Riad Al Hamama

Twelve rooms wrap a central courtyard at Riad Al Hamama, tucked down Derb Amizmiz off the lanes near Bab Doukkala on the western edge of Marrakech's medina. The plunge pool and tiled sun deck sit at the riad's core, shaded by citrus trees rather than facing a street.

Staff run private check-in and an airport shuttle, useful given the derb's tight, unmarked turns that confuse most taxis. Breakfast and room service are taken on the rooftop terrace, with views toward the medina's flat skyline.

Jemaa el-Fnaa is a fifteen-minute walk through the souks, making this a base for travellers who want the medina's quiet residential side over its busiest streets.