Marrakesh, MoroccoBab Taghzout
Riad 144 Marrakech
Maximalist medina riad
Maximalist medina riad
The riad turns traditional medina living to full volume, layering saturated colors and historic craft across courtyards and panoramic roof decks.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hand-carved moucharabieh screens and restored painted ceilings mingle with mid-century furniture pieces.
Listed
A private hammam pairs black-soap scrubs with local argan oil and rhassoul bodywork.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Riad 144 turns the intensity up to 11 and throws away the knob.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bab Taghzout's winding alleys sit just north of the bustling souks, offering quiet residential medina lanes beyond the central tourist rush.
The rooms
The Moucharabieh Suite has three-meter carved wooden screens, while the Beldi Suite sleeps beneath restored hand-painted ceilings.
The plunge pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A tiled plunge pool sits in the courtyard patio, shaded by palm trees and lined with cushioned sun pads.
The spa
A circular tadelakt tub sits in the private treatment room, where therapists perform full-body massages and scrubs.
At the table
Moroccan breakfasts and seasonal dinners are served on the open roof terrace or beneath hanging brass lanterns indoors.
Marrakesh
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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.