The romance of the medina is in full display at this former 19th-century riad turned three-and-a-half-pearl hotel. Preserved in its original structure and configuration, it holds only eight individually decorated rooms, all with elegant, traditional Moroccan style. There's a rich resume of on-site features, including a pool, rooftop bar, and restaurant, offering plenty of reasons to budget in some linger time. Perks include a free hot breakfast, which earns high marks from guests, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel's location in the heart of old Marrakesh puts most major sights within about a 20-minute walk, although scarce public transportation makes reaching attractions farther afield a bit of a challenge. For a more modern taste of Marrakech, with more bus service, check out Hotel Le Caspian in the upscale Guéliz district, just west of the old city.
The romance of the medina is in full display at this former 19th-century riad turned three-and-a-half-pearl hotel. Preserved in its original structure and configuration, it holds only eight individually decorated rooms, all with elegant, traditional Moroccan style. There's a rich resume of on-site features, including a pool, rooftop bar, and restaurant, offering plenty of reasons to budget in some linger time. Perks include a free hot breakfast, which earns high marks from guests, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel's location in the heart of old Marrakesh puts most major sights within about a 20-minute walk, although scarce public transportation makes reaching attractions farther afield a bit of a challenge. For a more modern taste of Marrakech, with more bus service, check out Hotel Le Caspian in the upscale Guéliz district, just west of the old city.
Tucked into an alley in the quiet Mouassin Quarter, just a few minutes on foot from Jemaa el Fnaa Square, this three-and-a-half-pearl riad bills itself as a “boutique hotel of timeless beauty and seductive atmosphere” -- and it delivers on both counts. The converted medina mansion, designed by Umberto Maria Branchini in 2010, has seven spacious suites with handcrafted furnishings and luxe fabrics. Sophisticated common areas combine local character with a contemporary sensibility (the most noteworthy is a softly lit dining room specializing in fine Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes). The panoramic roof terrace above and traditional hammam below are equally tempting. Riad Joya’s service (which includes access to personal butlers) is top-notch too; however, if you want a pool, the Riad le Clos des Arts may be a better choice.
Tucked into an alley in the quiet Mouassin Quarter, just a few minutes on foot from Jemaa el Fnaa Square, this three-and-a-half-pearl riad bills itself as a “boutique hotel of timeless beauty and seductive atmosphere” -- and it delivers on both counts. The converted medina mansion, designed by Umberto Maria Branchini in 2010, has seven spacious suites with handcrafted furnishings and luxe fabrics. Sophisticated common areas combine local character with a contemporary sensibility (the most noteworthy is a softly lit dining room specializing in fine Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes). The panoramic roof terrace above and traditional hammam below are equally tempting. Riad Joya’s service (which includes access to personal butlers) is top-notch too; however, if you want a pool, the Riad le Clos des Arts may be a better choice.
The Riad Azoulay is an upscale, nine-room property within walking distance of several historic sites in the busy Marrakech medina. Built in the 16th century, the riad features an interior courtyard with a wading pool plus a spa and a rooftop terrace offering a panoramic view of the city. The guest rooms are individually designed with traditional Moroccan furniture and modern bathroom fittings. A free breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant, which also serves lunch and dinner dishes inspired by local and Italian cuisine. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities with the Riad de la Belle Epoque, another intimate, historic property, although it lacks a spa.
The Riad Azoulay is an upscale, nine-room property within walking distance of several historic sites in the busy Marrakech medina. Built in the 16th century, the riad features an interior courtyard with a wading pool plus a spa and a rooftop terrace offering a panoramic view of the city. The guest rooms are individually designed with traditional Moroccan furniture and modern bathroom fittings. A free breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant, which also serves lunch and dinner dishes inspired by local and Italian cuisine. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities with the Riad de la Belle Epoque, another intimate, historic property, although it lacks a spa.
