Pop-art medina cocoon
Sunlit courtyard lounges buzz with an artsy, informal rhythm, where French street artist Kouka's murals meet relaxed riad life.
“A cool urban sanctuary with a pop art edge, Riad Goloboy is the first of its kind in Marrakech’s labyrinthine medina.”
What it’s good at
Silver
Electric Majorelle-blue courtyard walls frame hand-carved arabesque plasterwork, mid-century Danish seating, and vibrant contemporary street art.
Bronze
Two nineteenth-century aristocratic townhouses in the Sidi Mimoun quarter house restored Moorish archways and traditional courtyards.
Bronze
Daily life unfolds around a classic medina courtyard patio, offering authentic Moroccan hammam rituals and rooftop tagines.
Outside the door
In residential Sidi Mimoun near the Royal Palace, walking distance from Jemaa el-Fnaa.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
From an eye-popping courtyard completely bathed in Majorelle blue to bedrooms painted in sultry shades of purples, greens, and grays, Riad Goloboy is a feast for the eyes.
The rooms
Intricately carved plaster headboards anchor individually styled bedrooms rendered in rich hues of purple, turquoise fish scales, and charcoal.
The water
The spa
Leave the phone upstairs.
A heated plunge pool centers the courtyard, complemented by a traditional hammam and a rooftop hot tub overlooking the Atlas Mountains.
At the table
Organic breakfasts and slow-cooked Moroccan tagines are served across cushioned lounge nooks, the central patio, and the panoramic rooftop terrace.
In general, staying in a riad brings a sense of calm, of peace and quiet, and of being surrounded by beauty, ... like Marrakech’s Riad Goloboy.
How it began
Two nineteenth-century aristocratic townhouses were combined and named after the Russian word for light blue by designer Béatrice Faujas.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into residential Sidi Mimoun near the Royal Palace, the medina's winding alleys lead directly 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
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.
Outside the door
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.