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A medina within the medina: 53 private riads behind the walls of Marrakech, each with its own roof terrace.
Selected by TheMediterranean.com
Royal Mansour opened in 2010 inside the medina walls near Bab Doukkala, laid out as a medina within a medina: 53 private riads of up to three storeys, with roof terraces looking to the Atlas. Underground passages let staff reach every riad unseen.
The estate covers about five hectares of gardens, and Le Jardin was designed by the Spanish landscape architect Luis Vallejo. In 2023 Hélène Darroze added La Grande Brasserie.
It holds Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026) and two MICHELIN Keys, and in 2026 it was No. 26 on The World's 50 Best Hotels, named Best Hotel in Africa: the only Moroccan hotel in the top fifty.
At a glance
Rooms and suites
Every guest has a private riad, from one to four bedrooms.
15 riads · 140 m² · one bedroom
19 riads · 175 m² · one bedroom
14 riads · 430 m² · two bedrooms
4 riads · 840 m² · three bedrooms
One riad · 1,800 m² · four bedrooms, with its own garden, private pool and hammam
Dining
With a Friday couscous ritual.
Created with Massimiliano Alajmo of Le Calandre in Padua.
With a Sunday brunch.
There is also afternoon tea and a choice of bars.
Spa and experiences
Getting there
Marrakech Menara (RAK), about 15 minutes from the medina; it takes private jets and the hotel arranges transfers
Nearby
The Palmeraie, Hivernage, Amelkis and the Route de l’Ourika.
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Plan your stay
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Checked 31 October 2026. Awards are listed with the year they were given; rooms, restaurants and seasons can change, so confirm details with the resort. See all the Finest Resorts of the Mediterranean.
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