We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Marrakech, Morocco. We have also included accommodation in boutique hotels, guest houses and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Great views. Popular among couples. Located a 10-minute walk from Jemaâ El Fna Square, this riad features a plunge pool, hammam and a terrace with panoramic views of the Medina and Atlas Mountains. Transfers, guided tours and excursions are proposed by the staff. Individually decorated with a traditional style, each air-conditioned room includes a private bathroom with shower. Some of them are bigger and also features a seating area or a terrace. Moroccan and continental breakfast is served every day at the Riad Kheirredine. Both Moroccan and Italian specialties are proposed in the dining area. You can request massages, have a drink on one of the several lounges or simply relax on the sunbeds. Provided with free Wi-Fi internet access, the property is 1.5 km from the Majorelle Gardens and 8 km from Marrakech Airport.Show full description
Highly elegant. Popular among couples. Offering a terrace and an outdoor pool with sunbeds, Riad L'Hôtel Marrakech is located in Marrakech, a 5-minute drive from Majorelle Garden and a 15-minute walk from Djemaa El Fna square. Free Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. All large suites provide guests with air conditioning. They are furnished with a desk, dining table, a seating area and sofa. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Guest can enjoy local and international dishes at the shared lounge upon request. The riad is 2 km from Bahia Palace. The property can organize guided tours and excursions. Marrakech-Menara Airport is located a 15-minute from the property. A shuttle to the airport can be arranged upon request.Show full description
This is likely one of the most ELEGANT riads in Marrakech.
Guest House.Charming. Rooftop restaurant. Set in Marrakech, less than 1 km from Le Jardin Secret and 900 metres from the centre, Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a rooftop pool. The guest house features a spa experience, with its hot tub, spa facilities and wellness packages. The guest house provides a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk. At the guest house, units are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All units feature a safety deposit box. Guests may eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. A car rental service is available at the guest house. Popular points of interest near Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA include Mouassine Museum, Djemaa El Fna and Majorelle Gardens. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara, 5 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most CHARMING guest houses in Marrakech. It also has a cool rooftop restaurant.
Delightful property. Popular among women. DAR CHIBANIA offers accommodation set 1.2 km from the centre of Marrakech and provides an infinity pool and a bar. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and an outdoor fireplace. The riad offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. The riad features family rooms. At the riad, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. The units are equipped with a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have pool views. At the riad, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Sightseeing tours are available in the neighbourhood. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near DAR CHIBANIA include Boucharouite Museum, The Orientalist Museum of Marrakech and Bahia Palace. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara, 7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful, cool and relaxing riad in Marrakech. WOW!
Elegant. Great bar. Well situated in the centre of Marrakech, 500 metres from Bahia Palace, Riad Antara offers accommodation with free WiFi, a hot tub, spa facilities and wellness packages. It is set 1.4 km from Boucharouite Museum and features full-day security. The riad has a steam room, sun terrace and outdoor pool, and guests can dine in the restaurant. At the riad, the units come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and a hair dryer. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with pool views. At the riad, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Popular points of interest near the riad include Djemaa El Fna, The Orientalist Museum of Marrakech and Koutoubia Mosque. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara, 6 km from Riad Antara, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great value.Opened March 2022. Situated in Marrakech and with Djemaa El Fna reachable within 1.8 km, Riad Le Saadien features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is around 1.9 km from Bahia Palace, 1.6 km from Koutoubia Mosque and 2.6 km from Mouassine Museum. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and room service. At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Riad Le Saadien, rooms include air conditioning and a safety deposit box. The accommodation provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Speaking Arabic, English and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Le Jardin Secret is 3 km from Riad Le Saadien, while Boucharouite Museum is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara, 4 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Historic. Great value. Featuring a terrace with a hot tub and views of the Medina and Koutoubia Mosque, this guest house is set a 5-minute walk from Jemaâ El Fna Square. It offers a plunge pool, a patio with a fountain and several lounge areas. The air-conditioned guest rooms and suites at Riad Vanilla Sma & Spa are elegantly decorated and have view of the patio. They each include an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Traditional Moroccan cuisine can be served by the fireplace in the dining room upon request. Breakfast is served daily and massage treatments can be arranged on site. Car rental, babysitting and visits of the Medina can also be arranged upon demand. The property is 4 km from the Majorelle Gardens and a 12-minute drive from Marrakech - Menara Airport. Airport shuttle can be arranged upon request.Show full description
Historic property. Great location. Popular among couples. The Riad is a 1-minute walk from Jamaâ El Fna. It is decorated in a traditional Moroccan style and features a swimming pool with hot tub and a terrace with a seating area and views of the Medina. The air-conditioned suites at Riad Les Nuits de Marrakech feature a flat-screen TV and a seating area. The private bathrooms include free toiletries, a shower and toilet. The Riad also features a dining room and guests can enjoy traditional Moroccan dishes. Riad Les Nuits de Marrakech is a 17-minute ride from the Menara Garden, and Marrakech Airport is a 20-minute drive from the property.Show full description
This riad is one of the most popular in Marrakech among couples!
