New homes for sale in Médina, Marrakech

The Marrakech medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is organised around Jemaa el-Fna square and its souks, inside the city walls. Its buildings are riads and traditional houses, often reached on foot through narrow lanes (derbs). Many have been turned into guesthouses, while others still need renovation. Living here means a unique setting, with access and maintenance constraints to plan for.

• Suits: lovers of traditional architecture, guesthouse projects.
• Housing: riads, courtyard houses, roof terraces.
• Access: cars often cannot reach the door; car parks near the walls.
• Check: legal status (titre foncier or melkia), walls and damp, utilities, permits for guest accommodation.