The Zalagh Kasbah Hotel and Spa is a upper-middle-range, 344-room resort-style property located south of the medina near the Agdal Gardens. Rooms are well-maintained and open to furnished balconies, but there's no in-room Wi-Fi. There are a large unheated outdoor pool and a children's pool, an on-site restaurant, cafe, and two bars. The spa has a heated pool and hot tub, and offers a range of beauty treatments and massages, as well as the traditional hammam. The hotel is popular with large groups, so it might not be the best choice for romancing couples, but it's clean, and the rates are a bargain given the number of features.
The Zalagh Kasbah Hotel and Spa is a upper-middle-range, 344-room resort-style property located south of the medina near the Agdal Gardens. Rooms are well-maintained and open to furnished balconies, but there's no in-room Wi-Fi. There are a large unheated outdoor pool and a children's pool, an on-site restaurant, cafe, and two bars. The spa has a heated pool and hot tub, and offers a range of beauty treatments and massages, as well as the traditional hammam. The hotel is popular with large groups, so it might not be the best choice for romancing couples, but it's clean, and the rates are a bargain given the number of features.
Located on the outskirts of the Marrakech Medina, the upper-middle-range Riad Nabila is a reasonably priced 10-room property with more amenities than the typical riad, including a wading pool, in-room spa treatments, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms have traditional Moroccan furniture, firm mattresses, and small seating areas, and many have private balconies. Bathrooms are decorated using handmade tile-work, but they're shower only. The riad's restaurant serves classic local dishes, such as tagines and kebabs, as well as a free breakfast, but guests give the food mixed reviews. Visitors who want a riad closer to the Jemaa El Fnaa market may want to consider Riad Azoulay, which has comparable amenities but slightly higher room rates.
Located on the outskirts of the Marrakech Medina, the upper-middle-range Riad Nabila is a reasonably priced 10-room property with more amenities than the typical riad, including a wading pool, in-room spa treatments, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms have traditional Moroccan furniture, firm mattresses, and small seating areas, and many have private balconies. Bathrooms are decorated using handmade tile-work, but they're shower only. The riad's restaurant serves classic local dishes, such as tagines and kebabs, as well as a free breakfast, but guests give the food mixed reviews. Visitors who want a riad closer to the Jemaa El Fnaa market may want to consider Riad Azoulay, which has comparable amenities but slightly higher room rates.
The three-pearl Riad Rafaele offers a taste of Old World Morocco with a charming courtyard and small seasonal pool located a 12-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa. The seven colorful rooms are outfitted in traditional and classic decor, but there's some wear here and there and a lack of TVs or coffee- and tea-making facilities can be a drawback for some. As for features, there’s a breakfast buffet and Moroccan dinner but both cost a fee, as do the hammam and massages. Riad Da Narjat is a good alternative with a free breakfast and stylish rooms.
The three-pearl Riad Rafaele offers a taste of Old World Morocco with a charming courtyard and small seasonal pool located a 12-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa. The seven colorful rooms are outfitted in traditional and classic decor, but there's some wear here and there and a lack of TVs or coffee- and tea-making facilities can be a drawback for some. As for features, there’s a breakfast buffet and Moroccan dinner but both cost a fee, as do the hammam and massages. Riad Da Narjat is a good alternative with a free breakfast and stylish rooms.
Located in Marrakech's historic Medina, the elegant Riad Noir d'Ivoire is a luxury boutique hotel masquerading behind a traditional riad's walls. The entire riad has been restored with rich modern furnishings with both Berber and more typically Marrakeshi artwork, textiles, and accents, and the sprawling courtyard is home to two swimming pools. The kitchen serves exceptional Moroccan and French food throughout the day -- in addition to the free continental breakfast -- to wherever on the grounds guests would like to eat. The nine spacious, sumptuous rooms have flat-screen TVs and the rare-for-Morocco alcoholic minibar; the five suites have private balconies. The riad also has a hammam, small gym, lounge bar, boutique, and library. Wi-Fi is included.
