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Marrakech, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Living in Marrakech
From the thousand-year-old medina to golf estates and desert views, each part of the Red City offers a different way of life. Here is my personal guide to the areas where my clients buy.
The neighbourhoods
Where to buy in Marrakech
UNESCO world heritage
The Medina
The historic heart of the city: souks, palaces and hidden courtyards behind discreet doors. Life here is lived inside the riad, around the patio and on the roof terrace.
Properties: Traditional riads, dars, palaces and boutique guest houses, often to restore.
Ideal for: Lovers of heritage, guest-house investors, second homes.
Central and prestigious
Hivernage
Elegant and green, between the medina and Guéliz, home to the city’s palace hotels, restaurants and nightlife.
Properties: Luxury apartments, penthouses and a few villas.
Ideal for: Lock-and-leave owners who want everything on foot.
The modern city
Guéliz
The French-era new town: art-deco buildings, galleries, cafés, shops and international schools nearby.
Properties: Apartments and city houses.
Ideal for: Year-round living, families, rental investment.
The oasis
La Palmeraie
Thousands of palm trees a few minutes from the centre, with large walled estates and complete privacy.
Properties: Contemporary and traditional villas on large plots, prestige estates.
Ideal for: Families, high-end second homes, entertaining.
Gardens and Atlas views
Route de l’Ourika
Lush gardens, olive groves and views of the snow-capped Atlas, with a calmer, more countryside feel.
Properties: Villas and estates on generous land.
Ideal for: Nature lovers, privacy, boutique guest-house projects.
Amelkis, Royal Palm, Al Maaden
Golf area
Secure residential golf communities around the city’s best courses, with clubhouses and services.
Properties: Villas and apartments in gated developments.
Ideal for: Golfers, families, owners wanting full-service living.
Private estates
Route de Fès
A quieter axis to the north-east with large private properties and some of the city’s most exclusive estates.
Properties: Villas and estates on large plots.
Ideal for: Buyers seeking space and seclusion near the city.
The stone desert
Agafay
Lunar landscapes 40 minutes from Marrakech, famous for luxury camps and spectacular sunsets.
Properties: Land, eco-lodges and hospitality projects (subject to planning rules).
Ideal for: Hospitality investors and unique retreats.
Residential and green
Targa and Route d’Amizmiz
Residential, close to the centre yet calm, with gardens and easy access to the city.
Properties: Villas and family homes.
Ideal for: Families settling in Marrakech year-round.
How to choose
Choosing the right area
Your use
Your lifestyle
Your return
Let’s find your corner of Marrakech
Tell me how you want to live and I will show you the neighbourhoods and properties that fit.