About El Fenn
El Fenn is a boutique hotel in the Bab el Ksour area of the medina, a short walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa square. It has 41 individually styled rooms and suites, from small rooms to a three-bedroom family suite.
What sets it apart is its bold color, its art and its 1,300 square meter roof terrace with views over the medina. It has been named to the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List several times. It suits design lovers, couples and friends who want to stay inside the old city.
At a glance
Highlights
- Boutique riad in the medina
- 1,300 sq m roof terrace
- Condé Nast Gold List
- Bold colors and art
- Walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- 41 rooms and suites, each decorated differently
- Small rooms for short stays
- Larger suites
- A three-bedroom family suite
Restaurants and bars
The hotel is not all-inclusive. Continental breakfast is included. There are 2 restaurants and 2 cocktail bars.
- Rooftop restaurant: meals on the roof terrace
- Rooftop bar: cocktails with views over the medina
- Second restaurant and cocktail bar: inside the hotel
Beach, pools and spa
There is no beach in Marrakech. The hotel has 3 outdoor pools. A small spa with 2 treatment rooms offers massages, facials and a hammam.
Activities and entertainment
Guests can browse the hotel shop, which sells fashion, homeware and art, much of it made by hand in Marrakech. The souks, the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa are all within walking distance.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: design lovers, couples and friends who want a riad hotel in the medina.
- Consider another resort if: you want a kids club or large grounds.
Getting there from Marrakech Menara Airport
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) is about 11 minutes by car. The hotel can arrange an airport shuttle for a fee.
Book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to the hotel.
Good to know
- A city tax and a service charge are added to the bill
- Parking is charged
- The hotel closed for part of August in 2026, so check dates for summer stays
- The minimum check-in age is 18
Location of El Fenn
FAQ about El Fenn
Where is El Fenn?
In the Bab el Ksour area of the Marrakech medina, a short walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa.
How many rooms does El Fenn have?
41 rooms and suites.
Does El Fenn have a pool?
Yes. It has 3 outdoor pools.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Continental breakfast is included.
How far is Marrakech Menara Airport?
About 11 minutes by car.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Yes, for a fee.
Are children welcome?
Yes. There is a three-bedroom family suite and babysitting for a fee.
Is there a spa?
Yes. A small spa offers massages, facials and a hammam.
Does it close in summer?
It closed for part of August in 2026, so check dates for summer stays.
Is parking free?
No. Parking is charged.
