Jean Noel's soulful riad was one of the first guest houses to open in the Medina, and remains first and foremost a home. Every corner of the house tells a different story, the fruit of thirty years of carefully selected finds that create a sense of both luxury and tranquillity. The interior is beautifully refined, and Jean Noël's eye for design can be seen in everything, from the choice of materials to the wood finishes; the chamber colonial is worth a trip to Marrakech alone. Indulge in a carefully prepared breakfast on the remarkable terraced roof, adorned with climbing plants and lush bougainvillaea, to the sound of the muezzin's call to prayer, then venture out to the surrounding shops, stalls and dining options in the most coveted area of the Medina.

