Marrakesh, MoroccoSidi Ben Slimane
Riad Kheirredine Marrakech
Theatrical courtyard riad
Sidi Ben Slimane Marrakesh, Morocco
Opened
2008
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Theatrical courtyard riad
Connected townhouses run like an intimate private home, with candlelit courtyards and rooftop daybeds facing the Atlas Mountains.
What it’s good at
Notable
Carved cedar ceilings and theatrical canopy beds gather around three plant-shaded courtyards.
Notable
Three heated pools and private hammam cabins offer restorative recovery after the souks.
Notable
Courtyard living across interconnected medina townhouses tucked along a quiet residential derb.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Sidi Ben Slimane remains a quiet residential quarter, and the northern souks are a short walk through the alleys.
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The rooms
Dramatic canopy beds are dressed in Italian linens, and open fireplaces warm the rooms on cooler nights.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated courtyard pool reflects carved plaster arches, and a second plunge pool sits on the terracotta roof deck.
The spa
Private hammam cabins host traditional black-soap scrubs, and lantern-lit suites use Moroccan argan oil for massages.
At the table
Breakfast arrives beside the courtyard pool, and dinner brings Moroccan tagines to lantern-lit rooftop tables.
How it began
Italian partners Marina Guarena and Giuliano Brugnatelli met in Morocco, rebuilding several adjacent riads from the ground up.
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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.