Marrakesh, MoroccoRiad Zitoun Jdid
Riad Antara
Restored Saadian riad
Riad Zitoun Jdid Marrakesh, Morocco
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
Restored Saadian riad
The Saadian residence functions like an intimate home, where seven suites share two quiet courtyards and dinners tailored to each guest.
What it’s good at
Notable
Traditional zellige tilework and carved cedar meet contemporary Parisian art and fireplaces.
Notable
Resident Parisian owners welcome guests with gifted babouche slippers and rooftop breakfasts.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Once a Saadian residence, Riad Antara now hosts just seven suites behind a carved wooden door near the Bahia Palace.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Bahia Palace is just around the corner, and the winding alleys lead directly toward the souks and Jemaa el-Fna.
The rooms
Suites have heated bathroom floors and traditional zellige tiles, and select suites add their own working fireplaces.
The plunge pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A solar-heated plunge pool sits beside palms in the courtyard, fitted with hydromassage and counter-current swim jets.
The spa
At the table
Breakfast is served on the terracotta rooftop terrace, and dinner brings market-driven Moroccan recipes cooked on request.
How it began
Owners Anne and Laurent spent years meticulously rebuilding the site from its ancient Saadian foundations before opening in 2017.
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.