Citrus courtyard sanctum
Citrus trees shade tranquil courtyard fountains and lounge nooks, while a sixteen-meter heated pool anchors the central garden patio.
“the fun of staying here is being so close to the nightlife in the medina (and being able to end the night in those super plush beds).”
Where it shines
Notable
Complimentary daily laundry, private airport transfers, and attentive poolside dining beside citrus-shaded heated courtyards.
Notable
A 1930s judge mansion transformed into a riad hotel while preserving original stucco, woodwork, and courtyards.
Notable
Traditional riad courtyards featuring citrus trees, fragrant orange blossom teas, and views over the Koutoubia minaret.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
The guest rooms are spacious and elegantly appointed, decorated in a traditional Moroccan style, full of ornate plaster work and delicately carved wooden furnishings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into the Sidi Mimoun quarter, the riad sits steps from the Koutoubia Mosque, between the Royal Palace and Jemaa el-Fnaa.
The rooms
Carved cedar woodwork and antique zellige tiles meet creamy tadelakt walls, with selected suites opening onto private courtyard terraces.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated pool stretches across the courtyard garden, and a rooftop plunge pool looks out on the Koutoubia minaret.
The spa and hammam
Subterranean marble hammams host traditional rhassoul clay scrubs and black soap rituals beneath vaulted stone arches.
At the table
French-Moroccan dinners are served beside the courtyard pool in summer, or by open fireplaces in the winter salons.
Villa des Orangers features all the charming hallmarks of riad-like design: leafy atriums, tranquil fountains, and fragrant orange trees…
How it began
Built in the 1930s as a judge's private residence, the mansion was restored by local master craftworkers before opening in 1998.
“it’s a pleasure to pass through the wooden doors of this Relais & Chateaux hotel … and into a world of fragrant orange trees, poolside loungers, and fresh mint tea served on shaded terraces.”
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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.