Best Moroccan Riads & Luxury Hotels

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** – 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

6. **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.

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

8. **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

9. **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.

10. **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)

11. **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).

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

13. **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

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

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

### Atlas Mountains

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

17. **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 (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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