The best riads in Marrakech
Here are 13 reference riads and hotels in Marrakech, ranked by neighbourhood and budget from a Relais & Châteaux palace to a small budget riad. This is an editorial selection: these are properties we do not manage; each listing links to the official website.
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1. El Fenn
€€€€📍 Médina
Design guesthouse built around a contemporary art collection, known for its rooftop bar and pools.
Official website →2. Villa des Orangers
€€€€€📍 Médina
Relais & Châteaux member, multiple pools and views of the Koutoubia, high-end service.
Official website →3. La Sultana Marrakech
€€€€€📍 Kasbah
5-star hotel with 28 suites in the Kasbah, rooftop infinity pool, hammam and spa.
Official website →4. Riad Yasmine
€€€📍 Médina
Small 7-room riad that became famous for its highly photographed blue pool and rooftop terrace.
Official website →5. Riad Kniza
€€€€📍 Médina
Family-run riad renowned for its antique collection and traditional cooking classes.
Official website →6. Dar Anika
€€€€📍 Médina
Intimate 5-suite riad ideal for honeymoons, with private hammam and heated pool.
Official website →7. Riad BE Marrakech
€€€📍 Médina
Contemporary-design riad with cocktail bar and courtyard pool, 11 rooms.
Official website →8. Dar Les Cigognes
€€€📍 Kasbah
Riad opposite the Bahia Palace, with a rooftop restaurant.
Official website →9. Riad Jardin Secret
€€📍 Médina
Small 6-room riad around an orange-tree courtyard, a charming budget option.
Official website →10. Riad Goloboy
€📍 Médina
Budget riad with a fully blue courtyard, very Instagram-worthy.
Official website →11. Dar Mar'Ouka
€📍 Médina
Family riad with 5 Berber-decor rooms, free private parking (rare in the medina), heated hydromassage jacuzzi and breakfast included.
Official website →12. Amanjena
€€€€€📍 Route de Ouarzazate (hors médina)
Aman resort with private-pool pavilions and maisons, spa, a few minutes from the city.
Official website →13. The Source Marrakech
€€€€📍 Route de l'Ourika (hors ville)
Wellness retreat outside the city: hammam, spa, yoga and music studio.
Official website →Frequently asked questions
Which is the best riad in Marrakech? +
There's no single « best »: it depends on your budget and the vibe you're after. For design and nightlife, El Fenn; for absolute luxury, Villa des Orangers or Amanjena; for a photogenic riad at a lower price, Riad Yasmine or Riad Jardin Secret. This guide ranks them by neighbourhood and budget.
Which neighbourhood should I stay in in Marrakech? +
The Medina (and the Kasbah) for a traditional riad within walking distance of the souks and Jemaa el-Fna; Gueliz and Hivernage for modern apartments close to the TGV station and restaurants; outside the city (Ourika, Route de Ouarzazate) for peaceful retreats.
Does My Kasbah manage these riads? +
No. This guide is an editorial selection of properties we do not manage; each listing links to their official website. The properties we offer for direct booking are gathered in our Collection.
What about our own properties?
My Kasbah manages its own collection of riads and apartments, bookable direct with no platform commission. Rates and availability on WhatsApp.
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