Ryad Iklill Hcek

The restored courtyard riad Iklill Hcek keeps its original cedar-beamed ceilings and zellige-tiled fountain at the center of the medina, tucked down a narrow derb a few minutes' walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa. Five rooms wrap the open patio, cooled by the fountain's evaporation rather than heavy air conditioning.

Staff prepare breakfast on the rooftop terrace, facing the Koutoubia minaret across the rooftops. The riad suits travelers wanting a quiet medina base within easy reach of the souks, rather than a modern hotel on the newer Gueliz side of town.