Marrakech

Visionary Senegalese interior designer Meryanne Loum-Martin introduced the boutique-hotel concept to Marrakesh with a pair of posh villas that put the city on A-list travelers' maps. — Concierge

The word jnane means "garden," and this, the third of Meryanne Loum-Martin's jet-set luxury properties, lives up to its name. — Fodor's

In Marrakech's refined Palmeraie district, away from the hustle and bustle of the souks, Jnane Tamsna hotel offers relaxed, family-friendly lodgings with a distinctly Moroccan feel. — Mr & Mrs Smith

Brad Pitt, Hugh Grant, and David Bowie are among the A-listers fond of this serene Palmeraie retreat. — Frommer's

A luxurious property within a walled garden on a protected palm grove 20 minutes from Marrakech, the 24-room Jnane Tamsna offers a uniquely elegant retreat for couples, families, and celebrities alike. — Oyster

The opulent, Moorish-inspired La Mamounia hotel in Marrakech elevates Moroccan style to radiant, royalty-worthy heights. Surrounded by cultivated gardens, this elegant palace – with its... — Mr & Mrs Smith

Set in palatial grounds, this is Marrakesh’s most famous hotel, and its most expensive, with an emphasis on opulence and exclusivity. — Rough Guide

A vivid reimagining by a design great transformed this classic into a stunning Arabesque masterpiece. — Gayot

As much a landmark as the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa El Fna, the Mamounia has been hosting movie stars, heads of state and royalty since 1923. — DK Eyewitness

Since 1923, Morocco's most prestigious hotel has achieved legendary status for its opulence, grandeur, celebrity guest list, and hefty price tag. — Fodor's

Riad Farnatchi’s nine beautifully decorated rooms never let you forget you’re in Morocco, with tadelakt walls, Berber carpets, hand-forged lamps, and handsomely hand-tiled bedside tables. — Condé Nast Traveler

The suites (there are no ordinary rooms) at this efficient and professionally run British-owned riad are spacious, each with either a balcony, a private terrace or its own patio. — Rough Guide

Chic, intimate, and luxurious... This is one boutique riad where you feel like you're getting what you paid for. — Frommer's

Buried deep in the medina, Farnatchi is sheer luxury. It’s an all suite hotel with Philippe Starck fittings and custom-made furniture. — DK Eyewitness

On the souk's northern tip in the oldest part of Marrakesh is this stylish and traditional riad. — Fodor's

This is one of the largest and most luxurious riads in the medina. — Frommer's

A collection of five riads combinedto create a 28-room luxury hotel with an intimate spa, a roof top restaurant with panoramic views of Marrakech. — Oyster

The Sultana hasn't forsaken the razzle-dazzle of its Moroccan roots in favour of restrained glamour. — Lonely Planet

There's a certain over-the-top charm to this series of five luxurious riads of palatial proportions. — Fodor's

This luxury hotel is discreetly hidden off a court beside the Saadian Tombs. The interiors, a riot of Asian and African styles, are a complete contrast. — DK Eyewitness

The lovingly restored 18th-century Riad Kniza is a luxurious 11-room hideout in the heart of Marrakech's old city. — Oyster

This 18th-century riad... offers the complete package of traditional architecture, authentic furnishings, and, above all, overwhelmingly hospitable service. — Frommer's

Enjoy Moroccan hospitality at its finest in the lavishly restored suites of this historic 200-year-old mansion, owned by one of Marrakech’s most famous antique dealers. — The Telegraph

Owned by a top antique dealer and tour guide (whose clients have included US presidents and film stars), this is one classy riad. — Rough Guide

Tucked away in Marrakesh’s ancient medina, this 18th-century riad comprises 11 expansive residences oriented around several open-air courtyards. — Travel + Leisure

Owned by Vanessa Branson, the lesser known of the Branson siblings, this is a definite A-list riad comprising 23 fashion-magazine-stylish rooms. — DK Eyewitness

This sublime 21 suite riad is a perfect combination of Asian glamour and pedigreed European-style creature comforts. — Condé Nast Traveler

The 28-room El Fenn is a chic, upscale boutique with plenty of old Morocco charm set in the heart of medina. — Oyster

Serene and seductive Moorish lair made up of three adjacent palaces, with a growing celeb guest-list and a rooftop pool. — Jetsetter

This riad is designed in three sections of accommodation, which surround their own quiet courtyard with tweeting birds and trickling fountains. It is not priced cheaply, but the refined... — Star Service

La Maison Aribe is a luxurious boutique hotel built around an interior courtyard with 12 guest rooms and 14 suites, all decorated in unique and color-saturated Moroccan style. — Oyster