Cool. Great interior design. In the heart of the medina of Marrakech three riads have been stylishly transformed into a fabulous small boutique hotel with plunge pool and hammam. Guestrooms are stylish and well furnished in a Moroccan tradition. They are equipped with modern en suite facilities and offer the quality of a high-class boutique hotel. Admire, behind the Koutoubia Mosque and the thousands of roof tops, the Atlas Mountains on a clear day, often snow-capped in wintertime. Experience the liveliness of the Medina streets and alleys while you’re led to the doors of Ryad Dyor. Behind these doors an oasis of serenity awaits you.Show full description
Historic. Great bar. Set in an 18th-century traditional, Moroccan building, this luxurious B&B is located in Marrakech. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, the sauna and the steam bath, just a 25-minute walk from Jamaâ El Fna Square. Decorated in traditional, Moroccan style, all the rooms at Riad Kniza feature carved wooden furniture and a fireplace. Each also includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. At Riad Kniza, breakfast is included and served either on the terrace or in one of the communal lounges, by the fireplace. Dinners with traditional dishes from the region are also available upon prior reservation. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Car rental and free private parking are also possible on site and Marrakech Airport is a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
Trendy. Great location. Popular among women. A 10-minute walk from Jamaâ El Fna, Riad Helen is a 15-minute drive from Marrakech Menara Airport. It offers a sun terrace, a patio with a fountain and a lounge with a fireplace. Individually decorated in a Moroccan style, the rooms at Riad Helen have an en suite Tadelakt bathroom complete with free toiletries and a shower. Individual heating is also provided. A continental breakfast is served daily. For other meals, you can try Moroccan dishes on the patio, the terrace or by the fireplace in the dining room. Situated in the Dar El Bacha district, the Riad is an 8-minute walk from Koutoubia Mosque, and excursions and guided tours can be organised at an extra cost.Show full description
Cosy. Great bar. Popular among couples. Guests are invited to relax by the fireplace in the lounge area. Each air-conditioned guest room at Riad Charme d’Orient is uniquely decorated in an authentic Moroccan style. The en suite rooms all include a seating area and some have a flat-screen TV. Local dishes and specialities can be served at the riad and a continental breakfast can be enjoyed daily on the terrace, in the dining room or on the patio. Massage treatments are available and the riad can organise excursions, cookery classes and car rental upon request. Airport transfers for Marrakech-Menara Airport can also be arranged upon demand and Marrakech Train Station is 3.6 km away. The property is 1.2 km from Jemaâ El Fna Square and 700 metres from Bahia Palace.Show full description
Lovely property. Great views. Popular among women. Located in Marrakech, this guest house is a 5-minute walk from Jamaâ El Fna Square. Guests can enjoy the patio with mandarin trees and the rooftop terrace with a hot tub-style water basin, and a view of the Atlas Mountains. All the rooms at Riad ILayka are uniquely decorated in traditional, Moroccan style with antique furniture. They all have a furnished seating area and a private bathroom. Some of the guest rooms offer direct access to the terrace. Breakfast is included and served every morning in the communal lounge, on the patio or on the rooftop terrace, by the pool. A guest table with Moroccan dishes is available and guests can also decide to take Moroccan cooking lessons. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. The hotel is 10 km from Marrakech Airport and transfers can be arranged upon prior reservation.Show full description
Great views. Riad Anya & SPA is located at the heart of the medina, a 10-minute walk from the souks and Jamaâ El Fna Square. It offers views over the Atlas Mountains, a swimming pool in the patio and a hot tub on the terrace. Guest rooms are individually decorated, each with a contemporary, Moroccan décor. All rooms have a private bathroom with amenities and some also feature a seating area. A typical, Moroccan breakfast is served every morning. Meals can be enjoyed in the living rooms or on the terrace. Professional massages are also available on site.Show full description
