La sultana
Marrakesh, Morocco
Hivernage
Vibe
Five interconnected riad courtyards glow with brass lanterns and fresh-cut roses, offering quiet seclusion beside the bustling medina.
“Kasbah riad showpiece”
Five interconnected riads showcase hand-carved cedarwood, sculpted plaster, intricate zellige tilework, and extensive Orientalist art collections.
Historic Marrakchi courtyard mansions and former royal residences preserved directly beside the centuries-old Saadian Tombs.
Lantern-lit courtyards scented with fresh roses offer rooftop views of the Kasbah and snow-capped Atlas Mountains.
In the Kasbah quarter beside the Saadian Tombs, a short walk to the main medina souks.
“La Sultana combines four traditional Marrakchi courtyard mansions into one contiguous complex, and in so doing creates one of the medina’s most complete luxury hotels.”
Rooms
Individually styled chambers feature high vaulted ceilings, carved cedarwood, sculpted plasterwork, and Romanesque bathrooms dressed in pink and white marble.
“At just 28 keys, the richly adorned riad is an oasis of solitude away from the bustling souks.”
Wellness
A subterranean pink marble hammam sits beneath vaulted arches, paired with balneotherapy baths and a heated courtyard swimming pool.
Backstory
Restoration unified five historic riads into a single Kasbah sanctuary, preserving centuries of royal Moroccan craftsmanship and architectural heritage.
Eat & drink
Enjoy courtyard dining at La Table de La Sultana, rooftop mezze at Odette, and morning tagine cooking classes overlooking the city.
The neighborhood
Set in the historic Kasbah district, the hotel sits steps from Moulay El Yazid Mosque and an easy walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.