The Most Beautiful Riads to Book in Marrakech

Another celebratory option is the newly appointed Nobu Riad, located a five-minute stroll from the 10th-century medina and Jamaa el Fna, with its snake charmers, henna tattooists, and pirouetting monkeys on string. A palatial spread of six bedrooms, rooftop pool (so often they are located in the ground-floor courtyards and get little sun), DJ booth, and a sushi counter make it one of the most covetable riads in the city. A palette of ochre, wheat, and terracotta hues throughout the rooms creates a serene, easy-on-the-eye aesthetic, interspersed with coffee table books on African art, vintage Berber necklaces in alcoves, and artful displays of dried grasses. The design has been updated to fuse Japanese wood-focused elements, such as headboards and shutters, with Moroccan touches, such as a central fountain, geometric tiling, and Arabic-inscribed doors. Mornings start with a regal spread of traditional breads, cheeses, yogurts, and berries. With dedicated staff on call 24/7, this can mean heating the private hamman for your return from the souks, pouring a stiff gin and tonic from the Art Deco drinks trolley, or organising rooftop cocktails and a private omakase dinner with your nearest and dearest. It is quite the heavenly haven for those who can dig deep.