Riad Jaaneman
When Italy met Morocco: pared-back elegance with a bold Italian twist. Art deco meets traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Crisp white courtyard, azure plunge pool, emerald marble bathrooms. Residential and intimate rather than grand.
Book directly on the official website for a minimum of 2 nights and get a complimentary private airport transfer on arrival
Why It Matters
Named after the Hindi/Urdu word for 'Soul of Mine' or 'My Love', Jaaneman was the actual family home of its Neapolitan owner before conversion into a boutique guesthouse. Featured by CNN International as an exemplary restoration of an aristocratic Moroccan palace, selected by Architectural Digest among the most enchanting riads in Marrakech, and listed with Tablet Hotels and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Riad Jaaneman is a ten-suite boutique riad in the Dar El Bacha quarter of Marrakech's medina — one of its quietest, sleepiest corners, a few steps from the Dar El Bacha palace. It was the private home of Italian-Neapolitan owner Leonardo Giangreco before being transformed into a guest house, and that residential quality is the whole point: shared spaces feel genuinely lived-in, with designer lamps, enormous fireplaces, mirrors, and wunderkammer-style objects collected from around the world. The Italian-Moroccan aesthetic is specific and personal — not generic riad chic.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Blackstar Suite
A study in monochrome. Stylish and elegant, it opens onto the courtyard. The minimalist bathroom in white marble and black tadelakt re-imagines classic art deco, with lighting drawing on Moroccan tradition and Italian modernism.
Double
Clepsydra Suite
Named after the ancient water clock. A quiet tribute to time, inspired by the art piece in the patio below. Warm tones and mineral textures echo the rhythm of the courtyard. Balcony overlooks the courtyard where a clepsydra sits as a quiet focal point. Designed for slow mornings and unhurried afternoons.
Double
Gemeaux Suite
Gemeaux means Gemini or 'the twins'. An opulent suite overlooking the central courtyard with wonderfully luminous twin windows. Deep red accents run through the bedroom, culminating in a sumptuous red marble bathroom with a discreet but invigorating skylight.
Double
Hima Suite
Hima translates as the secret places where birds rest during migration — free from predators, free from danger. The bedroom ceiling is frescoed in classical Moroccan style. Birdsong drifts in from the courtyard. The bathroom is polished in granite and tobacco tadelakt.
Double
Leale Suite
Leale means 'honest and trustworthy' in Italian. The most secluded of all the suites, set apart from the others around its own private courtyard with a trickling fountain. Lavish bedroom with Italian white marble and dusky Moroccan tadelakt bathroom. Bright duplex layout with private terrace where you can dine.
Queen · 30 sqm
Mosaique Suite
Inspired by the colours of the Ourika Valley — earthen reds, lush vegetation, and shades of endless sunshine. The bathroom in green marble and clay tadelakt features a hand-crafted Moroccan lantern alongside Italian lighting fixtures.
Double
Nefelibata Suite
Nefelibata literally means 'cloud-walker' — one who defies convention and weaves life through imagination. African-inspired bedroom with two walk-in dressing rooms. The ensuite bathroom fuses Emperor marble with gleaming chrome fixtures.
Queen · 30 sqm
Orange Suite
Born from the warm glow of the medina, this suite began with two pierced lanterns found in the souk. Their light flickers in shades of spice and sunset, bathing the interiors in warm, romantic tones. Comes with its own balcony overlooking the central courtyard.
DoublePartenope Suite
Partenope is the ancient Greek name for Naples, birthplace of the Italian owner. The bedroom is scattered with Neapolitan art and vintage furniture throughout. The spacious bathroom — the fan favorite — is cast in emerald South American marble and ebony Moroccan tadelakt. A Mediterranean marriage of Italy and Morocco.
Queen · 25 sqmRive Gauche Suite
The largest suite in the riad, a tribute to Yves Saint Laurent and the city that shaped him. Anchored in iconic Majorelle blue and framed by cactus silhouettes — oasis meets atelier. Can be configured as a king bed or two separate beds, plus a salon area with two sofa beds, sleeping up to four guests.
King or TwinThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Manager Madeline and staff offer extensive knowledge of Marrakech — shopping routes, restaurant picks, pool club access, bar recommendations, and navigation through the souks.
Moroccan cooking lessons can be organized on request.
Staff organize private trips to the Saharan desert, the Atlantic coast, and other areas of natural beauty — including assistance with wider Morocco tours.
Staff can arrange private 4x4 trips to the Atlas Mountain foothills, Berber villages, the Plateau de Kik, Ourika Valley, and Lake Takerkoust.
Golf outings can be organized through the hotel concierge.
Horse riding excursions can be arranged by staff on request.
Complimentary private transfer from Marrakech Menara Airport for guests booking a minimum 2-night stay directly on the hotel website.
An exclusive private cinema available solely for hotel guests. Great for evenings when the medina feels like too much.
During winter months the hotel arranges day trips to the Oukaimeden ski resort in the Atlas Mountains, returning guests to Marrakech in time for après-ski aperitifs on the rooftop terrace.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A plush shared lounge with a library — genuinely appealing shared space with a burgundy sofa, Castiglioni design lamps, and curated objects from around the world.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Private cinema exclusively for hotel guests.
All suites stocked with artisanal soaps and toiletries by local brand Les Sens de Marrakech.
All suites feature luxury BOFFI Italian bathroom fittings.
Dedicated sunbathing area on the terrace with sun loungers.
Rooftop terrace with one of the finest views in Marrakech — snow-capped Atlas Mountains on the horizon, Dar El Bacha palace in the foreground, terracotta rooftops all around. Used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sundowner aperitifs. Slightly higher than neighbouring terraces.
A bright azure plunge pool in the central courtyard, surrounded by banana leaves and bamboo. Shaded and beautifully set — not a lap pool, but perfect for cooling off in the Moroccan heat.
Staff speak multiple languages including English, French, Italian, and Arabic.
On-site private hammam exclusively for hotel guests.
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