Best Moroccan Riads & Luxury Hotels for 2025/2026

Your Ultimate Guide to Dream Stays in Morocco

A great riad or hotel doesn’t just give you a bed – it becomes the highlight of your trip. After 12+ years of sending travelers all over Morocco, here are the very best places to stay in 2025 – hand-picked, personally visited, and loved by thousands of our guests.

Marrakech – The Red City

  1. Riad Yasmine (Medina – Boutique Icon)
    The most photographed pool in Marrakech. 2025 rates from €120. Perfect for influencers and couples who want style on a reasonable budget.

  2. El Fenn (Medina – Celebrity Favorite)
    Co-owned by Vanessa Branson, newly expanded rooftop with three pools and the hottest bar in town. From €350–€800.

  3. Royal Mansour (Hivernage – The Palace Experience)
    Still the most luxurious hotel in Africa. Each “riad” is a private 3–4 bedroom palace with butler service. From €1,800/night – worth it once in a lifetime.

  4. La Mamounia (Hivernage – Legendary Grande Dame)
    Fully renovated 2023–2024. Churchill’s favorite hotel now has Jean-Georges, new spa, and gardens that feel like Eden. From €650.

  5. Oblivion Palmeraie (Palmeraie – Ultra-Private Villas)
    Marrakech’s hottest 2025 opening. Adults-only, all-villa resort with private pools and mountain views. From €550.

Fes – The Spiritual Capital

  1. Riad Fès – Relais & Châteaux (Medina – Timeless Elegance)
    The gold standard in Fes. Four restored palaces, stunning pool, and the best rooftop bar in the medina. From €280.

  2. Sahrai Hotel (New City – Modern Luxury)
    Dramatic cliff-side design, Givenchy spa, infinity pool overlooking the medina. From €220.

  3. Riad Laarous & Spa (Medina – Hidden Gem)
    Only 8 suites, incredible hammam carved into the rock, and the most attentive staff in Fes. From €180.

Chefchaouen – The Blue Pearl

  1. Lina Ryad & Spa (Medina – Best Pool in the Blue City)
    The only riad with a heated pool inside the medina. Every room painted in different shades of blue. From €140.

  2. Dar Ba Sidi & Spa (Medina – Mountain Views)
    New 2025 opening on the hillside – panoramic terraces, glass-walled suites, and total serenity. From €180.

Sahara Desert (Erg Chebbi / Merzouga)

  1. Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp (Private Dunes)
    The camp we use for 95% of our guests. Private en-suite tents, hot shower, real beds, and zero light pollution. From €120 pp (all meals included).

  2. Sahara Sky Luxury Camp (Ultra-Exclusive)
    Only 6 tents, each with jacuzzi on the private deck. New for 2025. From €350 pp.

  3. Kanz Erremal (Hotel at the dune edge)
    Best fixed hotel if you prefer a real bed but still want dune views. Rooftop pool. From €130.

Essaouira – The Atlantic Coast

  1. L’Heure Bleue Premier – Relais & Châteaux (Medina)
    The most beautiful riad on the coast. Rooftop pool, cinema, and hammam. From €250.

  2. Madada Mogador (Medina – Foodie Heaven)
    Each room unique, cooking school on site, and the best seafood restaurant in town. From €180.

Atlas Mountains

  1. Kasbah Tamadot (Asni – Richard Branson’s Retreat)
    Berber palace turned luxury resort. Infinity pool, hot-air balloon launch site. From €550.

  2. Kasbah Bab Ourika (Ourika Valley – Best Value Luxury)
    Stunning riverside location, organic farm-to-table food, and mountain views from every room. From €220.

Quick Comparison Table (2025 Prices per night, double room, high season)

City Budget Chic Mid-Luxury Ultra-Luxury
Marrakech Riad Yasmine €120 El Fenn €400 Royal Mansour €2,000
Fes Riad Anata €100 Riad Fès €300 Sahrai €400
Chefchaouen Dar Echchaouen €90 Lina Ryad €160 Dar Ba Sidi €250
Sahara Desert Standard camp €70 Luxury camp €150 Private jacuzzi €400
Essaouira Dar Ness €100 Madada €200 L’Heure Bleue €350

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