in Marrakech, Morocco
Les Jardins de la Medina
Updated 1 July 2026
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For families who want the real medina without giving up a pool, this walled garden riad is the answer. Hidden in the Kasbah a short walk from Jemaa el-Fna and the Bahia Palace, it swaps resort scale for a big planted courtyard, a heated pool and calm rooms, so you sleep in the heart of the old city but wake up to birdsong and a swim.
Our verdict
The medina choice for families who want culture on the doorstep and a garden pool to come home to, best for a short, immersive city stay.
The rooms
A walled riad-style hotel in the Kasbah, with rooms wrapped around a large planted garden and a heated pool. Family and connecting rooms sleep three to four, and a couple of suites give more space, all inside the medina yet blissfully calm. Cots are free and the garden makes it easier than most riads with young children.
At a glance
- Sleeps
- 3 to 4 per family room, suites available
- Pool
- Heated garden pool
- Jemaa el-Fna
- About 10 to 15 min walk
- Setting
- Walled garden riad in the Kasbah
- Baby gear
- Free cots, high chairs on request
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Heated garden pool, rare for a medina riad
- Large planted courtyard where children can play
- Short walk to Jemaa el-Fna, the Bahia Palace and souks
- Family and connecting rooms plus a couple of suites
- Calm, walled setting inside the busy old city
- Home-style Moroccan cooking that suits children
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast in the courtyard
Fresh bread and mint tea among the plants.
- 9:30
Souks and Bahia Palace
Explore on foot before the midday heat.
- 13:00
Pool and lunch
Back through the walls for a swim and a rest.
- 17:00
Caleche or Jardin Secret
A gentle outing as the afternoon cools.
- 19:30
Jemaa el-Fna after dark
Food stalls and lights, then a short walk home.
Family things to do nearby
Jemaa el-Fna at dusk
The great square is a short walk away and comes alive at nightfall with food stalls, storytellers and musicians, thrilling but crowded, so hold little hands.
Bahia Palace
A grand 19th-century palace of tiled courtyards and painted ceilings, a short walk away and easy for children to explore.
Le Jardin Secret
A restored garden palace deeper in the medina, calm and green with a tower to climb, a lovely pause from the busy lanes.
Caleche ride
Pick up a horse-drawn carriage near the square to loop the ramparts and gardens, a restful way to see the city with young children.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots are free and the garden makes it kinder than most riads with a baby, but the medina lanes are uneven, so a carrier often beats a stroller for the walk in.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The safe walled garden and heated pool are ideal for toddlers, and the biggest sights are close enough for short outings before naps.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Five to twelve year olds love being in the thick of it: the square, the souks and the palaces are all walkable, with the pool to cool off between.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens get the most authentic Marrakech here, walking to the sights and soaking up the medina, though there is no pool scene or teen club.
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Parents also ask
Is a medina riad practical with young children?
This one is more practical than most, thanks to its garden and heated pool and a location just inside the walls. The medina lanes are uneven, so a baby carrier helps, and the staff will guide you in and out.
Can we walk to Jemaa el-Fna?
Yes, it is around a 10 to 15 minute walk through the Kasbah, passing the Bahia Palace on the way. Late afternoon and evening are the best and coolest times to go.
Is there a pool?
Yes, and it is heated, which is unusual for a medina riad and a real bonus with children. It is not resort-sized, but it is perfect for cooling off between sightseeing.
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