Creative.Opened March 2022. Set 300 metres from the centre of Marrakech, 100 metres from Boucharouite Museum, RIAD MAGIE Boutique Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This recently renovated riad is located 600 metres from The Orientalist Museum of Marrakech and 1.5 km from Bahia Palace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. At the riad, all units are fitted with a wardrobe. Units come with a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a balcony and some have garden views. At the riad, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the riad include Le Jardin Secret, Mouassine Museum and Djemaa El Fna. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara, 6 km from RIAD MAGIE Boutique Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most creative, cosy and lively riad in Marrakech. Soooo nice!
Romantic. Great location. Set 400 metres from the centre of Marrakech, 400 metres from Boucharouite Museum, Riad Albatoul offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. A romantic restaurant and coffee shop can be found on-site. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests. The units at the riad come with a seating area. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and bathrobes, units at the riad also provide guests with free WiFi. At the riad, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fresh pastries, pancakes and fruits is served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at the riad will be able to enjoy activities in and around Marrakech, like cycling and hiking. Popular points of interest near Riad Albatoul include The Orientalist Museum of Marrakech, Bahia Palace and Le Jardin Secret. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara, 7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. This Riad is situated in the heart of Marrakesh’s Medina. Set around a central patio, sheltered by trees and with a central fountain. It offers 4 individually-decorated rooms. Traditional Moroccan dishes are available, served in the spacious lounge and on the courtyard or terrace, which features a sunbathing area. Guests of the Riad Dar Nouba can visit the nearby Jamaâ El Fna Square and markets. There is a taxi rank located next to the hotel and parking is available.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Riad Emberiza Sahari is located in Marrakech. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony, a terrace and a seating area. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries and slippers. At Riad Emberiza Sahari you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, luggage storage and an ironing service. The guest house is 1.2 km from Souk of the Medina, 1.3 km from Djemaa El Fna and 1.3 km from Marrakech Medina. Marrakech-Menara Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
Unique. Great location. Located 10 minutes’ walk from Jemaâ El Fna Square and the Koutoubia Mosque, Riad Dalla Santa is set in Marrakech’s Medina. Guests are invited to cool off in the plunge pool or enjoy a free tea in the pool with hydro massage. The guest rooms at Riad Dalla Santa are warmly decorated in a traditional style and include a seating area. They each have an en suite bathroom and all rooms are air-conditioned. Traditional Moroccan dishes can be prepared by the host upon request and breakfast is served daily. Car rental and excursions in the area can also be arranged. The property is a 5-minute walk from Dar El Bacha, Médersa Ben Youssef and Marrakech Museum. It is also close to the souks and a 15-minute drive from Marrakech–Menara Airport.Show full description
Nice style. Superb interior design. Well located in Marrakech, Riad Tajania provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 1.9 km from Koutoubia Mosque, 300 metres from Djemaa El Fna and Souk of the Medina. Each room is fitted with a patio with views of the pool. Guest rooms at the riad are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. The rooms include a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available daily at Riad Tajania. The accommodation offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near Riad Tajania include Bahia Palace, Boucharouite Museum and The Orientalist Museum of Marrakech. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara, 7 km from the riad, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED riads in Marrakech. It also has beautiful surroundings.
We do our best to keep this list as up-to-date as possible. We last updated it in January 2024. If you know of a unique hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Marrakech: