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Most Beautifully Designed Hotels in Morocco

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Morocco is a destination like no other. A bridge between the Mediterranean and Africa, here you’ll find cities with medinas dating back hundreds of years. Unique cultures walk their streets, while tasty cuisine appears genie-like from tiny kitchens. Leave the cities, and dramatic landscapes range from the highest mountains in North Africa to Sahara Desert dunes. Among them all lie some of the Most Beautifully Designed Hotels in Morocco. So why not explore them for yourself? Together with some well-chosen tours in Morocco, they will take your vacation to the next level.

Amanjena

Amanjena's design echoes the ancient city of Marrakesh
Amanjena’s design echoes the ancient city of Marrakesh

Inspired by the pink-stoned buildings of ancient Marrakesh, Amanjena is a five-star resort formed out of a series of individual pavilions and connecting courtyards. The sound of trickling water combines with columned gallerias rich in arches to form a magical series of spaces. Overall, it offers guests supreme privacy and seclusion, while views extend towards the High Atlas Mountains. Traditional tiled floors and Moorish furniture fill the elegant interiors.

Route De Ouarzazate, Km 12, Marrakesh

La Mamounia

La Mamounia in Marrakesh has rooms with excellent views
La Mamounia in Marrakesh has rooms with excellent views

Just a short stroll from the winding streets of central Marrakesh, La Mamounia has been welcoming guests for 100 years. Evocative Moroccan craftsmanship is evident from its medina-like corridors and heavy wooden doors. Providing all the amenities the modern traveler expects, La Mamounia boasts a large outdoor pool and pool terrace. A spa, and series of restaurants and bars, also provides plenty of space to relax among the tall palms. If you want to try your hand at crafts yourself, check out our Moroccan Pottery Class with a Local Artist.

Avenue Bab Jdid, 40000., Medina – Kasba, Marrakesh

Riad Idra

Rooms at Riad Idra have private patios
Rooms at Riad Idra have private patios

To be right at the heart of the action, Riad Idra is another great Marrakesh choice. For one thing, it stands on the northern extreme of the medina. For another, this authentic Moroccan riad, or mansion, has just seven rooms. Rooms and suites come with a private patio space, as well as access to a traditional hammam. Rooms are a blend of Moorish style and pared-back sophistication, suggestive of the time Morocco was under French rule.

105 Derb Tizougarine Dar El Bacha, Marrakesh

Mandarin Oriental Marrakesh        

Modern rooms surrounded by gardens at Mandarin Oriental Marrakesh
Modern rooms surrounded by gardens at Mandarin Oriental Marrakesh

One of the many design wonders of the Mandarin Oriental Marrakesh is its location in 20 hectares of lush gardens. Not only that, but the hotel is a thoroughly contemporary stay. Rooms are filled with natural light thanks to immense picture windows. These also provide views extending miles. While modern, there are still subtle hints of the region’s traditional forms. Many of the suites and villas lie around central pools, for instance. In addition, there’s a complimentary airport and railway station pick-up and drop-off service. There’s therefore really no excuse not to join our Essaouira Tour & Camel Trek or Agadir Tour from Marrakesh.

Route Du Golf Royal, Marrakesh

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca     

Contemporary design at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca
Contemporary design at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

This hotel occupies a prime spot on the Casablanca foreshore of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s another pick in our list of most beautifully designed hotels in Morocco with contemporary design. Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca drifts down a hillside towards the beach. Floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies allow guests to make the most of the impressive location. Meanwhile, stylish modern pieces of furniture and furnishings finish the look perfectly.

Anfa Place Living Resort, Boulevard De La Cornishe, Casablanca

Ryad Dyor

Ryad Dyor is designed with authentic Moroccan touches in mind
Ryad Dyor is designed with authentic Moroccan touches in mind

A one-of-a-kind stay, Ryad Dyor lies hidden behind a relatively ordinary entrance which opens out into a mesmerizing series of interiors. Its handful of rooms – there are just seven – are each individually designed. Their starting point is always the riad’s historic survivors, be that a fireplace, wall tiling, or painted wooden ceilings some five meters high. A rooftop terrace forms a wonderful escape from which to watch city life largely unchanged for centuries.

1 Driba Jdida, Marrakesh

Dar Kandi

Beautiful shared courtyard spaces at Dar Kandi in Marrakesh
Beautiful shared courtyard spaces at Dar Kandi in Marrakesh

The quiet surrounds of Dar Kandi belie its excellent location and well-considered design principles. The aim was to create a riad with authenticity but also a modern flair. The result is a stay that offers both comfort and style. Undergoing a two-year renovation in 2018, today Dar Kandi matches local products, such as tasa stone, with high-end technology and sought-after brands. Guests are therefore equally at home within their beautifully-finished rooms or the shared courtyards spaces.

215 Arset Aouzal Rd, Assouel – Mouassine, Marrakesh

Almaha Marrakesh & Spa

Rooftop terrace at Almaha Marrakesh & Spa
Rooftop terrace at Almaha Marrakesh & Spa

The Almaha Marrakesh & Spa lies in the Kasbah district of Marrakesh a stone’s throw from the El Badii Palace and Saadien Tombs. It is awash with flowering plants. These soften the whitewashed stonework around the outdoor pool, roof terrace and shared lounges. Crowned with a plethora of international awards, its design was actually inspired by a poem. It was brought together by Belgian designer Charles Kaisin, who has also worked with Rolls-Royce and Cartier. In his own words, the design was meant to captivate both the senses and the soul, and we can’t disagree.

55 Derb Ben Zina, Marrakesh

2Ciels Boutique Hotel & SPA, Marrakesh

Captivating interiors of 2Ciels Boutique Hotel & SPA, one of the most beautifully designed hotels in Morocco
Captivating interiors of 2Ciels Boutique Hotel & SPA

Dazzling red-orange exteriors add a splash of color to the design at 2Ciels Boutique Hotel & SPA, Marrakesh. From here guests stroll into spaces conceived as a blend of art deco luxury and age-old Moorish style. This is exemplified by the creation of a mezzanine level for guests to relax in. The onsite hammam remains deliberately traditional however, to give the authentic spa experience.

Rue Oued El Makhazine Angle Imam Chafai, Marrakesh

Beautiful Design in Morocco

We’ve focused our attentions for the most beautifully designed hotels in Morocco on the delights of Marrakech and Casablanca. But should you be heading further afield, you can still stay in some excellent hotels in Morocco. For more on Marrakesh, be sure to check out our Marrakesh travel guide and guide to the markets and souks of Marrakesh. Meanwhile our Culture Guide to Morocco lets you into the secrets of life in this intriguing destination.

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