Riad Benyara

Three courtyards of carved cedar and tadelakt plaster define Riad Benyara, tucked into a narrow derb off Jamaâ Lakbir in Taroudant's medina, a short walk from the Arab quarter's ramparts and souks. The layout suits couples and small groups seeking a quiet base away from car traffic.

An indoor pool sits beneath the central patio, unusual for a riad this size, and the rooftop terrace catches the Atlas foothills at sunset. Rooms open onto shared galleries rather than corridors, so breakfast trays are delivered courtyard-side.

Staff arrange bike tours and car rental for day trips to Agadir or the Tioute kasbah.