Handpicked Riads in Marrakech for an Unforgettable Stay
I’m here to share extraordinary stays—handpicked hideaways that stand out for their bespoke service, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional design. Each selection is thoughtfully curated to highlight spaces where aesthetics, comfort, and personality come together naturally.
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Derb El Ferrane Riad Laarousse, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Alkemia is a private riad in the Medina of Marrakech that blends authentic Moroccan charm with personalised, group-exclusive hospitality. It’s set over three floors around a courtyard with a pool, hammam & spa, cosy living spaces and a rooftop terrace, creating a sensory, intimate retreat just steps from the city’s souks and historic sites
3 floors and 7 rooms that can accommodate up to 14 guests. It has 6 bathrooms.
Rented in exclusivity.
Hammam & Spa, a swimming pool and a terrace on the rooftop
Prices for exclusive rental: 599€ for 6 pax+59€ for each extra guest up to 14 pax. Breakfast and 24h staff service are included in this price.
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Rue Al Madina, 7 Lotissement Arsa Zahia, Marrakech (north of Marrakech Medina)
Maison Brummell Majorelle is a serene, design-led boutique hotel beside the famous Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, where sculptural modern architecture meets Moroccan materiality, creating calm indoor-outdoor spaces with lush gardens, a heated pool, a hammam and thoughtful communal areas that invite slow mornings and relaxed evenings
8 rooms, including 2 suites
Pool, Spa
Prices starting from 205€ with a minimum stay of 2 nights required during certain periods
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Derb Assabbane, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Brummell Medina is a boutique riad in the Medina of Marrakech that blends traditional Moroccan architecture—like tadelakt walls and hand-poured terrazzo floors—with contemporary design and curated interiors. The peaceful central courtyard, rooftop terrace with plunge pool, honesty bar and open kitchen create a calm, design-driven refuge just steps from the souks and historic sites
5 rooms, courtyard, pool, rooftop
Prices starting from 126€ with a minimum stay of 2 nights required during certain periods
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Mouassine district, Medina, Marrakech
Riad El Aaiún in Marrakech is a boutique riad with 7 rooms, offering a design-led stay that blends traditional Moroccan architecture with contemporary art and vintage furniture, featuring a central courtyard, curated interiors, and a rooftop terrace in a quiet corner of the medina.
Prices starting from 112€
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Derb Jamaa, Kennaria, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Roca is a peaceful riad in the Medina of Marrakech that harmoniously combines traditional Moroccan charm with contemporary design, featuring a refreshing pool, a rooftop terrace with views of the Atlas Mountains, a shaded patio for mint tea, and cosy lounges that create a tranquil home-away-from-home atmosphere just steps from the city’s souks and historic sites.
6 rooms
Prices starting from 154€
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Quartier Bab Doukkala, Dar El Bacha, Medina, Marrakech
Riad No 37 is a design-driven adults-only riad in the Medina of Marrakech that combines Scandinavian-inspired minimalism with traditional Moroccan architecture, centred around quiet courtyards, two refreshing pools, cosy lounges and rooftop spaces that encourage both social interaction and peaceful reflection.
Spread out on the first floor and surrounding the courtyards, 8 double-rooms host up to 16 people.
Prices starting from 250€ with a minimum stay of 2 nights required during certain periods
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Sidi Ben Slimane, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Muarid is a tranquil riad in the Medina of Marrakech that blends warm earth tones, artisanal craftsmanship and natural materials to create a serene oasis. Its design centres around quiet courtyards, a refreshing pool, cosy lounges and a rooftop terrace, making it a peaceful retreat ideal for relaxation and authentic Moroccan ambience.
3 rooms
Prices starting from 135€ with a minimum stay of 2 nights required during certain periods
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Rue Bab Taghzout, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Kreme is a peaceful riad in the Medina of Marrakech where refined Moroccan tradition meets relaxed comfort, centred around a luminous patio with a fountain, lush greenery, a plunge pool and a panoramic rooftop terrace that invite guests to unwind in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
5 rooms
Prices starting from 143€
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Dar El Bacha, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Le Pèlerin is a peaceful riad in the Medina of Marrakech that preserves original Moroccan design with natural materials and handcrafted details, offering a mindful oasis with cosy courtyards, personalised slow-food experiences, a rooftop terrace and a relaxed, nature-connected atmosphere just minutes from the souks and Jemaa el-Fna.
7 rooms
Prices starting from 144€ with a minimum stay of 2 nights required during certain periods
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Sidi Ahmed Soussi, Medina, Marrakech
Izza Marrakech is a creative art-and-design-driven hotel in the Medina of Marrakech, where each of its fourteen rooms and suites is individually inspired by iconic freedom seekers and Moroccan culture. The property features three tranquil courtyards, a central pool, rooftop terrace and spa facilities, blending traditional Moroccan craftsmanship like zellige and tadelakt with contemporary art and a social, immersive atmosphere in the heart of the old city.
14 rooms
3 coutyards, rooftop
Prices starting from 110€ (low season)
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Derb Kbala Kasba. Mechouar, Kasbah, Marrakech
Le Petit Kenzara & Magical Rooftop is a charming villa-style hideaway in the Kasbah district of Marrakech that combines intimate, private living with a standout rooftop terrace featuring panoramic views and a golden bath under the stars. With garden views, outdoor dining areas and thoughtful indoor-outdoor spaces, it creates a relaxed, magical atmosphere ideal for couples or small groups seeking a unique, experience-driven stay.
