Unsurprisingly, this five-suite riad is a designer’s paradise; it’s far more spacious than your average riad, with a focus on light and colour. The suites are full of antiques foraged locally by Jasper and his team, the balance between artful and homely struck perfectly.
The current rate for a suite (for May 2023) is £550 p/n (breakfast included). For the ultimate luxury, the riad is available to rent in its entirety (sleeping 10).
Les Deux Tours is an elegant boutique hotel ensconced in the Palmaraie, an oasis of verdant gardens just 15-minutes away from the heart of the Medina. The rooms are chic and traditional, while the pool is a tranquil sanctuary for anyone decompressing post market-madness in the Medina.
The current rate for a Junior Suite (for May 2023) is £290 incl breakfast.
Riad 37 combines Scandinavian design with local craftsmanship; it’s got all the high-spec amenities you’d expect, teamed with thoughtful touches that make it feel like a home away from home.
The current rate for a room (for May 2023) is £280 p/n (breakfast included).
Walking through Jardin Secret’s doors transports you to a magical world of zelliges and stuccos; time seems to stand-still in this little haven. In line with their ethos of sustainability and an ‘anti-modern’ feel, you won’t find air-con or televisions in the rooms (there is Wi-Fi however.)
The current rate for a double room (for May 2023) is £158 p/n, incl breakfast.
The souks are the undisputed star of Marrakech, and there’s no better way to explore them than by wondering. If you’re after a starting-point, I love Rue Bab Doukkala for its boutiques- following any of the streets winding off will usually lead to treasure; the Souk des Teinturiers (Dyer's market) is also a must-see.
When you make the inevitable trip to Jardin Marjorelle (do go early and have a tea at the courtyard cafe), don’t get straight back into a taxi after; Gueliz is home to lots of great shops from young Moroccan designers (my top picks are Azalai urban souk and SLOW concept store, followed by lunch at Al Fassia).
Jardin Secret (not to be confused with the riad) is a quintessential Islamic garden which recently opened to the public following an extensive renovation. It’s centrally positioned in the Medina- if you pop by don’t miss the Mouassine fountain down the road.
Nomad is a buzzy rooftop restaurant with wonderful sunset-views. It offers a modern twist on Moroccan dishes, think roast chermoula and harissa cauliflower or a spiced lamb and smoked aubergine burger.
The courtyard of this hotel, with candlelit tables surrounding a delicately tiled pool, is decidedly grown up. The food on the french-Moroccan menu is impeccable, as is the service.
It would seem remiss not to mention El Fenn in some capacity; it’s been a trailblazer in the city’s hotel and restaurant space. The rooftop restaurant is spacious and atmospheric (as is the bar, I’d recommend coming early to enjoy the sunset with a cocktail), and the ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. The menu is more Mediterranean than Moroccan but undeniably delicious.
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