Things to do · Morocco
Where you stay is half the journey in Morocco. Behind plain medina walls hide jewel-box riads built around tranquil courtyards, while the cities and countryside hold grand palace hotels and design-led retreats. Here is a guide to the country's most distinctive luxury stays and how to choose between them.
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A riad is a traditional house built inward around a central courtyard or garden, often with a fountain and a rooftop terrace. The finest are exquisitely restored, intimate (just a handful of rooms) and hidden behind unremarkable medina doors — calm at the heart of the city.
For grandeur and full facilities — large gardens, pools, spas and several restaurants — the palace hotels of Marrakech and Fes deliver scale and service alongside Moroccan craftsmanship, suiting travellers who want resort comforts with a sense of place.
In the Sahara and the Agafay, luxury tented camps pair en-suite comfort and fine dining with absolute silence and extraordinary stars — a fleeting, unforgettable kind of stay rather than a permanent address.
Restored kasbahs in the south and rural retreats in the Atlas foothills or the Ourika valley offer cooler air, mountain views and a slower rhythm — lovely as a contrast to a few days in the medina.
Choose a riad for intimacy, character and a medina location within walking distance of the sights; choose a palace hotel for space, pools, spas and easy comfort. Many tailored journeys combine both across different stops.
The best stays are defined by genuine craftsmanship, attentive but unobtrusive service, a rooftop or garden to retreat to, and a location that suits your plans. Smaller riads may not have lifts or large pools, which a tailored plan can balance against grander stays elsewhere.
A riad is a traditional Moroccan house built inward around a central courtyard or garden, usually with a fountain and rooftop terrace. Restored as boutique stays, the finest riads are intimate, beautifully crafted and tucked behind plain medina doors.
Choose a riad for intimacy, character and a central medina location, and a palace or resort hotel for space, pools, spas and full facilities. Many luxury itineraries combine both, varying the style of stay by destination.
Yes. Luxury Sahara and Agafay camps offer en-suite tents, proper beds, fine dining and attentive service, combined with the silence and starry skies of the desert — comfort without losing the sense of wilderness.
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