The Most Beautiful 5-Star Hotels in Marrakech

The Most Beautiful 5-star hotels in Marrakech are hidden behind heavy doors, as autumn softens the light on the ochre ramparts. Patios where fountains murmur, olive groves facing the peaks of the Atlas Mountains, vaulted hammams, and tables where tagine meets haute cuisine: from the medina to the Palmeraie, each spot offers its own take on Morocco.

Park Hyatt Marrakech, an art and garden resort at the foot of the Atlas Mountains

Located 15 minutes from the medina, the Park Hyatt Marrakech was the first hotel in the Al Maaden golf resort and the brand’s first property in Morocco. Its 16 douars, set among 7.5 hectares of palm trees and jasmine, capture the spirit of traditional mud-brick villages.

Designed by interior designer Imaad Rahmouni, the 130 rooms and suites—ranging from 55 to 350 m²—are among the most spacious in the city. Adorning the walls are ink drawings by Khadija Tnana, among more than 700 works created in collaboration with the Ifitry artist-in-residence program. The suite to book? A duplex with a private terrace, pool, and hammam.

On the culinary front, Issam Rhachi—who trained under Thierry Marx and Pierre Gagnaire—oversees all the restaurants. At TFAYA, his Arabesque-style brasserie, guests can enjoy dishes like tangia marrakchia or Lahrour tuna, a gourmet take on a tuna-harissa sandwich. At Le Pavillon, Mediterranean and Nikkei cuisines come together by the pools.

The finishing touch: a 2,200-square-meter spa featuring a black-marble hammam, ten treatment rooms—including two suites for couples—and Nectarome and Sodashi treatments. Golfers have exclusive access to the 18-hole Al Maaden course, designed by Kyle Phillips.

Good to know? For plan a wedding In Marrakech, the Park Hyatt Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most beautiful destinations: a 1,000-square-meter Meeting Residence with seven lounges, outdoor reception areas overlooking the Atlas Mountains, and a cake created by pastry chef Oussama Sadiq, the African pastry champion.

Park Hyatt Marrakech
130 keys
Al Maaden, 40000 Marrakesh
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La Villa des Orangers, a Relais & Châteaux riad at the foot of the Koutoubia

Located between the Royal Palace and Jemaa el-Fna Square, La Villa des Orangers is next to the Koutoubia Mosque. Built in the 1930s, this riad became a hotel in 1999 and joined Relais & Châteaux in 2001. Recognized by the Michelin Guide, this 5-star hotel ranks among the most beautiful Hotels in Marrakech.

For its restoration and expansion, overseen by Studio KO and Aire au Carré, the house enlisted the help of master craftsmen: marble workers, plasterers, painters of cedar ceilings, and zellige tile cutters. In the 33 rooms and suites, sub-Saharan tribal art, Ottoman furniture, and rare textiles sit alongside contemporary works of art. Our favorite? The private riad, spanning 185 m² over three levels, with its patio shaded by banana trees and its own swimming pool.

When it comes to dining, the menu blends traditional Moroccan home-style dishes with French haute cuisine, served by the pool or, in winter, by the fireplace. As night falls, head up to the rooftop terrace for a cocktail with a view of the minaret.

Finally, the spa centers around a 60-square-meter hammam reminiscent of Roman baths, with three massage rooms, one of which is a double. Of the three pools, which are heated during the season, one is 16 meters long.

Good to know? In the evening, whether at a restaurant or a bar, smart-casual attire is required: no shorts or sandals. Your Guest Experience may also include a candlelit dinner under the orange trees or a gathering centered around calligraphy and henna.

The Villa des Orangers
33 keys
6 Sidi Mimoun Street, Ben Tachfine Square, 40000 Marrakech

Les Deux Tours, a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the Palmeraie

Designed by architect Charles Boccara to resemble an Arab-Andalusian village, Les Deux Tours has been one of the most beautiful hotels in the Palmeraie for nearly 30 years, just a few minutes from the medina. Set within a 3-hectare park, Andalusian gardens, lily ponds, and fountains evoke the Morocco of the “Grand Tour” era from the early 20th century.

Amid arcades, rammed-earth walls, and cascades of bougainvillea, the 44 rooms and suites exude a gentle sense of Oriental charm. For more privacy, book a suite with a private pool, which can be heated upon request. The highlight? The hotel’s newest additions, such as the Charles Boccara Suite or La Tour, featuring marble bathrooms.

By the pool, La Pergola serves tagines, pastillas, and salads from the organic garden, while at Salammbô, beneath its high vaulted ceilings, you can dine on couscous and French classics. The Yoshi Bar, a sushi bar inspired by Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, delivers right to your lounge chair. Its name? It’s after the house cat!

At the Bains des Deux Tours, one of the most beautiful spas at hotels in Marrakech, a domed hammam houses a hot pool, and massages are available in treatment rooms, in your room, or outdoors. The large pool is heated to 28 °C year-round. You can even get a shave in the shade of the palm trees, cigar in hand.

Good to know? La Pergola also welcomes non-guests for lunch, by reservation. For a dinner for two, the hotel sets a single table, lit by hundreds of candles.

The Two Towers
44 keys
Douar Abiad, Palmeraie Circuit, 40000 Marrakech

La Mamounia, the palace in the gardens since 1923

In the 18th century, Prince Al-Mamoun received a 13-hectare estate from his father, where he hosted «nzaha»—traditional Moroccan outdoor receptions. Two centuries later, the hotel bearing his name was founded—the only luxury hotel in the world, the company claims, to bear a woman’s name. Voted the world’s best hotel in 2021 by Condé Nast Traveler readers, La Mamounia remains one of the most beautiful 5-star hotels in Marrakech, located 600 meters from the Koutoubia.

