New hotels in Marrakech: 2026–2029

Next up is the Kimpton Marrakech, which opens in Q4 2026. The terrace with shades and cacti belongs to Virgin’s plans outside the city. The new arrivals stretch from beyond the medina to the Palmeraie.

Rendering: a Virgin suite terrace with shades and cacti, in a rendering · Virgin

Updated 31 October 20262 min readHow we write the guide

A suite with a terrace, shades and cacti in a rendering of Virgin’s new hotel near Marrakech

How far from the medina

Virgin announces a 25-minute journey from central Marrakech: its plans include 3 restaurants, a hammam and a 40-metre pool.³

Kimpton plans a spa, gym and rooftop restaurant. Its announced opening falls in the final quarter of 2026: have the hotel confirm a night before buying flights.¹

The Marrakech calendar

Q4 2026

Kimpton Marrakech

67 rooms 7 km from Marrakech airport.¹

2027

Virgin Limited Edition Marrakech

37 suites on a 10-hectare agricultural estate outside the city.³

2028

DoubleTree by Hilton Marrakech La Palmeraie

228 rooms and suites in the Palmeraie.⁴

2029

Eden Palm Marrakech, Curio Collection by Hilton

62 rooms and suites, with a 150 m² function room.²

If you go sooner

2 hotels from the guide for different stays.

Royal Mansour

For a private house inside the city walls, with a courtyard and roof terrace.⁵

The trade-off

Ask whether your riad’s roof pool is heated if you are coming in winter.⁵

Why choose it

The spa has a 22-metre indoor pool.⁵

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La Mamounia

For the Koutoubia on your doorstep and a large garden to come back to.⁶

The trade-off

Classic rooms start at 28 m²: check the category if space matters.⁶

Why choose it

Restaurants and bars require smart dress.⁶

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