Riad N'S & Spa

Three courtyards deep in the Sidi Abdelaziz quarter of Marrakech's medina, Riad N'S & Spa hides its five-star spa and plunge pool behind a plain derb facade at 30 Derb Ouayhah — no signage distinguishes it from the neighboring houses.

Rooms wrap the citrus-tree courtyard on two levels, cooled by traditional zellige tilework rather than heavy air conditioning. The rooftop terrace clears the medina's rooflines for Atlas Mountain views on clear winter days.

Jemaa el-Fna square lies a ten-minute walk south through the souks, making this a base suited to travelers who want the medina's density without street noise reaching their room.