Riad Zitoun Jdid Marrakesh, Morocco
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local WellnessOutside the door
Minimalist medina refuge
Palms and citrus trees shade the central courtyard, where mid-century furniture meets quiet Moroccan architecture away from the bustling medina.
“Art pundit Philomena Schurer Merckoll took three years to transform the traditional Moroccan house - originally a private residence - into a sleek five-room lodging...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Clean modernist lines meet Moroccan craft, pairing polished tadelakt plaster and zellige tiling with vintage Berber kilims.
Notable
A traditional courtyard riad serving home-cooked Moroccan tagines with organic produce grown at an Ourika Valley farm.
Listed
An eight-meter heated courtyard pool, on-site traditional hammam, and rooftop terrace hosting sunrise yoga sessions.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
its owner's seemingly unstudied, and very chic, style, in which Panton chairs sit atop traditionally tiled floors, and Saarinen tables are juxtaposed with antique Berber wedding blankets.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into the eastern medina's winding alleyways, the riad is a ten-minute walk from the energetic spectacle of Jemaa el-Fna.
The rooms
Seven spacious suites pair polished tadelakt walls with vintage textiles, modern art, and Philippe Starck bathroom fittings.
The courtyard pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An eight-meter heated pool sits amid potted palms and patterned tiles in the central courtyard.
The spa
At the table
Home-cooked Moroccan meals are served around a long table, using organic produce from the Ourika Valley.
How it began
Owner Philomena Schurer Merckoll spent three years restoring the 19th-century residence into a minimalist medina sanctuary.
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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.