The hotel is a showcase of Moroccan artisanship, and the white-filigree-and-glass spa is virtually a city in itself. Opt for a traditional hammam using the sumptuous Marcomaroc skin-care line.
Emerging local designers show here; expect slinky silk-jersey playsuits and burlap tote bags stamped creatively with Berber motifs.
Head here for table linens and sleepwear that merge traditional handiwork with a modern aesthetic.
Guests of this shabby-chic garden café sit at vintage tables and feast on casual staples, from salade niçoise to crisp, tangy Moroccan briouates (vegetable- or meat-stuffed phyllo triangles).
Behind black shutter doors in Guéliz, Le Loft serves bistro standards executed to perfection (not to mention a mean mojito). Le tout Marrakech table-hops in the dining room and on the front terrace.
The grande dame’s Jacques Garcia–designed renovation ushered in ornate, haute marocain décor—plus three private riads, a subterranean spa, and a buzzy restaurant.
The extravagant rooms at this mammoth Taj have rosy tadelakt walls hung with beveled Indian mirrors and balconies overlooking what is surely Africa’s biggest pool.
This rooftop café in the medina is a wonderful place for tea close to Djemaa el-Fna.
A real treasure that showcases Marrakshi-Andalusian architecture, popular in the late 19th century.
A locals’ gathering spot for lunch or cocktails in Guéliz. It’s owned by two Frenchmen, who often organize concerts.
Whimsical best describes this 12-acre fantasyland, where Indian and Moorish architecture collide and enormous suites and villas have contemporary Italian furnishings.
This gallery in Guéliz, owned by a Frenchwoman, represents international and Moroccan photographers.
Don’t be deterred by the name; inside, you’ll find an inviting indoor-outdoor lounge, rooms lined with novels and vintage design magazines, and a charming roof terrace.
Amazing place for a traditional Spa experience. Staff is kind and the place is absolutely gorgeous. Really worth it. Need to reserve.
Avoid the street sellers, henna tattoo women and other tourist traps. Just say 'Merci' and keep walking. You really should try the orange juice from the many juice stalls, it's totally refreshing!
If you're in Morocco, do some cooking with Gemma. Fantastic day of buying ingredients at the markets, learning about the food and spices, cooking the Moroccan way: then eating it all! Brilliant day.
Never pay full price for anything, go in at least half price! Ignore people giving directions, they'll make you pay! It's more fun to get lost! A large bottle of water should cost 6 dirham max!
