Riad Aicha Marrakech

Anchored in the Boutouil quarter near Bab Ailen, Riad Aicha Marrakech sits inside the old medina's tangled alleys, a five-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa yet insulated from its noise by thick clay walls. The address suits couples and small groups wanting a quiet courtyard base for exploring the souks on foot.

Rooms open onto a central patio with a plunge pool and citrus trees; a rooftop terrace catches afternoon shade for tea service. Staff arrange medina walking guides and airport transfers, useful given the narrow, unmarked lanes leading in.