Perle de Souihla

The eight-room riad-style retreat on Route d'Agadir in Oulad Sidi Cheïkh, Perle de Souihla sits roughly 15 kilometres south of Marrakech's medina — a quieter alternative to the city-centre riads, suited to families and drivers who want space and easy parking without navigating the souks.

An indoor pool handles the summer heat when outdoor exposure becomes punishing, and a restaurant with room service means guests have no obligation to venture out at night. Free parking removes one of the persistent frustrations of Marrakech stays.

Check-in opens at noon with a 10:00 check-out, a tighter window than most Moroccan properties — worth factoring around early Agadir road transfers.