Amid mashrabiya screens and marble, the 135 rooms, 71 suites, and three riads overlook the gardens, the Koutoubia, the pool, or the Hivernage neighborhood—most from a balcony. For a large group, book one of the riads, which features a private pool heated to 28 °C year-round.

In the dining room, Jean-Georges Vongerichten oversees L’Asiatique, while L’Italien is now run by Simone Zanoni, in the spirit of a luxury trattoria. At Le Marocain, Rachid Agouray blends traditional and reimagined recipes, and Pierre Hermé presides over the two tea rooms.

When it comes to wellness, the 2,500-square-meter spa features two traditional hammams, a private hammam, and ten treatment rooms offering treatments by Valmont or Augustinus Bader. In the evening, enjoy a cocktail at the Churchill or catch a movie at the hotel’s cinema.

Good to know? The gardens are open to non-residents only if they have a reservation at one of the restaurants or bars, and the pools are reserved for hotel guests; the indoor pool is open to guests 18 and older (16 and older when accompanied by an adult).

La Mamounia
209 keys
Avenue Bab Jdid, 40040 Marrakesh

The Royal Mansour, a private medina with 53 riads

At the Royal Mansour, one of the most beautiful hotels in Marrakech, each key unlocks a home: rooms and suites give way to 53 three-story riads, scattered throughout a small medina with flower-lined alleyways. Underground passageways connect each of them, allowing the staff to move about discreetly.

Behind each door, zellige tiles, wood paneling, carved stucco, and custom-made furniture lead from the patio to the rooftop terrace, which features a private pool overlooking the Atlas Mountains. The riads range in size from 140 m² to 1,800 m² for the Grand Riad, which features a pool, a hammam, and four bedrooms, while the Privilège Riad comes with its own butler.

In the kitchen, Hélène Darroze, alongside chef Karim Ben Baba, helms La Grande Table Marocaine—the only restaurant in Africa to be a member of the Grandes Tables du Monde—serving sh’hiwates, pigeon pastilla, and Royal Mansour-style couscous. The multi-starred chef also runs La Grande Brasserie, while Sesamo features Massimiliano Alajmo’s Italian cuisine and Le Jardin blends Asian and Mediterranean flavors.

The spa, spanning 2,500 m² across three levels, opens onto a white atrium with wrought-iron walls as intricate as lace, featuring ten treatment rooms, three suites, and a heated pool beneath an orangery-style glass roof. Outside, the gardens designed by Luis Vallejo surround the pool and its private pavilions, and the kids’ club welcomes children ages 4–10.

Good to know? Cooking, baking, and mixology workshops are offered on-site, and the spa is home to Bastien Gonzalez’s only Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio in Morocco.

Royal Mansour Marrakech
53 riads
40000 Marrakech, Abou El Abbas Sebti Street

The Oberoi, Marrakech, a 5-star hotel nestled among citrus trees and century-old olive trees

More than 11 hectares of citrus groves and century-old olive trees surround The Oberoi, Marrakech, located 25 minutes from Jemaa el-Fna Square and the airport. The courtyard is modeled after the 14th-century Medersa Ben Youssef, and a 120-meter canal winds its way toward the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains. This 5-star hotel, among the most elegant in the city, has been awarded two Michelin Keys.

The Deluxe rooms open onto a spacious private terrace facing the mountains, and each villa has its own pool. Our favorite? The Deluxe Villa, with its hand-painted tiles, carved panels, and large pool. Families can combine two connecting villas, each with its own heated pool.

For dinner, Rivayat pays homage to India’s culinary traditions under the guidance of Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai, while Tamimt offers an international menu beneath grand chandeliers or on the terrace, overlooking the Atlas Mountains. The lighter menu at Azur can be enjoyed beneath a dome adorned with frescoes, before a nightcap at Vue.

Set on a body of water, the spa combines Western and Moroccan rituals, hammams, and herbal treatments, and guests can swim in one of the two heated pools—a 30-meter outdoor pool or a 20-meter indoor pool. The hotel also offers a hot-air balloon breakfast or a ride in a vintage sidecar through the medina.

Good to know? Airport transfers are included, as is the Kids’ Club, which is open year-round to children ages 4–12.

The Oberoi, Marrakech
Route de Ouarzazate, 40000 Marrakech

Amanjena, Africa’s first Aman resort on the outskirts of Marrakech

Its name means «peaceful paradise,» and in 2000, Amanjena marked Aman’s debut on the African continent. From the airport, the road winds past the Royal Palace and the Agdal Gardens—a 12th-century estate of olive and orange trees—to the Amelkis Golf Course, which surrounds the hotel. Behind its adobe walls, one of Marrakech’s most beautiful luxury hotels features 40 pavilions and houses arranged around an ancient irrigation pond, reminiscent of a sultan’s palace.

Each villa, at least 175 m² in size, opens onto a courtyard garden, and 16 of them have heated pools. Families will prefer the two-bedroom, two-story homes with a pool, while the Al-Hamra Maison spans 1,130 m² and comes with a dedicated host.

Surrounding the central fountain, the Moroccan Restaurant serves tagines with almonds and prunes, briouates, and méchoui, accompanied by the music of the Andalusian Trio. Arva, Aman’s Italian restaurant, led by Tuscan chef Francesco Balloo, sources its ingredients from the hotel’s organic garden.

At the spa, two vaulted Moroccan hammams—one for men and one for women—complement the four treatment rooms. Outside, the 33-meter heated pool overlooks the olive groves, the golf course, and the Atlas Mountains, and two clay tennis courts are lit up in the evening.

Good to know? Breakfast and afternoon tea are included in the stay, and the hotel organizes a dinner under a tent in the Agafay Desert, which guests reach by camel.

Amanjena
40 detached houses and homes
Ouarzazate Road, km 12, 40000 Marrakech