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Riads and apartments with a pool in Marrakech
Our 2026 selection of the finest traditional riads with private pools, ranked by neighbourhood and budget.
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✦ Curated collection of riads & apartments in Marrakech
Your riad in Marrakech, booked direct, no commission
Cheaper than on Airbnb and Booking, with no platform service fee. A local team answers on WhatsApp and finds you the right riad, no middleman.
★★★★★ 4.7/5 average · 1,400+ verified reviews (Airbnb & Booking)
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AT A GLANCE
My Kasbah in numbers
- Homes in the collection
- 19
- Riads, apartments and villas in Marrakech. Each one visited on site by our team before it goes live.
- Direct rates
- €45 to €600 / night
- 10 homes with a published rate, 9 on request where no platform rate could be verified.
- Price vs Airbnb and Booking
- Cheaper direct
- Rates recorded on Booking and Airbnb in June to August 2026, same home and same dates. The gap is shown home by home in the price table.
- How you book
- WhatsApp +212 781 677 269
- No online payment on this site. Availability and quote confirmed directly by the local team, in French, English and Arabic.
Why choose us?
A unique experience at the heart of Morocco
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Authentic Luxury
Rigorous selection of exceptional riads & apartments, each one visited
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Concierge Service
24/7 assistance in French, English and Arabic
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Verified hosts & homes
Every home is visited and verified, no platform service fee and no hidden fees
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Featured properties
Our exclusive selection right now
⭐ Top pick Riad Dar Maureen
★ 4.9 (159)
📍 Medina, Marrakech 40000
👥 6 🛏 3 🛁 3
Private-pool riad deep in the Medina, Superhost rated 4.92
Pool
€240 on Airbnb Cheaper direct
€192 / night 
⭐ Top pick Riad Djemanna
★ 4.7 (237)
📍 69 Derb El Halfaoui, Bab Doukkala, Medina, 40000 Marrakech
🛏 10
Two pools, ten keys, zero noise: the quiet medina you didn't think existed
PoolWi-FiSpaChef
€85,50 on Booking Cheaper direct
€68 / night 
⭐ Top pick Riad De Vinci
★ 4.4 (492)
📍 Northern Medina, Marrakech 40000
🛏 19
A contemporary 19-room Medina riad with three plunge pools and an in-house spa
PoolSpa
€80,10 on Booking Cheaper direct
€64 / night 
⭐ Top pick Riad Jil & Spa
★ 4.7 (57)
📍 101 derb El Makina, Zaouia El Abassia, Diour Jdad, Medina, Marrakech 40000
🛏 14
Renovated 14-room riad in the northern Medina, rated 9.4/10: garden pool, 100 m² spa with heated indoor pool and hammam, rooftop restaurant
PoolSpaChefAir conditioning
€117 on Booking Cheaper direct
€93 / night 
⭐ Top pick Spacious Modern Apartment
★ 4.9 (87)
📍 Gueliz, Marrakech 40000
🛏 2
Luxury rooftop-pool apartment in central Gueliz, modern comfort with real Marrakech character
PoolWi-FiParkingAir conditioning
Price on request
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⭐ Top pick Charming Modern Apartment
★ 4.8 (64)
📍 Gueliz, Marrakech 40000
🛏 1
Chic apartment with Moroccan design touches, in a secure Gueliz residence
Wi-FiSpaAir conditioning
Price on request
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⛺ adventure Balade désert d'Agafay
⏱ 6 heures
Désert, quad et coucher de soleil
€120 / personne
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⏱ 4 heures
Apprenez le tajine authentique
€65 / personne
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💆 wellness Hammam traditionnel
⏱ 2 heures
Hammam et massage argan
€85 / personne
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⛺ adventure Vol en montgolfière Atlas
⏱ 4 heures
Survol de l'Atlas au lever du jour
€180 / personne
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PROOF
What is the real gap between direct and platforms?
Rates recorded home by home on Booking and Airbnb (June to August 2026), same home and same dates. The direct rate is shown with no platform service fee.
| Home | Direct | On platform |
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| Cocon Apartment · Hivernage | 45 €/night | 57 € Airbnb |
| Riad De Vinci Riad · Médina | 64 €/night | 80,10 € Booking |
| Riad Djemanna Riad · Bab Doukkala | 68 €/night | 85,50 € Booking |
| Riad Jil & Spa Riad · Médina | 93 €/night | 117 € Booking |
| Vue d’Exception Apartment · Majorelle | 106 €/night | 133 € Airbnb |
| Riad Dar Maureen Riad · Médina | 192 €/night | 240 € Airbnb |
| Maison Habibi Riad · Dar el Bacha | 313 €/night | 330 € Airbnb |
The gap varies from one home to the next. It is measured across the 7 homes whose platform rate is known: 6 recorded by us on Booking and Airbnb, plus Maison Habibi whose Airbnb rate is supplied by its owners. Villa Pacha (€600/night) is excluded from the calculation: not listed on any platform, rate communicated by the owner.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book a riad in Marrakech without Airbnb or Booking?
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By booking directly with a local team. My Kasbah offers a collection of riads, apartments and villas in Marrakech, each inspected before listing. Send your dates on WhatsApp (+212 781 677 269); availability and rate are confirmed directly, with no platform service fee. No online payment, everything is settled directly with the team.
How much does a riad or apartment in Marrakech cost?
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Direct rates range from €45/night (one-bedroom apartment in Hivernage) to €600/night (whole 5-bedroom villa on route de l’Ourika). On the homes whose platform rate was recorded (June to August 2026), the direct rate is cheaper than Airbnb and Booking, home by home. Free exact quote on WhatsApp at +212 781 677 269.
Is short-term rental legal in Marrakech?
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Yes. It is governed by Moroccan law no. 80-14 on tourist establishments and other forms of tourist accommodation (operating licence, guest registration, tourist tax). Every home in the collection is managed within that framework.
Which neighborhood should I choose in Marrakech?
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Medina for authenticity (historic riads, souks, Jemaa el-Fna on foot); Guéliz for the modern side (restaurants, galleries, Jardin Majorelle); Hivernage for prestige and the high-speed train station; Palmeraie for quiet and villas with pools; Menara for garden-and-pool residences close to the airport.
What is a riad?
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A traditional Moroccan house built around an inner courtyard, often with a fountain or basin. In Marrakech, most riads in the Medina have been restored into guesthouses or private rentals.
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