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Nº 01 / MAR · 2026

Best of Marrakech · 2026

Best Riads in Marrakech

A riad is more than a hotel — it's an architectural philosophy. Inward-facing, garden-centered, a world within walls. But not all riads deserve the name. Some are converted guesthouses with a courtyard. Others are living pieces of Moroccan art. We only list the ones that made us pause at the door.

5 riads tested and ranked · Updated 2026

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Royal Mansour

Riads / Hivernage

“The ultimate palace, a medina within the medina”

Incontournable
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Royal Mansour

Riads / Hivernage

“The ultimate palace, a medina within the medina”

Incontournable
02

El Fenn

Riads / Médina

“The art riad that reinvented the rooftop”

Incontournable
02

El Fenn

Riads / Médina

“The art riad that reinvented the rooftop”

Incontournable
03

La Sultana

Riads / Médina

“Five Saadian riads, a rooftop spa”

Incontournable
03

La Sultana

Riads / Médina

“Five Saadian riads, a rooftop spa”

Incontournable
04

Dar Anika

Riads / Médina

“Absolute intimacy in the heart of the medina”

Découverte
04

Dar Anika

Riads / Médina

“Absolute intimacy in the heart of the medina”

Découverte
05

Le Jardin Secret

Riads / Médina

“Four centuries of gardens and the best view in town”

Incontournable
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Le Jardin Secret

Riads / Médina

“Four centuries of gardens and the best view in town”

Incontournable

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An honest comparison of Marrakech's high-end hammams. From La Mamounia to Royal Mansour, through Heritage Spa and Hammam de la Rose. Prices, atmosphere, and our verdict on what's actually worth the money.

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