Marrakesh, MoroccoSidi Bou Amar
Riad Nyla
Minimalist wellness riad
Sidi Bou Amar Marrakesh, Morocco
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Minimalist wellness riad
Muted earth tones and quiet courtyards shape this medina stay, centering days on subterranean thermal baths and rooftop sun.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mattia Siviero and Corinne Dressler combine terracotta palettes with arched doorways and polished mosaic tile.
Notable
A subterranean turquoise pool and hammam accompany a white-stone rooftop swimming basin.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
They’re located side by side, connected by a secret passage on the rooftop — which is also where you’ll find a gorgeous greenery-framed terrace
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Palace gates at Dar El Bacha are just around the corner, surrounded by the calmer market lanes of Sidi Bou Amar.
The rooms
Rooms are finished in ivory and terracotta, with polished mosaic floors and arched doorways under glowing pendant lights.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated pool sits subterranean between recessed daybeds, and a white-stone swimming basin catches the sun on the roof.
The spa
Treatment rooms use organic argan oil for massages, and the spa adds a traditional Moroccan hammam and sauna.
Riad Nyla Restaurant
Triple plaster arches open onto patterned banquettes and marble tables, where Moroccan cooking carries subtle Italian touches.
How it began
Opened in 2023 by Italian founders, the property united two historic riads in Dar El Bacha, followed by an expansion in 2024.
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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.