Best boutique hotels, B&B and romantic getaways Morocco

The Akrich is wonderfully located on a 700 metre high hill, some 20 minutes from Marrakech by the Atlas Mountains and on the outskirts of a Berber village of the same name.It’s a special little place where socialising with guests and the lovely ow...

The inner courtyard of Blanco Riad dates from the XVIII century with very impressive columns and arches sustaining a balcony which gives access to the bedrooms. This is a historical place. The garden is filled with the soothing sounds of wa...

Enjoy the simple hospitality of an authentic Moroccan country house.You really can’t get much cuter or authentic - or better situated for that matter – than the Chez Momo. Placed snugly away by the lovely Tizi-n-Test road, en route to the High Atl...

Dar Ahlam is the perfect luxury on the way to the Sahara Desert. It may be being hidden away on a dusty road somewhere between the Atlas Mountains and the desert in the Skoura Palmgrove, but as soon as the soaring red-brick citadel of Dar Ahlam co...

Charming 4 room Riad right in the heart of old Marrakech. We loved the Dar Attajmil, for all sorts of reasons: the excellent location, the cosy feel, the attention to detail and, last but not least, the excellent price for what it has to offer.Fir...

The group that runs Marrakech Riads, of which Dar Baraka is one of its gems, certainly has the right philosophy – to share the architectural splendours of old Marrakech by renovating 16th and 17th century houses, riads and palaces for discerning t...

The heart of the MedinaIt might be a cliché but the ambience here is all “1001 nights”. The Dar Bensouda is an authentic old palace in Fez dating back a couple of centuries that has now become a fascinating Fez guesthouse, constructed in the time...

It’s the KISS principle, the Dar Gabriel way. Keep It Simple & Stylish and that’s exactly what this wonderfully renovated Riad does. Located in the historic quarters of picturesque Chefchaouen, the Dar Gabriel radiates a truly authentic feel w...

It's always good when certain elements come together to make something special. This is the case with the Dar l'Oussia. Here, you have the beach, the port, beautiful Essaouira itself, great views, absolutely delightful staff, excellent food... the...

This is a great little house with 8 rooms situated right in the centre of Essaouira’s Medina or old market quarter.It’s simply done and charmingly furnished without being over the top. The ground floor doesn’t have the standard courtyard but inste...

Nothing that's not authentic, just a simple and welcoming Riad with a friendly service in a genuine environment. A great base for anyone wishing to explore the interesting region of Rabat. It's easy to be charmed by the Dar Mayssane. After the bus...

Just 15 minutes from Marrakech there lies a place called Dar Zarraba, surrounded by a hectare of olive groves and with beautiful views of the Atlas Mountains as a backdrop. Those 15 minutes may as well be a lifetime away from the bustling city,...

A luxury hotel with that extra bit of class in Essaouira. The elegant and colonial style Heure Bleu is not your ordinary old Riad or Dar. What you get here is an accommodation of palatial proportions offering five star comforts and one of the most...

Only 2 minutes away from the Moroccan port El Jadida is the breathtaking Hotel L'Inglesia. The hotel has a total of 14 rooms, all decorated in 1930s or 1950s style with antiques from Morocco. Each room has free Wi-Fi, wardrobe, table and private b...

Surrounded by olives trees, located amongst the Atlas Mountain, you will find the Kasbah Bab Ourika, a wonderful and authentic place to stay. A real piece of nature in Morocco.Each one of the 26 rooms are individually designed with the style of Be...

La Sultana Oualidia is a lovely Riad made from stone and bricks. The facade is hold in earth colours and the nice garden contains palms. The impressive terrace boasts spectacular views over the lagoon. The interior is furnished in a friendly and c...

Located in the beautiful Essaouira hills, Le Jardin des Douars guarantees the tranquil natural beauty you´ve been searching for. Sleep in a Ksar (palace), complete with Maghrebin colours, zelige tiling, tadelakt plasterwork, Berber rugs and Af...

This really is getting away from it all – an oasis, literally, of style, classy accommodation and wonderful palm groves, where just about every exotic plant you can think of can be found, in the middle of the wonderful garden (sunflowers, pomeg...

Wonderful interior design, a location to die for within the ramparts of beautiful old Essaouira and the azure seas of Morocco in abundant view, all help make the Madada Mogador a rather special place to stay. If you don’t take our word for it, jus...

The enchanting Riad 11 Zitoune is situated in the middle of the old town of Marrakech, only 100 metres from Djemma el Fna. The centuries-old, rebuilt Riad has a total of 6 rooms, including double rooms and suites with private terrace or balcony...

If you want to have stunning views of the Atlas Mountains then come to... Marrakech - more specifically, come to the boutique Riad 144.On a clear day you can see these stunning mountains in the distance and one of the best views in town must be fr...