Owner Fabrizio Ruspoli created this small hotel for those craving old-fashioned charm. — Fodor's

The first boutique hotel in Marrakech still holds its own against all latecomers. It has a genteel air, with a colonial bar and a garden pool. — DK Eyewitness

It’s a renowned foodie destination, with a famous cooking school and three fine-dining restaurants. — Afar Magazine

Though not as famous as the Mamounia, this is arguably Marrakesh’s classiest hotel, a gorgeous nineteenth-century mansion that’s been restored with fine traditional workmanship. — Rough Guide

Nestled in the labyrinth of the ancient souks where donkey carts carry spices, rugs and brass work, this boutique-hotel is a jewel of architecture and an oasis of calm. It was crafted... — Star Service

A grand residence that once belonged to a judge, this boutique hotel has 16 rooms ranged around two beautiful courtyards. — DK Eyewitness

This property has all the understated glamour and class you'd expect from a Relais & Chateaux hotel. — Fodor's

Officially classified as a hotel, this place is in fact a riad in the true sense of the term: an old house around a patio garden. — Rough Guide

Facing the Royal Palace, this is a handsome hideaway, where corridors adorned with richly carved stucco and zellij tilework lead to a courtyard perfumed by namesake orange trees. — Frommer's

The co-owner of Riad Noir d'Ivoire is a designer and her hotel is the height of elegant, understated luxury. — Insight Guides

Gobsmacking, over-the-top opulence, from its 4.5m foyer chandelier to the grand piano in the courtyard cocktail bar. — Lonely Planet

An opulent, nine-room riad wrapped around two courtyard gardens with water-conserving, filtered plunge pools, a private spa stocked with organic products, a tiny gym and a leather-clad cocktail bar. — The Telegraph

The sprawling courtyard is home to two swimming pools. The kitchen serves exceptional Moroccan and French food throughout the day -- in addition to the free continental breakfast. — Oyster

Co-owner Jill Fechtmann pulled out all the stops. Opulent rooms here have a mix of Moroccan, Syrian, and Indian furniture. — Travel + Leisure

Intimate and exclusive with just three rooms and one suite, this slinky Italian-run riad is a temple to minimalist chic. — Frommer's

This Italian-owned riad is sleek and stylish, with sparse but very tasteful modern decor, palms and banana trees in the courtyard and its own hammam. — Rough Guide

Riad 72 is laid out in traditional riad style, with a big rectangular central courtyard (complete with banana trees), flanked by rooms on each side. — Afar Magazine

Like a kaftan-clad supermodel on a Vespa, the 72 defines jet-set chic. — Lonely Planet

This stylish Italianowned riad is very Milan-meets-Marrakech. The house is traditional but the black-and-white colour scheme and sleek furniture all imported. — DK Eyewitness

Each riad has multiple patios, silk-paneled salons and bedrooms, and (for the ultimate in discreet service) a staff that enters and leaves via a network of underground passageways. — Travel + Leisure

Built by King Mohammed VI to celebrate the very best in Moroccan design and craftsmanship, this is one of the most spectacular hotels in the world. — Insight Guides

So grand is Le Royal Mansour, tucked in a verdant eight-acre compound in Marrakech’s bustling medina, that it could have only been created by kingly ambitions—which it was. — Condé Nast Traveler

The gold standard of luxury hotels in Marrakech. — The Telegraph

Fifty-three private riads, each three stories high, feel like mini-palaces, with on-call butlers and rooms arranged around open-air courtyards. — Afar Magazine

Cosy up to your private stone fireplace flanked by richly hued rugs and clean-lined leather armchairs at Marrakech boutique hotel Dar Zemora. High ceilings, metal sconces and gauzy drapes... — Mr & Mrs Smith

A small, luxurious guesthouse set in a private villa with just four rooms in the main house, and an independent two-bedroom pavilion in the gorgeous three-acre garden. — The Telegraph

The unpretentious charms of this country villa will ease your guilt about staying in the Palmery and possibly seeing less of Marrakesh. — Fodor's

This British-owned luxury villa, stylishly embellished with a mix of traditional and modern features, has a pleasant garden with a pool, a masseur on call and a view of the Atlas mountains. — Rough Guide

Paul and Lindsay Kentish's discreet boutique villa is a perfect retreat from the dust and hustle. — Frommer's

This luxury boutique hotel, run by a Swiss–American couple, gets consistently good reports. — Rough Guide

In the heart of the busiest tourist area of Marrakech, this luxury boutique riad is within easy walking distance of the Badi Palace and the Djema el Fna square (a UNESCO World Heritage... — Star Service

Daily Moroccan cooking classes are offered at this boutique hotel. — Travel + Leisure

