53 Best Hotels in Marrakesh, Morocco

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 Italian-owned boutique riad is near the Dar el Bacha Royal residence, on a street filled with antiques dealers and quality boutiques; it features gorgeous interiors that blend European, Italian, and Moroccan influences. Rooms 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 roof terrace has comfortable shaded seating areas and a dining area.

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. 

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.

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.

The jewel in the crown of the English-owned Pure Riads collection, Riad Adore is decorated in cool, pale shades of white, beige, and gray, with tadlak walls and subtle lighting—it's an elegant and sophisticated guesthouse close to the main medina action. The property extends over two courtyards joined by a zellij-tile dining room, in keeping with the original character of the house. Rooms are decorated with hand-embroidered cushions, fine white linen, and a scattering of antique rugs; en suite bathrooms are fitted out to a high quality. There's an on-site hammam for guests, and the roof terrace with Amazigh-tent lounging area is stunning.

Nestled into a residential area of the kasbah, the intimate Riad Baya has a lovely central courtyard and rooftop terrace. There's a living room and dining area on the ground floor and a tented alcove adorned with wall-to-wall couches, poufs, and vintage rugs. 

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.

The Italian owners Georgina and Massimo have blended Moroccan flavors and craftsmanship with European style to create a riad that oozes sophistication. Traditional wood-paneled doors lead to each thoughtfully decorated room. There's also a small on-site hammam and massage area.

The decor is modern Moroccan meets cool hideaway at this chic riad, with a bright and airy interior. There's a nice to terrace on which to sip mint tea while taking in the sunset or, during colder months, you can lounge by the downstairs fireplace. Five understated bedrooms are available for rent individually or you can book the full riad for a group trip or private escape. 

Tucked away in the Riad Laarouss neighborhood, Les Trois Mages is a delightful small riad with English-speaking staff and spacious, tastefully furnished rooms. It's also one of few riads in this price category that has a small pool on the roof terrace that's heated in winter months. On the ground floor there are two comfortable lounges around the central patio, one with a fireplace for chilly winter nights, the other with a piano for musical guests. Some rooms have four-poster beds; the ground-floor Gaspard room combined with the adjacent Melchior room works well for families. The in-house chef offers a delicious lunch or dinner menu upon request.

A Scottish-owned riad with English-speaking staff, Riad Linda is an unpretentious and welcoming guesthouse that is an excellent value; it's decorated in contemporary Moroccan style, with individual touches such as vintage caftans displayed in bedrooms and enormous abstract modernist paintings by the owner. Rooms have wrought-iron beds and en suite bathrooms and are simply decorated with cool white walls, powder blue painted shutters, and a scattering of soft woolen carpets. The upstairs Douria Suite is split-level and ideal for a small family, with an open fireplace, huge walk-in bathroom, and private hammam. 

Full of eccentric charm, the rambling Riad Malika occupies three old houses and was one of the first riads to become a guesthouse in the 1990s. There's a lush garden patio and a small private pool, and the riad is easy to find in a quiet and safe part of the medina. The winter lounge is one of the coziest in Marrakesh, and there are spacious two-room suites ideal for families, as well as a decent-size patio pool. Many rooms have a private terrace also. The whole effect is a lovingly curated, quirky collage of styles and eras—sculpted plaster cornices, marble walls, gold-leaf ceilings, and a terrace with tumbling bougainvillea.

Proof that staying in a beautiful riad with elegant rooms does not have to break the bank, this Moroccan-run guesthouse is a real treasure, with a delightful roof terrace. A tiled fountain occupies center stage in the first-floor patio and keeps you cool in summer; for winter evenings there are couches in the patio area and a Moroccan salon with a library and TV. The riad is very easy to access and ideally situated close to the Mellah and the main Place Jemaa el-Fnaa. It works well for small groups and families as there are twin, triple, and quadruple-bedded rooms. Rooms are all tastefully furnished in modern Moroccan style and finished with tadlak walls, subtle lighting, and sculpted stucco details. Breakfast is served on the roof terrace (included in the rates); other meals can be arranged in advance.

Made up of two adjoining houses around separate courtyards, Riad Samsli has nine charming rooms at very good prices. The property is in a well-lit, safe neighborhood within easy reach of taxis and is close to both Place Jemaa el-Fnaa and the Mellah. Rooms are all on the first floor and are tastefully decorated and furnished in traditional Moroccan style with tadlak walls, carved wooden doors, wrought-iron trellised windows, and tile floors strewn with rugs. There are several indoor communal salons and cozy corners in addition to a rooftop terrace, a decent-size plunge pool with alcove seating, and a large restaurant with fireplace. An extra bed can be added to suites and there is a twin room, so families with small children can be accommodated.

You'll get the best of both worlds at this unassuming riad that's close to all of the action of the medina but still secluded. Common spaces include a whitewashed courtyard, with a plunge pool and a roof terrace with panoramic views.

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. 

The simple-yet-chic accommodations mirror Scarabeo’s Out of Africa inspiration; expect white canvas tents containing standard-size beds, wooden writing desks, and folding chairs. Florence Mottet and her partner Vincent T’Sas are both from Belgium and have created an achingly beautiful camp that looks like a movie set worthy of Meryl Streep herself. The communal areas are adorned with treasures and trinkets from Mottett and T’Sas’ travels worldwide. 

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. 

The ultraluxurious White Camel is more of a resort than a camp; guests have access to air-conditioned suites and a spa that offers a wide range of services, including massages and manicures. Beyond its luxurious amenities, The White Camel also boasts three restaurants, a bar, and an infinity pool that’s simply stunning at sunset. Even the most high-maintenance traveler will be hard-pressed to find anything to complain about during their stay at this desert camp. Its name is fitting because, as Moroccan owner Abdelkhalek Benalila explains, the white camel was once a coveted rarity in M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the desert village in the Sahara from which he hails.