Riad Houma  

In the winding alleys of Marrakech’s Medina, a short walk from Jemaa el-Fna, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Saïd and the Museum of Moroccan Arts. The riad sits about 600 m from Palais Badi and makes a handy base for exploring the old city.

Riad Houma was entirely restored in 2012 and blends clean modern lines with traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. This intimate guesthouse has just 8 rooms, a calm patio with two lounges and a cooling pool, plus a large rooftop terrace with solarium and a spa area featuring a hammam, massage room and jacuzzi. Rooms offer air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with shower or shower-and-bath options.

Soak in the patio pool, melt into the rooftop jacuzzi, or book a hammam and massage on the terrace. On-site perks include a solarium, tour desk and transfer service, laundry/dry cleaning, concierge and a guarded car park nearby. Wake up to sun on the terrace and relax after a day of souk-hunting.

Complimentary high-speed (wired) internet, multilingual staff and a safe-deposit box make short stays and remote work easy.

Breakfast is included, and the on-site restaurant serves meals by reservation for lunch and dinner. There’s also a bar for evening drinks after a day in the Medina.