There are 11 rooms and suites and facilities include a hammam and spa, a small library and boutique. — Condé Nast Traveler

Dar les Cigognes offers a bit of luxury and an exotic ambience without being pretentious. — Frommer's

Palais Namaskar, just outside Marrakech, offers soothing rooms and a rooftop bar with fabulous views of the Atlas mountains. — The Telegraph

A palatial new resort with 41 villas and suites on the edge of the Palmeraie, Marrakech's posh desert suburb. — Condé Nast Traveler

You'll feel like incognito royalty... you can wander through 12 acres of lush gardens and ponds before ducking into your own palace-style accommodation, many with Atlas mountain views. — Fodor's

Book one of the six Junior Suites: each is like a small lake palace that opens out onto 1,800 square feet of private garden space with shimmering reflecting pools. — Travel + Leisure

A 41-room luxury hotel set on 12 acres of meticulously landscaped property in the upscale La Palmeraie, a quiet enclave tucked between the Atlas Mountains and the Djebilet Hills. — Oyster

There’s a hammam, swimming pool, restaurant and bar, as well as extensive shared gardens in which to wander or relax. — Rough Guide

Few of its cookie-cutter neighbours can match its amenities, distinctive modern style, and attentive new management. — Lonely Planet

The 36-room, luxurious Deux Tours is a great place to indulge in poolside lounging and traditional hammam treatments outside the often chaotic bustle of the Medina. — Oyster

The Two Towers has the advantages of a luxurious garden setting and classic Charles Boccara architecture. — Fodor's

A rambling Arabo-Andalucian village with suites set in three hectares of perfumed gardens amid lily ponds, a heated pool and a garden potager. — The Telegraph

This former ambassador's retreat offers peace and seclusion around the corner from the brouhaha of Djemaa el-Fna. — The Telegraph

A ten-minute walk from the Medina's central square, Riyad El Cadi is made up of seven traditional houses. — Concierge

Like a mirage in the medina's sultry heart, El Cadi refreshes the senses. Corridors graced with antique Berber kélims lead to light-filled rooms with heavenly beds, Middle Atlas carpets,... — Frommer's

At Riad El Cadi on the outskirts of old town Marrakech, five of us spent the afternoon touring the spice markets, learning about traditional foods, and cooking a huge feast. Here's the... — Afar Magazine

A rambling maze of a riad, it is made up of eight connected houses. It’s a beautiful place to lose yourself – admiring the collected Islamic art along the way. — DK Eyewitness

This family-run hotel with every amenity... now houses the casino as well as two hotel properties—the original Es Saadi Hotel and the luxury Es Saadi Palace. — Fodor's

Set in tropical gardens, the resort is every bit as photogenic today, with its palm-fringed pool, Atlas Mountain views, spa, and casino. — Frommer's

Includes a giddy array of facilities alongside the original 1960s hotel. — The Telegraph

With attention still paid to every visual and sensory detail, it mixes modern amenities with exquisite traditional decor... the spa is a high-end destination. — Oyster

Guests can spend time in the marble hammam and book massages and beauty treatments, or else lounge by the heated pool, which is surrounded by a lush green lawn. — Frommer's

The eight-room boutique Dar Ayniwen Villa has the feel of a luxury guesthouse with top-notch amenities. — Oyster

Think boho-luxe style, a warm, friendly atmosphere, and excellent Franco-Moroccan cuisine. — The Telegraph

An intimate boutique riad, with breakfast, a one-way airport transfer and extras for longer stays. — Jetsetter

A luxury guesthouse in the historic quarter, Riad Dar Anika is a private sanctuary with a wonderful garden courtyard and a staff with a penchant for luxury pampering. — Oyster

A grand courtyard house, newly built, with 12 well-equipped rooms, a spa and a large pool beneath an arched loggia, offering many of the services of a full-scale hotel. — The Telegraph

Anika is Arabic for "elegant" and is an accurate description for this British-owned riad. Built on the site of an old parking lot, the building's odd shape makes full use of the available... — Frommer's

A series of low-slung terra-cotta-colored bungalows, the 141-room hotel is ten minutes from the airport. — Condé Nast Traveler

Probably the most exclusive family resort in Marrakech, the Four Seasons offers luxury amid 40 acres of landscaped Moorish gardens. — The Telegraph

The facilities are second to none, with contemporary Moroccan decor throughout and impeccable service. — Fodor's

The Four Seasons name alone certainly lures well-heeled travelers who trust the luxury and service its name represents. But, competition in Marrakech has never been stronger with the... — Star Service

A sprawling 141-room luxury resort with two pools, a modern spa, and quick taxi access to the Medina and Souks. — Oyster