$500,000 Homes in Marrakesh, Morocco

Bab Doukkala | $468,000 (€418,000)

A riad with a rooftop terrace and plunge pool

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom riad with a rooftop terrace is in the bustling Bab Doukkala neighborhood of Marrakesh’s medina quarter, within the medieval city walls.

Bab Doukkala, on the western side of the medina, is home to the Rue Bab Doukkala street market, which leads into the center of the medieval quarter from one of many massive gates. There, merchants sell fresh produce, handicrafts, tea, spices and more. Though the area has hotel riads, it is less frequented by tourists than other neighborhoods within and near the medina. Jemaa el-Fna Square, the main square of Marrakesh, is within walking distance. Residents will find several schools, though Marrakech International School is farther afield: about 20 minutes by car.

Size: 1,184 square feet

Price per square foot: $395

Indoors: The property is being sold furnished and turnkey. The entrance leads to a covered courtyard with a retractable electric roof. The home’s common areas, including the kitchen and living room, are downstairs. The living room has an earth-hued tile fireplace with a vertical niche for storing firewood and built-in wood bookcases. Overhead, an ornate pendant cutwork lamp casts textured light on the walls. Two armchairs face the fireplace, and a sofa and coffee table form a second sitting area. The dining room, with a table for six, has crisp white walls and is open to the floor above. Near the dining room are a bedroom with a bathroom, and a half bathroom for guests. From the entrance, stairs lead to two bedrooms, both with chunky rugs and white walls, and two bathrooms with showers.

Outdoor space: The high-walled rooftop terrace has a heated plunge pool at one end and an L-shaped sofa at the other.

Costs: Annual property tax is approximately $1,345 (€1,200).

Contact: Delphine Escuillié | Emile Garcin-Marrakech | +212-5243-14242