Riad Swaka

An 18th-century riad on Derb Ragragui in the Riad Zitoun Jdid quarter, Riad Swaka keeps its original carved cedar ceilings and zellige-lined courtyard beneath an open-sky patio. Five minutes on foot separate the door from Jemaa el-Fna, though the narrow derb itself stays free of scooter traffic.

Rooms open onto the courtyard rather than a corridor, so light and birdsong replace air conditioning noise in the cooler months. A rooftop terrace faces the Koutoubia minaret for evening tea.

The medina's tanneries and spice souks lie within a ten-minute walk, making this a fit for travellers wanting walkable access without hotel-zone distance.