A stay within the ancient, pink-hued walls of the Medina of Marrakesh is an unforgettable experience. This area is densely packed with beautiful budget hotels like Riad Essaada.

At sundown, the area around the Jemaa El Fna is a lovely place to sip mint tea and watch the colourful streetlife. Numerous hotels and riads (traditional guesthouses) overlook this immense public square, including the Hotel & Ryad Art Place Marrakech and Hotel Ali.

Luxury hotels in Marrakesh feature stunning architecture, opulent spas, beautiful gardens and fine dining. Several are hidden among the bustle of the Medina, including the palatial Royal Mansour Marrakech and La Mamounia, both with 5 stars.

If you are travelling with children, you may prefer a family-friendly hotel with a pool and water park, such as the Labranda Aqua Fun Club Marrakech or Aqua Mirage Club, both ideal options for families.

Visitors seeking something quieter, away from the frenzied streets of the old quarter, should consider a boutique hotel in the Ville Nouvelle (New Town), with its wide, tree-lined boulevards and pretty parks.

Another quiet haven is the palm-fringed oasis known as the Palmeraie, north of the centre. Luxury hotels abound in this upmarket area, as do options for leisure pursuits such as golfing.

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Guests searching for a hotel in Marrakesh with a good view will find many riads dotted throughout the old town, such as the Dar Hanane, which feature rooftop terraces and spectacular panoramas of the Medina and souks. Meanwhile, Riad Jaaneman is a serene oasis, located west of the centre, with private balconies overlooking the Atlas Mountains.

The narrow streets that twist and turn through Marrakesh’s famous souk of the Medina are some of the most atmospheric in the city. If you plan to shop till you drop, consider a hotel close to this area, such as the Riad 72 or Riad Le Clos des Arts, so that you don’t have far to carry your newly purchased items home.

If you are arriving very late or jetting off early from Marrakech-Menara Airport, you may prefer to base yourself close to the airport. There are a range of hotels near the airport, but within easy reach of the city centre, including the Le Méridien N'Fis and the highly-rated Dar Rhizlane & Spa.

After a day of sightseeing, a hotel in Marrakesh with a good spa will offer respite for crowd-weary travellers. The Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons Resort and Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech are examples of excellent spa hotels that will ensure you feel as relaxed as possible during your stay.

There are many hotels in Marrakesh with swimming pools set amid tranquil gardens, courtyards adorned with elaborate Zellige tile patterns, and on rooftops overlooking the city. Notable hotels where guests can relax by the pool include La Maison Arabe Hotel, Es Saadi Resort Marrakech and La Villa Des Orangers.