Best Wellness Hotels in Medina

Here’s a hotel dripping with luxury where you can enjoy the stunning La Jardin with its verdant olive and palm groves providing pleasant shade and seclusion in and around the pool area and bespoke pavilions. Guests may also enjoy exclusive spa treatments that promise to rejuvenate the skin and prepare it for an enviable tan under the Moroccan sun. Nighttime dining is a delight, too, and you have 3 restaurants from which to choose your gourmet dining experience. The Royal Mansour truly has a touch of oriental magic to it that you will not forget in a hurry.

The ultimate home from home in Marrakech, the five-star Riad Farnatchi is a lovingly converted collection of private houses located in the heart of the oldest part of the Medina. International hoteliers Jonathan and James Wix have created a characterful, luxurious hideaway where ten exquisitely decorated bedroom suites sit alongside five-star service and facilities. Staff outnumber guests, service is slick and discreet, and the new spa in the hotel is worth booking in for. Riad Farnatchi will feel more like your home for a stay in the city than a hotel.

30 bedrooms at this Relais and Chateaux property, including a private Riad suite with its own swimming pool and patio. Villa des Orangers is a place to immerse in the finest of local culture. Take mint tea on the patio surrounded by plants and nightcaps in the cigar cellar; enjoy locally inspired treatments at the Nuxe beauty salon; get a taste of the terroir at the restaurant, with food by Chef Abdelilah Ighiri; and cool off in the rooftop pool (one of three swimming pools in the hotel) as you gaze across to the Koutoubia and Atlas mountains.

If you like to be at the heart of the action, this hotel in the heart of the Medina is for you. Les Jardins de La Koutoubia is a 13th-century building, close to Jemaâ el Fna Square. The traditional riad incorporates 108 rooms (30 Mini Suites, 22 Junior Suites and two Royal Suites). There are heated indoor and outdoor pools, a Spa by Carita, patios and gardens to unwind. Guests have several dining options; the panoramic Les Jardins de Bala, the Relais de Paris Restaurant, a snack bar and a piano bar for evening entertainment.

Riad Tarabel is an intimate ten-key, exquisitely designed hideaway in Dar El Bacha, the most refined quarter of Marrakech’s medina. Five interconnecting riads form a serene private mansion with courtyards, a ground-floor pool and rooftop plunge pool, a discreet hammam and spa, and private dining. It suits travellers who want the old city’s spirit with calm, considered luxury.

IZZA, the most recent luxury hotel to open in the heart of Marrakech’s Medina. The property is a tribute to the late American socialite designer Bill Willis and presents fourteen exquisitely designed rooms (one with a feature alternate tread/witches’ staircase and kitchenette) which are set across seven interconnecting riads. A labyrinth of corridors leads to serene courtyards and plunge pools, a tranquil tearoom, a relaxing wellness spa, a composed library, and a rooftop terrace and restaurant presenting stunning views across the city. Owned by tech company Neon Adventures, IZZA integrates classic Marrakech aesthetics with contemporary art, thanks to its 300+ artwork collection costing £5 million. The hotel is a splendid fusion of contrasts; offering a blend of solitude and social spaces, vintage and modern furnishings, and a focus on local traditions and digital innovation, IZZA stands as a captivating retreat for those looking to explore the magic of Marrakech while enjoying exclusive events, cultural connections, and rejuvenation of mind, body, and soul – all bookings also include a complimentary 45 spa or hammam treatment.

Marrakech’s Riad Dar Darma welcomes guests to a world of luxury in a serene private mansion in the midst of the bustling Medina. There are six unique and spacious suites to choose from which have been expertly designed with exquisite taste. The rooftop boasts a swimming pool, solarium and spectacular views over the Atlas Mountains. Experience a fully customisable stay where every meal is brought to you whenever and wherever you desire. Riad Dar Darma has something for everyone in a convenient and central location a stone’s throw from the Marrakech Museum. There is a relaxing Hammam for guests to enjoy and unwind as well as a cosy fireplace room and a library. Guests are welcome to enjoy a journey through food at the divine Riad Restaurant and savour authentic Moroccan cuisine. There is also a selection of terraces and lounges to sit back and take in the stunning surrounds.

Located in the heart of the Medina, Riad Kheirredine offers sanctuary and tranquillity in a luxury setting. This Riad is not only ideally located for exploring all that Marrakech has to offer but also is a world of its own. The perfect place for a romantic getaway, guests under 12 are not permitted in any of the accommodation options – from the deluxe rooms to the junior, classic, and imperial suites. Each room is tastefully decorated in a blend of traditional Moroccan and contemporary Italian style. Riad Kheirredine has everything you need for a comfortable and lavish escape – there is a rooftop terrace and relaxing indoor and courtyard lounges. Guests can unwind and rejuvenate in the traditional Hammam and enjoy soothing treatments. The Riad’s fine dining restaurant offers gastronomic delight no matter the season with outdoor, rooftop locations to bask in the sun or open fires to warm the winter nights.

The elegant Nyla Wellness Riad and Spa can be found in the heart of Marrakech’s Medina. A unique blend of modernity and tradition can be enjoyed in this beautifully decorated space. It is comprised of two establishments boasting 5 and 7 gorgeous suites and a whole host of exceptional features. This is the perfect place for a relaxing retreat and only accepts guests over 14 years of age. The serene rooftop is home to a tranquil pool and allows guests to savour the flavours of Morocco and Italy thanks to a delightful menu which is also available in the patio. The luxurious and fully equipped spa and Hammam offer guests the chance to make the most of the wellness facilities and spa menu. There is a wonderful selection of activities and daytrips on offer to enhance your stay or fully immersive, 5-day wellness retreats with guided tours and daily yoga sessions.