Marrakesh, MoroccoKasbah
Les Jardins de la Medina
Kasbah garden palace
Kasbah Marrakesh, Morocco
Opened
2001
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Local WellnessOutside the door
The house
Adore HotelsKasbah garden palace
A nineteenth-century aristocratic residence where daily life unfolds around a sprawling walled garden of citrus and palms.
What it’s good at
Notable
A nineteenth-century Kasbah princely residence restored with original adobe walls and carved cedarwood.
Listed
Two traditional Moroccan hammams and a fifteen-meter heated pool set amid orange trees.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its rooms and suites open onto lush gardens planted with ancient palms and citrus trees, where hammocks and hidden corners invite long afternoons.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Saadian Tombs and monumental Bab Agnaou gate sit steps away, leading into the alleys of the southern medina.
The rooms
Bedrooms look out over shaded courtyards or the garden, and select suites add open fireplaces and private rooftop solariums.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 15-meter freshwater pool sits in the central garden under palm trees, heated to 26 degrees in winter.
The hammam
Two vaulted plaster hammams host Moroccan steam baths and black soap scrubs beneath domed ceilings.
The Bar and Lounge
Woven armchairs gather around an open fireplace inside, and an outdoor zellige counter serves drinks in the garden.
Restaurant Les Jardins de la Medina
Tables sit beneath carved cedar ceilings and hanging brass lanterns, or outdoors in the garden beside the pool.
How it began
A family from Toulouse bought the princely estate near the Royal Palace, opening it as an independent hotel in 2001.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.