Les Jardins de la Médina
Traditional Moroccan riad character meets unpretentious boutique comfort. Think tadelakt walls, colourful zelliges, sculpted cedar ceilings, and rooms named after legendary Muslim women — but no white-glove formality. The garden is the real star: ancient palms, citrus trees, hammocks, and hidden corners that invite long afternoons.
Book a Sultane room for the private terrace — one has no facing walls at all
Why It Matters
One of the largest private gardens of any riad-hotel in Marrakech at 3,000m², combined with genuine 19th-century palace bones and a full-service spa, restaurant, and heated pool. It sits in the quieter Kasbah quarter — near the Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace — rather than the tourist-dense Jemaa El Fna cluster.
A 19th-century former palace turned 36-room boutique hotel in Marrakech's Kasbah district — sitting inside a remarkable 3,000m² garden of palms, orange trees, and jasmine. Adobe walls, carved cedar ceilings, shaded patio fountains, and a heated pool make it feel genuinely removed from the medina chaos outside, while Jemaa El Fna is only a 15-minute walk away. The architecture stays traditionally Moroccan but the mood is relaxed, not stuffy.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Garden Side
11 spacious rooms on the first or second floor with direct garden views. Some have private terraces and sitting areas. Can accommodate an extra child (additional charge by age). Bath or shower option in some rooms.
1 full bed or 2 twin beds
Patio Side
12 rooms on the first and second floors, designed in the spirit of the medina. Shaded and temperate, they open directly onto traditional patios adorned with trees and jasmine, with tiled fountains. Some have a sitting area that can accommodate one or two children. Two 'Patio Side' superior rooms are inter-connecting.
1 full bed or 2 twin beds
Solarium
6 sun-filled rooms all on the first floor, overlooking the garden. Very bright, each opens onto a small pergola — ideal for breakfast. A private staircase leads up to a large private solarium terrace for two, equipped with a refreshing outdoor shower. Accessible by elevator.
1 full bed or 2 twin beds
Sultane
7 individually named suites, each named after a Muslim woman who shaped her era: Aïcha, Mansouria, Davia, Bahia, Kahena, Farah Diba, Oum Kalthoum. Most have a private terrace or balcony with garden views. One suite boasts an entirely private terrace with no facing walls. Most have a fireplace and a large bath or rain shower.
1 queen bed or 2 twin bedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bikes available to rent at the property for exploring the surrounding medina streets and Kasbah district.
Non-hotel guests (or guests wanting a standalone experience) can buy a Day Pass: à la carte lunch (starter + main + dessert) with access to the heated swimming pool. Excludes drinks.
Full day excursion to Essaouira (170km), the historic Atlantic port city with Portuguese and Phoenician vestiges, narrow medina streets, seafood, and beach activities.
A guided walking tour departing from the hotel that covers historic sites, souks, palaces, and local districts, ending at Jemaa El Fna square.
4x4 pickup from the hotel, scenic hot-air balloon flight over the Marrakech plains, followed by a Berber breakfast before return.
Guided day trip to Imlil village in the High Atlas, starting point for Toubkal summit hikes. An accessible 2-hour hike option immerses guests in Berber culture.
Full-day trip over the High Atlas to Ouarzazate and the famous UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Benhaddou.
Day trip to the Ourika valley (65km), with a hike to the seven waterfalls and riverside lunch at local restaurants.
Every Sunday evening, Moroccan close-up magician Youssef Chouiter performs table-side during dinner service.
Every Thursday evening from 8pm, live musicians perform in the restaurant during dinner. Included with dining.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary WiFi throughout rooms and common areas. Note: connectivity can be variable in the medina.
Small on-site fitness room, adequate for basic workouts. Noted by guests as compact.
All rooms include a kettle, teas, and a coffee machine with two complimentary capsules per day.
A rooftop terrace on the second floor, open daily 10am–8pm (can open earlier/later on request). Often used as the spa relaxation area.
Century-old garden planted with palms, orange trees, jasmine, olive trees, and bougainvillea. Features tiled fountains, shaded patios, hammocks, and secluded seating areas. Dining served in the garden weather permitting.
Small pets (dogs and cats) accepted subject to conditions.
Large outdoor pool heated in winter, with towels and sun loungers provided. Pool towels are complimentary and available poolside.
Breakfast room service from 7:30am (fill form night before). Lunch and dinner room service available by calling reception (limited hours).
Laundry bag and price list provided in room wardrobe. Hand in before 10am for next-day return. Express same-day service available with 50% surcharge.
Full concierge service: airport transfers, restaurant reservations, car rental, excursion booking, babysitting, currency exchange, laundry/dry cleaning, tee time and green fee reservations, fax/email services.
On-site shop offering local crafts, spa products, and cosmetics — good for sourcing a souvenir without fighting through the souks.
Round-trip airport transfer available on request for a surcharge. Complimentary on arrival with EXTRA-PRIVILEGE promo code or Summer packages.
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