Entire Riad – for up to 4 persons
Prices starting from 165€
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Medina, Marrakech
Dar Darma is a luxurious riad in the Medina of Marrakech that combines traditional Moroccan architecture with contemporary comfort, featuring spacious suites, a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the medina and the Atlas Mountains, a hammam and plunge pool, cosy lounges and a restaurant serving Moroccan cuisine—creating a refined yet relaxed base for exploring the city’s historic heart.
6 suites
Prices starting from 240€
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Derb Anboub 12, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Atay is an intimate boutique riad in the Medina of Marrakech that blends minimalist Beldi-chic design with traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. It features calm, refined spaces around a central patio with a plunge basin, a quiet mezzanine for relaxing, and a rooftop terrace that invites slow mornings and sunset views
2 Double Rooms and 3 large Suites
Prices starting from 110€
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Derb Zaari, Medina, Marrakech
Maison Dar Saada is a riad in the Medina of Marrakech that harmonises authentic Moroccan charm with contemporary comfort, centred around a light-filled patio with a striking black-tiled pool, a rooftop terrace with panoramic views, a spa and restaurant, and elegant interiors that invite relaxed, sensory living just steps from Jemaa el-Fna
9 rooms
Prices starting from 184€
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Kaat Benahid, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Azzouna 13 is a beautifully restored riad in the Medina of Marrakech that combines traditional Moroccan architecture and craftsmanship with a calm, elegant aesthetic, featuring a large central patio with traditional lounges and a fountain, a cosy lounge with fireplace, a traditional hammam and a rooftop terrace with lounging areas and views towards the Koutoubia and the Atlas Mountains.
3 rooms and 2 suites
Prices starting from 110€
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Mouassine, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Sakkan is a stylish boutique riad in the Mouassine district of the Marrakech medina that blends traditional Moroccan architecture with contemporary design, featuring two lush courtyard gardens—one with a heated pool and the other with a tranquil fountain—elegant art-filled lounges, and a rooftop restaurant and bar with panoramic views over the city and the Atlas Mountains.
It has 12 kingsize double rooms of up to 5 different categories. It also has a 400m2 rooftop terrace with rooftop and restaurant.
Prices starting from 326€ with a minimum stay of 2 nights required during certain periods
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Quartier Kaat Benahid, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Dar-K is an elegant, peaceful boutique riad in the Medina of Marrakech that blends traditional Moroccan architecture with refined, minimalist Beldi-chic interiors. It features a central plunge pool in the courtyard, a quiet balcony and a spacious rooftop terrace with views over the medina and the Koutoubia, creating a calm, contemplative retreat just steps from the souks and historic sites.
5 rooms & suites
Prices starting from 169€
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Rue de la Bahia, Medina, Marrakech
El Morocco Hotel is a peaceful 19th-century riad in the heart of the Marrakech Medina that blends traditional Moroccan charm with elegant, antique-filled interiors. It features a lush garden, a heated pool, a sunny terrace and cosy lounges with fireplaces, creating a tranquil oasis where guests can relax just steps from the souks and historic sites.
6 rooms
Prices starting from 134€ with a minimum stay of 2 nights required during certain periods
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Zaouia el Abassia, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Kbour & Chou is a peaceful riad in the Medina of Marrakech tucked into the north-west corner of the old city, where an interior garden, sunny patio and calm courtyard blend authentic Moroccan character with modern comfort and thoughtful design, creating a serene oasis just a short walk from the city’s cultural highlights.
6 rooms
Prices starting from 239€
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Bab El Ksour, Medina, Marrakech
This iconic riad-style boutique hotel is a bold expression of Moroccan artistry and eclectic design, blending traditional architecture with mid-century furniture, vibrant colours, and a strong artistic identity.
41 rooms&suites
Prices starting from 340€
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Derb Chorfa, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Sahara is a quiet, traditional riad in the Medina of Marrakech tucked down a peaceful derb near Jemaa el-Fna, blending authentic Moroccan architecture with minimalist touches, a rooftop terrace with 360° views over the medina and Atlas Mountains, and a calm, intimate atmosphere that feels like a private oasis in the heart of the city.
Entire house, 1 room, (up to 3 people)
Prices starting from 260€
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Kaat Benahid, Medina, Marrakech
Riad L’Atelier is a boutique riad in the Medina of Marrakech’s Kaat Benahid district that offers a serene courtyard oasis with a pool, lush greenery and handcrafted details, complemented by a rooftop terrace with cosy lounges and seasonal Moroccan cuisine for a relaxed, design-driven stay.
5 rooms
Prices starting from 130€ with a minimum stay of 2 nights required during certain periods
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Bab Doukkala, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Be Marrakech is a vibrant riad in the Bab Doukkala area of the Marrakech medina that brings Moroccan culture to life with a strong focus on wellbeing and community, offering an in-house spa, yoga studio and rooftop spaces, plus cookery classes and shared experiences that make it feel like a home away from home.
13 rooms – 2 Riads, Spa and Yogastudio are connected on the rooftop
Prices starting from 135€
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Bab Doukkala, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Dar Baraka & Karam is a charming riad in the Medina of Marrakech that brings together two traditional houses around cooling patios and fountains, with ornate architectural details, a rooftop terrace overlooking the Dar El Bacha gardens and the Koutoubia minaret, and a hammam and massage space for relaxation, creating an elegant, peaceful base for exploring the city’s historic heart
2 connected houses – 14 rooms
Prices starting from 100€
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Rahba Kedima, Medina, Marrakech
Riad Dar Jaguar is a stylish boutique riad in the Medina of Marrakech that seamlessly blends traditional Moroccan heritage with refined European design, centred around a peaceful courtyard with a rose fountain, a jewel-like plunge pool and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the red city, creating an intimate, luxurious hideaway just steps from Jemaa el-Fna.
5 rooms
Prices starting from 176€
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