Picolo recommends · Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco
La Sultana Marrakech
A heated pool in one courtyard, carved cedar in the next, and the Saadian Tombs just over the wall in the quiet south of the medina.
In the morning the queue for the Saadian Tombs forms outside, and inside La Sultana the courtyards are still. The tombs, royal mausoleums from the sixteenth century, are the hotel's closest neighbour.
La Sultana is several riads linked into one, with columns, carved cedar and rooms that are larger than most in the medina. One courtyard holds a heated pool, and a wide roof terrace stretches over the whole property.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose La Sultana Marrakech
It gives you the feel of a riad with the comforts of a full hotel: a pool you can actually use, a spa and space to spread out. The Kasbah, the old royal quarter, is calmer than the lanes near the main square.
The souks are at the other end of the medina, and Jemaa el-Fnaa is roughly a twenty-minute walk. If you want to step straight into the markets, stay further north, and plan on taxis after dark.
What you get
- Heated pool in a courtyard
- Spa
- Large roof terrace
- Rooms more spacious than most riads
- Restaurant on site
A day at La Sultana Marrakech
- Morning
- An early visit to the Saadian Tombs before the queue builds.
- Midday
- A walk through the Kasbah to the ruins of the El Badi Palace.
- Afternoon
- The spa, then a swim in the heated pool.
- Evening
- Dinner on the roof as the Kasbah goes quiet.
Location
Kasbah, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
Open in MapsQuestions about La Sultana Marrakech
How far is La Sultana Marrakech from Jemaa el-Fnaa?
About twenty minutes on foot through the medina. Many guests take a taxi in the evening, especially on the way back.
Does La Sultana Marrakech have a pool?
Yes, a heated pool in one of the courtyards, which makes it usable in winter too. There is also a spa and a roof terrace.
What is near La Sultana Marrakech?
The Saadian Tombs are right next door, and the El Badi Palace and the rest of the Kasbah quarter are a short walk away.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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