Striped chairs and chunky Berber rugs will beguile interior enthusiasts on arrival at the six-bedroom Dar Hanane. Room rates start from just £97 in low season, but they don't scrimp on style - you can expect walls adorned with traditional lanterns, elegantly shuttered windows and colourful curios artfully placed throughout. Awake in a four-poster bed (if you check into the Beldi Room) and take breakfast on the patio, with views over the jigsaw-like rooftops for a steal. After a morning exploring the medina, take five with a tea beneath the domed ceiling of the downstairs salon.

This lush, boutique residence in the Palmeraie district comes with five swimming pools, 24 bohemian-style rooms… and nine acres of lush landscaping developed by owner - and keen ethnobotanist - Gary Martin. Book out a couple of rooms for a group getaway with friends: our top picks are the Casablanca Room that has a large private terrace, and the Green Syrian Room that looks out over the on-site olive grove. Don't miss dinner from the kitchen - the menu pairs Moroccan classics with Mediterranean influences, using ingredients grown in the hotel's own gardens.

A (heavy) unmarked door masks the six-key Riad Azzar. Passing through the palm-laden interior courtyard you'll find this traditional riad's abundant collection of North African art, which lift the property's sleek white walls. Our pick for a great mid-priced option is the pretty, yellow-hued Mediouna room, which leads straight out to the plunge pool and courtyard.

Fusing tradition and modernity, this boutique hotel has lots of personality. Each bedroom feels more chic than the last, so settling on a boudoir is tricky. We've our hearts set on the spacious White Room, complete with French balcony and in-room fireplace. For the most economical stay, snap up the Peruche room - it might be a petite chambre but its huge vaulted bathroom and bird motifs are as delightful as the price (£108 per night).

Located on one of the quietest patches of the medina, getting a good night's kip at the five-suite Riad Jaaneman won't be an issue, and from just £163. This Italian owner's Mediterranean influences peek through the stylish muted palette and Moroccan decor. There's no restaurant in the hotel, but you can enjoy your breakfast (usually included in your room rate) in the courtyard, on the roof terrace, or - if you're too comfortable to relocate - in your room.

After a morning of exploring and adventuring, Ksar Kasbah & Spa - close to the famous Saadian Tombs - is primed for poolside lounging. And later, as the sun makes its way towards the horizon, rooftop dining. The overall vibe here is relaxed: bohemian interiors and cool, calm spaces. Rooms are simple yet elegant, and start from £113 euros for a single room, or £130 for a double.

Simply does it at Riad Dar One. Comprising five rooms and one suite, these quarters are elegantly unfussy, pairing old riad charm with modern comforts. Located in the medina's Jewish quarter, the dar (house) has a contemporary feel - in lieu of a pool, there's a rooftop shower to keep cool under the blazing Moroccan sun. Rent out the who at a steal - it sleeps up to 12.

Like something out of a story book, Riad Jardin Secret was designed to be "anti-modern". Don't fear, all your mod-cons are in place - the motto is more a dedication to celebrating the beautiful imperfection of art and craft. Flea-market purchases and individual items from craftspeople fill the honeyed, jewel-toned interiors; the overall feel is one of homeliness and originality - and rooms start from just £144 a night. Creative types should consider applying to their artist residency programme. If accepted, you'll be (aptly) hosted in The Studio for an extended stay.

Louhou Riad is an elegant five-bed in the Kasbah neighbourhood of the historic medina. Perfectly paired back - monochrome enthusiasts will love it here - the vibe is serene. You can choose between standard and superior rooms, but the only difference is a few more square feet. All are kitted out with boho interiors: think, natural linens, wicker lampshades and elegant marbled bathrooms. Breakfast is included in each category. Take to the winding streets in the morning to explore, before returning to cool down in the rooftop pool.