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A contemporary, seven-room riad, it is decorated in a simple and uncluttered, yet appealing style. The traditional feel that permeates the place is augmented by modern comforts such as air conditioning. It’s located right on the doorstep of the souks.

A rambling maze of a riad, it is made up of eight connected houses. It’s a beautiful place to lose yourself – admiring the collected Islamic art along the way. The staff is super efficient and the quality of service is second to none.

In the remote north of the medina, Edward has a raffish, bohemian charm uniquely its own. A beautiful garden, pool and a roof terrace are among the many areas for days of indolent lounging.

A beautifully restored and maintained former grandee’s home, it is especially notable for its good food – including an enormous breakfast of eggs, pancakes, pastries and fruit.

A serene, white-washed riad with large rooms fitted with contemporary furnishings. Its only drawback is the location 15 minutes from Jemaa El Fna.

This riad has ten rooms split between “winter” and “summer” houses at either end of what is the largest garden of any riad in the medina – with a pool and free-roaming tortoises. The decor mixes traditional Moroccan with European Art Deco.

Not a riad but a former Marrakchi princess’s residence with extensive centuries-old gardens, it was transformed into a boutique hotel. A total of 36 rooms combine modern hotel efficiency and amenities with full-on Moroccan splendour. There’s a lovely pool too and a Thai restaurant for respite from tagines.

In this seven-room riad, the bedrooms come in a variety of different colours of tadelakt. All the rooms are air conditioned and equipped with satellite television. Amenities include a hammam, Jacuzzi and solarium.

A beautifully restored 17th-century riad, deep in the heart of the northern medina, well away from the crowds. Each room is differently-styled; one suite has a stunning original painted ceiling. The roof terrace is one of the best in Marrakech.

This striking riad is just a few steps from the historic Bahia and Badii palaces . The three suites and four guest rooms are all absolutely sumptuous, heavy with sculpted plaster decoration and carved cedar ceilings.