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El Fenn

El Fenn Rooftop Bar, Marrakech, Morocco — Pink seating with geometric red cushions overlooks Koutoubia Mosque minaret at sunset, mountains beyond.

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Behind an unassuming doorway in the heart of the Medina, this tranquil Moroccan oasis is the perfect counterpart to Marrakesh’s bustling souks, offering stunning mountain vistas, sun-dappled patios, and gorgeously appointed rooms.

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With 28 individually styled rooms and suites, tree-filled courtyards, a 7000ft roof terrace, and a family of resident tortoises, El Fenn is the perfect retreat to enjoy Africa’s most exotic city. Combining grandeur and historic architecture with hideaway nooks, terraces, and gardens, the hotel is just five minutes from the world-famous Djemaa el Fna square and a bustling maze of streets that make up the souk.

El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Ornate carved cedarwood alcove with golden cushioned daybed, geometric tile flooring, potted plants, and hanging brass lantern in Moroccan riad courtyard.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Courtyard with palm trees, blue pool, ivy-covered walls, yellow loungers, traditional carved doors, and checkered floor in afternoon light.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Courtyard with cream-washed walls, mature trees, geometric tile floor, woven chairs, striped cushions, and hanging lanterns.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Courtyard with blue plunge pool, palm-patterned furnishings, slatted timber ceiling, cacti in ceramic pots, arched doorway, and ceiling fan.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Golden loungers beneath striped umbrellas in ivy-draped courtyard with carved wooden doors and terracotta paving.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Green striped ottomans with palm-print pillows, brass candelabra, arched wooden doors, candlelit courtyard lounge.
El Fenn, Africa — Ochre oxidized-metal fireplace surround, turquoise plaster walls, mid-century furniture, and natural light in minimalist luxury interior.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Moroccan riad entry hall with zellige tile floor, brass lantern, arched doorway, potted climbing ivy, navy leather chair, and brass table lamp.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Turquoise bedroom with striped sofa, magenta accents, arched wooden door, ornate mirror, and mid-century modern furnishings.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Striped red and white daybed with matching pillows beside carved wooden doors and round pouf table with brass lamp, concrete walls and geometric tile floor.
El Fenn, Africa — Arched fireplace in cream plaster with exposed brick interior, rattan chair, brass lamp, and decorative objects in minimalist Moroccan room.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — turquoise living room with golden velvet sofa, geometric floor, terracotta door, brass floor lamp, and sculptural clay wall installation.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Contemporary line art of contorted figure in striped ochre and black against cream wall, green gallery setting with books and fresh flowers.
El Fenn, Morocco — Twilight terrace with riad architecture, illuminated brass lanterns, clay-tiled roofscape, palm trees, and reflecting pool at dusk.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Courtyard with lantern-lit trees, geometric tile flooring, cushioned bench against ochre wall, nighttime ambiance.
El Fenn, Africa — Overhead breakfast spread with terracotta ceramics, fresh crepes, orange juice, and traditional Moroccan dishes on green tile.
El Fenn, Africa — Wooden bowls of composed salads and grilled vegetables arranged on green table with silver forks, warm natural light.
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Brass birdcage with green and yellow parakeets on marble pedestal in geometric-tiled courtyard with colonnade.
El Fenn, Africa — Charcoal walls and white ceiling frame pink velvet chairs, marble fireplace, pendant lights, and floor-to-ceiling windows in luxury hotel suite.

Three Bedroom Family Suite

El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Magenta-walled bathroom with zellige tilework, arched carved doorway, brass bathtub, and black-and-white checkered floor.

Large Room

El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Ochre bedroom with arched alcoves, carved wooden doors, gilt mirror, earth-toned walls, lime-green accent bench and bedding, brass lamp, white ceiling drapes.

Medium Room

El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco — Mustard-yellow bedroom with arched doorway, brass pendant light, black-and-white floor tiles, wooden beamed ceiling, and view to courtyard.

Small Room

The Details

What makes it Kobu

Owners Vanessa Branson and Howell James came to Marrakech in 2002 with a simple mission: to find themselves a pied-à-terre. Little did they know that when they stumbled upon the ruined courtyard of this abandoned private home that their simple vision would grow into so much more. The couple imprinted their own style onto the hotel, offering something a little different to Marrakech.

Art and culture are a key thread in the fabric of life at El Fenn. Our co-owner Vannessa Branson brought pieces from her own private art collection to hang in the hotel when it opened in 2004 and today works by contemporary artists including Fred Pollock & Antony Gormley hang throughout El Fenn in bedrooms & public spaces. Elsewhere you’ll see photography, sculpture and painting as part of the rolling exhibitions we host several times a year. We were also the hub for the Marrakech Biennale during its six editions and continue to champion the vibrant community of Moroccan visual artists.

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Directions

Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)

15 min by car

The Destination

Africa

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