Riads in Marrakech, traditionally courtyard homes with a central fountain, are now a diverse category of small hotels in Morocco. These accommodations range from boutique properties to converted 16th-century buildings and private riad villas within luxury hotels.
Often blending modern design with Moroccan motifs, riads feature rooms arranged around a courtyard, with rooftop dining areas and sometimes mosaic-lined pools. They can offer a more accessible option for stylish accommodation compared to grand palace hotels, though the distinction between the two is becoming less clear.
The high demand for Marrakech riads has prompted Airbnb to include them in its search categories, aiming to make these properties easier to discover.