Best Luxury Hotels in Morocco

This Relais & Châteaux property is found within the medina. Chic and cosy, it combines traditional Moorish and baroque style, with contemporary touches to achieve a warm and welcoming feel. Treatments in the spa by Cinq Mondes & marocMaroc are grouped into either Quality, Authenticity or Ceremony categories and take guests on a sensorial journey. Guests receive a free drink on arrival, a buffet breakfast and complimentary tea served throughout the day on the traditional patio. Cooking classes and wine tastings are available, plus the hotel has an outdoor pool with a cocktail bar, gift shop, library and a refined Moroccan restaurant.

Boasting a private stretch of beach, Be Live Collection is a five-star all-inclusive resort a short walk from the town centre. Bedrooms here come with balconies, sea views and a mini-bar. Guests wishing to get active can play tennis, ping-pong and pool, swim or take a yoga class. While those preferring to relax can soak in the hot tub or book a massage at the spa. There’s a choice of eateries; Mediterranean dishes are served at Sirene, with buffet meals in Safran. Alfresco drinks are available on Bar Marocain Rif’s terrace, plus there’s an indoor Sports Bar and a nightclub, Teatre Disco Bar, for dancing until midnight.

Occupying a spot in the city’s Golden Triangle, Nobu brings its trendy vibe to the heart of Morocco. Its 71 suites bring together the best of local craftsmanship and new-style Japanese flair. The brand’s famous restaurant concept has a venue onsite (serving the famed black cod) and there’s a stunning Rooftop Garden with a circular pool deck, a bar and a 360-degree terrace with far-reaching views over the rooftops and onto the Atlas Mountain range. There are three swimming pools onsite and a 2,000-square-metre spa and gym hidden in the basement.

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.

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.

Nestled in a vast estate of 231 hectares of palm, olive and orange trees with the Atlas Mountains offering a postcard backdrop, the Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech is an oasis of luxury only 20 minutes from the heart of the city. The sprawling resort and country club offers anything a guest could desire, with an 18-hole golf course, a choice of six restaurants and bars, a huge lake-like swimming pool, and an incredible spa plus a kid’s club and fitness centre, you won’t ever need to leave the hotel! The hotel’s architecture mirrors the ksars of the Southern desert regions. The interior décor is equally stunning with an abundance of huge picture windows showcasing the landscaped gardens beautifully. In rooms, a mix of warming, tonal textures and textiles have been used to create a contemporary interpretation of Moroccan style. The cuisine hasn’t been overlooked here either. Breakfast on the terrace of Le Capricci overlooking the pools and gardens, before trying L’Olivier for al Fresco lunch by the pool. The evening calls for the opulent Al Ain restaurant for an Oriental feast before finishing your day in the jazz bar for some delectable cocktails.

The Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle has opened in Morocco’s vibrant Gauthier district of Casablanca. This centrally located hotel offers 133 spacious rooms, including nine suites, and blends comfort with convenience, given its proximity to key cultural attractions like La Corniche and Hassan II Mosque. The hotel provides a variety of dining options, including the Braise restaurant with wood-fired cuisine and the Bliss rooftop bar offering panoramic city views. The hotel also features 450 square meters of meeting and event spaces, a modern fitness centre, an outdoor pool, and yoga classes, promising an extensive travel experience for both business and leisure travellers. The hotel is owned by Al Hoceinia Holding and is the first upscale Radisson-branded hotel in the country and the ninth Radisson property in Morocco.

274 forms of accommodation range from chambers to three-bedroom residences at this ocean-side abode (including rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility). All come with La Bottega toiletries, 50-inch flat-screen HDTVs, Nespresso machines and twice-daily service. Decor has a Moroccan feel but with a modern design. The Fairmont caters ably for families (including four-legged friends) and has an immersive spa, as well as boutiques for a spot of retail therapy. Dining takes place at The Deck, The Foam and Dahlia, the latter specialising in contemporary Levantine cuisine. And La Verrière, with its apex glass ceiling, is a stunning spot for cocktails.

Art, French luxury and Moroccan culture are the key principles at the heart of this hotel’s design and philosophy. It’s located in the Hivernage district, with views of the Atlas Mountains. The minimalist chambers are bathed in white textiles, with tataoui bedheads, MyBed double beds, BOSE sound systems, espresso machines and Hermès toiletries products. By contrast, the styling in the spa takes on a more traditional theme, with mosaics and lanterns inside the pool area and an outdoor terrace that’s evocative of a Majorelle garden. Sofitel also offers a gym, an outdoor pool and bars.

One of the most beautiful riads in the Marrakech Medina, Palais Sebban is located just a 5-minute walk from Jemaa El-Fna Square and 15-minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport. There are comfortable and stylish rooms and suites to choose from – from a standard room to a gorgeous suite with a terrace – all uniquely furnished. This 19th century building is adorned with Moroccan-Andalusian style and splendour and is the perfect setting to host your functions and even weddings. There is an equally fantastic restaurant and bar on site to provide guests with food, drink, and entertainment – with live music every Friday. Guests can unwind in the sun-soaked solarium and take a dip in the serene swimming pool. The Hammam is also the ideal place to escape reality and rejuvenate. A selection of treatments is also on hand in the tranquil massage room.

Owned by Australian and Moroccan couple Angela and Mohamed Mellak, Riad Botanica is a labour of love and a fusion of cultures. Having undergone meticulous renovations from the ground up, the historic 10th-century Riad is now a space that ignites the senses with traditional Moroccan craftsmanship and Australian style. Complete with a rooftop terrace, courtyard, and pool, and defined by its iconic Moroccan and Australian art deco design, Riad Botanica can be hired exclusively for up to twelve guests, or the five spacious suites can be booked individually, making it the perfect place to retreat from the city buzz of Marrakech and soak up Moroccan hospitality and culture. Having opened in early 2023, Riad Botanica is nestled in the back streets of the historic Medina: Bab Doukkala is a coveted location in this busy city close to all the attractions and nestled behind the walled Medina. Riad Botanica is an oasis away from the bustle for which Marrakech is renowned. Being a car-free space, the Medina is an oasis amongst the bustling city, with Riad Botanica one of its hidden gems.

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.