The first museum of its kind in Marrakesh, Macaal is dedicated to contemporary African art, showcasing both Moroccan pioneers and pan-African voices. Its permanent collection spans photography, painting, sculpture, textiles and video, with works by major figures such as Leila Alaoui, Farid Belkahia and Mohammed Chabaa, arranged thematically across light-filled, modern galleries. 

When British design scion Jasper Conran has anything to do with a hotel, you know you’re in good hands. Conran bought this 19th-century riad, once part of the monarchy’s Caidal palace, in 2016 and filled it with Moroccan craftsmanship, antique furniture, textiles, lighting and art from his own collection. The result is the elegance of a 1930s hotel that feels more like a home. With its unusually wide courtyard and open-air pool dotted with perfumed rose bushes and shaded by an open pergola and fig trees, it’s tempting to linger all day with a homemade iced peach and melon spritz in hand. But with Jemaa el-Fna square and the Souks steps away, the rooftop suppers of grilled fish and slow-cooked tagine overlooking the Atlas Mountains taste even better at night. 

With its statement staircase and Art Deco style, this splendid art bistro transports you back in time to the Roaring Twenties. We can't think of a better way to spend weekends with boozy brunches here! We suggest ordering the salad de La Poste and a glass of Val d’Argan Rosé from Moroccan vineyards.

The Bahia Palace is a 19th century landmark in the heart of the city.The palace is covered with stuccos, mosaics and beautiful patterns that decorate its walls, ceilings and doors. All its rooms, gardens and courtyards are breath-taking, making this site a fascinating example of Moroccan architecture and design, one you can’t miss.