Marrakech Luxury Travel Guide

Where to stay in style

Luxury accommodation in Marrakech spans two dreams. In the medina, restored palatial riads wrap gardens, plunge pools, hammams and rooftop suites in exquisite craftsmanship and impeccable, personal service — you're a guest in a private palace. On the grander scale sit the legendary hotels: the storied La Mamounia with its gardens, the palatial Royal Mansour with its private riads, and design-led resorts in the Palmeraie with sweeping pools and spas. Boutique properties in the Palmeraie and countryside add space, gardens and Atlas views for those wanting a retreat.

Experiences worth the splurge

Luxury in Marrakech is about the experiences as much as the bed. A private guide and driver turn the medina and beyond into effortless, tailored days, unlocking artisans, hidden riads and skip-the-queue access. Out in the desert, luxury camps in Agafay or the Sahara pair proper beds, en-suite tents, fine dining and stargazing with camel treks and silence. Add a hot-air balloon at dawn, a private cooking class with a chef, a chauffeured day to the Atlas or coast, or a bespoke shopping day with an interiors expert.

• A private guide and driver for tailored, seamless days.
• A luxury desert camp with fine dining under the stars.
• A dawn hot-air balloon flight over the plains.
• A private chef or cooking experience in a riad.

Spas, dining and the finer touches

Marrakech is a spa city at heart, and its luxury hammams and treatments — in palace hotels and dedicated spas — are among the best in the world, blending traditional ritual with pampering. Dining runs from lavish traditional feasts in candlelit riads (La Maison Arabe, Dar Yacout) to accomplished modern Moroccan and international tables in Gueliz. Round it out with the finer touches: sunset cocktails on a designer rooftop, a private tour of a Yves Saint Laurent's Marrakech, or simply mint tea and pastries brought to your own courtyard. Let us tailor the details via our curated experiences and concierge booking.