Boutique hotels in Medina, Marrakech
Mr & Mrs Smith has visited romantic boutique hotels, chic and stylish B&Bs and five-star luxury hideaways in Medina, Marrakech, to bring you a hand-picked selection of the best boutique hotels in the area. If you can't find what you're looking for in Medina, check out our larger Marrakech collection.
Maison MK
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Curvacious teched-up riad
- Setting Quiet Ksour sidestreet
It may be 600 years old, but this chic riad in the Marrakech medina is thoroughly modern; Maison MK fuses trad Maroc motifs with cutting-edge technology and thrillingly cool design.
Riad 72
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Art-school riad
- Setting Alleys of Bab Doukkala
There seems to have been a comfort avalanche at Riad 72 in the Marrakech medina, with futons, huge cushions and decadent paddedness everywhere.
Dar One
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Minimalism à la mode
- Setting The Marrakechi Marais
Like the Parisian Marais, the Dar One riad is all about sleek, edgy design chic and pared-back luxe in the old Jewish quarter. Owner Jean Peres designed all the bespoke furnishings himself and had them crafted by local artisans – we like his style.
Riad El Fenn
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Traditional riad with an artist’s touch
- Setting On the cusp of medina and souk
At Riad El Fenn, Moroccan architecture encloses space, creates a sheltered garden, turns away from the outside world, and looks in on a personal paradise of shade.
Dar Les Cigognes
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Designer riad
- Setting Neighbouring the Royal Palace
Once a wealthy merchant's house opposite the palace in Marrakech, boutique hotels don't come more stylish and intimate than Dar Les Cigognes.
La Mamounia
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Palace of pleasure
- Setting Medina-side Mamounia gardens
Ravishing and regal, La Mamounia hotel is set in royal gardens, styled with Moorish opulence, and as sensuous as a seraglio.
Dar Darma
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style World of interiors
- Setting Funky old Medina
An Italian Orientalist's fantasy holiday home, quirky riad Dar Darma in the heart of the Marrakech Medina boldly partners 300-year-old painted ceilings and faded antique textiles with Versace-esque velvet settles and leopardskin rugs.
Dar Seven
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Elegant holiday home
- Setting Mid medina
Dar Seven is more an elegant home than a hotel. Cubbies of cream-upholstered sofas and dark wooden furniture are utterly tranquil and magnificently chic.
Noir D'Ivoire
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Elegant Arabesque
- Setting Bab Doukkala back streets
Noir D'Ivoire in Marrakech is an utterly spoiling haven from home that brings together all the best features of a traditional riad – palatial courtyard, atmospheric roof terrace, tasty Moroccan food – and adds decadent modern trimmings.
Riad Azzar
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Out of Africa
- Setting Souk-side cul de sac
A short side-street stroll from the Marrakech medina’s hectic heart, Riad Azzar – with its unassailable air of serenity – is the perfect place to return to after a hard day’s haggling.
Riad Due
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Ravishing riad reinvention
- Setting Souk central
Riad Due offers the perfect mid-Medina retreat for couples in search of secrecy, and the huge roof terrace is the ideal place to relax in the sun and escape the scuffle of the souks.
Riad Farnatchi
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Refined comfort
- Setting Medina with mod-cons
Every detail of Riad Farnatchi has been considered with guests' comfort in mind, making it one of Marrakech's most refined takes on the private courtyard-house hotel.
Riad Siwan
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Regal and rooftop-enhanced
- Setting Just by Djemaa El Fna
Riad Siwan is a Moroccan Medina marvel, with staff like friends, decadent dining and a pool on the roof.
Talaa 12
Marrakech, Morocco
- Style Private and petite
- Setting Boutique back alley
The rooms of Talaa 12 hotel in Marrakech overlooking the courtyard are shuttered in calm pale green; orange trees and palms stand guard over an ornamental pool.