12 Best Boutique + Luxury Hotels in Marrakech, Morocco - AFAR

"Since opening 20 years ago, El Fenn has been one of Marrakech’s most art-focused hotels, thanks to the exquisite taste and art collections of its owners, who include Vanessa Branson, Richard Branson’s sister. Over the years, the hotel has expanded to incorporate 13 interconnected riads, the most recent added in 2022 with ten new rooms featuring the signature El Fenn style—colorful tadelakt plaster walls, hand-crafted artisanal details, stained glass, and mid-century touches. The five interior courtyards each have their own personality with wandering tortoises, babbling fountains, cheery yellow parasols, and plenty of lounging areas. The rooftop, with its small, tiled swimming pool, is one of the loveliest spots in town for views of the Atlas Mountains and the neighboring Koutoubia Mosque’s towering minaret. It’s also a great spot for dinner, with friendly service, a convivial atmosphere, and a menu focusing on seasonal, local produce with dishes like fennel carpaccio and beetroot risotto with prawns and mussels." - Nicola Chilton