Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. Between the medina and the Palmeraie, Marrakech offers the widest choice of heated pools in this guide. Here are the 6 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Marrakech, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Riad Leel, Dar Mouassine and Riad Bab Ouchka.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
6 places shown
The pool. Private indoor pool, heated by a heat pump year-round; the whole riad (5 bedrooms, 10 guests) is let to a single group.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating has to be requested 24 hours in advance and takes about 6 hours to warm up.
The pool. Pool heated from October to April; entire 6-bedroom riad for 13 guests.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ideal for a large group: the pool is heated throughout the cooler season, with no extra charge advertised.
The pool. Pool heated in winter, never in summer, according to the host.
The host explains that the pool is mainly for cooling off in summer and is only heated in winter.
Guide's tip. Outside summer and winter, ask whether the heating is on. The host is a Superhost and usually replies within the hour.
The pool. Villa for 6 with an 8 m × 4 m heated pool and a garden that isn't overlooked; families only.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or charged separately, as is often the case with villas.
The pool. Heated indoor pool and jacuzzi, in a riad rented in its entirety with hotel-style service.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi, since the riad is rented in its entirety.
Reviews are very good overall, though a few disappointing stays are reported.
Guide's tip. Ideal for a family or a group: you have the pool all to yourselves.
The pool. Heated indoor pool and jacuzzi, plus a rooftop.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi, in addition to the heated indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that talk specifically about the pool.
Guide's tip. The riad is rented in its entirety: a great option for a family or a group of friends.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Riad Leel (Riad for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (174 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Dar Mouassine (4.96/5) and Riad Bab Ouchka (4.82/5).
Yes at Riad Leel: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Dar Mouassine and Riad Bab Ouchka, heating is seasonal (heated october to april). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Marrakech gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Riad privatisé avec piscine chauffée et jacuzzi and Riad Awinati also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
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Sources: TripAdvisor, MySunbed, Kayak, Logitravel, Momondo, Kayak, Kayak.
