Best family hotels in Marrakech: find child-friendly resorts and riads for your next holiday with the kids

Fawakay Villas is a cluster of stylish villas surrounded by gardens around a 20-minute drive east of the Medina. This serene resort is wonderfully child-friendly and gets our vote as the best hotel for babies and toddlers in Marrakech. Just let the hosts know in advance, and they will get baby and toddler necessities (such as cots, highchairs, baby monitors, toys and more) ready for your arrival.

There's a kids' pool on site and the hotel offers loads of activities for little ones including activities like pizza making, arts and crafts, princess pampering and donkey riding. Your children will also love making friends with the resorts' chickens, tortoises, peacock, guinea fowl, dogs and cats.

You can enjoy lazing by the wonderful central pool, take a fitness class, or relax in the steam room. Or you can head off to the bustling centre of Marrakech, a taxi ride away.

Just outside the old part of the city, Kenzi Club Agdal Medina is a great all-inclusive option for a family holiday in Marrakech. Set in immaculate gardens, the hotel has an indoor heated pool and two outdoor pools, one of which is designed for kids. The little ones will love the water slides! There is also a kids’ club and a playground.

You can take your pick between getting active at the tennis court or relaxing in the spa. And when you want to visit the city, it’s a three-minute drive away.

Guests are especially impressed with a plethora of planned activities and the all-day lively atmosphere. The Kenzi Club Agdal Medina fantastic animation team is brilliant at getting everyone up and dancing after the evening shows!

While some guests love the food, others aren't as much of a fan of the buffet set up with comments about some hot dished being served cooler than they would like.

In the upmarket neighbourhood of Hivernage, Four Seasons Resort boasts vast grounds filled with impeccable Moorish gardens.

With a host of facilities at your disposal, including two swimming pools (one of them for kids), a spa, two tennis courts, a bar, a rooftop terrace, billiards, table tennis, and more, you won't get bored here. There's live music and entertainment in the evenings too, and you can choose between three excellent restaurants.

As well as being very luxurious, Four Seasons Resort is also very child-friendly. They have a kids’ club for youngsters (4 to 12 years old) and a Young Adult Centre for older children and teens. You can also get special toiletries for babies and children, cribs, infant bathtubs and high chairs, among other essential items.

So it's easy to see why Four Seasons tops the chart as the best family friendly hotel in Marrakech. There's only one downside: it is extremely pricey! (And some guests find it irksome that the resort charges an additional fee for tennis equipment).

A stay at Jardins de la Medina puts you within a 15-minute stroll of the main square in the old town of Marrakech. This luxury family-friendly guest house has an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a bar and a restaurant that serves a mixture of Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine.

Jardins de la Medina has an exceptional garden filled with beautiful lush plants and flowers. What gives this guesthouse a special charm are the many thoughtful touches, such as being able to pick a perfume for your room and toiletries and little candles lighting up the walkways.

Most rooms open onto a shared patio, while a number of upgraded rooms and suites feature a private terrace with sun loungers. One child stays free when occupying the same room as their parents using existing bedding. Travel cots are also available.

Longing for peace and quiet but want easy access to all of the exotic sights and smells that make visiting Marrakech wonderful? It's well worth looking at In Club Palmeraie Resorts for your next family holiday.

Club Palmeraie Resorts is a 10-minute drive from the Medina and about as close to a paradisiacal setting as you can get. Set in the heart of a palm grove, this resort has two swimming pools (one for kids), a tennis court, a children’s outdoor play area, and a picnic area. And children can enjoy a special kids’ menu when dining at the resort.

There's also a golf course right next door if you fancy teeing off during your stay.

The apartments come with private terraces and some feature a fully-equipped kitchen. This family-friendly spot in Marrakech is also pet-friendly.

Some guests report that the decor is a little dated but the breakfast is excellent and very good value.

Riad Noos Noos is set in the old Jewish quarter in the middle of the spice market, a 10-minute walk from the main square in Medina.

This beautifully decorated riad, lovingly restored by the owner, welcomes you with its friendly and warm atmosphere.

Each of the nine spacious and comfortable rooms has a distinct colour and decor scheme. There are also two family rooms designed for two adults with a child, but it is possible to accommodate an additional child.

The hosts can prepare Moroccan cuisine on request. And the food at Riad Noos Noos is, by all accounts, delicious!

A rooftop terrace, a spa and wellness centre, billiard room, library full of books, a bar, and games room are some of the facilities available at this riad. Pets are allowed at no extra charge. Upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

2Ciels Boutique Hotel has many elements of a riad. It is beautiful and calming - an oasis from the outside world. But it also has all the amenities of a top class, modern hotel. There's an outdoor pool and kids’ pool, plus a spa, a cocktail bar, a rooftop terrace with lovely city views, a lounge and a fine dining restaurant that offers kids’ meals.

A little outside the bustling, busy centre, 2Ciele is less than a 10-minute drive from the Medina. The Art Deco-style rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated and feature balconies. Some rooms have a seating area, and cots are available free of charge.

Highlights at this family hotel in Marrakech are the restaurant and the rooftop bar.

This all-inclusive, family-friendly hotel features two outdoor swimming pools (plus one indoor) and an epic water park with slides and chutes for kids of all ages. It's set in Andalusian-style gardens and there's fun activities on offer including aerobics, archery, darts, table tennis and billiards. As well as a spa for a spot of relaxing in between the action.

In the evenings, they have live music and themed dinner nights. The kids' club and playground will keep your children amused, but they will most likely spend much of their time at the water park.

The hotel provides free shuttles to the city centre throughout the day, so that you can explore the enchanting Medina old town of Marrakech, which is a 15-minute drive away.

Note that the electricity shuts down as soon as you leave your room and lock the door. That is great in case you forgot to turn off the lights, but it also means that the phone you left plugged in will not be charged.