La Mamounia in Marrakech has been named Morocco’s best hotel in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, scoring 99.65 out of 100 and ranking 14th worldwide. Mandarin Oriental, also in Marrakech, came second nationally with 99.58 points and ranked 22nd globally, while Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca took third place with 97.42 points.
The results, published on 6 October, are based on 798,867 votes in the magazine’s 39th annual survey. They highlight Morocco’s appeal to luxury travellers, with hotels in Marrakech, Casablanca, the High Atlas mountains and the Atlantic coast all featuring in the national top 10.
Royal Mansour Marrakech ranked fourth with 96.95 points, followed by Selman Marrakech with 96.80. Royal Mansour Casablanca came sixth with 96.77, giving the economic capital two hotels in the top six.
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort took seventh place with 96.11 points, followed by Kasbah Tamadot in Asni, at the foot of the High Atlas, with 96.03.
La Sultana Oualidia, the only Atlantic coastal property in the top 10, ranked ninth with 95.86 points. The Oberoi Marrakech completed the list in tenth place with 95.60.
Marrakech accounted for six of the top 10 hotels, or 60% of the list. Casablanca had two entries, while the High Atlas and the Atlantic coast each had one.
La Mamounia, which has operated since 1923, has maintained a strong position in international hotel rankings. It was previously included among the world’s 50 best hotels in 2024. In September 2026, it also received Three Michelin Keys, the guide’s highest hotel distinction.
Royal Mansour Marrakech, known for its private riads, was named Africa’s best hotel in the same Condé Nast Traveler ranking in 2019. The group’s Casablanca property reflects the expansion of luxury hospitality beyond the country’s traditional tourist centres.
Kasbah Tamadot, owned by Virgin Limited Edition, has also resumed operations following repairs after the September 2023 earthquake. The property, which has added luxury riads and tents, scored 96.03 points in this year’s awards. It ranked fourth in North Africa in 2022.
The awards come as Morocco seeks to expand its tourism industry. The Ministry of Tourism and the Moroccan National Tourist Office have set a target of attracting 17.5 million visitors in 2026 and 26 million by 2030.
The strategy also aims to generate 120 billion Moroccan dirhams in foreign tourism receipts.
Luxury hotels remain an important part of that effort, helping attract high-spending international visitors while spreading investment across more destinations.
In the 2026 Michelin hotel distinctions, Morocco ranked second in Africa overall, with 31 properties awarded Michelin Keys. La Mamounia and Kasbah Tamadot both received Three Michelin Keys.
The Condé Nast Traveler results suggest that Marrakech continues to lead Morocco’s luxury hotel market, while Casablanca, the Atlas mountains and the Atlantic coast are strengthening their presence.
