Best Luxury Riads in Marrakech

Marrakech is a great Moroccan city and one of the most beautiful destinations around the world. This imperial city has been founded a thousand years ago, by Youssef Ibn Tachfine during the edge of Almoravides dynasty.

Marrakech is very famous for its amazing palaces and historical monuments, it’s mythical Jamaa el Fna square, old Medina and Souks… The ochre city is also very known by its unique guest houses or Riads: original Moroccan homes with exceptional Moorish design which offer comfort and authenticity in equal measures.

Spending a holiday in Marrakech Riads or guest houses is the best way to discover the Moroccan culture and tradition with modern amenities and complete comfort facilities.

Marrakech guest houses are usually located in the old town, very close to Jamaa el Fna square and almost to the main tourist attractions such as monuments, palaces and gardens.

Each Riad has a unique design and architecture, and hosts a small number of guest rooms, more or less between 5 and 30 rooms. All the rooms are nestled around a big open-sky courtyard and are individually decorated with the best Moroccan furniture and handicraft articles.

Marrakech is a real heaven for locals and tourists which combines perfectly between the authenticity behind the old Medina walls and the charm of the modern city with outstanding restaurants, boutiques and malls. 

In this blog article, we would like to introduce a selection of best luxury Riads in Marrakech, highly rated and recommended by many travellers:

Royal Mansour Marrakech

The Royal Mansour Marrakech is much more than a luxury hotel, it’s a real corner of paradise characterized by traditional Moroccan architecture adapted to modern elegance and luxury style in a harmonious way.

Forget about the classic hotel rooms, at the Royal Mansour Marrakech you can spend a thousand and one nights stay in one of its 25 private luxury Riads, cleverly arranged and decorated with breathtaking local heritage.

If you are looking for a sublime luxury experience in Marrakech, the Royal Mansour Marrakech will offer you the chance to appreciate the elegance and the authenticity of Moroccan palaces.

Riad Kniza

Located in the heart of the old Medina of Marrakech, this charming luxury Riad, dating from 18^th century, is completely restored by his Moroccan owner ‘Haj Mohammed’ using the best local materials and artisans to create a real traditional and stylish palace.

The 11 rooms and suites of Riad Kniza have a unique and refined Moorish style decoration. The Moroccan restaurant offers typical local dishes served in warm and romantic atmosphere, in one of the sumptuous lounges or on the roof terrace to enjoy amazing views of the old Medina and Atlas Mountains.

Riad Kniza is offering an indoor swimming pool and a Spa, reserved exclusively for guests looking for special wellbeing experiences and moments of intense relaxation. In this beautiful and charming oasis, the staff is very friendly and attentive to the smallest guest queries.

La Maison Arabe

Located at few steps from Jamaa El Fna square, La Maison Arabe is a luxury hotel-Riad of 30 intimate and elegant guest rooms and suits. This heaven of charm and tranquility invites you to experience the real soul of Moroccan hospitality.

This prestigious and authentic Moroccan palace was the first restaurant in Marrakech Medina open to tourists since 1940. Today La Maison Arabe is offering the best refined Moroccan cuisine as well as international delights in a very stylish and elegant restaurant.

This luxury Riad is also very known by the cooking workshops organized by famous experienced chefs for tourists from over the world who are curiously looking to learn and discover the secrets of Moroccan dishes.

​​After a busy day visiting the attractions and historic sights of Marrakech, you can enjoy a cocktail around the swimming pool of La Maison Arabe and appreciate the essential pleasures of life.

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