Welcome to one of the best places in town - the Riad 72 - a truly brilliant combination of traditional Moroccan hospitality and Italian flair. Why Italian, you may ask? Giovanna Cinel, a stylist by profession and owner, comes from Milan and has im...

Riad Abracadabra is located inside the old walls that surround Marrakech's Medina, where the charm of the past prevails in every detail, and is only a five minute walk from the burning Jemaa el Fna square. Two Catalans, Inés and Bruno, cousins and...

Think of Morocco and Marrakech will probably be one of the first places that come to mind - it is the country’s largest city, after all. Yet in many respects Marrakech is not the cultural or spiritual centre of the country.In some people’s eyes, t...

For over 20 years Ben Abdallah has been having a love affair with the palaces and Riads of Marrakech. During this period he has restored over 50 such places with a view to preserving their patrimony and wonderful character, using only traditional...

Riad Anata is a magical place that provides complete tranquility. The style and energy accompany the traveler in their quest for serenity and spirituality. Everything was well thought of and executed to provide the guest to feel inspired and relax...

Riad Baoussala is... well, charming, funky and laid back, and only some 9 km from the equally laid back town of Essaouira.The house encircles a beautiful patio, and is situated at the edge of the forest. Indeed, nature seems to be all around, a Ri...

The "Lilac House" is utterly wonderful, full of charm, comfort, serenity, character, tasteful, smooth – it has it all. Is it the wonderful renovation of a centuries old Riad that does it? Is it the lovely hosts? The beautiful sun terrace? I...

You have the bricks and mortar of a typically attractive Marrakesh Riad – that is one thing. And you have the intangible charm of its owners - that is another. You have a location only 100 metres away from the Medina's wall – yet another. Mix the...

Some places may be wonderfully decorated, have great views or be located in a place of wonder, but without that welcoming touch and charm, it is reduced to practically nothing, in our opinion.That’s why we always try to find not only places of tru...

Marrakesh can boast places to stay that are as sophisticated and cool as anything in the major western cities. For proof of this, just visit the Riad el Fenn, a wonderfully located town house in the Mouasine area of the Medina. It may only be a fe...

Where do we begin? Sophisticated, eclectic, subtle and beautiful are just some of the words we can use to describe the Riad Enija but even these adjectives (or the photos themselves, in our opinion) do not do it justice.It really is an outstanding...

Riad Kbour & Chao is more of a traditional Moroccan home than a hotel. Both the building itself and the people who run it, Nicolas and Jacques, are outstanding. Each of the 7 rooms is a mini paradise in the centre of Marrakesh and each contain...

Amongst the noise and bustle of the snake charmers, vendors, acrobats and labyrinthine alleys on the edge of the market (Souk) in the Medina, you might just notice an inconspicuous brass-studded wooden door. We very much advise dropping in, for yo...

We have nothing but praise when describing Riad Laaroussa in Fes – a centrally situated 17th century palace that was once the residence of a Crown minister – and that was recently restored with loving care by Fred and his family. It has large...

Riad Malika, a typical Moroccan riad, was one of the first riads to open as a guest house. The former family home is ideally located in one of the most famous areas of the medina: the traditional market of Bab Khemis is just across the street....

One of the finest types of accommodation in Morocco are Riads. What characterises a Riad? For the most part, usually it’s a rather small building with a courtyard. In the best case, it has a swimming pool and a rooftop terrace with a magnificent v...

Peaceful, beautiful, refined. Riad Tzarra with it's 4 rooms is an elegant house including it's own in-house hamma, massage room and dipping pool. The terrace offers one of the most beautiful views over the old medina and is ideal for  sunb...

It has been said more than once that getting to meet Giovanni, the wonderful host of Riyad Al Moussika, is reason enough to visit Marrakech. Such is his hospitality, “nothing is too much” attitude and story telling capacities that guests tend to f...

A classy and enchanting Medina town house. Now this is special - a place that is exotic, beautiful and a stylish home from home in equal measure. There’s also something of the art gallery about the Riad El Cadi, with the numerous "objets d’arts" a...

An authentic Moroccan Riad in the heart of Marrakesh... Set in a Moorish-style building in the Sidi Ben Sliman neighbourhood, this elegant hotel is only a few minutes from both the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square and the botanical gardens at Ja...

The Ryad Watier experience: a peaceful night's sleep in an oasis of calm, waking up on a sunny morning, taking breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Medina of Essaouira and setting yourself up for a pleasant day enjoying this beautiful seaside...

Located in the historic centre of the medina (KmO), next to the Kouba, this magnificent, luminous, spacious Ryad was recently renovated for a traditional feel in a simple, sober, contemporary setting.The residence is decorated in subtle, refine...

Located in the city of Essaouira, Villa de L’Ô is an exclusive, sophisticated and colonial-style Riad. Every detail has been created carefully. The furniture radiates luxury and elegance and the interiors have been decorated with natural materials...