Located in Marrakech's historic Medina, the elegant Riad Noir d'Ivoire is a luxury boutique hotel masquerading behind a traditional riad's walls. The entire riad has been restored with rich modern furnishings with both Berber and more typically Marrakeshi artwork, textiles, and accents, and the sprawling courtyard is home to two swimming pools. The kitchen serves exceptional Moroccan and French food throughout the day -- in addition to the free continental breakfast -- to wherever on the grounds guests would like to eat. The nine spacious, sumptuous rooms have flat-screen TVs and the rare-for-Morocco alcoholic minibar; the five suites have private balconies. The riad also has a hammam, small gym, lounge bar, boutique, and library. Wi-Fi is included.
The three-pearl Dar Silsila is a delightful riad located in the heart of the city's ancient medina quarter. The stylish boutique property is set on a quiet street, a short walk from the bustling Jemaa el-Fna marketplace. Its 10 guest rooms have attractive, modern decor mixed with fine, traditional Moroccan accents. They all have air-conditioning, safes, roomy walk-in showers, and free Wi-Fi, but there are no TVs or kettles. The property's highlights include a lovely rooftop terrace with a pergola and sweeping views of the city, and a free breakfast plus mint tea and pasties upon arrival. Travelers looking for a step up can check out four-pearl Riad Ambre et Epices.
The three-pearl Dar Silsila is a delightful riad located in the heart of the city's ancient medina quarter. The stylish boutique property is set on a quiet street, a short walk from the bustling Jemaa el-Fna marketplace. Its 10 guest rooms have attractive, modern decor mixed with fine, traditional Moroccan accents. They all have air-conditioning, safes, roomy walk-in showers, and free Wi-Fi, but there are no TVs or kettles. The property's highlights include a lovely rooftop terrace with a pergola and sweeping views of the city, and a free breakfast plus mint tea and pasties upon arrival. Travelers looking for a step up can check out four-pearl Riad Ambre et Epices.
The Ibis Marrakech Centre Gare is a three-pearl hotel far from the narrow streets of the medina, right across from Marrakech's railway station. There's space for a garden courtyard with a sunbathing lawn and a sizable outdoor pool, along with a terrace for the hotel's 24-hour bar. Its 103 guest rooms however, are small with tiny windows and basic, dated decor. There's a buffet restaurant, but breakfast isn't included. A rooftop terrace, better dining options, and more inviting rooms can be found at the nearby Hotel le Caspien.
The Ibis Marrakech Centre Gare is a three-pearl hotel far from the narrow streets of the medina, right across from Marrakech's railway station. There's space for a garden courtyard with a sunbathing lawn and a sizable outdoor pool, along with a terrace for the hotel's 24-hour bar. Its 103 guest rooms however, are small with tiny windows and basic, dated decor. There's a buffet restaurant, but breakfast isn't included. A rooftop terrace, better dining options, and more inviting rooms can be found at the nearby Hotel le Caspien.
The upscale Riad Nashira is a 15-room hotel located in the Medina, a seven-minute drive from Jemaa el-Fna square and the souks. Decor is muted throughout, from the spa to the rooms, which are arranged around two tranquil courtyards and feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The rooftop terrace is a highlight, with shaded loungers and panoramic Medina views. There's a spa with whirlpool, hammam, and treatment rooms, and the hotel has two pools -- one indoor and one outdoor. A Moroccan buffet breakfast is served in the dining room or terrace (for a fee), and the restaurant offers local dishes and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Prices are fair for the Medina, but guests with bigger budgets wanting a gym may try nearby Riad Noir D'Ivoire
The upscale Riad Nashira is a 15-room hotel located in the Medina, a seven-minute drive from Jemaa el-Fna square and the souks. Decor is muted throughout, from the spa to the rooms, which are arranged around two tranquil courtyards and feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The rooftop terrace is a highlight, with shaded loungers and panoramic Medina views. There's a spa with whirlpool, hammam, and treatment rooms, and the hotel has two pools -- one indoor and one outdoor. A Moroccan buffet breakfast is served in the dining room or terrace (for a fee), and the restaurant offers local dishes and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Prices are fair for the Medina, but guests with bigger budgets wanting a gym may try nearby Riad Noir D'Ivoire