling chandeliers all have a place here, as do lush paintings that were shipped from the enigmatic owner’s family château in France. For those who love travel-inspired nostalgia and treasures, a stay at Tarabel is an absolute must. Pay close attention to the gilt mirrors that decorate Tarabel’s sitting areas. One of them is actually a secret door that leads to a spa—all you have to do is find and press the button.

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 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 hypermodern in style, with trendy 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. 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.

Originally built as a family home in 1982, Dar Ayniwen (House of Palms) is now a luxurious small hotel amid five 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. 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.

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. 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 basic, but 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.

English entrepreneur Vanessa Branson created this riad "adventure" in 2002, and since then it has been reworked and extended into a palace of individually conceived rooms designed with a stylish modern aesthetic. The property appeals to fashionable sophisticates although families with children are equally welcome. The atmosphere is chic, relaxed, and trendy, but it's expensive compared to other properties in the same category. There are three pools, a hammam spa, restaurant, spacious bar with lounge, exclusive designer boutique, library, and shaded garden patios. The roof terrace is huge and attracts outside guests for evening cocktails, as does the restaurant. Hardly any wonder that most guests stay four to five days—some even two weeks. 

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.

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.

A collection of garden and pool suites scattered through a 7-acre garden, Les Deux Tours is ideal for those who prefer a peaceful retreat over the city bustle. 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.

Understated and elegant, this eight-bedroom boutique hotel is ideal for those who want to to experience an intimate stay in one of Marrakesh's most coveted residential neighborhoods. Maison Brummell is located in in the lush Jardin Majorelle, just a stone's throw from Majorelle Gardens. The hotel itself is a terra-cotta design dream and spaces are decorated in soothing neutral tones with one-of-a-kind art pieces and plush Moroccan carpets. The complimentary breakfast is delicious and there's an honesty bar in the communal dining room from which you can select snacks and bottles of wine to enjoy in your room or by the pool.

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. 

Next to the train station and opposite the Theatre Royal, this modern four-star hotel makes a convenient and well-priced base in the nouvelle ville—even though it's not the most glamorous location—as taxis are on the doorstep for the short skip to the old medina and it's walking distance to the rest of Guéliz. As you enter the airy foyer with marbled floors, low sofas, perfumed air, and contemporary sculptures, the overall feel is of quality and reliability. The Opera Plaza complex includes a bowling alley, nightclub, lounge bar, and Italian restaurant. All rooms face into the center courtyard with its large swimming pool (also shared with the adjacent three-star sister hotel), pool bar, and chill-out zone with sheesha pipes and cushions. Rooms are clean and functional with contemporary Moroccan styling and some ornate features.

This sophisticated hotel set in 12 acres of gardens is the height of bohemian boutique chic, if a bit Beverley Hills. 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. 

You can't get any closer to central Guéliz than this hotel, which shares its address with Carre Eden, the neighborhood's main shopping mall and plaza which attracts steady foot traffic from tourists and locals. The location is particularly popular with business travelers and families. Rooms are modern and clean, like you'd expect from a major hotel join like Radisson. The biggest draw of booking here is the convenience: you're merely feet away from countless restaurants, shops, and it's just a five-minute taxi (or 20-minute walk) to the medina.

BE is the fun and laid-back retreat created by Nicole Billi and Mohamed Bousaadi, who treat all of their guests and staff like family. The couple first met in 2012 when Billi traveled from her hometown of Zurich, Switzerland, to Marrakesh and fell in love—with both Bousaadi and his home country. The pair wed and are now the proud owners of one of the most charming riads in the city, blending Billi’s love of modern European design and Bousaadi’s dedication to preserving his cultural heritage. BE also has a yoga studio and spa, plus sells local crafts and artisanal goods. Additionally, the food is great and if you fancy picking up some tips, cooking classes are available.

One of the most recognizable riads in Marrakesh, Le Riad Yasmine found Instagram fame in 2016 when an image of its gorgeous green pool went viral. Run by charming French couple Alice and Gabriel Paris, the space is an oasis full of plants and tiled floors. The rooftop terrace is perfect for enjoying fresh mint tea and you’ll often find yourself accompanied by chirping birds and two saucy felines named Bowie and BB, who went from living on the streets to becoming social media sensations who live like royalty inside the riad.

Built and owned by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, the Royal Mansour is an ultraluxurious private medina within the medina, comprising 55 individual three-story riads complete with a private patio, sitting room, rooftop plunge pool, fireplace, and personal butler. Master artisans from across the Kingdom finished each with zellij tiles, hand-sculpted plaster details, and polished tadlak. It's here that visiting heads of state and the super-elite will be housed during state visits or celebrity events; the rest of the time it's open to anybody with pockets deep enough to pay the rates. From the riads, pathways lined with 100-year-old olive trees transplanted from the King's own Agdal Gardens lead to the reception and the various fine-dining restaurants, while there is a stunning garden with massive outdoor pool and the "Le Jardin'" restaurant pavilion, overseen by Michelin-starred chef, Yannick Alléno. The luxurious hotel spa, with white wrought-iron atrium, resembles a birdcage and reputedly has one of the best (and possibly most expensive) hammams in Marrakesh. 

Formerly the private residence of a Marrakesh judge, this exquisite 1930s property has all the understated glamour and class you'd expect from a Relais & Chateaux hotel, with unobtrusive service, libraries to hide away in, and guest rooms with enormous bathrooms. The street outside is a busy thoroughfare, but when inside you are hardly aware of it. Dine in the excellent contemporary Mediterranean and Moroccan restaurant, or take your meals by the heated garden pool, terrace pool, or fireside on a private, orange-tree–filled patio.